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Timely action by the train driver prevented the Jan Shatabdi Express Train going over a railway track that was in a state of disrepair. (Photo: Representational Image)

Demand for Kovai-Bengaluru intercity grows

The association also demanded that the railway authorities extend the Salem-Karur passenger service and the Amirtha...

23 Feb 2017 1:49 AM IST

According to Keegans older sister, near whose house he committed suicide after murdering (Representational image)Francina.

Tamil Nadu: TV reporter allegedly stabbed, injured by drug peddlers

The gang presumed that the reporter had lodged a police complaint against them for selling ganja in the locality.

19 Feb 2017 6:18 PM IST

Palani Temple in Tamil nadu. (Photo: Facebook)

Barbers older than 60 shouldn't tonsure heads at TN temple: Madras HC

The bench wondered what would happen if a 65-year-old barber cut off the ears of devotees due to shivering of hands or...

16 Feb 2017 7:07 PM IST

District collector Veera Raghava Rao distributes prize to a winner at Alanganallur jallikattu near Madurai on Friday. (Photo: K.MANIKANDAN)

Alanganallur jallikattu: Two women bull owners bag prizes

Nearly 50,000 spectators gathered from various parts of the state to watch the bulls passing through Vadi Vasal in...

11 Feb 2017 7:44 AM IST

Youth try to tame a bull in Alanganallur jallikattu on Friday. (Photo: K. Manikandan)

Alanganallur jallikattu: Sri Lankan minister's bull wins him a car

It was another historic moment for the Tamils separated by the Palk Strait.

11 Feb 2017 7:39 AM IST

Dhanush was recently in the news for protesting against the ban on Jallikattu.

Couple claims 'son' Dhanush produced fake birth certificate in court

R Kathiresan and Meenakshi have accused him of producing a fake birth certificate before the Madras High Court.

10 Feb 2017 9:43 AM IST

Jallikattu protests were started by students with no political leanings, Politicians tried to get mileage, but in vain.

Alanganallur jallikattu to be held on Friday

The village committee and the official team comprising officials from various government departments would jointly...

8 Feb 2017 6:32 AM IST

The bull tamers are seen trying to tame the sporting bull that is released into arena at jallikattu in Avaniyapuram near Madurai on Sunday.(Photo: K. Manikandan)

14 hurt in Avaniyapuram jallikattu

Some bull tamers knelt down at the feet of the bulls seeking their blessings to win prizes in the sport.

6 Feb 2017 1:51 AM IST

Bull-taming sport, Jallikattu (Photo: PTI)

Car, gold coins tempt participants as Alanganallur gears up for...

Jallikattu, held during Pongal in mid-January, could not be organised in the past three years in view of the SC ban.

5 Feb 2017 9:48 AM IST

Bull tamers undergo medical examination at a primary government school at Avaniyapuram near Madurai on Saturday (Photo: DC)

Festive mood at Avaniyapuram, more youth throng for jallikattu

1, 350 bull-tamers, 916 bulls register for today's event near Madurai.

5 Feb 2017 6:37 AM IST

Ganapathi Iyer from Avaniyapuram with his bull which will enter the Vadivasal first during jallikattu on Sunday (Photo: DC)

Jallikattu, a symbol of communal harmony

Avaniyapuram gears up for bull sport carnival to be held on February 5.

4 Feb 2017 6:59 AM IST

Wifi flyer at temple

Now, free WiFi at Meenakshi Amman temple

Facility to help visitors learn about history of shrine, book travel tickets, hotel room.

3 Feb 2017 7:11 AM IST