Rahul Gandhi to begin Congress' election campaign for Tamil Nadu on Pongal
Assembly polls are due in Tamil Nadu in April-May 2021.
Jan 13, 2021, 10:03 AM IST
Centre asks Tamil Nadu to scrap orders allowing 100 per cent movie theatre occupancy
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) warned the State of Tamil Nadu over its decision to allow 100 per cent seating capacity in movie theatres.
Jan 06, 2021, 23:21 PM IST
Mumbai celebrates Makar Sankranti, Pongal
The festival, marking the transition of the Sun from the Dhanu (Sagittarius) sign to the Makara (Capricorn) constellation, signals the start of the summer solstice, with days gradually getting longer and warmer.
Jan 15, 2020, 19:43 PM IST
On Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Bihu and Uttarayan, Sudarsan Pattnaik's vibrant sand art promises hope
Makar Sankranti marks the transition of the sun into the zodiacal sign of Makara (Capricorn) on its celestial path.
Jan 15, 2020, 19:05 PM IST
Soundarya Rajinikanth, Samantha Akkineni and other South stars throng Twitter to wish 'Happy Pongal'!
Pongal and Makar Sankranti coincide making it a festive atmosphere in the country.
Jan 15, 2020, 14:37 PM IST
Pongal 2020: Here's how the festival is celebrated
Pongal is one of the most important festivals of Tamil Nadu and falls around the same time as Lohri and Makar Sankranti. Pongal is celebrated to express gratitude to Sun God.
Jan 15, 2020, 08:49 AM IST
Bhogi 2020: Here's how South stars pour Pongal wishes on Twitter
On Bhogi, people let go off their old things and focus on new beginnings.
Jan 14, 2020, 12:19 PM IST
Jallikattu returns to Madurai with stricter norms, competitions to be held from Jan 15-31
Around 2,000 bulls are likely to take part in various Jallikattu events all across Tamil Nadu during the Pongal festival.
Jan 11, 2020, 08:05 AM IST
Hindi merely one of many languages in India, English takes us global. Happy Pongal!
Our crops are different, our festivals and new year celebrations fall on different dates and we speak different languages and follow different religions. It is time for sarkari babus to know that diversity is important for Indian unity.
Jan 15, 2019, 16:18 PM IST
S Shankar's Indian 2 first look out: Kamal Haasan returns as Senapathi
A sequel to 1994 Tamil blockbuster "Indian", the project also stars Kajal Aggarwal as the leading lady.
Jan 15, 2019, 10:15 AM IST
B-Town wishes 'love', 'happiness' on Lohri, Pongal
As the festive fervor has set in with festivals like Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Bihu, Bollywood celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher and Hema Malini wished love and happiness to their fans on the occasion.
Jan 13, 2019, 15:00 PM IST
Rajinikanth's 'Petta' to release on Pongal next year? Here's what we know
The makers are yet to officially announce the release date.
Sep 26, 2018, 14:09 PM IST
Pongal celebrated in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry; Jallikattu peps up festive zeal
The harvest festival of 'Pongal' was celebrated with traditional fervour across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on Sunday.
Jan 14, 2018, 21:13 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi greets nation on Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Lohri
In a series of tweets, PM Modi greeted various communities celebrating the festivals in different forms in Assam, Tamil Nadu, Punjab and Gujarat.
Jan 14, 2018, 18:59 PM IST
PM Modi receives Israel PM Netanyahu at Delhi airport
Here are the live news updates for January 13, 2018.
Jan 14, 2018, 13:50 PM IST
Tamil Nadu celebrates Pongal with traditional fervour
People across Tamil Nadu on Sunday celebrated the harvest festival of Pongal thanking rain, sun and farm animals.
Jan 14, 2018, 10:02 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wishes nation on Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Uttarayan, Magh Bihu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter on January 14, 2018, to wish the entire nation on Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Uttarayan, Magh Bihu.
Jan 14, 2018, 08:54 AM IST
Bogi festival: Smoke disrupts flight services in Chennai
The Chennai International Airport witnessed massive smoke due to the burning of old articles on Bogi festival.
Jan 13, 2018, 08:53 AM IST
