Tamil Nadu Schools Face Acute Shortage of Physical Education Teachers
TN widens eligibility for gold ring scheme
Three-day special voter enrolment drive begins in Tamil Nadu
Entire texture of CM Vijays election case changed, says Madras High Court Judge
Justice V. Lakshminarayanan wants to know how Mr. Vijay would overcome the Supreme Court rulings on the subject
HC refuses interim relief to EV Velu, son in lake illegal lake soil excavation case
TN witnesses rise in murder cases & CM is missing in action: Stalin
Kamal Haasan greets PM Modi on 25 years in public service
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 7 (IANS) Actor and MP Kamal Haasan has extended warm wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 years in public office, describing the milestone as a reflection of the trust and affection of the people. In his message, Haasan recalled his own long association with public life and a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi last year after taking the oath as a Member of Parliament. He said their conversation had centred on their aspirations for India and their responsibility towards future generations. Twenty-five years in public office is, above all, a testament to the trust and love of the people, Haasan said, addressing the Prime Minister as Shri Narendra Modi ji. Drawing a parallel with his own experience, Haasan said his journey of 70 years in public life had also been sustained by people's trust and affection. His message placed public support at the heart of both journeys, presenting it as the foundation of a lasting relationship with the people. Haasan also expressed appreciation for the reception he received when he met PM Modi following his entry into Parliament. Although he was a first-time MP, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had been gracious enough to make time for him, he said. Last year, when I met him after taking my oath as an MP, he was gracious enough to give time to a first-time MP, Haasan recalled. According to Haasan, the meeting provided an opportunity to discuss the country's future beyond their respective political affiliations. He said they spoke about their hopes and dreams for India, along with the shared responsibility of working towards a stronger nation. Irrespective of our political affiliations, we spoke of our hopes and dreams for India and of our shared duty to build a stronger nation and a better future for generations to come, he said. The tribute combined congratulations on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's milestone with a personal recollection of their interaction. Haasan's message emphasised the importance of public trust and the responsibilities that accompany participation in public life. By recalling their discussion, the MP highlighted the possibility of engaging on national aspirations across political differences. His message linked the anniversary to a broader call for commitment to India's future, with the welfare of succeeding generations forming a central part of the responsibility he said they shared as elected public representatives.
IGPL Hyderabad Invitational: Five player lead opens with a string of low scores
Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Oct 7 (IANS) Five players packed the top of the leaderboard at 5-under 65 as the IGPL Krishna Invitational 2026 Hyderabad opened with a scoring spree at the Hyderabad Golf Association course in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Four-time IGPL winner Gaganjeet Bhullar, in-form Aryan Roopa Anand, former Indian Open champion C Muniyappa, Rohit Baisoya and UAEs Joshua Grenville-Wood, making his IGPL debut, all finished the opening round on 5-under. As many as 16 players were within two shots of each other, leaving the tournament very open with two days left. Punjab Raptors and Chennai Lions GC shared the team honours after the first two at 9-under, with Bhullar showing the way for Chennai and Muniyappa being the spearhead for Punjab Raptors. For Chennai, all four players were under par, with Bhullar at 5-under, Samarth Dwivedi and Yashas Chandra at 4-under, and Harshjeet Sethi at 3-under. For Krishna Punjab Raptors, Muniyappa was the top man at 5-under, while Harendra Gupta carded 4-under and Karandeep Kochhar was 3-under. The two best scores will count for team competition. Aryan Roopa Anand was flying the flag for Delhi Blue Bulls with 5-under, and he was supported by his team leader, Shiv Kapur, who played 1-under. With generous fairways offering plenty of chances to attack, birdies came thick and fast and eagles added to the drama in the third event of the second half of IGPL Season 2. Aryan produced perhaps the most spectacular start of the day, making two eagles in his first five holes, both on par-4s the second and fifth. After a dropped shot on the 15th, he bounced back with birdies on the 16th and 17th to close with a 5-under 65. It was another low round from the one-time IGPL winner this season, who has repeatedly shown an ability to go deep under par. It was a good, positive start. This is a golf course Ive played at throughout my junior amateur days, so theres a lot of familiarity here, and Im very happy with the way Ive started today, said Aryan, who knows the course well and believes that familiarity can help him stay aggressive. Its a golf course where you can take advantage of certain holes, and the key is to be good off the tee. Im tied for the lead today, but every day is a new day. I just want to stick to my strengths, he said. I like to be aggressive at the flags and take the aggressive option, so Ill continue doing that and play some fearless golf. Muniyappa, meanwhile, showed that his experience remains a formidable asset. The 2009 Indian Open champion mixed five birdies and an eagle with two bogeys to join the leaders at 5-under. His eagle came on the 15th and helped turn what had been a solid round into a share of the lead. I did well today. I made a couple of bogeys, but also had an eagle on the 15th, so overall it was a very good day, said Muniyappa, who is playing for the Punjab Raptors, and was encouraged by the way he managed his game. The Krishna Punjab Raptors have a good, experienced team. Weve had some ups and downs over the last 45 events, but I believe we will do better in this event. Personally, I felt calmer today. He also appears to have embraced a simpler approach to his swing. He said, After so many years, Ive realised that my swing is still there, and while Im trying to make it perfect, that may not happen. So now Im focusing on playing with my natural swing. Gaganjeet Bhullar, seeking another IGPL title, also produced a steady yet aggressive round. He made two birdies on the front nine before stepping up the pace coming home, picking up four birdies against a bogey on the back nine to finish at 5-under. Joshua Grenville-Wood almost grabbed the outright lead. The UAE player made two birdies and an eagle on the front nine before adding two more birdies on the back nine. He reached 6-under before a bogey on the closing hole brought him back to 5-under and into the five-way tie. Rohit Baisoya also made an explosive start, producing back-to-back birdies on the first two holes and repeating the feat on the eighth and ninth to make the turn in 4-under. His momentum was checked by back-to-back bogeys on the back nine, but he steadied himself with a birdie on the 17th to finish alongside the other four leaders. Just one stroke behind the leaders, four players were locked at 4-under 66. Samarth Dwivedi was among them after being in the leading group for much of the day. He was still at 5-under through 16 holes before dropping his only shot of the round on the 17th. He was joined by Harendra Gupta, Yashas Chandra and Ravi Kumar, who is playing his first season on the IGPL. Pukhraj Singh Gill, fresh from a third-place finish in an Asian Development Tour event in Egypt, made a strong recovery. He dropped two shots in his first five holes but responded with five birdies and did not drop another shot thereafter to card 3-under 67 to be Tied-10th. Gill was tied alongside leading woman player Vani Kapoor, Harshjeet Sethie, Danish Verma, Saarthak Chhibber, Sachin Baisoya and Karandeep Kochhar as seven players were tied 10th at 3-under. Kochhar's round was one of the more dramatic ones on the course. He began with a birdie and an eagle in his first six holes and then continued the roller-coaster ride with another eagle, three birdies and two bogeys between the sixth and 11th holes. He eventually signed for a 3-under 67.
Five Golfers Share Lead In Hyderabad IGPL Opener
Five golfers, including Gaganjeet Bhullar, Aryan Roopa Anand, C Muniyappa, Rohit Baisoya, and Joshua Grenville-Wood, are tied for the lead at 5-under 65 after the opening round of the AM Green IGPL Krishna Invitational Hyderabad. Punjab Raptors and Vimtra Chennai Lions GC share the team honours, with 16 players within two shots of the lead, promising a competitive tournament.
Libraries to take digital route with online journals, co-working spaces
Assistant district fire officer arrested for demanding, accepting bribe in Tiruvannamalai
CPM opposes TN govts smart meter tender, says it could pave way for power sector privatisation
TNPDCL to procure up to 3,000 MW of power to meet evening, mid-night peak in demand in Oct
BESS policy and portal to be launched soon, says Energy Resources Minister Nirmal Kumar
He says nearly 20,000 applications were received under the Tamil Nadu Rooftop Solar Subsidy Scheme announced by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, and 1,500 of them were cleared for subsidy
Ten Chennai suburban EMU services to be partially cancelled on Oct 8
Radhika Sarathkumar-starrer 'Delivery Boy' to hit screens on October 23
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 7 (IANS) The makers of director Nani's upcoming emotional action entertainer 'Delivery Boy', featuring actors Leo Sivakumar, Brigida and Radhika Sarathkumar in the lead, on Wednesday announced that their film would hit screens worldwide on October 23 this year. Saregama Tamil, the popular music label, shared the release date announcement poster of the film on its social media timelines. It wrote, Get ready for love, music & emotions on the big screen! #DeliveryBoy Movie is Releasing in Theatres This Oct 23rd! @sundaramurthyks . It may be recalled that shooting for the film had been wrapped up in December last year. Sources close to the unit had said that the film, which had been shot entirely in Chennai and Coimbatore, was shot in a span of just 42 days. Taking to their X timeline, the publicists of the production house Asasi Creations, had then said, #DeliveryBoy shoot wrapped up. Coming to theatres soon. Starring @leosivakumar02 @realradikaa @Brigidasagaoffl @DushyanthJayap1 @dhivakargj @DirectorBose @SundaramurthyKS @AmuthaLeoni @nanisignin @teamaimpr. Talking to IANS, director Nani, who worked as an assistant director to well known director Suseenthiran before turning director, had said, If I have to briefly give you an idea of what the film is all about, it is about the efforts made by a hardworking delivery boy looking to save his mother. The hero of the story comes from a lower middle class family and the story will revolve around his efforts to save his mother. It will be a gripping story that will keep audiences hooked to the screen from the beginning to end. The director had also disclosed that now that the shooting had been wrapped up, post production work was progressing at a brisk pace. We have now started dubbing for the film, he had said then. Apart from Leo Sivakumar, Brigida and Radikaa Sarathkumar, who play the lead, the film will also feature a host of gifted character artistes including actors Dushyanth, Kaali Venkat and Bose Venkat among others. The film also boasts of a good technical team. Produced by Amutha Leoni on behalf of the banner Asasi Creation, 'Delivery Boy' will have music by Sundaramoorthy and cinematography by Prasanna Kumar. The film, which has dialogues by Nanda Mani Vasagam, will have editing by Vasanth. Stunts in the film have been choreographed by Phoenix Prabhu while Art direction is by Suresh Kalyani.
TVK govt announces roll out of Annan Seer scheme; fixes annual income ceiling at 2.5L
Madras HC denies interim relief to ex-minister in sand excavation case
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 7 (IANS) The Madras High Court on Wednesday declined to grant interim relief to former Tamil Nadu Minister E.V. Velu and his son, E.V. Kumaran, in a case involving alleged illegal sand excavation from a lake in Tiruvannamalai district. Justice V. Lakshminarayanan refused their request for an ex parte interim stay and directed the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) to respond by November 6. The father and son have filed separate petitions seeking to quash the FIR registered on September 24. The case concerns allegations that 45,72,058 cubic feet of sand was excavated from Malappambadi Lake to level the venue for the DMK's north zone youth wing conference held on December 14, 2025. Arappor Iyakkam's Jayaram Venkatesan, who lodged the complaint, alleged that excavation across approximately eight acres of the waterbody caused a loss of Rs 8.22 crore to the public exchequer. According to the complaint, the sand was used to level land owned by a company in which Kumaran was a director. The alleged excavation took place around November 2025. Velu, 76, currently the DMK's whip in the Assembly, and Kumaran, 48, denied any wrongdoing. In his petition, Velu highlighted that the case was registered after the TVK government assumed office in May 2026. He described it as the second DVAC case initiated against him following an Arappor Iyakkam complaint. He has already challenged the earlier case concerning highway works. Senior counsel Sidharth Luthra, assisted by Rahul Balaji, argued that the FIR relied on conjecture and general allegations without identifying specific acts by either petitioner. He also questioned whether approval under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act had been obtained, citing Velu's ministerial tenure. Luthra maintained that the allegations, even if taken at face value, disclosed no offence and contained only sweeping claims of abuse of official position.
Chaos On Chennai Bus As Passenger, Allegedly Drunk, Hits Man, Pulls Woman's Hair
uring the heated exchange, the young woman grabbed the other woman's hair and pulled it, leading to further chaos inside the moving bus.
Brookfield enters India logistics realty market with Rs 4,300-cr ESR portfolio deal
Spread across more than 400 acres in six metro clusters, the portfolio comprises eight Grade A parks across major gateway cities including Mumbai, Pune, Delhi NCR, Chennai and Kolkata. The operating portfolio is 98% leased and caters to a diversified mix of key logistics and industrial occupiers.
Please Take Action, CM Sir!: Stalin slams TN CM Vijay over rising crime wave
DMK president MK Stalin on Wednesday hit out at Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay over what he termed a complete collapse of law and order in the state, highlighting a string of brutal murders and violent incidents reported within a single 24-hour span across the state. In a post on X, he compared the surging frequency of machete attacks to routine power cuts; Stalin alleged that a pervasive sense of fear now grips citizens from the capital city of Chennai to southern districts such as Madurai and Dindigul. Stalin cited several incidents reported during the past 24 hours in Chennai, Tiruttani, Salem, Dindigul and Madurai, among other places, and questioned whether the police were carrying out adequate patrolling and monitoring of known offenders. Stalin alleged that the incidents reflected a situation in which criminals were living fearlessly while ordinary citizens were being pushed into an atmosphere of insecurity. Among the incidents cited by him was the killing of Sathyaseel...
Heres what to expect at the Alliance Francaises 13-hour celebration of comics in Chennai
The fourth edition of La Nuit Blanche, an all-night festival, brings French and Indian comic traditions together with theatre, dance, music, exhibitions, films, and workshops at the Alliance Francaise of Madras
CM Vijay: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay inspected Aavin's Madhavaram dairy complex in Chennai and inaugurated a new Rs 2.23 crore laboratory annex building, at a time when residents are reporting shortages of Aavin milk at retail outlets across the city. The visit comes weeks after the state hiked milk procurement price twice in August, taking it from Rs 38 to Rs 44 a litre.
YS Sharmila Invites Tamil Nadu CM Vijay To Daughter's Wedding
APCC Chief YS Sharmila and her husband Anil Kumar met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay in Chennai to personally invite him to their daughter's wedding.
Sketching Meenakshi: Learn to draw temple sculptures and architecture
Chennai-based artist Sri Kiruthika shares her approach to capturing the nuances of temple sculptures, ahead of a live sketching session at the historic Dhadikombu Perumal Temple in Dindigul
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE: Tamil Cinema Evolves, Dorothy Marks Breakthrough for Transgender Representation
Motorist run over by water tanker near Chennais Keelkattalai
170 kg of ghee allegedly made with palm oil and vanaspati seized at Ongole dairy
Officials say the dairy supplied hotels, hostels and biryani outlets and sold about 3,000 kg a month; samples are sent to a laboratory in Chennai
Annamalais next political move? We The Leaders to launch Abdul Kalam centre to train 100 women
After Dhanush, Is 'People-Made Star' Sivakarthikeyan Setting His Sights On Tamil Nadu Politics?
The Sivakarthikeyan fan club administrators' meeting was held in Chennai on October 4, and the actor's speech that day is the topic of discussion on social media now
Sand mining scam in Tamil Nadu: EDs 2024 communication to DGP challenged before Madras High Court
The partner of a private construction company based at Naganallur in Chennai has approached the court to prevent the DVAC from registering a FIR on the basis of EDs two-year-old dossier.
Air India, Singapore Airlines announce expansion of commercial cooperation
Air India and Singapore Airlines on Wednesday announced an expansion of their commercial cooperation to provide more flight options for travellers between India and Singapore. The expansion is part of the initiatives under the Commercial Cooperation Framework Agreement inked in January this year. From October 15, both airlines will offer travellers a wider range of itinerary and flight options through their respective booking channels. This covers 126 weekly flights between Singapore and eight Indian cities: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, and Mumbai, Air India said in a release on Wednesday. At present, an eligible Air India-operated codeshare flight booked through SIA must include an SIA-operated flight, and vice versa. This requirement will be removed from October 15, allowing travellers to book eligible flights between India and Singapore operated by either airline on a standalone basis through each other's booking channels. Currently, an ..
A musical tribute celebrating the iconic legacy of S Janaki
Chennai raises a toast to music, mugs & Bavarian merriment
Stalin flays Vijay over spate of murders, asks CM to switch from shooting mode to action
Chennai: 5-year-old girl falls ill, medical exam reveals sexual assault; Bihar youth held
Chennai Petroleum, MRPL shares defy market weakness, gain up to 6%
Analysts said that upstream players and standalone refiners will outperform in the second quarter on firm crude realisations and strong transport fuel cracks.
TN cooperatives to sell seeds, fertilisers for cash at prices within MRP
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 7 (IANS) Farmers across Tamil Nadu can purchase seeds, fertilisers and other agricultural inputs against cash payments through primary agricultural cooperative credit societies, with prices capped at the maximum retail price, the Cooperation Department said. The department said arrangements had been made through all such societies in the state to help farmers obtain the inputs required for crop cultivation. The provision is intended to extend the benefit of the cooperative supply network to all farmers. Primary agricultural cooperative credit societies provide short-term crop loans to farmers. Alongside this lending, they supply and distribute inputs, including seeds and chemical fertilisers, as part of the crop loan assistance available through the cooperative system. The department said farmers who are not members of these societies could enrol and avail themselves of crop loans at low interest rates. Membership would also enable them to access the seeds and fertilisers supplied through the societies. The statement outlined two means of obtaining agricultural inputs: supplies provided as part of crop loans and purchases made by paying cash. Under the cash purchase arrangement, the amount charged for seeds, fertilisers and other inputs must not exceed their prescribed maximum retail price. By making inputs available for cash payments, the department seeks to ensure that farmers can benefit from supplies distributed through primary agricultural cooperative credit societies. The announcement covers societies throughout Tamil Nadu rather than those in any particular district. For farmers seeking borrowing support, the department pointed to the existing short-term crop loan facility. Those outside the cooperative membership network were encouraged to join a society and use the lending and input supply services available to members. The department reiterated that the societies serve both as providers of agricultural credit and as distribution points for cultivation materials. Seeds and fertilisers form part of the assistance they offer farmers for raising crops. The statement did not specify the interest rates applicable to crop loans, the quantities of inputs available or the documents required for membership. It also did not set out a separate timetable for the cash sale arrangements. Its central assurance was that arrangements had been made across the cooperative network for farmers to obtain cultivation inputs through cash payments at prices within the prescribed MRP, alongside the crop loan and input distribution facilities already offered by the societies.
Readers Write: deadly gaps at Guindy railway station
A police booth is required at Pudhupakkam junction
Motorists navigating the Pudhupakkam junction, where Vandalur Kelambakkam Road and Pudhupakkam Main Road meet, would face significant risks if they relied solely on the traffic signals
Rain likely across TN today; heavy showers forecast in western districts
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 7 (IANS) Moderate rain is likely in several districts of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, while heavier rainfall is forecast in Coimbatore, the Nilgiris and Theni over the next two days, according to the weather department. Chennai could receive light to moderate rain during the evening or night. However, the prospect of rainfall will coincide with above-normal daytime temperatures across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, where maximum temperatures are expected to remain two to three degrees Celsius higher than usual. The districts named in Wednesdays moderate rainfall forecast include the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Theni, Dindigul, Tiruppur, Tenkasi, Virudhunagar, Kanniyakumari and Tirunelveli. Rain is also likely in Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Pudukkottai, Madurai, Sivaganga and Ramanathapuram. The forecast thus covers districts across western and southern Tamil Nadu, as well as parts of the Cauvery delta. Moderate rainfall is expected in these areas on Wednesday, with a separate forecast indicating the possibility of heavier rain in some western districts in the following days. Coimbatore and the Nilgiris are likely to receive heavy rain on Thursday and Friday. Theni is expected to receive heavy rainfall on Friday, extending the outlook for heavier showers to another district along the states western belt. For Chennai, the weather department has indicated that rain is more likely later in the day. The forecast for the city specifies light to moderate showers during the evening or night, rather than the heavy rainfall predicted for Coimbatore, the Nilgiris and Theni. Despite the rain forecast, temperatures are expected to stay above normal on Wednesday. The departments temperature outlook applies to both Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, with maximum readings likely to exceed the usual level by two to three degrees Celsius. The rainfall and temperature forecasts point to a day when showers may occur in several districts while daytime conditions remain warmer than normal. The anticipated rain does not alter the departments projection of elevated maximum temperatures across the state and the neighbouring union territory during the course of Wednesday. The outlook for the next two days places particular attention on Coimbatore and the Nilgiris, where heavy rain is forecast on both days, and Theni, where the heavier rainfall is expected on Friday. Wednesdays forecast, meanwhile, indicates moderate rain across the named districts and lighter to moderate showers in Chennai later in the day.
Library in memory of a generous social workerfrom Chromepet
The family members of the late S. Srimathy, a social worker and wife of social activist V. Santhanam, who passed away last month, are constructing a library in her memory
Readers Write: attack on MTC conductor condemned, preventive measures sought
B. Annapoorani has strongly condemned the assault on a bus conductor and has demanded that the Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) ensure police personnel are deployed to protect its crew members and the public from aggressive commuters
Blood-tainted ice cubes and a famine in Madras
The Ice House remains a popular reminder of a place where the British sold ice. Behind that luxury, however, lay a darker history of labour, exploitation, and suffering
Gold prices remained elevated on Wednesday with 24 carat gold trading around the Rs.1.50 lakh mark per 10 grams across major Indian cities.
Man deposits Rs 85.3 lakh given to him as cash gifts, gets notice; ITAT gives relief
In one such case in Chennai, a man received cash gifts of Rs 85.03 lakh from his relatives. The Income Tax Department began making enquiries into the source of the Rs 85.03 lakh deposited by the man. The department also sent tax notices to the relatives who had given him the cash. The man eventually won relief in ITAT Chennai.
Air India Ignores Chennai Airport In Winter Schedule From Oct. 25
The schedule of the airline company from October 25 was announced. As per schedule the number of Air India Express services which were 3,150 had been increased to 4,100. The connecting flights were increased from 1,330 to 1,600.
Controversy Erupts in Chennai Over Newborn Custody Dispute
A mother in Chennai accuses a fertility clinic and a couple of refusing to return her newborn son after a temporary custody arrangement. Controversy Erupts in Chennai Over Newborn Custody Dispute
Four persons held for murder in Tiruttani
UWA Chennai Campus Gets Final UGC Approval
UWA Chennai will offer undergraduate programmes in business management, computer science, data science and artificial intelligence, besides postgraduate programmes in information technology and business administration.
Residents of western suburbs call for regulation of spaces beneath flyovers
These encroachments under the bridge and along the service lanes were there for nearly 15 years without any interference from an agency, said a resident
Thiruneermalai Drowning Incident Is wake-Up Call
Chennais southern suburbs, surrounded by water bodies, need water safety policy
DMK seeks ECI probe into TVK candidates poll expenditure in April poll
Madras HC sets aside 3 lakh compensation order for failed tubectomy
Minor defects in election papers cant be dubbed improper acceptance: Vijay to HC
Rare Japanese sparrowhawk sighted in Adyar estuary
Bypoll turnout dip points to voter fatigue
AC mechanic hacked to death in Mylapore, 3 college students detained
Woman poses as doctor, steals gold from Stanley hospital hostel
Teachers oppose move to set up University of Western Australia campus in city
Built to feed the city, Amma Unavagams battle with fraying kitchens
Pic by Srinath
Traffic diversions announced at TTK RoadSriram Nagar North junction
DMK hits out at Rahul for silence on SIR in TN
Gold of 99.9 percent purity fell by Rs 200 to Rs 1,49,600 per 10 grams, according to local traders. The yellow metal had closed at Rs 1,49,800 per 10 grams in the previous session.
Ameer's 'Maakaali unit wraps up its first schedule of shooting
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 6 (IANS) The makers of director Aravinth S B's eagerly awaited upcoming film 'Maakaali', featuring well known Tamil film actor and director Ameer in the lead, on Tuesday announced that the unit had now wrapped up the first schedule of shooting. Ayngaran International, one of the production houses associated with the production of the film, took to its social media timelines to share the update. It wrote, THE FIRST SCHEDULE OF #MAAKAALI HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY WRAPPED! The much-awaited Maakaali has completed its first schedule, marking a powerful beginning to a promising cinematic journey. With the first chapter now complete, the film gears up for the next phase of its production. The story is about to unfold. Written & Directed by @aravinthsb93. A @justin_tunes Musical. It may be recalled that the unit of the film had begun shooting in Vellore in the beginning of September this year. The film has triggered huge expectations as director Aravinth had formally served as an associate director to ace director Mari Selvaraj. It was in fact, Mari Selvaraj, who announced the title of this film through his social media timelines. The ace director had said, Extremely elated to present my own @aravinthsb93 as the Writer and Director of #Maakaali. As time passes by, wounds shatter and a rebel rises. A @justin_tunes Musical. Interestingly, Mari Selvaraj is also one of the producers of the film. Sources in the unit had told IANS that shooting for the film had begun with a traditional pooja. Sources had said the makers were looking to make Maakaali into a hard-hitting, impactful film that addresses an important social issue in a deep and intense fashion. The film is being jointly produced by K. Karunamoorthy under the banner of Ayngaran International, and Divya Mari Selvaraj and Mari Selvaraj under the banner of Navvi Studios. Sources had also pointed out that the film had a powerful storyline that was rooted in the pain and limitations of human life. Also, it would be made with a deep sense of social concern, they had added. Maakaali will be emotionally compelling and thought-provoking. The recently unveiled first-look poster of the film featured Ameer walking alone on a gigantic skeleton of an animal, while the second poster featured the title Maakaali amidst scattered animal skeletons. The posters effectively reflected the dark and profound backdrop of the film, a source in the know had then said. The striking visuals, which have several layers of meaning hidden in it including emptiness, destruction, the pain of nature, and a hidden reality of society, have created additional curiosity and anticipation about the film. Apart from Ameer, the film will also feature actors Swasika, Anishma Anilkumar, Hariharan, Ashwin Ram, and Lenin Bharathi in prominent roles. On the technical front, cinematography for the film is by Selvarathinam Pradheepan while editing is to be handled by well known editor, Selva RK. Justin Prabhakaran, who is one of the fastest rising music directors in the south, is to score music for this film, which will have Ramu Thangaraj serving as its Art Director. Stunts in the film are to be choreographed by Dileep Subbarayan while Varshini Shankar has been roped in as the Costume Designer. Suren G and Azhagiya Koothan are handling the Sound Design while Venkat Arumugam is to serve as the film's Executive Producer.
Tamil Nadu bypoll row: Polling officer removed after directing voter to press TVKs whistle symbol
Sathyaraj's son Sibiraj turns producer; actor to both produce and play the lead in his next film!
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 6 (IANS) Actor Sibiraj, who is also the son of well-known Tamil actor Sathyaraj, on the occasion of his birthday on Tuesday announced that he had also turned producer and that his next film would be produced by his own production house 'Underdog Films'. Taking to his social media timelines to announce the launch of his production house, actor Sibi said, Dear Friends, Thrilled to announce my next film and the first project from my production house, Underdog Films! The film will be directed by my dear friend and an incredibly talented filmmaker @eashvar_karthic bro, the man behind #Penguin and #Zebra. He went on to add, Really excited to embark on this journey together to bring a special story to the big screen.Need all youre love and support dear friends. More Details soon! #Sibiraj22 @under.dogfilms #EashvarKarthic #Revathisibiraj. For the unaware, the actor has always been known to choose projects that have allowed him to explore different genres and characters. With his wide array of films across theatrical and OTT platforms, the actor has continued to strike the right chords with audiences. Taking his journey a step further, Sibiraj has now ventured into film production with the launch of his new production house, Underdog Films. Sources say that Underdog Films' maiden venture, tentatively titled Production No.1, is already under production, with filmmaker Eashvar Karthic, who directed the hit film 'Zebra', at the helm. Sibiraj is producing the film and also playing the lead role, marking an exciting new chapter in his career as both an actor and producer. The coming together of Sibiraj and Eashvar Karthic has triggered huge interest among fans and film buffs. Sources close to the unit of the film say that details about the films genre, storyline, cast and the crew have been strictly kept under wraps for now. The makers are expected to make official announcements regardig the remaining cast and crew in the near future.
TN govt sets up additional court to fast track NIA cases
World Tourism Day celebrated at Madras Christian College
Rithanya suicide case: HC orders return of dowry to her father
Medical conference to focus on emerging healthcare challenges
The four-day conference will discuss emerging technologies, infectious diseases, medical research and healthcare delivery
Chennais CBSE schools told to watch inclusivity modules on children with disabilities
Nurses suspend stir after talks
Days before Porur metro opening, road below remains messy
Minor defects in election papers cant be dubbed improper acceptance, Vijay tells Madras high court
CUMTA to roll out ride hailing app by March 2027
The bids for developing the app will be floated by CUMTA shortly and the contract will be awarded in about two months; The app will be available for both Android and iOS platforms
Annamalai University professor held for sexually harassing research scholar in Chidambaram
Chennai Police Seize 2,000 Motorcycles in Crackdown on Dangerous Stunts
Chennai police have seized 2,000 motorcycles in a campaign against dangerous stunts following a students tragic death during a race. Chennai Police Seize 2,000 Motorcycles in Crackdown on Dangerous Stunts
Traffic police book over 2,900 cases for missing, defective number plates in three-day special drive
A total of 918 vehicles have been detained as their number plates were improper or seemed suspicious. Checks are being conducted to verify if such vehicles have been involved in crimes or reported stolen, says traffic police official
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Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 6 (IANS) A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Madras High Court seeking a direction to the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) to register an FIR against Tamil Nadu Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson over remarks made in the Assembly regarding alleged bribery in the School Education Department. Chennai-based advocate K. Sivasubramaniam, who filed the petition, contended that the Ministers statements warranted investigation, arguing that giving a bribe to a public servant could also constitute an offence under the law. The PIL is expected to be listed before the First Division Bench of the Madras High Court, comprising Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan. The petition centres on remarks made by N. Marie Wilson during an Assembly debate on August 24, 2026. According to the petitioner, the Minister stated that he had experienced corruption under the previous administration and alleged that educational institutions had been compelled to pay bribes. Sivasubramaniam contended that Wilson had also acknowledged witnessing a bribe payment and knowing the amount involved. Referring to Sections 8 and 12 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, the petitioner argued that these statements provided sufficient grounds to investigate the alleged transaction and the Ministers role in it. The advocate stated that he had submitted a complaint to the DVAC on August 27, 2026, seeking registration of an FIR against Wilson. He alleged that the agency had failed to act on the complaint, prompting him to approach the High Court. In his affidavit, the petitioner argued that a Ministers statement in the Assembly concerning an alleged criminal act could not be dismissed merely as political rhetoric. He further contended that legislative immunity under Article 194(2) of the Constitution would not prevent an investigation into an alleged offence committed outside the House. According to the petitioner, the Assembly speech, as recorded in the official proceedings, amounted to an admission relating to an earlier act. He argued that the alleged payment took place outside the legislative premises and therefore warranted scrutiny independent of the privileges attached to the Ministers speech in the House. Sivasubramaniam also referred to allegations subsequently made by former School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi regarding alleged irregularities in Wilsons educational institutions. He urged the DVAC to examine those allegations as well and maintained that the sitting Ministers conduct should be investigated. The petition seeks judicial intervention over what the petitioner describes as inaction by the DVAC. The allegations and the petitioners interpretation of the Ministers remarks are yet to be examined by the court.
