Court Verdict Reopens Question On Hindu Identity

What should be made out of the Madras high court order involving non-Hindus' entry into Hindu temples, when many non-Hindus are among the hundreds of thousands that have been worshipping at these......

Zubin Mehta to perform in Chennai

In a tribute to thousands of tsunami victims, maestro Zubin Mehta will conduct a special memorial concert by the Bavarian State Orchestra to coincide with the first anniversary of the catastrophe.......

Season of Southern Discontent

Delhi, Mumbai, and Kochi are the three cities that I know best. But come this time of the year and it is a third city that demands my allegiance, Chennai. If you love Carnatic music there is......

Kerala and Tamil Nadu are quiet champions of India

'There is a degree of civility, efficiency, cleanliness and cultural ease here that has all but vanished in the squalid, chaotic and rootless Hindi heartland,' says Sunil Sethi. IMAGE: Karthyayani......

Six themes dominate IIT extravaganza

With IIT-Madras celebrating its golden jubilee, it is appropriate that the fifth Pan-IIT 2008 is held here from 19-21 December. The most interesting feature of the event is the six thematic tracks......

India Inc upbeat on hiring, pay hikes

Corporate India is on the path to recovery after having been pummelled around in the global recessionary storm, with companies showing optimism on hiring and salary increases, says a joint......

Gift an 'experience' this wedding season

There are websites offering activities you can pay for as gifts to family, friends or colleaguesIt’s your close friend’s wedding and you are wondering what to gift her. You want to give......

Things other than the new metro that Chennaiites take pride in

Image: A metro train runs on the tracks after Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa flagged off Chennai Metro Rail Limited’s passenger services between Alandur and Koyambedu, in Chennai......

Coming Up On OTT This August

With the rains pouring down on us, August offers yet another reason to stay home! It's going to be an busy month for digital releases on OTT, thanks to the national holiday of Independence Day as......

Review: Sweet Kaaram Coffee Takes Us On A Joyride

This is the kind of saas-bahu banter we don't mind tolerating on our screens, Divya Nair tells us. Sweet Kaaram Coffee is such a fresh, zesty, title for a Tamil family entertainer. And the title......

Look At Kiara's 'Shoot Diet'!

When stars travel, they make lovely pictures on social media. Photograph: Kind courtesy Kiara Advani/Instagram Kiara Advani gets witty with her captions as she posts pictures with Ram......

Vikram Vedha Review: Whistle-Worthy Film

A screenplay and superstar in perfect tandem, it doesn't get better than this, applauds Sukanya Verma. Nothing in Vikram Vedha happens without reason. But nearly all the events in the story have......

Pandit-Bravo conflicting personas a win for KKR

'He brings immense value to the team — not just in terms of tactics, but also in terms of creating a winning culture.' IMAGE: Dwayne Bravo wants to take forward KKR's legacy. Photograph:......

Riyan's 'Search History': What Happened?

IMAGE: Riyan Parag clarified that the leak occurred before the IPL, but his strong performances in the T20 league reignited the topic. Photograph: BCCI/X   Riyan Parag's relationship with......

PIX: Akshay, Tiger, Rahman light up IPL opening ceremony

There was dancing, there was singing and heavy dose of patriotism on a glitzy night at the Indian Premier League opening ceremony in Chennai on Friday. Power-packed performances from Bollywood......

Akshay, Rahman, Sonu Nigam to dazzle at IPL 2024 Opener

Photograph: Kind courtesy IPL/X Get ready for a night of electrifying entertainment as the Indian Premier League returns for another season. The opening ceremony on Friday, March 22 promises to be......

'You stand in the slips and half the battle is won'

IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar in action during his hundred against Australia in Sharjah in 1998. Photograph: Getty Images Former India head coach Anshuman Gaekwad had the best seat in the house when he......