Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, the Indian Air Force pilot who was released by Pakistan after taking him prisoner 48 hours ago, has returned home to India.
Saint Agasthiyar prayed to Shiva at this temple in Chennai
Navagraha holds special importance in every temple. In Chennai, we have a shrine dedicated to Lord Surya which is in Kolapakkam. The Aanadavalli sametha Agastheeswarar Temple is located on Sivan Koil Street, Kolapakkam, a few kilometres from Kolapakkam MGR statue.
Litterateur Tirupur Krishnan wins Kalaimamani for 2011
After eight long years, the State government has released the list of 201 artists eligible for prestigious ‘Kalaimamani’ award. One among the recipient is Tirupur Krishnan, a journalist, writer and orator who has been recognised for his immense contribution to Tamil literature spanning over four decades. In a tete-a-tete with News Today an elated Krishnan shares how it all began.
Imran turns to spin
The cricketing analogy cannot be avoided. Fast bowler Imran tormented India for long with his blistering pace, but Pakistan PM Imran has now been put on the backfoot, beaten and bowled by an impatient India, tired of its tolerance and restraint being taken as a batsman on a weak wicket.
Clean bowled
Cricketer-turned-Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan threw a surprise when he announced in the country’s Parliament that Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan Varthaman, captured by Pakistan on Wednesday, will be released as a ‘gesture of peace’.
201 artistes to receive Kalaimamani awards
After a gap of eight years, the State government announced the Kalaimamani awards. This year, 201 artistes are to receive the awards, including Vijay Sethupathi, Karthi and Yuvan Shankar Raja.
Rex Singh, Anshul guide India colts to innings win
Left-arm seamer Rex Singh (4 for 18) and right-arm speedster Anshul Kamboj (3 for 20) guided India to an innings and 158 run victory in the second U-19 Test, helping the host wrap the series 2-0.
Simha leads TKRIMS to victory
HK Simha hit an unbeaten 89 to help TKRIMS (Hyderabad) defeat DRBCC Hindu in the men’s category of the fifth edition of the Pavit Singh Nayar Memorial All India Inter- Collegiate T20 Cricket Tournament.
DSP’s tribute to his mentor Mandolin U Shrinivas
Music director Devi Sri Prasad has come out a fusion of Hanuman Chalisa for his Guru Mandolin U Shrinivas to commemorate the legendary Mandolin exponent’s 50th birth anniversary.
Valencia to face Barcelona in Copa final
There will be no final at home for Real Betis. The team’s Benito Villamarin Stadium in Seville will host the Copa del Rey final this season, but Betis won’t be there after being eliminated by Valencia in the semifinals on Thursday.
