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Shaurya Aur Anokhi Ki Kahani

Television actor Sooraj Thapar tested positive for coronavirus after he returned to Mumbai from Goa.

Milestone meel patthar

Meel Patthar, which released on Netflix on May 7, was the official selection of the Venice and Busan international film festivals and won the top prize at the 31st Singapore International Film Festival last year. The film's lead actor Suvinder Vicky won the award for best performance.

yashraj mukhate mothers day video

YouTube sensation Yashraj Mukhate posted a moving cover of popular KGF track "Garbhadhi". The composer gave the song an Acapella twist.

Technology

OnePlus, OnePlus Clipt, Clipt

Check out all you need to know about Clipt and how the new transfer tool works between devices.

Mothers day, Mothers day 2021,

Check out these Mother's Day gift ideas that you could get for your loved ones this weekend.

The $85 million tech demo was supposed to end a few days ago, but NASA extended the mission by at least a month to get more flying time.

Chennai News

Sacked or sidelined in AIADMK, these leaders are now in Stalin’s cabinet
Sacked or sidelined in AIADMK, these leaders are now in Stalin’s cabinet

Interestingly, a few strong portfolios have been given to leaders who were sacked and sidelined in AIADMK by erstwhile Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalitha and the EPS-OPS duo. A look at some of these entrants in Stalin’s cabinet.

Tamil Nadu lockdown from May 10 to 24 amid surge in Covid-19 cases
Tamil Nadu lockdown from May 10 to 24 amid surge in Covid-19 cases

Tamil Nadu Lockdown Guidelines and Rules: This comes a day after the state recorded 26,465 fresh Covid-19 on Friday, pushing the active infections to 1.35 lakh.

A graduate from MIT, former banker, Tamil Nadu’s finance minister wants Centre to give state its due
A graduate from MIT, former banker, Tamil Nadu’s finance minister wants Centre to give state its due

New Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has picked MLA Palanivel Thiagarajan, or PTR— with an engineering degree from NIT Trichy, higher studies in the State University of New York, and an MBA in Finance from the Sloan School of Management at MIT — to be his Finance Minister.

Stalin sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM, issues five orders on Day 1
Stalin sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM, issues five orders on Day 1

Madras High Court Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee, senior judges and alliance party leaders including MDMK’s Vaiko and PCC chief K S Alagiri were among the chief guests at the event.

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin says will bear cost of Covid-19 treatment for all
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin says will bear cost of Covid-19 treatment for all

Chief Minister Stalin also announced the price of Aavin Milk will be reduced by Rs 3/litre. This will come into effect from May 16.

MK Stalin sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
MK Stalin sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu

The ceremony began at 9 am. Stalin was sworn in first, followed by other ministers. The event was low-key in the view of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Chennai Hyderabad May 7 Highlights: Tamil Nadu records 26,465 new cases of Covid-19
Chennai Hyderabad May 7 Highlights: Tamil Nadu records 26,465 new cases of Covid-19

Chennai, Hyderabad Coronavirus (Covid-19) Latest News May 7 Highlights: Tamil Nadu recorded 26,465 positive cases of Covid-19 today bringing the state tally to 13,23,965

Stalin takes oath today, son not in first list of ministers
Stalin takes oath today, son not in first list of ministers

This will be the sixth time the chief minister will be from the DMK since 1967, when party founder C N Annadurai was first elected to the post. Stalin’s father M Karunanidhi held the post thereafter.

Top leader quits MNM; blames lack of democracy in Haasan’s party
Top leader quits MNM; blames lack of democracy in Haasan’s party

Mahendran, who unsuccessfully contested the April 6 Assembly polls from Singanallur constituency in Coimbatore, told reporters he submitted a letter to Haasan, informing his resignation from the party post as well as its primary membership.

Tamil Nadu: Three youths held for attacking wild elephants in Tiruppur
Tamil Nadu: Three youths held for attacking wild elephants in Tiruppur

In videos that surfaced on various social media, the three youths could be seen teasing and hurting the elephants with stones and sticks.

Remembering activist Traffic Ramaswamy, who waged war against illegal posters and hoardings in Chennai
Remembering activist Traffic Ramaswamy, who waged war against illegal posters and hoardings in Chennai

Ramaswamy was known across Tamil Nadu as a feisty anti-corruption activist who won’t hesitate in approaching the court – or violating the law himself – for his cause. He wouldn’t even let his progressing age come in his way.

MK Stalin orders Chief Secretary to set up ‘war room’ to combat Covid-19
MK Stalin orders Chief Secretary to set up ‘war room’ to combat Covid-19

In a statement on Wednesday, Stalin said he has instructed the chief secretary to set up a ‘war room’ which will act as a central unit to monitor the medical oxygen stocks and vaccine, the requirement of beds, etc.

MK Stalin stakes claim to form government in Tamil Nadu
MK Stalin stakes claim to form government in Tamil Nadu

Stalin will be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on May 7 at the Governor’s residence. Officials said the ceremony would be low-key in view of the pandemic.

Chennai Hyderabad May 5, 6 Highlights: TN records 24,898 cases and 195 deaths
Chennai Hyderabad May 5, 6 Highlights: TN records 24,898 cases and 195 deaths

Chennai, Hyderabad Coronavirus (Covid-19) Latest News May 5, 6 Highlights: As of Wednesday, the number of active COVID-19 cases in Tamil Nadu is 1,28,311.

Kalyanam, Mahatma Gandhi’s former personal secretary no more
Kalyanam, Mahatma Gandhi’s former personal secretary no more

Kalyanam was Gandhi’s personal secretary from 1943 to 1948, when the Mahatma was assassinated.

Chennai social activist Traffic Ramaswamy dies at 87
Chennai social activist Traffic Ramaswamy dies at 87

A prolific activist in Chennai, Traffic Ramaswamy was also known for filing PILs in the Madras High Court against footpath encroachments, road widening and encroachments and traffic violations.

Tamil Nadu: 11 deaths at Chengalpattu Government Hospital; probe underway
Tamil Nadu: 11 deaths at Chengalpattu Government Hospital; probe underway

District Collector John Luis said the hospital had sufficient oxygen supply, however, doctors and healthcare workers staged a protest inside the hospital premises Wednesday claiming the hospital was facing a shortage of oxygen.

Tamil Nadu polls: Slide continues for DMDK, once the party to watch out for
Tamil Nadu polls: Slide continues for DMDK, once the party to watch out for

On all the 60 seats it contested as part of the alliance with TTV Dhinakaran’s party, the DMDK drew a blank.

DMK MLAs meet, elect Stalin their legislature party leader
DMK MLAs meet, elect Stalin their legislature party leader

According to sources, MK Stalin will meet meet Governor Banwarilal Purohit on Wednesday to stake claim to form the government in Tamil Nadu. On May 7, he is to be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.

Amma canteen ransacked in Chennai, boards with Jayalalithaa’s name torn up
Amma canteen ransacked in Chennai, boards with Jayalalithaa’s name torn up

DMK Saidapet MLA Ma Subramanian said MK Stalin has ordered the removal of DMK workers if they are found responsible for the incident.

Tamil Nadu polls: VCK wins four seats including two general constituencies
Tamil Nadu polls: VCK wins four seats including two general constituencies

Calling it a historical movement for Panthers (his party), VCK leader Thol Thirumavalavan tweeted that his party has shattered hate politics by its victory.

TN announces more restrictions to curb Covid spread
TN announces more restrictions to curb Covid spread

An official release said with effect from May 6 to 20, vegetable and provision shops located in commercial complexes have to remain closed while standalone shops can be open only till noon with 50 per cent customers.

Tamil Nadu: Despite many hiccups in poll run-up, Congress puts up impressive show
Tamil Nadu: Despite many hiccups in poll run-up, Congress puts up impressive show

The Congress has won 18 of the 25 seats allocated to it in the alliance led by DMK.

Chennai Hyderabad May 3, 4 Highlights: TN reports 21,228 fresh cases, 144 deaths
Chennai Hyderabad May 3, 4 Highlights: TN reports 21,228 fresh cases, 144 deaths

Chennai, Hyderabad Coronavirus (Covid-19) Latest News May 3, 4 Highlights: Till date, 7,41,495 males, 4,86,531 females and 38 transgenders have tested positive for the virus in Tamil Nadu.

Swearing-in ceremony will be simple, says DMK chief Stalin
Swearing-in ceremony will be simple, says DMK chief Stalin

Stalin vowed to take immediate efforts to implement his party’s electoral promises in a phased manner and also the DMK’s 10-year vision document.

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