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Naxion Energy to invest Rs 200 cr, expand workforce by 50 per cent
HYDERABAD, Dec 11: Naxion Energy, a sodium-ion battery company, plans to invest Rs 200 crore by the end of December 2026 to enhance its manufacturing capabilities, including establishing a new facility here. The company also plans to expand its workforce by 50 per cent as part of this initiative. Headquartered in Hyderabad, Naxion Energy has a manufacturing facility in Coimbatore and develops high-performance sodium-ion battery packs for mobility and energy storage applications. As part of its India-wide expansion, the company [] The post Naxion Energy to invest Rs 200 cr, expand workforce by 50 per cent appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
In a Para-llel World: Delve into Cambridge Dictionary's Word of the Year 2025 : Parasocial
When news broke about the rumoured relationship of BTS Jungkook with Aespas Winter, Taylor Swift-Travis Kelces engagement, Selena Gomez-Benny Blancos wedding or Samantha Ruth Prabhu tying the knot with Raj Nidimoru, the reactions online were anything but distant. The emotions ranged from joy and protectiveness to disappointment and concern, as if these moments belonged to someone they personally knew. That intense sense of familiarity is exactly what the Cambridge Dictionary zeroed in on when it named parasocial, its Word of the Year for 2025. The term refers to a one-sided emotional bond people form with celebrities, fictional characters, influencers or even AI chatbots. Coined in 1956, parasocial has suddenly re-entered everyday vocabulary, fuelled by social medias constant access to public figures and the growing presence of AI companionship in daily life always available, always listening. Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Raj Nidimoru after their wedding in Coimbatore In simple terms, parasocial relationships are one-sided psychological bonds, explains Shreyaa S Murthy, consultant clinical psychologist at Narayana Health City. Such bonds, she notes, are common and even normative during adolescence. Young people use media figures as role models for identity exploration. Admiring someones personality, not just their looks or talent, can act as a psychological resource. While the word carries a negative notion, animation student Ayush KA feels it otherwise. From my experience, parasocial connections often begin with people who have low self-esteem. Associating with celebrities or characters makes them feel confident. I was shy growing up and found it difficult to talk to people. Watching streamers and YouTubers became a way to cope, he shares, adding that parasocial relationships have always been there people went to concerts, worshipped stars. But now its much worse because streamers and YouTubers create this illusion of closeness. They share their daily lives, respond to comments and create safe spaces where the lines start to blur. Jungkook of popular boy band BTS Another layer complicating the dynamic is AI, says Dr Umashankar S, public health specialist and Honorary Secretary of the Telemedicine Society of India. AI chatbots feel safe for many, because they seem non-judgmental, always available and never withdraw. That unconditional acceptance can be comforting, especially for people who feel lonely or lack social confidence, he explains. Whereas psychology and literature student Maseera Aiman sees how this spills into real life, stating, You might start expecting people around you to understand you the way a chatbot does, or expect your life to feel as entertaining as a reality show. For her, parasocial relationships are not inherently damaging, but they become a problem when you depend on them too much. Selena Gomez with her engagement ring Connection to Concern Parasocial dynamics differ from casual fandom or simple reliance on AI because they are emotional rather than behavioural, according to Dr Umashankar. Yet not all such bonds are harmful. They can provide companionship, comfort and motivation. But they become unhealthy when they replace real-life relationships or cause emotional distress, Murthy notes. Chatbots offer unconditional acceptance. They do not argue, judge or withdraw, which makes people feel safe. The red flag appears when people start spending excessive time tracking a celebrity or chatbot and experience emotional distress when that access is disrupted. Then a sense of entitlement begins to develop, feeling betrayed or dejected when a celebrity or AI does not respond, highlights Umashankar. Meanwhile, communication executive Aayushi Naik, notes that the reason parasocial has become mainstream is visibility. Social media delivers narratives in seconds that kind of access makes people deeply invested in celebrities lives sometimes to the point of obsession, she says. Interviews and behind-the-scenes videos add to this familiarity, even while she remains aware that much of what is seen is carefully curated. This constant exposure, experts agree, explains why younger generations are more susceptible, especially now that fandom has become 24/7, personalised and algorithm-driven.
Tenders called for providing EIA consultancy services for Coimbatore airport development
Artisans display their skills at Coimbatore Poompuhar
Private sector job fair to be held in Coimbatore on December 13
IndiGo improved on-time performance in Coimbatore: AAI official
Coimbatore gang-rape: three accused men given copies of charge-sheet
Coimbatore Corporation to install IoT devices in overhead tanks to regulate water supply
Tamil Karkalam to take language to 1.5K north students
VARANASI: Continuing its efforts to counter the long-standing charge that the BJP promotes Hindi cultural dominance, the BJP-led union government has initiated numerous efforts to teach Tamil through multiple languages of the country, particularly through Hindi. It is evident from the theme of the Kashi Tamil Sangamams fourth edition (KTS 4.0) going on from December 2 to 17 Tamil Karkalam (Let us learn Tamil), the event is aimed at teaching Tamil to Hindi-speaking students. The roads of Varanasi are filled with flex banners showing the picture of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the words Tamil Karkalam along with its Hindi transliteration. Under this programme, 300 college students from Uttar Pradesh will visit Tamil Nadu in 10 batches to learn Tamil. They will attend an orientation at the Central Institute of Classical Tamil (CICT) Chennai, followed by Tamil language classes and cultural sessions conducted at leading institutions across the state, including IIT Madras; Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan; Shastra University, Thanjavur; Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore and Ganapathi Tulsis Jain Engineering College, Vellore. The programme ensures that young learners from North India gain direct exposure to Tamil language, heritage and contemporary cultural practices. In Varanasi, 50 Hindi-speaking teachers from Chennai trained by the Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prasar Sabha, using the textbooks prepared by the Central Institute of Classical Tamil (CICT), are teaching Tamil to Hindi-speaking students in 50 schools in Varanasi. In total, 1,500 students will learn introductory Tamil through this initiative. The classes last for a period of 15 days. In just one week, the students of PM Shri Government Queens College were able to learn how to address and greet people in Tamil. Some of them explained how they loved learning Tamil. At Namo Ghat in Varanasi, where KTS 4.0 events are going on, CICT director Dr R Chandrasekaran said that within a month or two, the institute will launch a free online course for learning Tamil through Hindi. The CICT has published a series of books for learning Tamil through Hindi, including a handbook for practising Tamil grammar, a handbook for writing Tamil letters, a glossary of Tamil equivalents for Hindi words used in day-to-day life and a book of simple conversations in Tamil.
Davies Kollannur, a beacon of hope for transplant patients, dies at 57
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Davies Kollannur, who courageously altered the course of his life three times, has now sailed beyond the horizon for the final time. Davies who survived three life threatening ordeals- two kidney transplants and a battle with leukemia disease- stood as asymbol of resilience and hopefor thousands oftransplantpatients in Kerala. The man who lived with extraordinary courage, quietly slipped away on Monday night in Thrissur, following a sudden respiratory distress at 57. He left behind a legacy that still refuses to fade. A decorated transplant sportsman, Davies won a silver medal for India at the 2011 Sweden International Transplant Games in Badminton, followed by a bronze in singles and silver in doubles at the Durban International in South Africa in 2013. He was also a two time (2003, 2006) national championin Badminton in National Transplant Games.For thousands of transplant patients inKerala, Davies was not merely a survivor, he was proof that a broken body could still carry an unbroken will. His death arrived abruptly without warning as if knowing that any hint of danger would awaken his instinct to fight. He was active even on his last day. He spoke to me around 8 pm about how his day went, said his kindred soul Jayasree CG. After that the next thing I heard was that he was gone, she said.Davies was working as a transplant coordinator at Daya General Hospital in Thrissur. Born and raised in Villadom, Kolannur Veedu, Thrissur, Davies gow up with the cultural beat of the city, Pooram procession, decorated Elephants and temple- Church grounds. After graduation, he worked as an Assistant Manager in an Italian hotel in Pune for three years. Like many young Keralites, he later moved to Saudi Arabia, workIng as a Chief Cashier in a fashion retail outlet until the first tragedy struck him at the age 30 years,when his both kidneys failed. He was forced to return home and begin dialysis. Hemet Dr TT Paul, nephrologist at West Fort hospital in Thrissur who changed his course of life later. In the late 1990s dialysis facilities were scarce in Thrissur or Ernakulam, forcing patients to travel to Coimbatore or Chennai. Davies underwent nearly 300 dialysis sessions before receiving his transplant under Dr. TT Paul on August 25, 2001. At that time transplant recipients were advised to avoid physical exertion and lead a quiet life. As Davis began gaining weight, Dr. Paul urged him to resume exercise, rekindling his lost love for badminton. Doctor reassured him that he attached kidney will not fall off, if you play badminton. Davies took up the racket and never looked back. After winning gold medals at the National TransplantGames in 2003 and 2006, he stepped onto the international stage and brought home several medals in 2011 and 2013. Impressed by his spirit, Dr. Paul and the hospital authorities invited Davies to join the West Fort hospital as a transplant coordinator in 2003, using Davies and his positive energy to utilise. Life tested him again in 2014, when he was diagnosed with leukemia. He underwent chemotherapy at CMC Vellore and Amritha Hospital in Ernakulam without taking a single day leave, determined not to abandon the kidney patients who relied on him. Later an infection left him unconscious for 15 days in West Fort Hospital. On those nights Dr. Paul, who considered Davies a son, sat by bedside readingO Henry's 'Last Leaf'. He later told Davies's friends that perhaps words might succeedwhere medicine hadfaltered. In the short story, 'Last Leaf', when a young artist falls ill and thinks that she would die when the last leaf falls from anivy vine outside her window. Then to save her and from losing hope, her neighbour, a failed artist painted a realistic leaf on the wall. Though Davies came back to life, cancer and the treatment had caused him dearly as his body rejected the transplanted kidney. On 12 January, 2016 the second time surgery took place for organ transplantation. After his discharge from hospital he rejoined for work and resumed badminton. Davies and Dr. Paul had then started workingat Daya General Hospital. On December 8, 2025 he was active. still speaking to those who needed him. Hours later, he was gone, after a sudden collapse from respiratorydistress.If he had received even the faintest warning, Davies would have survived it, Jayasree said, her voice steady but heavy. He always fought back. On Tuesday, Dr. Paul sat alone in the St. Mary's Church, Ponganamkad waiting as he had done countless times in his homesforDavies with his gentle smile and humour. But for thousands whose lives he touched, Davies hasn't vanished.
Restoration of six-km stretch of Kousika river in Coimbatore progressing at steady pace
Semmozhi Poonga in Coimbatore to open for public use from December 11
Over 40,000 women to be added to Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam in Coimbatore
CII launches digital transformation initiative for MSMEs in Coimbatore
Coimbatore Metro proposal returned due to low average trip length, says Union minister
The State government had taken up metro rail for Madurai and Coimbatore as a single project, and the combined DPR was submitted to the Centre in 2024
Curbing bike taxis a tricky proposition for Transport Department in Coimbatore
A number of college students use their two-wheelers as bike taxis and there is nothing much that the Department can do to curtail the activity. The onus is on the Central government to ban bike taxi Apps, says an official
Isha Foundation Launches Free Cremation Service In Tamil Nadu For Poor Families
Isha Foundation launches free cremation service for BPL families in Tamil Nadu, managing 17 crematoriums including in Chennai, Vellore, Thanjavur, and Coimbatore district.
India ranks first in coconut production and Pollachi in Coimbatore is a major producer with coconut plantations spanning 1.2 lakh hectares, the Minister said during Question Hour in the Lok Sabha
Two arrested for stealing 1.15 kg of gold in Coimbatore
Residents urge Coimbatore Corporation to swiftly restore Vilankurichi Road
Abandoned firecracker creates flutter in Coimbatore
Smart India Hackathon 2025 finale begins in Coimbatore
Tenders called for interim expansion of Coimbatore airport at10.92 crore
As per the tender document, bids are called for expansion and construction of additional security hold area in the existing terminal building at the airport. The works have to be completed in six months.
In an attempt to ease their mind amid the ongoing IndiGo flight disruption, an IndiGo pilot requested the passengers to cooperate and trust the airline crew as it is working to make the situation normal. Amid the chaos, the airlines has formed a Crisis Management Group to monitor the situation.
Samantha spotted in Gachibowli, 1st appearance after wedding
Hyderabad: Samantha Ruth Prabhu has been in the spotlight ever since her intimate wedding with filmmaker Raj Nidimoru on December 1. The couple chose a traditional Linga Bhairava Vivaha ceremony at the Isha Foundation in Coimbatore. Their serene wedding pictures went viral and set social media talking. Samantha looked radiant in a red and gold Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Cyclist rides from Dhanushkodi to Coimbatore to raise awareness on womens safety and cyber threats
Over 100 wheelchair users take part in inclusive Run for Wheels marathon in Coimbatore
SI succumbs to injuries suffered in accident near Coimbatore
5-Year-Old Boy Mauled To Death By Leopard In Tamil Nadu
In yet another shocking case of humanwildlife conflict in the Anamalai hill region, a five-year-old boy was mauled to death by a leopard in Valparai of Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore district on Saturday, police officials said.
Over 5.02 lakh electors marked for deletion in Coimbatore district
2,838 beneficiaries received 13.65 crore welfare assistance in Coimbatore
Police presence stepped up in Coimbatore city, suburbs for Babri Masjid demolition anniversary
Some IndiGo flights depart from Chennai airport, but spate of cancellations continues
Delays persisted, but from 3 a.m. onwards, flights to cities including Pune, Ahmedabad, Guwahati, Bhubaneswar, Jaipur, Coimbatore, and Kochi departed from the city airport
Indigo resumes partial service at Chennai airport with ten flights in the morning
The destinations are Pune, Ahmedabad, Port Blair (two flights), Coimbatore, Guwahati, Kolkata, Bhuvaneshwar, Jaipur and Kochi
2017 Kerala actor abduction case: Pulsar Sunis jail letter pulls Dileep into shadow of conspiracy
KOCHI: In the days following the horrific assault inside a moving SUV in Kochi, Malayalam film industry insiders joined hands in grief and outrage. Among them was actor Dileep, who publicly expressed solidarity and vowed to support his colleagues pursuit of justice. But within months, that atmosphere of empathy would be overshadowed by a startling turn of events. A letter smuggled out of jail, beginning with the desperate plea, I need money, now triggered a chain of revelations that would eventually place Dileep in the shadow of suspicion. Penned by N S Sunil aka Pulsar Suni, the prime accused, and passed on through fellow inmates, the letter hinted at a prior connection and agreement between the two. Each new piece of evidence tightened the noose around Dileep, leading to his arrest on July 10, 2017 a development that stunned the public and shook the film fraternity. ...ever since I got involved... it feels like my life itself has come to an end, the letter further said. On June 3, the survivor issued a statement to the police, implicating Dileep for nurturing deep enmity towards her since 2012. He had been telling everyone that it was the survivor who had ruined his marriage to Manju Warrier. According to police records, Dileep told the survivor in a threatening tone that no one who stood against him in the industry had ever succeeded. As it turned out, Dileeps letter dated May 1, 2017 to the state police chief also rebounded on him. While objecting to Dileeps bail plea, the investigation team filed a report stating that his complaint to the DGP said that his friend, actor-director Nadirshah, received a phone call from a person claiming to be the friend of Suni. This was besides a letter that had been received on his drivers WhatsApp. Both the phone call and letter sought to extort money from Dileep, by threatening to implicate him in the case if he does not pony up. The investigation revealed that Suni had managed to get hold of a mobile phone and SIM card, through accused Vishnu, who was a fellow prisoner in Kakkanad district jail, which were used to make calls to Dileeps associates. It also came to light that the SIM card was stolen from Coimbatore. And, according to the confession of accused Sanal alias Mesthiri Sanal, the phone and SIM card were recovered from his house in Pathanamthitta. The probe further said the letter was originally written by accused Vipinlal in jail and handed over to Vishnu to be passed on to Dileep. The police report objecting to the bail plea of Dileep further said that when questioned in jail, Suni confessed to having entered into a criminal conspiracy with Dileep at their meeting in room 410 of Kochis Abad Plaza Hotel in March-April of 2016. They were both in the city in connection with the rehearsal for a stage show. This was confirmed using witness statements and hotel bills. The room was booked in the name of Dileep for the period from March 26 to April 7. There was a quarrel between Dileep and the victim over the latter having informed on him to Manju. This happened during the rehearsal in the presence of other members of the movie industry, the report stated. Police records stated that Suni confessed to having hatched the plot with Dileep at various shooting locations. The investigation into his statement revealed that the two had met at the Kinattingal Tennis Club in Thrissur, CIFT Junction on Willingdon Island, Ernakulam, and Thodupuzha Santhigiri College in connection with the shooting for the film Georgettans Pooram. Dileep argued that the case against him was the result of a deep-rooted conspiracy, and that it was without any basis. (to be continued) 2017 Kerala actor abduction case: No more, no less... only the truth
One college student dies, three suffer injuries in accident near Coimbatore
Kovai.co, a bootstrapped IT company, to invest 220 crore in Coimbatore
Over 1.27 lakh students in Coimbatore benefit from Pudhumai Penn and Tamil Pudhalvan schemes
Two men fall into 60-feet well after being chased by villagers for stalking girl in Coimbatore
Nearly 80% of SIR enumeration forms digitised in Coimbatore district
Chennai Airport continues to suffer fresh wave of disruptions
CHENNAI: Chennai International Airport suffered a fresh wave of disruption on Thursday, with dozens of flights delayed or cancelled through the early hours, as operational difficulties continued to ripple through. Between midnight and 9am on December 4, at least 13 arriving flights and 11 departures recorded delays ranging from 18 minutes to more than three hours, according to internal airport movement logs. Indigo, which operates the largest number of domestic flights, faced the bulk of the disruption, with several of its Airbus A320 and A321 services significantly behind schedule. Inbound traffic was hit hardest in the early hours. Flights from Kolkata, Kochi and Patna saw delays of more than two hours, with one service from Hyderabad (6E6007) arriving nearly four hours late. International services from Singapore, Doha, Dubai and Kuwait also landed behind schedule, with delay durations spanning 30 minutes to close to two hours. Departures were similarly affected. Indigo's early-morning Delhi service (6E0456) pushed back more than three hours late, while departures to Kolkata and Port Blair saw delays of over two hours. Kuwait Airways and Jazeera Airways services experienced moderate delays, indicating that the operational disruption extended across both domestic and international carriers. The morning irregularities escalated into a wider schedule breakdown, prompting a wave of cancellations across the day. At least 26 departuresmostly operated by Indigowere cancelled for operational reasons, affecting services to key metros including Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Pune and Hyderabad, as well as regional centres such as Coimbatore, Guwahati, and Visakhapatnam. Some international short-haul routes, including those to Colombo and the Andaman Islands' Veer Savarkar Airport, were also withdrawn from the day's roster. Arrivals were similarly thinned out, with at least five inbound flights scrapped, including services from Indore, Mumbai, Kochi, Jaipur and Ahmedabad. 'Could not live up to promise,' says IndiGo CEO amid hundreds of flight cancellations, delays
Coimbatore Collectorate gets bomb threat as efforts go in vain to trace origin
Erode native held for job fraud in Coimbatore
Order Coimbatores Van Dough pizzas at Alliance Francaise Madrass new cafe space
With experimental pizzas, double-fried oysters and caf culture to spare, Coimbatores Van Dough reinvents Alliance Francaise of Madras legendary canteen
Residents stage protest demanding underpass in Coimbatore
Veterinary team formed for wildlife rescue, treatment and rehabilitation centre near Coimbatore
Senior lawyers felicitated on Advocates Day in Coimbatore
Couple gets 10 years rigorous imprisonment for cheating 103 investorsin Coimbatore
Samanthas new home in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad: A gift from Raj
Hyderabad: Tollywood actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu is now happily married to her boyfriend and filmmaker Raj Nidimoru. The couple, who managed to keep their relationship away from media glare, tied the knot in a private ceremony at the Isha Yoga Centre, Coimbatore, on December 1. The intimate wedding was attended only by close family members Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
An Unseen Pic Of Samantha With Raj Nidimoru's Family From Coimbatore Wedding
Raj Nidimoru's sister Sheetal shared the wholesome picture from the wedding festivities
Chennai weather update: Chennai is likely to receive moderate rainfall on Wednesday due to the impact of cyclone Ditwah. Many other districts in Tamil Nadu such as Nilgiris, Coimbatore and Erode are likely to get heavy rainfall today. Schools and colleges in Chennai remain shut today. The uninterrupted rain brought normal life to a halt in many parts of the city.
Two more Uttar Pradesh natives held for serial burglaries at TNHB flats in Coimbatore
TNPL trains 50 farmers in Coimbatore district in pulpwood cultivation
Registrations open for The Hindu Deepa Kolam 2025
The Karthigai Dheepam special contest will select the best lamp arrangements among contestants from Chennai, Madurai, Tiruchi, and Coimbatore
Coimbatore gang-rape: Police file charge-sheet against three accused men
The police team submitted the charge-sheet within a period of one month, as instructed by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin.
Close friends indirect villain comment on Samantha goes viral
Hyderabad: Star actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu and director Raj Nidimoru got married on December 1 at the Linga Bhairavi Temple in the Isha Foundation, Coimbatore. The ceremony took place in the presence of a few close family members and followed the traditional Bhoota Shuddhi rituals. Samantha later shared her wedding photos on social media, which Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu has finally tied the knot with filmmaker Raj Nidimoru after days of speculation. The couple got married in a traditional Linga Bhairavi Vivaha ceremony in Coimbatore on December 1. The inside pictures from the intimate wedding were shared by Samantha's close friend Shilpa Reddy, who witnessed the wedding unfold at the Isha Foundation.
INTERVIEW | 1 extra week not enough, BLOs scramble to meet deadline
They want to remove people who they believe will not vote for them, DMK MP Kanimozhi tells TNIE , interpreting the statement of Home Minister Amit Shah the SIR exercise is to purify electoral rolls. Excerpts: The Election Commission has extended the deadline for submitting SIR forms by a week. Is it enough? It is not sufficient. We need more time. Many people travel, and not everyone lives in their birthplace; they often return home to vote. With such short notice, they may not be able to return on time, and in states like Tamil Nadu, the administration and the government are also battling the monsoons. TN was among the first to approach the Supreme Court seeking a halt to the SIR process. Why? We are challenging the constitutionality of the entire process. This exercise effectively strips people of their voting rightsa fundamental constitutional right. Another major concern is the rushed timeline. The previous SIR exercise took more than six months. If the government were serious, it could have announced it earlier, properly trained officials, and allowed sufficient time to verify and rectify. It doesnt end with losing voting rights. This will lead to mass disenfranchisement. If people are excluded from the rolls now, will they later be treated as non-citizens? What are the consequences of that? There is also the issue of delimitation. Once rolls shrink, the number of seats allocated to states will be affected. If lakhs of names are removed from the rolls, states stand to lose even more representation. What are the concerns youre hearing from the ground in TN? There is inhuman pressure on the BLOs. Weve already seen SIR-related BLO deaths reported across states. BLOs are overworked. They have been given this additional burden without adequate time for training. Has the state government taken steps to mitigate the woes of the BLOs? We are doing everything possible, including bringing in volunteers and providing additional help, wherever necessary. There is only so much pressure we can alleviate. In many households, especially in rural areas, no one is at home during the day. Even in cities, both adults often work. Reaching people under these conditions is not easy. Another problem is that 2002 to 2004 was used as the baseline year for the voter rolls. Most people would not have those documents readily available. How can we expect everyone to produce them? Amit Shah says the SIR is to purify voter rolls and remove illegal immigrants. This is exactly what they want. They want to remove people who they believe will not vote for them, people they do not want included in their idea of this country. Anyone they consider not eligible, according to their own standards, is being targeted. In their view, this becomes another form of cleansing. But this notion of cleansing itself is deeply troubling and difficult to comprehend. TN is heading to elections shortly. Do you think the SIR process will have an impact on the results? We are being extremely vigilant. Our party leadership is on the ground, working to ensure that things proceed correctly. We have learnt lessons from the Bihar elections. Minority communities are even more vigilant, and we are trying to ensure that no one is left out. But anything happening beyond our control is outside our scope. The CJI has raised a key question: If an intruder obtains an Aadhaar card, should that person automatically be allowed to vote? How will state governments tackle such concerns? They say Aadhaar is no proof of citizenship. The EC needs additional proof. States have no say in determining citizenship, the onus lies with the MHA. The Bihar election went ahead though the SC was still hearing the SIR case. So, apart from pursuing legal remedies, what other avenues are you mulling? Our party leaders and cadres are on the ground as registered agents, doing everything to ensure nothing goes wrong, and no one is denied voting rights. But the onus is entirely on the EC to ensure that the process is fair and transparent. The AIADMK has gone to the SC in favour of the SIR. Will it impact the case? They are behaving like a B-team, echoing their masters voice. In this case, the master is BJP, and AIADMK is not just reflecting that voice, it is also amplifying it even louder. How do you see the SCs reply to the presidential reference on timelines for the president and governor? Is it a setback to TN and other opposition states? We have repeatedly said that the BJP uses governors as political tools. Although the President appoints the governors, they dont act as impartial constitutional authorities. Instead, they often behave like opposition leaders, creating obstacles for non-BJP governments in various states. This is something we must seriously examine. The DMK has consistently maintained that we do not need governors, and it is high time we reconsider this position. People need to understand why a governor who acts against the will of the people is unnecessary. As Chief Minister M K Stalin has clarified, the SC opinion in response to the presidential reference will not affect the April 8, 2025 verdict in the case of State of Tamil Nadu vs. Governor of Tamil Nadu. Do you think the INDIA bloc needs to be strengthened after the Bihar results? There have been many voices coming out criticising Congress. The opposition must remain strong, and it is our duty to safeguard democracy and uphold its secular character. The DMK is unequivocal in its commitment to protecting Indias secular democracy. CM Stalin wrote a letter to PM Modi expressing anguish over the rejection of the proposals for Metro Rail systems in Coimbatore and Madurai. Yes. We have similar projects in other cities, such as Agra and Patna. But in our case, they claim that there isnt enough population to justify certain measures. Both Coimbatore and Madurai have large floating populations. People come there from across the country for business, education, and to visit temples. This clearly would have warranted different considerations. Its unfair to apply two different yardsticks in this way.
Role of Coimbatore gang-rape accused suspected in herders murder
The body of the victim, M. Devaraj, 55, of Kurumbapalayam near Muthugoundenpudur, was found with blunt injuries at Serayampalayamon November 6
Demand grows for opening of elephant interpretation centre at Mettupalayam in Coimbatore
The Quiet Wedding Of Sam and Raj
he actor and filmmaker marry in a rare Bhuta Shuddhi Vivaha at the Linga Bhairavi Temple, Coimbatore
Visitors return disappointed as Semmozhi Poonga in Coimbatore is not yet ready for public use
Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu tied the knot with filmmaker Raj Nidimoru in an intimate ceremony in Coimbatore on Monday. The two looked stunning in a traditional attire while Samantha flaunted her wedding ring. Amid her viral pictures, fans wonder where is her engagement ring with Naga Chaintanya.
Paralympic athletes welcome Coimbatore Corporations proposal for paralympic sports complex
The accused had confessed that they were not satisfied with the goods stolen from 13 TNHB flats 42 sovereigns of gold, 500 grams of silver jewellery and around 1.5 lakh cash and planned serial housebreaks at Ramanathapuram in Coimbatore city on November 29, before leaving the next day.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu marries director Raj Nidimoru; here's net worth of the two stars
Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu and director Raj Nidimoru have reportedly tied the knot in a private ceremony on December 1, 2025, at the Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore. The couple, who have collaborated on several projects, shared glimpses of their wedding on social media. This marks Samantha's second marriage and Raj's second marriage.
Samantha And Raj Nidimoru Confirm Coimbatore Wedding, See First Pics
Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Raj Nidimoru married at Sadhguru's Isha Foundation in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore
Man murders estranged wife, posts selfie as WhatsApp status
Coimbatore: A 32-year-old man brutally hacked his estranged wife at a womens hostel and posted his selfie with her body as WhatsApp status, police said on Monday. The incident left the inmates of the private womens hostel shocked, and it also triggered a political outrage with the opposition parties raising questions on womens safety. The Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Samantha wed Raj: The relationship timeline of the couple
Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Raj Nidimoru have officially tied the knot in a serene, private ceremony at the Linga Bhairavi Temple in Coimbatore. The intimate wedding, attended by only 30 guests, marked a deeply personal next step after months of speculation fueled by their collaborations and public appearances. Their union celebrates a quiet commitment, prioritizing soul over spectacle.
Telugu superstar Samantha Ruth Prabhu has married director Raj Nidimoru in an intimate ceremony at the Isha Yoga Centre. The couple, who worked together on The Family Man and Citadel: Honey Bunny, kept their wedding private with only close family and friends present. This marks a new chapter for Samantha after her previous marriage.
Who is Samanthas husband Raj Nidimoru? His net worth 2025
Hyderabad: The internet woke up to a big news of Samantha Ruth Prabhu and filmmaker Raj Nidimorus secret wedding. It is being reported that the two tied knot on December 1, 2025 in an intimate ceremony took place at the Ling Bhairavi Temple inside the Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore, with only about 30 guests Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Samantha Marries Raj Nidimoru At Sadhguru's Isha Yoga Centre In Coimbatore
Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Raj Nidimoru were rumoured to be in a relationship since 2024
Who is Raj Nidimoru? The mystery man who has been spotted with Samantha Ruth Prabhu multiple times
Raj Nidimoru and Samantha Ruth Prabhu are in headlines once again as social media is abuzz with speculations that the two are reportedly set to tie the knot in Coimbatore on Monday. Raj Nidimoru, an Indian filmmaker and producer, works with Krishna D.K. and the duo is famous for series like The Family Man and Farzi. Raj Nidhumoru was married to Shhyamali De since 2015 but they broke off their relationship seven years later.
SIT searches Rahul Mamkootathils flat in Palakkad
PALAKKAD: The investigation into the sexual assault allegations against Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil intensified on Sunday as a Kerala Police Special Investigation Team (SIT) conducted a detailed search at his apartment in Kunnathurmedu, Palakkad. The operation, which began in the morning and continued into the evening, was carried out jointly by officers from the Thiruvananthapuram team and the Palakkad Crime Branch. According to police sources, investigators inspected the buildings security room to trace CCTV footage from the dates the survivor claims she had visited the flat. The survivors statement alleges that Rahul brought her to the Palakkad apartment and assaulted her there. However, officers confirmed that no CCTV recordings from the relevant period were available, as the DVR system does not store footage for such an extended duration. Police are expected to send the hard disk from the CCTV system for forensic analysis to determine whether any recoverable or deleted data can be retrieved. Two cars belonging to the MLA were found parked at the flat during the inspection; MLAs driver and a private secretary were learnt to be present at the flat at the time of investigation. Meanwhile, police sources indicate that Rahul is believed to be in Coimbatore, prompting teams to expand searches across Kerala and into Tamil Nadu. A lookout notice has already been issued as the MLA remains untraceable. These local developments come in the backdrop of the wider investigation, in which Rahul Mamkootathil faces serious charges including alleged rape, criminal intimidation, and coerced abortion. His associate Joby Joseph has been named as the second accused. The FIR cites multiple non-bailable sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including charges related to repeated assault and causing miscarriage without consent. The case gained momentum after the survivor submitted a formal petition to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on November 27. The MLA has already approached the Thiruvananthapuram Sessions Court seeking anticipatory bail, with the hearing set for December 3.
Tamil Nadu Man Kills Wife, Takes Selfie With Body, Posts As WhatsApp Status
A woman from Tirunelveli was brutally hacked to death by her estranged husband inside a women's hostel in Coimbatore on Sunday, in a crime that has triggered outrage over rising offences against women in Tamil Nadu.
Price Of Betrayal Is Death: Coimbatore Man Kills Wife, Takes Selfie With Body
According to the police, Balamurugan suspected that Sri Priya was in a relationship with another person.
Coimbatore Corporation allocates 20 crore for works put forward at ward-level meetings
Tirunelveli man murders wife in Coimbatore; posts selfie with corpse as WhatsApp status
T.N. Forest Dept. to conduct tree census and green space survey in six major cities
Besides Chennai, the survey will cover Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Madurai, Tiruchi, and Salem
Burglary case suspect shot in leg by Coimbatore City Police dies in hospital
A senior police officer says reasons for his death will be ascertained after the post-mortem. His accomplices, who were also apprehended after being shot in the leg, are undergoing treatment
Ahead of Kashi-Tamil Sangamam, PM Modi urges people to learn Tamil
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his monthly radio broadcast Mann Ki Baat on Sunday, not only described Tamil as a great language and the pride of India, but also spoke about a range of the countrys achievements across several fields, including scientific advancements from space to the ground level, agriculture, honey production as an economically empowering subsidiary agro-initiative, and other sectors including tourism. Indias growing strength in the drone and defence sectors, as well as religious activities such as the Geeta Mahotsava and hoisting Dharmadhwaja atop Ram temple, also featured prominently in PM Modis broadcast. Focusing on the upcoming fourth edition of the Tamil Sangamam in Varanasi, commencing on December 2, this year, PM Modi urged citizens to participate and learn the Tamil language. In Tamil, he reiterated Tamil Kalachaaram Uyarvanad, Tamil Moli Uyarvanad, Tamil Indiavin Perumidam (Tamil culture is great, Tamil language is great, Tamil is the pride of India). This year's Kashi-Tamil Sangamam has a very interesting theme. Learn Tamil - Tamil Karkalam, Modi said. He also described the Kashi-Tamil Sangamam as an important platform for all those associated with the Tamil language. Whenever one speaks to the people of Kashi they always say that they enjoy being a part of the Kashi-Tamil Sangamam. Here they get the opportunity to learn something new and meet new people, Modi emphasised, urging people to learn Tamil. I urge all of you to be a part of the Kashi-Tamil Sangamam. Along with this, do consider other platforms as well, that strengthen the spirit of 'Ek Bharat-Shrestha Bharat', he asserted. Speaking about Indias achievements, Modi informed listeners that the country has reached a major milestone in food grain production. The country has also achieved a major milestone in the agricultural sector. India has set a historic record with food grain production of 357 million tonnes. Three hundred and fifty-seven million tonnes! Compared to 10 years ago, India's food grain production has increased by a 100 million tonnes, he claimed. He also highlighted Indias rise in honey production. Quoting figures, he said, Today, India is setting new records in honey production. 11 years ago, honey production in the country was 76 thousand metric tons. It has now increased to more than 1.5 lakh metric tons. He added that honey exports have risen more than threefold in recent years, and under the Honey Mission programme, Khadi Gramodyog has distributed more than 2.25 lakh bee-boxes. Promoting wider adoption of Vocal for Local, the Prime Minister stated that during foreign trips, he presents Indias locally crafted products as gifts on behalf of the country, reiterating his commitment to the initiative. Referring to his recent tour to South Africa for the G-20 summit, he said the sentiment of Vocal for Local was reflected in the gifts he presented to world leaders. During the G-20, I presented a bronze statue of Nataraja to the president of South Africa. This is a wonderful example of Chola-era craftsmanship, rooted in the cultural heritage of Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, he said. He added that the Canadian Prime Minister received a silver horse replica showcasing Udaipurs craftsmanship, while the Japanese Prime Minister was presented with a silver Buddha replica featuring the intricacies of the renowned silver crafts of Telangana and Karimnagar. He noted that the Italian Prime Minister was gifted a silver mirror with floral motifs, showcasing the traditional metal craftsmanship of Karimnagar, while the Australian Prime Minister received a brass urli, an exquisite craft from Mannar in Kerala. Explaining the rationale behind these gifts, he said, My aim was to make the world aware of Indian crafts, art, and traditions and to provide a global platform to the talent of our artisans. He also highlighted the drone show, the Gita Mahotsava, space start-ups, the 150th year of Vande Mataram, Constitution Day celebrations, and the hoisting of the 'Dharmadhwaja' atop the Ram Mandir at Ayodhya, among other notable developments in November. Mentioning about his recent visit to Coimbatore, PM praised South Indias progress in this area. I was deeply impressed by the efforts being made in South India towards natural farming. Natural farming has been a part of India's ancient traditions, and it is our duty to continuously promote it to protect Mother Earth, he remarked. He shared information for those interested in Navy-related tourism and winter tourism. Touching on growing craze for winter tourism, PM Modi said, Our country also possesses every potential for winter tourism. We have mountains, culture, and endless possibilities for adventure. These days, winter tourism in Uttarakhand is attracting a lot of people in places like Auli, Munsyari, Chopta, and Deyara.
MBA student stabbed near Jnanabharathi Metro station on Mysuru Road
BENGALURU: A 21-year-old MBA student from Tamil Nadu was brutally attacked and robbed by two unidentified scooter-borne assailants near the Jnanabharathi metro station on Mysuru Road. The victim, struck with a sharp knife, received 22 stitches on his left cheek. The student, who was walking towards the metro station from his paying guest (PG) accommodation, was stopped and assaulted. As it was dark, he could not see the vehicles registration number. Despite bleeding heavily, he ran back to his PG and sought his friends help to reach a hospital. The victim has been identified as Naveen J G, a native of Coimbatore and a first-year MBA student at a private university on Outer Ring Road. He sustained a deep cut on his face caused by the assailants knife. The incident occurred on Wednesday between 11.30 pm and 11.55 pm, and the complaint was filed the next day. After he was taken to a hospital in Kengeri Satellite Town, the hospital filed a medico-legal case and alerted the police. According to the police, the assailants approached from behind on a scooter, assaulted him and snatched his iPhone worth Rs 1.5 lakh. We are checking CCTV footage in the vicinity to trace the accused. The student is out of danger and has been discharged from the hospital. The incident occurred when he was walking to the metro station from his PG, an officer said. The Jnanabharathi police have registered a case of robbery.
