Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan: South Actress Nayanthara and her husband, Vignesh Shivan, recently delighted fans by sharing charming photos on Instagram. On Sunday, April 21, Nayanthara posted lovely pictures of the couple dressed in traditional attire.
She looked stunning in a lavender saree with a beautiful choker, while Vignesh wore a traditional mundu and shirt. Both shared the love with white heart emojis.
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Vignesh also shared similar photos on his profile, captioning them with lyrics from the song ‘Alaipayuthey’. Additionally, he posted a sweet video of him and Nayanthara enjoying a stroll in a garden.
These delightful moments were captured at the wedding of director Shankar’s daughter, Aishwarya, and Tarun Karthikeyan in Chennai. The event was attended by renowned personalities including Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Mk Stalin.
She looked stunning in a lavender saree with a beautiful choker, while Vignesh wore a traditional mundu and shirt. Both shared the love with white heart emojis.
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Vignesh also shared similar photos on his profile, captioning them with lyrics from the song ‘Alaipayuthey’. Additionally, he posted a sweet video of him and Nayanthara enjoying a stroll in a garden.
These delightful moments were captured at the wedding of director Shankar’s daughter, Aishwarya, and Tarun Karthikeyan in Chennai. The event was attended by renowned personalities including Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Mk Stalin.
- 4/23/2024
- by Anshu Harvansh
- ReferSMS
Bollywood’s powerhouse Ranveer Singh found his match in director Atlee, who ignited the dance floor with their high-octane moves. The duo stole the spotlight at director S Shankar’s daughter’s wedding, captivating fans with their electrifying performance.
Ranveer Singh and Atlee Kumar’s Epic Dance-Off at Shankar’s Daughter’s Wedding
Aishwarya Shankar tied the knot with Tarun Karthikeyan in Chennai on April 15, hosting a star-studded event attended by Rajinikanth, Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan, Janhvi Kapoor, Mk Stalin, and more. Among the memorable moments captured, a video featuring Ranveer and Atlee’s dance antics took social media by storm.
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Dapper duo on alert! #RanveerSingh’s signature style meets the charm of our beloved director #Atlee, creating magic on and off the dance floor.@Atlee_dir @RanveerOfficial pic.twitter.com/Jw1T8wAt3s
— Team Atlee (@TeamAtlee) April 18, 2024Ranveer Singh and Atlee Kumar’s Dynamic Dance Duo
In the viral clip,...
Ranveer Singh and Atlee Kumar’s Epic Dance-Off at Shankar’s Daughter’s Wedding
Aishwarya Shankar tied the knot with Tarun Karthikeyan in Chennai on April 15, hosting a star-studded event attended by Rajinikanth, Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan, Janhvi Kapoor, Mk Stalin, and more. Among the memorable moments captured, a video featuring Ranveer and Atlee’s dance antics took social media by storm.
Exclusive !!!
Dapper duo on alert! #RanveerSingh’s signature style meets the charm of our beloved director #Atlee, creating magic on and off the dance floor.@Atlee_dir @RanveerOfficial pic.twitter.com/Jw1T8wAt3s
— Team Atlee (@TeamAtlee) April 18, 2024Ranveer Singh and Atlee Kumar’s Dynamic Dance Duo
In the viral clip,...
- 4/19/2024
- by Anshu Harvansh
- ReferSMS
Chennai, Aug 30 (Ians) Indian chess prodigy and runner up of the recent World Chess Championship Fide, R. Praggananda on Wednesday met the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and his son and state Sports Minister Udayanidhi Stalin.
The parents of the chess wizard, Ramesh Babu and Nagalaskhmi and coach Rb Ramesh were also present in the meeting.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister handed over a memento and a Cheque of Rs 30 lakhs to the chess prodigy who reached India on Wednesday from Azerbaijan where the World Chess Championship was held.
The young chess sensation was received at the official residence of the Chief Minister.
Praggananda, who defeated Hikaru Nakamura and Fabia Caruna, both world beaters before losing a closely contested fight with world number one Magnus Carlson, said that he was thrilled at the splendid reception at the Chennai International Airport and subsequent warm welcome at the Chief Minister’s residence.
The parents of the chess wizard, Ramesh Babu and Nagalaskhmi and coach Rb Ramesh were also present in the meeting.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister handed over a memento and a Cheque of Rs 30 lakhs to the chess prodigy who reached India on Wednesday from Azerbaijan where the World Chess Championship was held.
The young chess sensation was received at the official residence of the Chief Minister.
Praggananda, who defeated Hikaru Nakamura and Fabia Caruna, both world beaters before losing a closely contested fight with world number one Magnus Carlson, said that he was thrilled at the splendid reception at the Chennai International Airport and subsequent warm welcome at the Chief Minister’s residence.
- 8/30/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Chennai, Aug 13 (Ians) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Sunday announced a cash prize of Rs 1.10 crore to the Indian hockey team members who defeated the Malaysian team 4-3 in the final of the Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai.
The Hockey India has also announced Rs 3 lakh per player of Team India and Rs 1.5 lakh each for the support staff.
“Congratulations to #TeamIndia on clinching their 4th#AsianChampionsTrophy title with a fighting comeback!. A remarkable feat that showcases their dedication and prowess. #Chennai, known for its sports-loving spirit, has been a splendid host. Grateful to Honble @ianuraghthakur for gracing the trophy distribution ceremony. Commendable efforts by Hon’ble @UdhayStalin,@SportsTN_,@Atulyamisraias,@jmeghanathreddy, and @TheHockeyIndia to have successfully organized this grand international event. I am pleased to announce a reward of 1,10,00,000 Inr to the Indian team for their fantastic victory. @FIH_Hockey#VanakkamAsia #GoalPodu #HockeyisBack #HACT2023 #BattleOnTheTurf,” the Chief Minister posted on X.
The Hockey India has also announced Rs 3 lakh per player of Team India and Rs 1.5 lakh each for the support staff.
“Congratulations to #TeamIndia on clinching their 4th#AsianChampionsTrophy title with a fighting comeback!. A remarkable feat that showcases their dedication and prowess. #Chennai, known for its sports-loving spirit, has been a splendid host. Grateful to Honble @ianuraghthakur for gracing the trophy distribution ceremony. Commendable efforts by Hon’ble @UdhayStalin,@SportsTN_,@Atulyamisraias,@jmeghanathreddy, and @TheHockeyIndia to have successfully organized this grand international event. I am pleased to announce a reward of 1,10,00,000 Inr to the Indian team for their fantastic victory. @FIH_Hockey#VanakkamAsia #GoalPodu #HockeyisBack #HACT2023 #BattleOnTheTurf,” the Chief Minister posted on X.
- 8/13/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Bad weather conditions in Tamil Nadu have forced A R Rahman to cancel his upcoming concert in Chennai. Taking to his X account, the music maestro posted: “My Dearest Friends … Owing to adverse weather conditions and persistent rains, it is only advisable for the health and safety of my beloved fans and friends to reschedule the concert to the nearest best date, with the guidance of the statutory authorities. More details on the new date will follow soon! Epi.”
Chennai has been facing horrible rain in the last few days that has caused damage to infrastructure and would have made it nearly impossible to hold a proper concert in the city.
Following this development, various fans who had already booked tickets expressed their disappointment, lamenting the bad weather and infrastructure in the city, unable to fully tackle the rain.
One fan wrote: “All the way from Rajapalayam and now returning back sadly…...
Chennai has been facing horrible rain in the last few days that has caused damage to infrastructure and would have made it nearly impossible to hold a proper concert in the city.
Following this development, various fans who had already booked tickets expressed their disappointment, lamenting the bad weather and infrastructure in the city, unable to fully tackle the rain.
One fan wrote: “All the way from Rajapalayam and now returning back sadly…...
- 8/13/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
CultureTitled ‘Marakkuma Nenjam’, the Ar Rahman concert scheduled to be held on Saturday was postponed due to sudden heavy rains in Chennai, leaving many fans disappointed.Hours after the disappointing announcement that his concert had to be postponed due to rains, legendary musician Ar Rahman took to Twitter to emphasise the need for safe and rain and sun resistant infrastructure for artistic ventures. “I hope and pray that with the help of our government we construct the next level infrastructure for art, mega shows and international experiences for Chennai #SafetyFirst #rain-resistant #sun-resistant,” Rahman said on Saturday, August 12. Replying to the tweet, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Mk Stalin said that the upcoming Kalaignar Convention Centre intends to fulfil this demand. “Chennai will soon fulfil this long-felt aspiration! #KalaignarConventionCentre to be established on #Ecr, will be a world-class facility that can host large format concerts, performances, events, exhibitions and conventions. With iconic landscaping,...
- 8/13/2023
- by BharathyS
- The News Minute
EntertainmentJailer, set to release on Thursday, August 10, will be one of the first movies with a star as big as Rajinikanth to not have early morning shows.As fans eagerly await the release of Rajinikanth’s next movie Jailer directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, they might be in for a disappointment. Breaking the convention for big star vehicles, theatres across Tamil Nadu will not be screening early morning shows at 4 am or 6 am. The movie, set to release on Thursday, August 10, will be one of the first movies with a star as big as Rajinikanth to not have early morning shows. Theatre owners across the state believe that cancelling these shows might help reduce the chaos and even violence that are typical of early morning screenings. However, early morning shows will be screened in the neighbouring states of Kerala and Karnataka. It would not be an overstatement to dub early morning...
- 8/9/2023
- by AkchayaaR
- The News Minute
Entertainment"My drinking habit was like black magic that I subjected myself to," Rajini said, urging his fans to quit drinking on a daily basis, during the audio lunch of his upcoming film ‘Jailer’. Superstar Rajinikanth made a rather unexpected confession about his alcohol addiction during the audio launch of Jailer and advised his fans to quit alcohol. The actor also said that he would have been a bigger star and a better philanthropist if he had given up alcohol. Speaking from his own experience as a former addict, Rajini said, “My drinking habit was like black magic that I subjected myself to. To all those who drink: Don’t drink daily. At the same time, I won’t preach against stopping it completely. We are not the Buddha, Shankaracharya, or yogis. Drink once in 10 days maybe, that could be fun.” Recently, the Tamil Nadu government led by Mk Stalin,...
- 8/8/2023
- by Balakrishna
- The News Minute
Chennai, July 28 (Ians) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin on Friday inaugurated the Poligras Paris Gt zero hockey turf at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium here, ahead of the start of the highly-anticipated Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023.
The Asian Champions Trophy 2023 will also serve as a preparatory event for the all-important Hangzhou Asian Games. India, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, Japan, and China will compete for the coveted Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai from August 3 to 12.
The intricately designed hockey zero turf is made with 80 percent sugarcane and manufactured with green energy. The turf requires less water and hence has been designed to make it friendly for the environment by preventing.
The turf was also successfully used during the Fih Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela which was held earlier this year in January. The same turf will also be used for the 2024 Paris Olympics and the Fih Men’s...
The Asian Champions Trophy 2023 will also serve as a preparatory event for the all-important Hangzhou Asian Games. India, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, Japan, and China will compete for the coveted Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai from August 3 to 12.
The intricately designed hockey zero turf is made with 80 percent sugarcane and manufactured with green energy. The turf requires less water and hence has been designed to make it friendly for the environment by preventing.
The turf was also successfully used during the Fih Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela which was held earlier this year in January. The same turf will also be used for the 2024 Paris Olympics and the Fih Men’s...
- 7/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
ControversyThe popular anti-caste director tweeted his praise for ‘Maamannan’ and also stated his concerns regarding the treatment of Dalit MLAs within their own parties.In the wake of Mari Selvaraj’s Maamannan receiving wide praise from audiences and critics alike, director Pa Ranjith has spoken out on the politics of the film. Maamannan stars actor-producer and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (Dmk) minister Udhayanidhi Stalin. Congratulating Udhayanidhi and Mari Selvaraj, Pa Ranjith said, “As an actor, producer and minister, Udhayanidhi Stalin truly deserves praise. He himself must be aware of the immense challenge of caste discrimination within the Dmk. We believe that through this movie [Maamannan] Udhayanidhi will take the first step toward abolishing discrimination inside the party.” The plot of Maamannan revolves around a Dalit Mla (Vadivelu) who is discriminated against by members of his own party on the basis of his caste. This fictional party in the film claims that...
- 7/3/2023
- by BhavaniE
- The News Minute
KollywoodMari Selvaraj took to Twitter to share a picture with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Mk Stalin, who he said hugged and appreciated them after watching ‘Maamannan’.TwitterJust hours into the release of Mari Selvaraj’s latest and much-anticipated film Maamannan, praise has already begun to pour in. On Twitter, Mari Selvaraj shared a picture with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Mk Stalin, who he said was all praise for the film. “After watching Maamannan, Chief Minister Mk Stalin hugged and appreciated us. We offer our gratitude and love to him,” said the director. The film features Vadivelu, Udhayanidhi Stalin, Keerthy Suresh, and Fahadh Faasil in lead roles. Actor and producer Dhanush, who watched the film on Thursday, June 28, also took to Twitter to share his appreciation. “Maamannan by Mari selvaraj is an emotion. A big hug to you Mari. Vadivelu sir and Udhayanidhi Stalin have delivered a very convincing performance. Great...
- 6/29/2023
- by AkchayaaR
- The News Minute
Chennai, June 21 (Ians) Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaji, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (Ed), underwent surgery for coronary artery blocks at the city’s Kaveri Hospital on Wednesday.
A medical bulletin issued by the hospital stated that the condition of the minister was stable.
As per the bulletin, the minister underwent beating heart coronary artery bypass surgery. Four bypass grafts were placed and coronary revascularization procedures were done. The coronary revascularization process as per medical terminology is for restoring the blood flow to the heart.
“He is hemodynamically stable and is being monitored in the postoperative cardio thoracic intensive care unit. A multidisciplinary team of doctors and nurses are at the Intensive care unit monitoring him,” it read.
Notably, Balaji was one of the most powerful ministers of the M.K. Stalin cabinet and was in charge of Electricity, Excise and Prohibition. He was arrested by the Enforcement...
A medical bulletin issued by the hospital stated that the condition of the minister was stable.
As per the bulletin, the minister underwent beating heart coronary artery bypass surgery. Four bypass grafts were placed and coronary revascularization procedures were done. The coronary revascularization process as per medical terminology is for restoring the blood flow to the heart.
“He is hemodynamically stable and is being monitored in the postoperative cardio thoracic intensive care unit. A multidisciplinary team of doctors and nurses are at the Intensive care unit monitoring him,” it read.
Notably, Balaji was one of the most powerful ministers of the M.K. Stalin cabinet and was in charge of Electricity, Excise and Prohibition. He was arrested by the Enforcement...
- 6/21/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
KollywoodThe car and many others owned by Avm-founder Av Meiyappan have been put on display at the museum that opened on May 7.ImageCourtesy/AVMProductionsTwitterMany Rajinikanth fans will remember the red 1935 Mg TB car that made an appearance in Sivaji - The Boss (2007). The iconic car is now on display at Avm Productions’ new museum in Chennai, where the ‘Superstar’ made a recent visit. The car that featured in the hit song ‘Athiradee’ and Rajni have been reunited after 16 years and photographed together a stone’s throw from the very production house that bankrolled Sivaji. Interestingly, the Mg-t is one of many cars belonging to Avm Productions founder Av Meiyappan that are on display at the new museum. The museum is situated near Avm’s main offices in Vadapalani and has been open to the public since May 7. It was inaugurated by Chief Minister Mk Stalin and actor-politician Kamal Haasan.
- 6/15/2023
- by BharathyS
- The News Minute
Chennai, June 15 (Ians) The Madras High Court on Thursday allowed arrested Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaji to be shifted to a private hospital from a government multi-specialty hospital where he is in judicial custody.
The Minister and his family had moved the court to shift him to Kaveri hospital from the present Omandarur government hospital.
A division bench of Justices Nisha Banu and Bharat Chakravarthy also considered the medical report of the minister from the government multi-specialty hospital.
It, however, allowed the Enforcement Directorate to examine the minister using an expert medical board on his complaint about a heart ailment.
Balaji, who held the portfolios of Electricity, Excise, and Prohibition, was arrested early on Wednesday by the Enforcement Directorate. The arrest had created ripples in Tamil Nadu with the Dmk leadership including Chief Minister M.K. Stalin strongly condemning the arrest and directly challenging the Bjp government at the centre.
The...
The Minister and his family had moved the court to shift him to Kaveri hospital from the present Omandarur government hospital.
A division bench of Justices Nisha Banu and Bharat Chakravarthy also considered the medical report of the minister from the government multi-specialty hospital.
It, however, allowed the Enforcement Directorate to examine the minister using an expert medical board on his complaint about a heart ailment.
Balaji, who held the portfolios of Electricity, Excise, and Prohibition, was arrested early on Wednesday by the Enforcement Directorate. The arrest had created ripples in Tamil Nadu with the Dmk leadership including Chief Minister M.K. Stalin strongly condemning the arrest and directly challenging the Bjp government at the centre.
The...
- 6/15/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Chennai, June 15 (Ians) The Madras High Court on Thursday allowed arrested Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaji to be shifted to a private hospital from a government multi-specialty hospital where he is in judicial custody.
The Minister and his family had moved the court to shift him to Kaveri hospital from the present Omandarur government hospital.
A division bench of Justices Nisha Banu and Bharat Chakravarthy also considered the medical report of the minister from the government multi-specialty hospital.
It, however, allowed the Enforcement Directorate to examine the minister using an expert medical board on his complaint about a heart ailment.
Balaji, who held the portfolios of Electricity, Excise, and Prohibition, was arrested early on Wednesday by the Enforcement Directorate. The arrest had created ripples in Tamil Nadu with the Dmk leadership including Chief Minister M.K. Stalin strongly condemning the arrest and directly challenging the Bjp government at the centre.
The...
The Minister and his family had moved the court to shift him to Kaveri hospital from the present Omandarur government hospital.
A division bench of Justices Nisha Banu and Bharat Chakravarthy also considered the medical report of the minister from the government multi-specialty hospital.
It, however, allowed the Enforcement Directorate to examine the minister using an expert medical board on his complaint about a heart ailment.
Balaji, who held the portfolios of Electricity, Excise, and Prohibition, was arrested early on Wednesday by the Enforcement Directorate. The arrest had created ripples in Tamil Nadu with the Dmk leadership including Chief Minister M.K. Stalin strongly condemning the arrest and directly challenging the Bjp government at the centre.
The...
- 6/15/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Chennai, June 13 (Ians) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing his strong opposition to the National Exit Test (NExT).
The Union Health Ministry has announced that a National Exit Test would be held from 2024. NExT would be a single examination that would replace final year Mbbs examination and the National Eligibility Entrance Test – Post Graduation. This will hence act as a qualifying examination for granting registration to doctors.
Stalin in the letter said that NExT need not be introduced and the existing system of examination should be allowed to continue.
He emphasised that the introduction of NExT is neither in the interest of the students, nor the state governments which fund most of the medical institutions.
The Chief Minister said that this was another instance of diluting the role of the state governments and universities in the health sector and to centralise power with the Central government.
The Union Health Ministry has announced that a National Exit Test would be held from 2024. NExT would be a single examination that would replace final year Mbbs examination and the National Eligibility Entrance Test – Post Graduation. This will hence act as a qualifying examination for granting registration to doctors.
Stalin in the letter said that NExT need not be introduced and the existing system of examination should be allowed to continue.
He emphasised that the introduction of NExT is neither in the interest of the students, nor the state governments which fund most of the medical institutions.
The Chief Minister said that this was another instance of diluting the role of the state governments and universities in the health sector and to centralise power with the Central government.
- 6/13/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Chennai, June 3 (Ians) The Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam (Mtm) scheme of the Tamil Nadu government has found a mention in an article published on the website of the World Health Organisation (Who).
The doorstep health scheme was launched on August 5, 2021 by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin immediately after he assumed the office and is touted as one of the most important social welfare projects of the state government.
The scheme provides screening for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) as well as the drug delivery. It provides Palliative Care services, Physiotherapy services and Capda (Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis) services.
The article in the Who website speaks about how the diagnostic facilities available under the Mtm scheme helps to conduct sputum tests to rule out tuberculosis.
The article begins with two young women reaching each house allotted to them and conducting screening for NCDs. The Mtm volunteers also give tips to elderly people on how to live a healthy lifestyle.
The doorstep health scheme was launched on August 5, 2021 by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin immediately after he assumed the office and is touted as one of the most important social welfare projects of the state government.
The scheme provides screening for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) as well as the drug delivery. It provides Palliative Care services, Physiotherapy services and Capda (Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis) services.
The article in the Who website speaks about how the diagnostic facilities available under the Mtm scheme helps to conduct sputum tests to rule out tuberculosis.
The article begins with two young women reaching each house allotted to them and conducting screening for NCDs. The Mtm volunteers also give tips to elderly people on how to live a healthy lifestyle.
- 6/3/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Chennai, June 2 (Ians) When the maestro of the South Indian music world, Ilaiyaraaja, turned 80 on Friday, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin was the first among a galaxy of visitors who paid rich tributes to the ‘Isaignani’ on his birthday.
Taking to Twitter, Stalin wrote in Tamil: “He does not string musical instruments, he caresses our hearts.” The Chief Minister said that his late father, M. Karunanidhi, greatly appreciated the music of Ilayaraja and spoke of him as the ‘Isaignani’, or the sage of music.
South Indian superstar Kamal Haasan also took to Twitter and hailed Ilaiyaraaja as the ‘Emperor of Music’.
Ilaiyaraaja’s music essentially mirrors the richness of Tamil culture. Many of his followers have even commented on Twitter about how his music expresses a wide range of emotions.
The music maestro was born at Pannaipuram village in the Theni district of Tamil Nadu and during his carrier spanning six decades (and counting!
Taking to Twitter, Stalin wrote in Tamil: “He does not string musical instruments, he caresses our hearts.” The Chief Minister said that his late father, M. Karunanidhi, greatly appreciated the music of Ilayaraja and spoke of him as the ‘Isaignani’, or the sage of music.
South Indian superstar Kamal Haasan also took to Twitter and hailed Ilaiyaraaja as the ‘Emperor of Music’.
Ilaiyaraaja’s music essentially mirrors the richness of Tamil culture. Many of his followers have even commented on Twitter about how his music expresses a wide range of emotions.
The music maestro was born at Pannaipuram village in the Theni district of Tamil Nadu and during his carrier spanning six decades (and counting!
- 6/2/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Entertainment 'Maamannan', which stars actors Udhayanidhi Stalin, Keerthy Suresh, Vadivelu, and Fahadh Faasil among others, is directed by anti-caste director Mari Selvaraj.Facebook/Ar RahmanOscar-winning music composer Ar Rahman will perform live at the audio launch of upcoming Tamil film Maamannan on Thursday, June 1. The event is scheduled to be organised at the Nehru Stadium in Chennai. Maamannan, which stars actors Udhayanidhi Stalin, Keerthy Suresh, Vadivelu, and Fahadh Faasil among others, is being directed by anti-caste director Mari Selvaraj of Pariyerum Perumal and Karnan fame. The film's trailer will also be released at the audio launch event. Two songs from Maamannan have already been released. 'Raasa Kannu', an emotional song sung by veteran Tamil actor-comedian Vadivelu, has received rave reviews and clocked over 6.2 million views on YouTube. The second song, 'Jigu Jigu Rail', has crossed 3 million views on YouTube. 'Jigu Jigu Rail' particularly won appreciation from many Rahman...
- 5/30/2023
- by Balakrishna
- The News Minute
Chennai, May 28 (Ians) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, M.K. Stalin thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for allowing ‘Khelo India Games 2023’ to be held in Tamil Nadu on his request.
In a tweet, the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister said that the Khelo India Games will provide a platform for young sportspersons from all Indian states showcase their sporting skills.
Stalin in the tweet said: “I thank Hon’ble Pm Thiru Narendra Modi Avl for having accepted my request to host the Khelo India Games 2023 in Tamil Nadu. These games will serve as a platform for young sportspersons all Indian states to showcase their sporting skills. As everyone witnessed during the 44th Chess Olympiad, Tamil Nadu will conduct the Khelo India Games with the befitting grandeur and showcase Tamil hospitality and culture.”
Khelo India University Games is an athletic championship in which different institutions across the country participate.
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In a tweet, the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister said that the Khelo India Games will provide a platform for young sportspersons from all Indian states showcase their sporting skills.
Stalin in the tweet said: “I thank Hon’ble Pm Thiru Narendra Modi Avl for having accepted my request to host the Khelo India Games 2023 in Tamil Nadu. These games will serve as a platform for young sportspersons all Indian states to showcase their sporting skills. As everyone witnessed during the 44th Chess Olympiad, Tamil Nadu will conduct the Khelo India Games with the befitting grandeur and showcase Tamil hospitality and culture.”
Khelo India University Games is an athletic championship in which different institutions across the country participate.
–Ians
aal/kvd...
- 5/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
ControversyViduthalai Sigappi’s satirical poem on manual scavenging, with references to Hindu gods Raman, Sitha, and Lakshmanan, had earlier led to an Fir against him based on the complaint of a rightwing fringe group.All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s (Aiadmk) former interim-secretary and party rebel O Panneerselvam, commonly referred to as Ops, issued a statement against Dalit poet and assistant director Viduthalai Sigappi on Wednesday, May 10. Reacting to the ongoing controversy surrounding Viduthalai’s recitation of a satirical poem on manual scavenging, with references to Hindu gods Raman, Sitha, and Lakshmanan, Ops urged Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Mk Stalin to intervene immediately and take strict action as per the law against “those who insult Hindu gods”. It has to be ensured that such incidents do not happen in the future, he added. It was on April 30 that Viduthalai, who also works as filmmaker Pa Ranjith’s assistant director,...
- 5/10/2023
- by BharathyS
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe museum was launched on May 7 by Chief Minister Mk Stalin and actor-politician Kamal Haasan.Kollywood’s famous Avm Productions has opened its doors to the public with a newly launched museum that may pique the interest of many cinema-lovers. It was inaugurated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Mk Stalin and actor-politician Kamal Haasan on Sunday, May 7. The production house is known for some of the most popular films in Tamil like Parasakthi (1952), besides having been the studio where hit films across languages were made, including in Telugu and Hindi. Avm Productions was founded in 1945 by Av Meiyappan, from whom it takes its name. The new museum, which will reportedly be expanded in stages, currently features a collection of vintage cars owned by Meiyappan as also cameras, sound boards, sound recorders and other film-making technology equipment that have now become antiquated. Amongst the car collection is also a Mg-t type...
- 5/9/2023
- by BharathyS
- The News Minute
Chennai, April 2 (Ians) Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian on Sunday said that the state Health Department was prepared to handle Covid-19 even though the disease was surging in the country, and was following all the guidelines set by the Central government.
Addressing media persons here, he said that the state had adequate oxygen facilities, beds, and medicines to handle any surge in cases. With the experience gained during the second wave of Covid-19, several precautionary measures have been taken, he added.
Ma Subramanian said that the infection was increasing in the country and Omicron mutated infections are on the rise. He said that Omicron variants like Xbb and BA2 are spreading in various parts of the world but added that these were low impact ones and people should not panic.
After inspecting the Mettupalayam government hospital in Coimbatore on Saturday, he said that all the health workers were wearing masks,...
Addressing media persons here, he said that the state had adequate oxygen facilities, beds, and medicines to handle any surge in cases. With the experience gained during the second wave of Covid-19, several precautionary measures have been taken, he added.
Ma Subramanian said that the infection was increasing in the country and Omicron mutated infections are on the rise. He said that Omicron variants like Xbb and BA2 are spreading in various parts of the world but added that these were low impact ones and people should not panic.
After inspecting the Mettupalayam government hospital in Coimbatore on Saturday, he said that all the health workers were wearing masks,...
- 4/2/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
As ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ continues to gain momentum with regards to the audience appreciation, after its big win at the 95th Academy Awards, the humble elephant caretakers Bomman and Belie from the film have become stars. The pair was recently greeted with audience applause during the onboarding process of their flight.
Earlier, the two were felicitated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin.
A video shared on Twitter by Ias officer Supriya Sahu shows the pilot making an in-flight announcement to welcome the duo. The video starts off as the pilot shares with everyone that they have Bomman and Bellie onboard.
So far, the clip has garnered more than 28,000 views with the numbers only increasing. It also received close to 2,100 likes. People posted various comments while reacting to the video.
‘The Elephant Whisperers’ brought laurels to the country as it bagged the Best Documentary Short title at the recently concluded Oscars.
Earlier, the two were felicitated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin.
A video shared on Twitter by Ias officer Supriya Sahu shows the pilot making an in-flight announcement to welcome the duo. The video starts off as the pilot shares with everyone that they have Bomman and Bellie onboard.
So far, the clip has garnered more than 28,000 views with the numbers only increasing. It also received close to 2,100 likes. People posted various comments while reacting to the video.
‘The Elephant Whisperers’ brought laurels to the country as it bagged the Best Documentary Short title at the recently concluded Oscars.
- 3/24/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Bellie, the woman who raised baby elephant Raghu in the Oscar winning short documentary “The Elephant Whisperers’, has said that she was earlier apprehensive at the prospect.
Bellie and Bomman were recently felicitated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin.
Talking to the media at a post-Oscars celebration event, Belli said in Tamil: “I was really apprehensive of raising Raghu earlier because I knew that one day Raghu will have to go in the wild, the world where he belongs.”
“To take any child away from a mother is not a painful experience to say the least. But when I came to know that Raghu’s mother had passed away, I couldn’t say no to being with him. How could you say no to such a beautiful baby?”
“The Elephant Whisperers” is streaming on Netflix.
Bellie and Bomman were recently felicitated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin.
Talking to the media at a post-Oscars celebration event, Belli said in Tamil: “I was really apprehensive of raising Raghu earlier because I knew that one day Raghu will have to go in the wild, the world where he belongs.”
“To take any child away from a mother is not a painful experience to say the least. But when I came to know that Raghu’s mother had passed away, I couldn’t say no to being with him. How could you say no to such a beautiful baby?”
“The Elephant Whisperers” is streaming on Netflix.
- 3/23/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Oscars 2023Director Kartiki Gonsalves posted a picture of the couple holding the Academy Award for Best Documentary Film (Short)Courtesy/KaritikiGonsalvesInstagramKartiki Gonsalves, director of The Elephant Whisperers, posted a picture of Bomman and Bellie posing with the Oscar award won by the film. The film bagged the Academy Award for best Documentary Film (Short). The Elephant Whisperers follows a couple, Bomman and Bellie, who adopt two orphaned elephants in Tamil Nadu’s Mudumalai reserve forest. The couple finally got to hold the prestigious gold statutette. Kartiki Gonsalves shared a photo of the couple to her Instagram account and captioned it, “It's been a long four months since we've been apart and now I feel like I'm home... @theelephantwhisperers.” Earlier this week, March 21 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Mk Stalin felicitated Kartiki Gonsalves. He also handed over a cheque worth Rs 1 crore to Kartiki after he praised her for the movie. He...
- 3/23/2023
- by BharathyS
- The News Minute
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Tuesday felicitated Kartiki Gonsalves, Oscar award-winning director for the short documentary film, ‘The Elephant Whisperers’.
Gonsalves is a native of Udhagamandalam in Tamil Nadu and the movie was also shot in the state.
State Chief Secretary V. Irai Anbu was also present during the function.
Stalin presented a shawl and memento to the director who had spent five years in the Theppakadu elephant Camp in the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve in the lap of The Nilgiris to make the movie.
The short documentary movie depicted the life of the calf elephant ‘Reghu’ who was brought up by a mahout couple, Bomman and Bellie in the Theppakadu elephant camp in the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve.
The movie showcases the life of the indigenous couple and how they bring up ‘Reghu’ the elephant and the love they shower on him. The presence of ‘Ammu’ another calf elephant...
Gonsalves is a native of Udhagamandalam in Tamil Nadu and the movie was also shot in the state.
State Chief Secretary V. Irai Anbu was also present during the function.
Stalin presented a shawl and memento to the director who had spent five years in the Theppakadu elephant Camp in the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve in the lap of The Nilgiris to make the movie.
The short documentary movie depicted the life of the calf elephant ‘Reghu’ who was brought up by a mahout couple, Bomman and Bellie in the Theppakadu elephant camp in the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve.
The movie showcases the life of the indigenous couple and how they bring up ‘Reghu’ the elephant and the love they shower on him. The presence of ‘Ammu’ another calf elephant...
- 3/21/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, M.K. Stalin on Wednesday congratulated and felicitated Bomman and Bellie, the caretaker couple at Theppakadu Elephant Camp.
The duo had featured in the Oscar-winning short documentary film, ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ directed by Kartiki Gonsalves.
The Chief Minister also announced Rs 1 lakh to each of the 91 elephant caretakers in the two camps from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund.
Stalin also announced Rs 9.1 crore for the construction of homes for the Mahouts. An additional Rs 5 crore was announced to develop an elephant camp in Anamalai Tiger Reserve.
A 39-minute documentary ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ featured Bomman and Bellie for their patience and love in taking care of the elephant calves, ‘Reghu’ and ‘Ammu’ at the Theppakadu elephant camp in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve in the lap of The Nilgiris.
The Director of the short documentary film, Kartiki Gonsalves had stayed for five years in the forests along with the...
The duo had featured in the Oscar-winning short documentary film, ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ directed by Kartiki Gonsalves.
The Chief Minister also announced Rs 1 lakh to each of the 91 elephant caretakers in the two camps from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund.
Stalin also announced Rs 9.1 crore for the construction of homes for the Mahouts. An additional Rs 5 crore was announced to develop an elephant camp in Anamalai Tiger Reserve.
A 39-minute documentary ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ featured Bomman and Bellie for their patience and love in taking care of the elephant calves, ‘Reghu’ and ‘Ammu’ at the Theppakadu elephant camp in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve in the lap of The Nilgiris.
The Director of the short documentary film, Kartiki Gonsalves had stayed for five years in the forests along with the...
- 3/15/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Oscars 2023Tamil Nadu Cm Mk Stalin congratulated director Kartiki Gonsalves and producer Guneet Monga, saying there was no better news to wake up to than two women winning the first-ever Oscar for an Indian production.File Photo of Cm StalinTamil Nadu Chief Minister Mk Stalin congratulated the team of The Elephant Whisperers for winning the best documentary short film award at the 95th Academy awards. The Chief Minister tweeted: "Congrats to Kartiki Gonsalves &@guneetm on winning the #Oscar. No better news to wake up to than two women bringing the first ever Oscar for an Indian production. The patient making and the moving story of the #ElephantWhisperers deserve all the praises & accolades it's getting." The Elephant Whisperers created history as the first Indian film to win an Oscar in the best documentary short film category. The documentary was shot in the Mudumalai National Park in the lap of the Nilgiri mountains in Tamil Nadu.
- 3/13/2023
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
Chennai, March 13 (Ians) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, M.K. Stalin congratulated ‘The Elephant Whispers’ team for winning the Best Documentary Short Film award at the 95th Academy awards.
The Chief Minister tweeted: “Congrats to Kartiki Gonsalves &@guneetm on winning the #Oscar. No better news to wake up to than two women bringing the first ever Oscar for an Indian production. The patient making and the moving story of the #ElephantWhisperers deserve all the praises & accolades it it’s getting.”
The documentary was shot in Madumalai National Park in the lap of Nilgiri mountains in Tamil Nadu.
The 41-minute short documentary film was directed by Kartiki Gonsalves and produced by Guneet Monga. The director shot the movie patiently staying in the forest area for about five years. Kartiki was born and brought up in Udhagamandalam, Tamil Nadu.
Kartiki Gonsalves credited her “Motherland India” for the achievement at the academy hall after winning the Oscars.
The Chief Minister tweeted: “Congrats to Kartiki Gonsalves &@guneetm on winning the #Oscar. No better news to wake up to than two women bringing the first ever Oscar for an Indian production. The patient making and the moving story of the #ElephantWhisperers deserve all the praises & accolades it it’s getting.”
The documentary was shot in Madumalai National Park in the lap of Nilgiri mountains in Tamil Nadu.
The 41-minute short documentary film was directed by Kartiki Gonsalves and produced by Guneet Monga. The director shot the movie patiently staying in the forest area for about five years. Kartiki was born and brought up in Udhagamandalam, Tamil Nadu.
Kartiki Gonsalves credited her “Motherland India” for the achievement at the academy hall after winning the Oscars.
- 3/13/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
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