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CHENNAI: Chief Minister MK Stalin released the book ‘Kalaignar Enum Thai’, authored by minister EV Velu, during a function held on Saturday. He also referenced Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s praise of Kalaignar, during the release of Kalaignar’s birth centenary commemorative coin, hinting that such remarks were likely encouraged by higher-ups. While appreciating the book’s narrative and content, Rajinikanth urged …

Even as there was palpable excitement for the inaugural Indian GP, the only local connection when it came to the on-track action was through a wildcard entry for Chennai-based rider K.Y. S. Sarath Kumar remains the only Indian to have competed in a world championship weekend when he did the 2011 Portugal Grand Prix in the 125cc class, the precursor …

Even as there was palpable excitement for the inaugural Indian GP that concluded on Sunday, the only local connection when it came to the on-track action was through a wildcard entry for Chennai-based rider K.Y. Before the weekend, even reigning MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia felt there needed to be a push to get Indian riders. So maybe it is time …

Rajinikanth helps man who walked from Chennai to Uttarakhand for 55 days to meet him. See pics

As Jailer released on August 10, Rajinikanth left for the Himalayas a day before on the 9th. Rajini also met a young man who walked for almost 55 days from Chennai to meet him. On Saturday, Rajinikanth visited Badrinath Temple for a "darshan" where he was accorded a warm welcome by the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee officials. While he was ushered …

German Consul General in Chennai Michaela Küchler expressed willingness to work with Andhra Pradesh’s Health Department in the areas of student exchange programmes and research in medicine. According to a release by the Health Department, Ms. Michaela visited its headquarters at Mangalagiri and held discussions with the Minister for Health, Medical and Family Welfare Vidadala Rajini on Thursday. Ms. Rajini …

The eagerly awaited film Ponniyin Selvan 1, which released worldwide today, has been gaining favourable reviews. In an exclusive interview with News18, director Mani Ratnam said, “It all started when I bought ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ book at a library in Lloyds Road in Chennai. Ponniyin Selvan’s story is still relevant Based on the events that took place a thousand years ago, …

Chennai veterans Rajini Krishnan and Jagan Kumar stamped their class with a double each in the two premium categories, as did young Alwin Sundar in the Novice class, while Ryhana Bee staged a winning comeback in the girls section as the first round of the MRF MMSC FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship concluded at the Madras Motor race Track. …

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Chennai: The Rajini Makkal Mandram on Monday said members, if they want to, may join any political party after resigning from the Mandram. The resignation of the Mandram office-bearers comes following actor Rajinikanth’s recent U-turn on his plan to enter politics and face the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, due during April-May this year. Though they join other parties, members of …

Chennai: Actor Rajinikanth once again reiterated on Monday that he was not interested in entering politics. The actor issued a statement on Twitter after protests by members of the Rajini Makkal Mandram in Chennai on Sunday urging him to enter politics without any delay. But I am sad and worried about those who participated in the protest despite me explaining …

Rajinikanth Makkal Mandram District Secretary has issued a statement in which the party has said that cadres should not participate in a protest against Rajinikanth’s decision to exit electoral politics in Chennai on January 10. After Rajinikanth's announcement of exiting electoral politics, several fans have expressed their dissatisfaction by holding protests near the superstar’s residence at Poes Garden in Chennai. …

As superstar Rajinikanth met his office bearers on Monday in Chennai, sources from within his party Rajnikanth Makkal Mandaram said he will be starting his political party immediately ahead of the 2021 Tamil Nadu assembly election. The meeting with Rajini Makkal Mandram's district secretaries is being conducted at Rajinikanth’s Raghavendra Kalyana Mandapam in Chennai. A month earlier, Rajinikanth had said …