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Ananya Panday, Varun Dhawan, and others send heartfelt birthday wishes to Samantha Ruth Prabhu

Mumbai, April 28: Ananya Panday, Varun Dhawan, and several other celebrities have sent their heartfelt birthday wishes to Samantha Ruth Prabhu.

Pooja Hegde poses in a 70-year-old saree from her vintage closet

Mumbai, April 27: Actress Pooja Hegde picked out something very special to her heart from her vintage closet.

APRC 2025: Karna Kadur, Musa Sherif lead in Indu Chandhok Memorial South India Rally

Chennai, April 25: Reigning national champion Karna Kadur of Bengaluru set the early pace to take a slender lead in the FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship after two loops of the short Super Special Stage, which kick-started the Indu Chandhok Memorial 48th South India Rally at the Madras International Circuit, here on Friday.

Stage set for Indu Chandhok Memorial 48th South India Rally

Chennai, April 24: There is plenty of action on offer as reigning National champion Karna Kadur (co-driver Musa Sherif) heads a 21-strong FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship promoted by Vamcy Merla (Asia Cup) grid that features a Hyundai i20 and Maruti Suzuki Fronx for the first time, in the three-day event that is part of the Indu Chandhok Memorial 48th South India Rally to be run in and around the Madras International Circuit, Sriperumbudur, from April 25 to 27.

Actor Vishnu Vishal, Jwala Gutta blessed with baby girl

Chennai, April 22: Well known actor and producer Vishnu Vishal on Tuesday announced that his wife Jwala Gutta and he had now been blessed with a baby girl.

Celebrities from south Indian film industries condole death of Pope Francis

Chennai, April 21: Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhaynidhi Stalin and Union Minister of State for Tourism & Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi were among several south Indian film industry professionals who condoled the demise of Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta.

Hanumankind: Who would have thought folks from south India would play at Coachella

Mumbai, April 19: Rapper-singer and actor Hanumankind has expressed how deeply connected music is to everyday life and talked about how incredible it is that artists from South India, like himself, have reached a major global stage like Coachella.

Kerala welcomes Vishu with rituals and festive spirit

Thiruvananthapuram, April 14: Over the years, the festival of Vishu in Kerala has continued to evolve, gradually taking on a more secular character. Like many other Indian festivals, Vishu is now celebrated by people across communities, with even non-Hindus participating in many of its customs and rituals.

Vivek Dahiya & Anaira Gupta on their song 'Ishtam': It felt like it was meant to be'

Mumbai, April 11: Actors Vivek Dahiya and Anaira Gupta came together for a soulful new track, titled "Ishtam", produced by Surbhi Chandna under the Feel Good Originals banner.

Jr NTR to begin shooting for Prashanth Neel's film on April 22

Chennai, April 9: One of South India's most celebrated stars, Jr. NTR, is all set to commence shooting for acclaimed director Prashanth Neel's upcoming film, tentatively titled “NTRNeel,” from April 22.

Heatwave to persist in Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Delhi; Heavy rainfall likely in South India over next two days: IMD

New Delhi, April 5: As large parts of India brace for an unforgiving summer, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heatwave alerts for several northern and western states, warning residents to prepare for scorching days ahead.

Pooja Hegde on female actors being typecast

Mumbai, April 4: Southern beauty Pooja Hegde opened up about having no inhibitions on auditioning.

Akshay Oberoi on South Debut in 'Toxic': Challenging to understand language and culture for authenticity

Mumbai, April 2: Actor Akshay Oberoi is all set to make his South debut in the upcoming film ‘Toxic’ alongside Yash.

Kerala's Kaduvayil Juma Masjid: South India's iconic mosque and a testament to harmony

Thiruvananthapuram, March 30: On the eve of Eid, when thousands prepare for a day of prayer, reflection, and celebration, the Kaduvayil Juma Masjid, also known as Kaduvayil Thangal Palli, stands in the spirit of faith, community, and heritage.

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin, Annamalai, fans, friends attend funeral of actor Manoj Bharathiraja

Chennai, March 26: Tamil actor-director Manoj Bharathiraja passed away on Tuesday. Following the actor's sudden demise, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu MK Stalin and other renowned film celebrities of the South film industry arrived to pay their final respects to the actor at the late Manoj Bharathiraja's funeral procession in Chennai today.

Baseless meeting, time pass: Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on JAC's delimitation meeting

Hyderabad, March 23: Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Sunday dismissed the Joint Action Committee (JAC) meeting on the delimitation issue as a "baseless" and "time pass" exercise aimed at maligning the BJP.

BJP leader K Laxman slams Tamil Nadu govt amid delimitation row

Hyderabad, March 23: Amid a row that erupted over the issue of delimitation, Rajya Sabha MP and BJP OBC Morcha National President K Laxman has launched a scathing attack on the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government.

They want to divert people's attention from governance: BJP's Sudhakar Reddy on Opposition meet on delimitation

Trichy, March 23: Sudhakar Reddy, BJP Tamil Nadu National Co in-charge, has called the Joint Action Committee meeting on delimitation a" political move" to divert people's attention from the misgovernance of the Tamil Nadu government and the other States ruled by the Opposition.

We want to make public aware of this issue: Telangana CM Reddy on delimitation

Chennai, March 22: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Saturday stated that the opposition parties are aiming to raise awareness among the public on the proposed issue of delimitation.

Southern states should not be penalized for population policy success: Telangana Congress chief on delimitation

Chennai, March 22: Opposing the current form of the delimitation process, Telangana Congress President Bomma Maheshkumar Goud said on Saturday that southern states should not be penalized for successfully implementing the Population Policy of 1976.

Very successful event, whole nation today comes to know what delimitation is: DMK MP Kanimozhi Somu on JAC meeting

Chennai, March 22: After the Joint Action Meeting on delimitation called by Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin concluded on Saturday, DMK MP Kanimozhi NVN Somu said that it was a successful event and everybody who participated in it was happy that somebody has taken the initiative.

Is South India getting punished for population control?: Punjab CM after attending JAC meeting on Delimitation

Chennai, March 22: After attending the first Joint Action Committee (JAC) meeting on Delimitation, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are reducing seats where they don't win.

JAC applauds CM Stalin for initiative on fair delimitation process

Chennai, March 22: The Joint Action Council (JAC) meeting held here on Saturday has passed a resolution commending Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin for taking the lead in initiating a fair and transparent delimitation process aimed at safeguarding the political and economic interests of well-performing states.

Thankful of HM's assurance...: Jagan Reddy's 'placatory' letter to PM Modi on delimitation

Tadepalli, March 22: Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has taken a more plactory stand in his letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the delimitation exercise.

JAC on delimitation unanimously adopts resolution, seeks transparent delimitation exercise

Chennai, March 22: The Joint Action Committee on delimitation after the first meeting held today, unanimously adopted the resolution which asserts that "any delimitation exercise carried out by the Centre should be done "transparently" and after discussion and deliberation with all stakeholders.

South and West India lead in CSR spending, tech firms exceed 2% mandate: Report

New Delhi, March 22: South and West India have witnessed more Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) spending by the technology companies in India compared to other regions, with more companies spending beyond the mandate of 2 per cent, according to a report prepared jointly by Nasscom and BOD Consulting.

Delimitation a threat to southern states' political representation: Udhayanidhi Stalin

Chennai, March 22: Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Saturday said that the proposed delimitation exercise is a threat to the political representation of southern states and should be opposed strongly.

Next meeting on delimitation will be held in Hyderabad: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin

Chennai, March 22: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday said that the next meeting on the delimitation of constituencies will be held in Hyderabad, Telangana.

Let's be united, and protest till we get fair delimitation: MK Stalin at JAC meet

Chennai, March 22: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, while leading the Joint Action Committee meeting, called on all the opposition parties to be united in the protest against the delimitation exercise, which he claimed will weaken the political might of the southern states.

K.T. Rama Rao slams Centre's proposed delimitation, warns of fiscal discrimination against South India

Chennai, March 22: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President K.T. Rama Rao on Saturday strongly criticised the Centre's proposed delimitation move, warning that it could severely undermine the interests of South Indian states.

Delimitation row: Progressive states face a choice -- submit or resist, we choose resistance, says Shivakumar

Bengaluru, March 22: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced at a Joint Action Committee (JAC) meeting that “Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and every progressive state, today in this room faces a stark choice: submit to domination or rise in resistance.

Proposed delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies hangs as a threat over south India: CM Vijayan

Chennai, March 22: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, participating in the Joint Action Council meeting convened by his Tamil Nadu counterpart M.K. Stalin on Saturday, said various reports indicate that the BJP-led Union Government is going ahead with the delimitation process without any consultation, and contended that this sudden move is not driven by any constitutional principle or any democratic imperative, but by "narrow political interests".

Delimitation row: We will see to it that none of our seats get reduced, says K'taka Dy CM Shivakumar

Bengaluru, March 22: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister, D.K. Shivakumar, said on Saturday that all states opposing the delimitation proposal by the Union government will work together to ensure that no state's parliamentary seats are reduced.

BJP rejects political agenda on delimitation, SS(UBT) supports concerns over Census' impact

New Delhi, March 22: BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi while speaking on the delimitation issue on Saturday, emphasised that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's attempt to turn delimitation into a political issue is unwise and there should be no political agenda. However, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP, Priyanka Chaturvedi expressed concerns about the possible impact of delimitation based on the upcoming Census.

BRS delegation led by KTR to attend Chennai meet on delimitation

Hyderabad, March 21: A delegation from the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), led by its Working President K.T. Rama Rao, has departed for Chennai to attend a conference of southern states scheduled on Saturday to discuss the proposed delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies.

Rupali Ganguly is back with her 'reel addict' as she groves to viral 'Dosai Idly' song

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