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From K Kamaraj’s mid-day meal in 1956 to CN Annadurai’s one-rupee rice in 1967 and K Karunanidhi’s free colour televisions in 2006, Tamil Nadu pioneered every template of freebie-as-electoral-strategy ...
News India » Tamil Nadu » Culture: India to receive three ancient Tamil Nadu artefacts from Australia in latest cultural repatriation
New Delhi: India is set to receive three ancient stone sculptures from Australia, in the latest instance of cultural artefacts being repatriated after being traced to foreign collections. The ...
News India » Tamil Nadu » Culture: I admire Chief Minister Vijay for his drive against corruption in Tamil Nadu, says Keralam Home Minister
Keralam Home Minister praises CM Vijay's anti-corruption efforts at VIT's 25th Onam cultural festival, urging public support.
News India » Tamil Nadu » Culture: Tamil Nadu’s 10,000 forgotten mansions: Built with Italian marble, Belgian glass and Burmese teak by wealthy Chettiars, these grand homes were abandoned for decades, now some ...
Tamil Nadu is one fascinating South Indian state that has been attracting travellers from across the globe with its stunning architecture and cultural beauty. But did you know there’s a rural side of ...
News India » Tamil Nadu » Culture: Sony India Sets October Launch for New Tamil Channel Vizha
Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has set an October launch for Sony Vizha, its new Tamil-language general entertainment channel, the company confirmed as it revealed the channel’s name and identity ...
News India » Tamil Nadu » Culture: Rae by Tamara debuts in Tamil Nadu with Kumbakonam
Tamara Leisure Experiences unveiled Rae by Tamara, India’s first faith-intelligent hospitality brand, in Kumbakonam, signalling a new chapter for faith hospitality in Tamil Nadu. The launch marks the ...
News India » Tamil Nadu » Culture: CM Vijay announces plans to establish Motor Sports City to further Tamil Nadu’s racing culture
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay announces plans for a Motor Sports City to enhance the state's rich racing culture and infrastructure.
News India » Tamil Nadu » Culture: Iron and the Archeological Battle Between North and South India
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin holds up a state archeology department report that traces the earliest use of iron in Tamil Nadu to 3345 BCE, Chennai, India, January 23, 2025. Credit: X/M.K.
News India » Tamil Nadu » Culture: Will another film star be able to sway the election in India’s Tamil Nadu?
Tamil Nadu, India – Standing on top of a customised van on a hot and humid afternoon in Tirunelveli, about 600km (373 miles) south of Tamil Nadu’s capital Chennai in southern India, C Joseph Vijay ...