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Topic: Rajinikanth

What’s common between Rajinikanth and Chiranjeevi? Delhi event shows the path they took

Professor and author SV Srinivas delivered a lecture at Habitat Film Festival 2025, talking about the stardom of the two southern superstars and their contribution to mass films.

‘Thought I’d have to sell bus tickets again’ — when Rajinikanth missed a chance to work with Kalaignar

Writing in DMK mouthpiece as part of Karunanidhi's centenary birth year celebrations, the superstar recalls a number of instances, including his first encounter with the veteran leader.

Can Shah Rukh Khan deliver with Jawan what Rajinikanth couldn’t with Jailer? Pan-India success

The new trend of delivering pan-India success has been a one-way street, from south to north. And even that has come undone this year with Rajinikanth-starrer Jailer.

Rajinikanth’s Jailer release was a grand affair in Chennai. The frenzy even reached New York

'Many things he would do, however illogical, are accepted as ‘Rajini can’, almost like how we accept superheroes like Superman, Thor,' says screenwriter Durgesh.

‘Hero in Tamil Nadu, zero in Andhra’ — praise for Chandrababu lands Rajinikanth in TDP-YRSCP slugfest

Actor praised ex-CM Naidu at NTR's birth centenary celebrations, following which he was targeted by YSRCP leaders. Naidu defended Rajnikanth and sought apology from 'Jagan’s crooked gang'.

At NTR centenary celebrations, Rajinikanth all praise for Naidu & his ‘Vision 2047’ plan for Andhra

The actor, who often steers clear of making political comments, praised Naidu for his work in the development of the IT sector and the growth of Hyderabad. Andhra Pradesh is set for assembly polls in 2024.

Before Rajamouli, there was T Rama Rao. He brought ‘Madras’ movies to Bollywood

His films starred legends from NTR and ANR to Amitabh Bachchan, Sridevi, Rekha and Rajinikanth. His association with Jeetendra firmly established his success in Mumbai.

Chequered bridge, knight mascot, welcome song — Chennai ready for 1st India-hosted Chess Olympiad

India was handed task of hosting 44th Olympiad with just 4 months' notice & DMK govt in TN has pulled out all stops to impress visitors. PM Modi will inaugurate event at 7 pm Thursday.

Netflix’s Meenakshi Sundareshwar is all about the ‘South Indian aesthetic’. It lacks basics

The 2.5-hour-long film is about Tamil culture made by non-South Indians, who are extremely focused on convincing you otherwise.

Assam’s cattle Bill needless attempt to regulate food habits. Sarma misreading mandate

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Hormuz crisis won’t replace the dollar with yuan. De-dollarisation is a myth

Recent data does not support any dramatic shift away from the dollar. As per IMF, the share of international transactions conducted in dollars has declined from 56.90% to 56.77%.

Haryana’s new industrial policy in the works, but industry says old problems remain unsolved

Increase in employment subsidy, Rs 500 crore for estate revamp, new townships in pipeline—but land cost, power breakdowns and inspector raj top among key worries for industry leaders.

Military pushes for private participation in space, more Indian satellites. ‘Can’t rely on single entity’ 

CDS Anil Chauhan says future space capability will not be built by government agencies alone. ‘It will be co-developed with industry, start-ups, and technology innovators’.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.