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Teaser of ‘Bad Girl’, presented by Anurag Kashyap and Vetri Maaran, out
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Teaser of ‘Bad Girl’, presented by Anurag Kashyap and Vetri Maaran, out

The Hindu  

The teaser of the upcoming Tamil coming-of-age drama, Bad Girl, was released by the makers today. Presented by ace filmmakers Anurag Kashyap and Vetri Maaran, the film is written and directed by Varsha Bharath. Bad Girl will have its world premiere at the 54th edition of the International Film Festival Rotterdam, from 30th January to 9th February 2025, where it …

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Taking Tamil to the world: a tale of two translators
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Taking Tamil to the world: a tale of two translators

The Hindu  

Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma credits Avvaiyar for bringing his desire to be a writer back. Fresh off the success of his latest translation work of Thirukural in English, The Kural, which is co-published by the Tamil Nadu Textbook and Educational Services Corporation, Mr. Thomas says that while it took five years to complete the translation, it was 15 years in the …

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T.N. to launch programme to promote Tamil language, arts among diaspora
2 months ago

T.N. to launch programme to promote Tamil language, arts among diaspora

The Hindu  

In a bid to take the Tamil language, its rich folk arts and music to the young generations in the diaspora, the Tamil Nadu government has come up with a plan to offer training programme. The State government would train 100 teachers and Tamil artists, who in turn would be sent to countries with the diaspora, Chief Minister M.K. Speaking …

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Chess star Tania Sachdev calls out Delhi government for lack of support to sport
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Chess star Tania Sachdev calls out Delhi government for lack of support to sport

India Today  

Decorated chess player Tania Sachdev expressed her disappointment with the Delhi government on Monday, alleging a lack of support for chess players in the state. Tania highlighted how support from other state governments has propelled their players to achieve great success in chess and revealed that she has received no recognition for her Olympiad victories in 2022 and 2024. Screengrab …

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Rohidas, World’s best rusher and one warrior we wished for’, says Coach Van Eijk
3 months, 1 week ago

Rohidas, World’s best rusher and one warrior we wished for’, says Coach Van Eijk

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Dragons Dutch head coach Rein Van Eijk believes Olympic-medal winning India defender Amit Rohidas is the best “first rusher” in the world and hopes his multiple skills will benefit the franchise in the upcoming revamped Hockey India League. So our corner defense should be very solid,” said Van Eijk, coach of Germany’s 2023 Under-21 World Cup-winning side. I …

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Supreme Court's Words to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister: A Matter of Religious Sensitivity and National Security
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court's Words to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister: A Matter of Religious Sensitivity and National Security

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court of India has advised the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister to 'keep gods away from politics'. This message is a reminder that religion and matters religious can be used to gain political mileage, and that politicians and political parties should take note of this. The court's words should be heeded by all, and those concerned should engage in …

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‘Kadaisi Ulaga Por’ movie review: Hiphop Tamizha Adhi’s ambitious dystopian film bites off more than it can chew
5 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Kadaisi Ulaga Por’ movie review: Hiphop Tamizha Adhi’s ambitious dystopian film bites off more than it can chew

The Hindu  

The journey of the musical duo Hiphop Tamizha is fascinating, especially after Adhi turned actor and gave us a slew of relatable, fun entertainers. With Kadaisi Ulaga Por, Adhi has made his most ambitious project on a scale that’s new to him, with a genre that’s new to the Tamil audience. The fact that he has bankrolled the movie apart …

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Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin felicitates FIDE Candidates 2024 winner Gukesh
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin felicitates FIDE Candidates 2024 winner Gukesh

The Hindu  

FIDE Candidates 2024 winner D Gukesh was felicitated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin with a cash incentive worth Rs 75 lakh on Sunday. The 17-year-old grandmaster from Chennai became the youngest winner of the FIDE Candidates tournament and became only the second Indian to qualify for a World Championship final after five-time World champion and his mentor at …

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Jonty Rhodes hails surfing’s growth in India during Tamil Nadu International Surf Open
1 year, 7 months ago

Jonty Rhodes hails surfing’s growth in India during Tamil Nadu International Surf Open

The Hindu  

Former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes has hailed the growth of surfing as a sport in the country while speaking at the sidelines of the Tamil Nadu International Surf Open - a World Surf League QS 3000 event - currently being held in Mahabalipuram. We conducted a series of events in Mangalore, Pondicherry, Mahabalipuram and Covelong, and the top three …

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‘Ponniyin Selvan II’ premieres on Prime Video on Mani Ratnam's birthday
1 year, 9 months ago

‘Ponniyin Selvan II’ premieres on Prime Video on Mani Ratnam's birthday

The Hindu  

Prime Video has announced the digital premiere of period drama Ponniyin Selvan II on director Mani Ratnam's 67th birthday on Friday. Based on author Kalki Krishnamurthy’s popular 1955 Tamil novels of the same name, “Ponniyin Selvan II” stars Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Karthi, Jayam Ravi, Trisha, Sobhita Dhulipala and Prakash Raj, among others. The phenomenal customer response toPS-I, and the …

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World Environment Day | How Tamil Nadu’s tiger reserves tackle the summer
1 year, 9 months ago

World Environment Day | How Tamil Nadu’s tiger reserves tackle the summer

The Hindu  

A quintessential summer day in Tamil Nadu’s five major tiger reserves sees the dry rustle of grasslands, trickles of streams, and the occasional wild forest fire. Large water troughs are constructed and regularly replenished so that the animals are taken care of,” says C Vidhya, Deputy Director of Nilgiris’ Mudumalai Tiger Reserve. The habitat is now green and welcoming of …

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Daily brief: No one has guts to cast evil eye on India, says Union minister Ajay Bhatt, and all the latest news
2 years, 4 months ago

Daily brief: No one has guts to cast evil eye on India, says Union minister Ajay Bhatt, and all the latest news

Hindustan Times  

Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. MoS for defence, Ajay Bhatt ‘No one has guts… on India’: Union minister replies to question on China Praising the prime minister, Union minister of state for defence Ajay Bhatt said India has emerged as a leader in every sphere, including the water, land, and air, under the guidance of Narendra Modi. …

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True as false: The world of Jeyamohan
2 years, 4 months ago

True as false: The world of Jeyamohan

The Hindu  

Published : Oct 19, 2022 19:26 IST Franz Kafka believed we should read only the kind of books that wound or stab us. “Jeyamohan wasn’t really keen on a translation in English, but I felt my experience, the emotional journey, the therapeutic moments I encountered experiencing these stories, should be shared among the English-speaking readers,” Priyamvada told Frontline during a …

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Arun Matheeswaran on creating the world of Saani Kaayidham: 'I wanted to bring in a raw differentiating flavour'
2 years, 10 months ago

Arun Matheeswaran on creating the world of Saani Kaayidham: 'I wanted to bring in a raw differentiating flavour'

Firstpost  

After facing multiple obstacles and delays, Keerthy Suresh and Selvaraghavan starrer Saani Kaayidham, is finally premiering tomorrow on Amazon Prime Video. While the gripping and action-packed promo impressed the audience, director Arun Matheeswaran opened up on creating the world of Saani Kaayidham and how the realism he showed in the movie is new to Tamil audiences. The violence in other …

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Ranji Trophy: We could have restricted Delhi to 250-260, says Tamil Nadu coach Venkataramana
3 years, 1 month ago

Ranji Trophy: We could have restricted Delhi to 250-260, says Tamil Nadu coach Venkataramana

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu coach M. Venkatramana believes if the bowlers had bowled in the right areas and catches been held, Delhi could have been restricted to 250-260 at the end of day one. The left-armer bowled very well, kept it tight.” He appreciated B. Aparajith’s off-spin and felt he adapted well to the conditions. He has carried his confidence from the …

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Marathi Film ‘Jayanti’ Is a Much-Needed Story in a World of Upper-Class Heroes
3 years, 3 months ago

Marathi Film ‘Jayanti’ Is a Much-Needed Story in a World of Upper-Class Heroes

The Quint  

Mainstreaming of Dalit Cinema Has Only Begun Even on the few occasions where Dalit characters are depicted on screen, they are portrayed through degraded stereotypical roles, mainly as poor or wretched people with no agency and power to change their precarious conditions. The early Hindi cinema, in particular, presented Dalit characters as humble and docile, physically challenged and drunkard or …

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The Family Man 2's Samantha Akkineni apologises for hurting sentiments, says 'lot of noise stopped' after show's release
3 years, 6 months ago

The Family Man 2's Samantha Akkineni apologises for hurting sentiments, says 'lot of noise stopped' after show's release

Hindustan Times  

Actor Samantha Akkineni, who played the role of a Sri Lankan Tamil liberation fighter in The Family Man season 2, has apologised for 'hurting anyone's sentiments'. As per the Indian Express, Rajya Sabha member and MDMK leader Vaiko in a letter on May 19 to then Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar, “These descriptions have hurt the sentiments of Tamil …

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Anbirkiniyal movie review: Keerthy Pandian shines in this chilling, satisfying film featuring vignettes of urban life
3 years, 11 months ago

Anbirkiniyal movie review: Keerthy Pandian shines in this chilling, satisfying film featuring vignettes of urban life

Firstpost  

An ant that no one notices. Anbirkiniyal, Keerthy Pandian’s latest outing, offers a chilling — and satisfying — slice of ordinary urban life. The eponymous hero Anbirkiniyal, aka Anbu, is a chirpy young woman, a perpetual smile on her face, an optimistic spark in her eyes, caring deeply for neighbours and strangers alike, reprimanding her father for smoking, counting his …

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‘They fell silent’ & ‘They turned into water’: Two Tamil short stories by S. Ramakrishnan in translation
4 years ago

‘They fell silent’ & ‘They turned into water’: Two Tamil short stories by S. Ramakrishnan in translation

The Hindu  

They fell silent A was the first to notice it. “Hey, look, we’re drinking spoons,” the children called out gleefully as they gulped the chocolate milk. They turned into water Once upon a time there were four kullars, little people, who could instantly change form and turn into water. War needs no reason, no cause.” They asked sorrowfully, “What can …

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S.P. Balasubrahmanyam laid to rest with State honours
4 years, 5 months ago

S.P. Balasubrahmanyam laid to rest with State honours

The Hindu  

Legendary playback singer S. P. Balasubrahmanyam — SPB to his legions of fans — was laid to rest with a police gun salute on Saturday morning, amidst an outpouring of grief from fans across the world and his peers in the world of films. The City Armed Reserve Police Personnel gave a gun salute with 24 personnel firing three rounds …

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Downloading Telugu and Tamil Film Songs from Teluguwap? Here's What Happens if You are Caught
4 years, 6 months ago

Downloading Telugu and Tamil Film Songs from Teluguwap? Here's What Happens if You are Caught

News 18  

Known for leaking latest songs for download, Teluguwap has a huge collection of Telugu film songs and albums. The piracy law of India also states if the person is convicted of downloading a song or helping someone else download from the site, the person could face jail term from six months to three years, and pay a fine between Rs …

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'Ring of fire': People witness annular solar eclipse in Tamil Nadu
5 years, 2 months ago

'Ring of fire': People witness annular solar eclipse in Tamil Nadu

India TV News  

The people in Tamil Nadu on Thursday were lucky enough to witness the annular solar eclipse as the sun turned into a 'ring of fire'. Avid nature enthusiasts keenly followed the eclipse even as experts warned against viewing the natural phenomenon with bare eyes and suggested specific instruments used for this purpose. Solar eclipses happen only during eclipse seasons resulting …

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A world of books for children
5 years, 6 months ago

A world of books for children

The Hindu  

The Little Prince, Pinocchio, Hansel and Gretel. Translations as visual narratives Writer, translator and co-director of Tara Books, Geetha V highlights the Soviet Union Movement of the 1960s — around the same time that Amar Chitra Katha was born — that brought in a plethora of stories from the Soviet Lithuania to vernacular languages such as Hindi, Bangla and Tamil. …

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Out of form Dhawan to play for India A, injured Shankar ruled out
5 years, 6 months ago

Out of form Dhawan to play for India A, injured Shankar ruled out

The Hindu  

Out-of-form senior opener Shikhar Dhawan has been included in the India A side for the last two unofficial one dayers against South Africa A to get back some form after a wretched tour of the West Indies. The veteran left-hander, who made a comeback from a hand fracture sustained during World Cup, totalled 65 runs across five matches, that included …

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