It’s Saturday night, January 17, 2026, and while the 109th birth anniversary of MGR was expected to be a day of nostalgia, it turned into a high-stakes “Mini-Manifesto” launch that has reset the 2026 battle lines.
Huge Crowds Celebrate Kaanum Pongal Across Tamil Nadu
The Kaanum Pongal festival — the last day of the traditional Pongal harvest celebrations — saw large gatherings of people at beaches, parks and popular tourist destinations across Tamil Nadu
AIADMK unveils phase-1 manifesto, five key welfare promises ahead of TN Assembly polls
The AIADMK, led by Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS), released the first phase of its manifesto on Saturday, making five major welfare-oriented promises ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
Ind vs NZ: Third ODI tomorrow
The third and final ODI of the India vs New Zealand 2026 series will be played at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on January 18, with the three‑match series tied 1‑1 after New Zealand’s victory in the second ODI in Rajkot.
Vijay pays tribute to MGR on his birth snniversary
Tamil actor‑turned‑politician Vijay, who leads the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has paid rich tribute to the late former Chief Minister M.G. Ramachandran (MGR) on his birth anniversary, describing him as a transformative leader in Tamil Nadu politics.
OPS to announce poll alliance decision soon
Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam (OPS) has hinted that his political front’s official alliance announcement for the upcoming 2026 Assembly elections will be…
Stalin attends Alanganallur Jallikattu event
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin attended and thoroughly enjoyed the Alanganallur Jallikattu competition held today in Madurai district, witnessing one of Tamil Nadu’s most iconic traditional sports up close.
Sai Durgha Tej’s rustic look in Sambarala Yetigattu released
The makers of director Rohith KP’s explosive action entertainer, ‘Sambarala Yetigattu’ (SYG), have now released a brand new poster of actor Sai Durgha Tej in the film, much to the delight of fans and film buffs.
Vijay Sethupathi’s film titled Slumdog – 33 Temple Road
The makers of director Puri Jagannadh’s eagerly awaited upcoming film, featuring actor Vijay Sethupathi in the lead, announced the title of the film as ‘Slumdog – 33 Temple Road’ on the occasion of the actor’s birthday on Friday.
