Tamil Nadu and the forgotten clamour for prohibition last election

If purists are surprised as to why and how people are not demanding prohibition or not talking about past promises, both in the election manifestos five years back and even those made to the......

He told the middle class not only to become talkers, but doers

'... That they should emerge as role-models to be emulated by the fellow countrymen; and that the middle classes should not stick only to hate-filled and scornful criticism and condemnation against......

'Tamil now echoes in US': PM reaches out to TN post Hindi row

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday Tamil is now echoing across America as he extolled its rich antiquity at the convocation ceremony of IIT Madras in Chennai, days after praising it as the......

World needs to unite on fighting terror: Modi at UNGA

Addressing the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly, the PM said that India is a country, that has given the world, not war, but Buddha, Buddha's message of peace and hence, "our......

Paava Kathaigal review

The stories in Paava Kathaigal hold up a mirror and show us things for what they truly are, observes Divya Nair. What happens when you go against your family, society and chase your dreams? While......

Music review: Aravaan is worth a listen

Pavithra Srinivasan feels Aravaan scores with its lyrics. Post YOUR reviews here! Director Vasantha Balan paints a moving picture of nostalgic times when he was an avid listener of '80s music on......

30 singers, one anthem and Rahman's music

Scholars and academicians are gearing up for the biggest academic event of the year, the World Classical Tamil Conference to be held in Coimbatore from June 23 to 27. In preparation, Chief Minister......

Remembering Vaali

People from all walks of life and political inclinations, budding and aspiring poets and lyricists, looked at Tamil lyricist Vaali for inspiration, writes N Sathiya Moorthy, in his tribute to the......

'Will Schumacher go to Renault?'

It's official: Michael Schumacher still rules Formula One.Column: Just call it Schumi MarinoAs the German pulled off a stunning win at the San Marino Grand Prix on Sunday, race fans crowded the......