Ukraine-Russia war casts shadow on tuna fishers in Tamil Nadu
Prior to the war, a kilo of tuna fish fetched Rs 100 and above, but its price has nosedived to Rs 60 a kilo, the fisherman told DT Next.
Madurai SS Colony police station adjudged best in TN on 24 parameters
27 Jan 2025 1:30 AMIt is a moment of pride for the Madurai city police, especially K Kasi, Inspector of Police, who received a trophy from Chief Minister MK Stalin on...
Pleasant surprise, says Parai artiste Velu Asan after being awarded...
26 Jan 2025 1:43 AMThe renowned ‘thappattam’ musician who hails from Alanganallur, Velu Asan says that the award is not just special for him but also for the heritage...
Once a hub, Thoothukudi losing salt market share to Gujarat
25 Jan 2025 11:30 PMThere has been a drastic decline in the production for the last three years in Thoothukudi, which witnessed the worst production in 2024 when only...
Taiwan tourists enjoy watching jallikattu in Alanganallur
17 Jan 2025 1:30 AMThe Taiwanese also spent their time visiting Muniyandi temple, the main deity in Alanganallur
Family issues might keep young multiple winner out of jallikattu
8 Jan 2025 1:30 AMAbichithar, who graduated from The American College in 2019, said he tried his best in eight bull taming contests organised in Madurai and other parts...
Madakulam residents take immense pride in rearing jallikattu bulls
6 Jan 2025 1:20 AMAccording to village head N Muthu Kumar of Madakulam, jallikattu remains an integral part of the Pongal festival.
Frequent rains play spoilsport in mending salt pans in Thoothukudi
2 Jan 2025 1:30 AMWith maintenance works due, the incessant waterlogging has badly affected the salt businesses ahead of the harvest season (late January - February).