Tamil

PM Modi quotes from ‘Tirukkural’ again, now for soldiers in Ladakh

11:28 pm July 3, 2020

Chennai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday quoted from Tamil classic ‘Tirukkural’ to reinforce that Indian armed forces have always followed the time-honoured traditions of valour and honour. Addressing troops during a surprise visit to Ladakh, Modi quoted saint poet Tiruvalluvar’s couplet “Maramanam manda vazhichelavu thetram yena nangey yemam padaikku.” “That is, the tradition and credibility of valour, honour, dignified behaviour, these […]

‘Sufiyum Sujatayum’ is special: Aditi Rao Hydari

2:53 pm June 24, 2020

Mumbai: Actor Aditi Rao Hydari on Wednesday said she is looking forward to her upcoming Malayalam movie “Sufiyum Sujatayum”, which is the first film in the language to have a direct-to-OTT release. Also starring Jayasurya, the musical love story is set to premiere on July 3 on Amazon Prime Video. The film marks Aditi’s return […]

Asanas on ice blocks, silambam asanas mark IYD amidst lockdown

1:55 pm June 21, 2020

Chennai: A rapid sequence of yogasanas for an hour on huge ice blocks and asanas with silambam, a traditional Tamil martial arts, marked the sixth International Day of Yoga celebrations in Tamil Nadu on Sunday. The Coronavirus pandemic did not appear to dampen the spirit of scores of yoga enthusiasts who observed the day while […]

35 children's books in Parag Honour List for 2021

Pictorial book for kids offers key info on COVID-19

7:28 pm May 30, 2020

New Delhi: A pictorial book seeks to answer key questions related to coronavirus to help five to nine year olds understand this unprecedented time in which a hidden virus has compelled them to stay at home – away from school, friends and the outdoors. “Coronavirus: A Book for Children” is written by Elizabeth Jenner, Kate […]

Veteran actress Jameela Malik passes away

3:42 pm January 28, 2020

Thiruvananthapuram: Veteran actress Jameela Malik, known for her critically acclaimed roles in a handful of movies in Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu, besides television serials, passed away at her house here in the wee hours of Tuesday. She was 73 and was suffering from age related ailments for quite some time, family sources said. Jameela, who […]