Thanjavur Temple Celebrates Mattu Pongal with Cow Worship
The historic Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur held vibrant Mattu Pongal celebrations, featuring Gho Pooja for over 100 cows, honoring cattle in Tamil Nadu tradition.
The historic Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur held vibrant Mattu Pongal celebrations, featuring Gho Pooja for over 100 cows, honoring cattle in Tamil Nadu tradition.
Former Allahabad HC Chief Justice Ferdino Rebello's non-political movement will hold public meetings in Mapusa & Margao on Jan 14 & 15 to discuss a 10-point charter for Goa. Join the citizens' platform.
SASTRA University's annual devotional recitation competition for school students in Thanjavur & Kumbakonam aimed to foster moral values and cultural roots. Discover how the event unfolded.
Revenue officials reclaim 31.37 acres of govt poramboke land from SASTRA University in Thanjavur following a Madras HC order. The land is now earmarked for an open-air jail. Read the full story.
Madras High Court directs authorities to evict Sastra University from 31.37 acres of govt land in Thanjavur within four weeks, ending a 30-year legal battle. Read the full story.
A 15-year-old student from Trichy, Vidhya, died after setting herself on fire following an argument with her mother. The incident highlights adolescent mental health crises. If you need help, call TN's helpline 104.
The Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) will hold its crucial National Council meeting in Mangaluru on January 20-21. The gathering will strategize for upcoming elections and address key national issues. Read more.
The 179th annual Aradhana festival honouring Saint Thiyagarajar concluded in Thiruvaiyaru with a mass rendition of Pancharatna Keerthanai. Read about the grand finale and key highlights.
Trichy authorities cleared over 200 temporary encroachments from Thanjavur Main Road to ease traffic. The drive followed district collector's orders and Road Safety Council concerns. Read more.
A contractual nurse at Thanjavur Medical College Hospital was dismissed after a video showed her making patients stand for IV therapy. Dean Dr S Poovathi confirmed the action following public outrage.
A contract nurse at Thanjavur Medical College Hospital was dismissed after a video showed her making oncology patients stand for IV drips. Dean Dr S Poovathi confirmed the action following public outrage. Read the full story.
A railway gatekeeper in Peravurani, Thanjavur, is praised for saving a woman's life while strictly following safety rules. Her quick thinking averted a disaster. Read her inspiring story.
Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee President Pratibha Singh calls a strategic meeting with newly appointed district presidents on June 28 in Shimla to discuss party strategy and upcoming elections.
AMMK's general council passes 18 resolutions, rejecting groups that harm peace. Leader TTV Dhinakaran signals a pragmatic shift, focusing on people's welfare and a share in the next coalition government. Read more.
Madras High Court ruled a solitary sexual assault on a minor justifies detention under the Goondas Act, dismissing a plea against a man held in a Thanjavur POCSO case. Read the full legal analysis.
Senior Dravidian ideologue and former MP L Ganesan, a key figure in the anti-Hindi movement, passed away at 92. CM Stalin paid homage. Read about his political journey.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Pakistan National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq in Dhaka on Dec 31, 2025. A significant diplomatic encounter amid frozen bilateral ties. Read the full details.
Russian President Vladimir Putin held an urgent meeting with top military officials following discussions with US President Donald Trump. The talks focused on the escalating conflict and Russia's strategic response. Read the full analysis.
Stakeholders meeting in Thanjavur addresses samba paddy procurement. Farmers seek solutions for staff, machines, and bags. Over 4.7k centres to open for the season.
The NHAI has installed new, clear signage at Trichy's Palpannai junction to help commuters navigate multiple highways. This move addresses long-standing complaints from residents and tourists about congestion and confusion.
Anand Mahindra's social media post on Brihadisvara Temple ignites online debate, highlighting its 11th-century engineering marvel. Discover the secrets of this Chola-era wonder.
Tamil Nadu farmers' association requests state govt to invite heads of key institutions like IMD, NABARD, FCI to crucial samba-thaladi paddy procurement policy consultation in Thanjavur.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet Donald Trump in Florida this Sunday. The crucial meeting aims to push for peace talks and discuss US support. Read the full details.
Scholars from Tamil Nadu & Maharashtra convened in Trichy to explore the rich cultural synthesis of Thanjavur Maratha rule. Discover the enduring legacy of Marathi language, theatre, and manuscripts in South India.
BJP leader Nitin Nabin held courtesy meetings with President Droupadi Murmu and former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on December 25. Read about the discussions and the inspiration drawn from these constitutional stalwarts.
Ludhiana's Municipal Corporation general house meets on December 26 after a 7-month hiatus. Opposition councillors raise objections over last-minute agenda circulation and pending resolutions. Read the full story.
A family of four from Thanjavur, including an elderly couple and their two daughters with intellectual disabilities, died by suicide at Yatri Nivas in Srirangam. Police found a note citing parental anxiety. Read the full report.
Trichy Corporation allocates Rs 6.2 crore for a new satellite bus terminus at Thiruverumbur to ease traffic on the accident-prone Trichy-Thanjavur NH. Construction to start before election code. Read more.
AMMK leader TTV Dhinakaran predicts victory for his party's alliance in the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections. The final alliance partner will be announced on February 23.
A 27-year-old man from Thanjavur died after a rashly driven school van hit his two-wheeler near Mudhalipatti in Pudukkottai district. The driver has been arrested under BNS sections.