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‘Let’s learn Tamil’ is the new slogan of 4th edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam

This edition marks the government’s strongest push so far to seed Tamil instruction outside Tamil Nadu and normalise cross-regional language learning among the youth in north India.

Vijay’s bid for youth vote prompts a Seeman counter-strategy in tussle for non-Dravidian crown

Moving beyond Tamil nationalism, Naam Tamilar Katchi chief is crafting social engineering strategy for 2026 polls, picking candidates from marginalised, non-dominant groups. 

PhD scholar snubs Tamil Nadu Governor Ravi at convocation, says he’s ‘working against state’s interests’

By declining to receive the degree from the Governor, Jean Rajan says that she is questioning the functioning of the system.

Stalin doubles down on his defiance of NEP with 2-language state education policy—only Tamil & English

Chennai: Only two languages, Tamil and English—that's the upshot of the Tamil Nadu State Education policy released on Friday. It reaffirms the state’s commitment...

Another round of Centre-south clash as Union minister says Keeladi report ‘needs scientific validation’

Gajendra Singh Shekhawat says report submitted to ASI by archaeologist Amarnath Ramakrishna—who found an ancient civilisation in Keeladi—not technically supported yet.

Tamil people do not bow in shame, nor lower their head in defeat: M Karunanidhi on Tamil pride

On 15 September 1986, the DMK stalwart delivered a stirring address in Chennai, weaving poetry with politics, defending Tamil cultural heritage while reflecting on electoral defeats with unwavering pride.

TV news is always enthusiastic about a ‘war’—India-Pakistan, Putin-Zelenskyy, Kannada-Tamil

What’s clear is that TV new coverage of modern warfare is more eye-catching: boots on the ground have been replaced by flying machines, allowing news channels to play video war games.

Thug Life of Kamal Haasan: The case around his ‘Kannada-Tamil’ remark & Karnataka high court’s rap

Haasan's production house had moved court seeking protection from anyone obstructing his film's screening in Karnataka, but has now said he will not release his film in the state.

These Bihari sisters don’t just speak fluent Tamil—use Chennai slang, draw kolams at home

Reena has avoided giving surnames to her daughters. 'People here don’t have their surnames, so I let my children also go without surnames.'

How Hindi became Tamil’s ‘sworn enemy’, long before the Stalin-Modi govt tussle over language

The Hindi-Tamil row has reared its head again, with CM MK Stalin accusing the Centre of imposing Hindi through its three-language policy. Tamil Nadu currently follows a two-language policy.

On Camera

Controversial dog-walker IAS Sanjeev Khirwar is back in Delhi. What happened to his wife?

In 2022, athletes claimed they were asked to wind up training early at Thyagraj Stadium so that the IAS couple could walk their dog. Then came the memes and public outrage.

IndiGo profit plunges 78% as Dec meltdown with 3k flight cancellations takes a toll

Net income for InterGlobe Aviation Ltd slipped 78 percent to Rs 5.5 billion for the three months ended Dec 31 compared with the year-ago period.

Rafale saga: 25 yrs of detours, deadlocks & political hesitation. Now IAF getting what it always wanted

Instead of buying more Mirages outright in early 2000s, the requirement was tweaked in favour of a medium-weight, multi-role fighter with Mirage-like performance. 

Pakistan se azaadi. Grow up India, stop giving it prime real estate in your psyche

Pakistan not only has zero chance of catching up with India in most areas, but will inevitably see the gap rising. Its leaders will offer its people the same snake oil in different bottles.