How to Dress for Each Day of Pongal in Chennai
Discover the perfect outfits for Bhogi, Thai Pongal, Maattu Pongal, and Kaanum Pongal. This guide explains the four distinct dress codes for Chennai's harvest festival. Plan your festive wardrobe now!
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Pongal Gift Packages Distributed to 11.22 Lakh in Coimbatore
Coimbatore district officials launch Pongal gift distribution for 11.22 lakh ration cardholders, including ₹3000 cash per package. The initiative, worth ₹336.68 crore, aims to support festive expenses. Read more.
Massive Pongal Gift Distribution Begins Across Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin launches statewide Pongal gift distribution. Over 24 lakh ration card holders in delta districts & 9.46 lakh in Madurai to receive ₹3000 cash, rice, sugar & sugarcane.
₹3,000 Pongal Cash Gift Rolls Out Across Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin launches ₹3,000 Pongal cash gift & festival hampers for 2.22 crore ration cardholders. State allocates ₹6,936 crore for the scheme. Read more.
2.79 Crore Anganwadi Kids Get Ration via Face Recognition
Over 2.79 crore children under the Take-Home Ration scheme have been verified using facial recognition. The system has streamlined benefits for millions of Anganwadi beneficiaries across India. Read more.
MP Cancels 30 Lakh Ineligible Ration Cards in Clean-Up
Madhya Pradesh uncovers massive PDS anomalies: 1500 company directors & 38,000 taxpayers availed free ration meant for poor. 14 lakh genuine beneficiaries to now get benefits. #PDS #FoodSecurity
MP cancels 30L ineligible ration cards, 1500 directors found
Madhya Pradesh cancels 30 lakh ineligible ration cards after verification. 1500 company directors & 38,000 ITR filers earning over ₹6L were availing free PDS ration meant for the poor. Read details.
Pongal 2026: Complete Four-Day Festival Dates & Calendar
Mark your calendars for Pongal 2026! Get the exact dates for Bhogi, Thai Pongal, Mattu Pongal, and Kaanum Pongal. Discover the significance and rituals of this vibrant Tamil harvest festival.
Bengaluru Demolition: Aadhaar Challenge in Housing Aid
Karnataka govt faces hurdles identifying eligible families for free housing after Yelahanka demolitions, as 94% have Aadhaar. Multi-layer verification underway. Read the full story.
Office Pongal Celebration Ideas & Games for 2026
Planning Pongal celebrations at work in 2026? Discover traditional games, team-building activities, and festive ideas to boost employee morale and cultural spirit. Make your office celebration memorable!
Make-Ahead Jaggery Sweets for Winter Festivals
Celebrate Makar Sankranti, Lohri & Pongal with traditional Indian sweets made with jaggery. Discover easy, healthy recipes for kheer, ladoo, chikki & more. Try them now!
Farmers Protest Bribery in Tamil Nadu Pongal Sugarcane Procurement
Farmers in Namakkal blocked a truck, alleging cooperative officials demanded bribes for procuring sugarcane under the state's Pongal gift scheme. Read the full report on the protest and irregularities.
Best 5 Places in India to Celebrate Makar Sankranti
Plan your Makar Sankranti 2026 travel! Discover the top 5 destinations in India for vibrant kite festivals, sacred rituals, and harvest celebrations. Experience Gujarat, Jaipur, Prayagraj & more.
Vijay's Jana Nayagan Crosses ₹50 Cr in Advance Booking
Vijay's final film, Jana Nayagan, creates history with ₹50+ crore global pre-sales. Overseas markets explode as it targets a record-breaking Pongal opening. Full details inside.
Madras HC Adjourns 'Jana Nayagan' Censor Plea to Jan 7
Madras High Court adjourns hearing on plea for Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' censor certificate to Jan 7. CBFC directed to submit complaint alleging film hurts religious sentiments. Read the latest updates.
Vijay's Jana Nayagan Release Uncertain as CBFC Reviews Film
Thalapathy Vijay's final film, Jana Nayagan, faces release uncertainty as a fresh CBFC committee reviews it. Advance bookings stalled, Pongal clash with Parasakthi intensifies. Details inside.
Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' Censor Delay Sparks Madras HC Plea
Thalapathy Vijay's final film 'Jana Nayagan' faces release uncertainty as producers seek Madras High Court's urgent intervention for CBFC clearance. Theatres hold back bookings. Read the latest updates.
Vijay's Jana Nayagan vs DMK's Parasakthi: Pongal Box Office Politics
Tamil Nadu's 2026 Assembly election battle begins at the box office this Pongal. Vijay's political swansong Jana Nayagan clashes with DMK-linked Parasakthi. Explore the cinematic showdown's political subtext, box office buzz, and what it means for state p
Telangana Schools: Sankranti Holidays Extended to Jan 16
Telangana School Education Department extends Pongal holidays for all schools till January 16, 2026. Get details on the official order, reason for extension, and key instructions.
Jana Nayagan, Parasakthi Release: Theatre Owners Struggle
Thalapathy Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' and Sivakarthikeyan's 'Parasakthi' gear up for Pongal clash, but theatre owners reveal unsustainable 75-80% revenue demands. Read the full story.
Pongal, Lohri, Makar Sankranti 2025 Dates & Celebrations
India gears up for Pongal, Lohri & Makar Sankranti 2025. Know the exact dates, shubh muhurat timings, and how different states celebrate these vibrant harvest festivals.
Bank Holidays for Pongal, Lohri, Makar Sankranti Next Week
Banks across multiple Indian states will be closed next week for Pongal, Lohri, and Makar Sankranti. Check the state-wise list of holidays to plan your financial transactions.
Vijay's farewell film clashes with DMK-backed Parasakthi at Pongal
Tamil Nadu's Pongal 2026 box office clash between Vijay's Jana Nayagan and DMK-backed Parasakthi is a political proxy war. Read about the films, trailers, and off-screen tensions.
Krishnasamy Calls TN's ₹3000 Pongal Gift an Election Ploy
Puthiya Tamilagam President Dr Krishnasamy accuses Tamil Nadu govt of announcing ₹3000 Pongal cash aid only due to nearing elections. He calls it a gimmick that won't impact voters. Read more.
DMK MLA slaps functionary at Pongal event in Chennai
DMK MLA T J Govindarajan allegedly slapped a party worker at a Pongal event near Chennai. The viral video has shocked local party units. Read the full story here.
Jana Nayagan's ₹2000 Tickets Cause Pre-Release Frenzy
Vijay's farewell film 'Jana Nayagan' creates a storm with sky-high advance ticket prices, hitting ₹2000 in Bengaluru. CBFC delay holds back Tamil Nadu sales. Read the full story.
Rishab Shetty praises Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' trailer
Kantara star Rishab Shetty applauds Thalapathy Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' trailer, calling it 'on fire'. The film, Vijay's last before politics, releases on Jan 9. Read more.
Pongal 2026 Special Trains: Full List, Routes & Timings
Indian Railways announces special train services for Pongal 2026 to connect major cities in Tamil Nadu and beyond. Check the full list of trains, routes, timetables, and stoppages for seamless festival travel.
Vijay's Jana Nayagan Mints Rs 35 Crore in Pre-Sales
Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan earns a massive Rs 35 crore in worldwide advance bookings before its Jan 9 release. Ticket prices soar to Rs 2,000 in Karnataka. Read the full box office report.
Vijay's Jana Nayagan Mints Rs 35 Crore in Pre-Sales
Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan earns Rs 35 crore in worldwide advance bookings before Tamil Nadu sales open. Ticket prices soar to Rs 2,000. Read the full box office report.
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