Pongal

Thursday, Apr 25, 2024 | Last Update : 10:15 PM IST

‘Rajini Darbar’ to conquer BO in Pongal?

At a time when Rajinikanth is in limelight for his speeches, sources say it is natural for the makers to lure the audience early.

23 Nov 2019 3:38 AM

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UPI transaction volumes up 328 per cent.

22 May 2019 3:37 AM

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau celebrates Pongal. (Photo: Facebook/ Justin Trudeau)

Justin Trudeau Celebrates Pongal, Internet goes into meltdown

The event saw the Mayor of Toronto, John Tory, joining Trudeau in preparing 'pongal' - a dish made of rice and lentils.

18 Jan 2018 5:02 PM

Youngstres and Students during the protest to Lift ban on jallikattu and impose ban on PETA, at Marina Beach in Chennai. (Photo: PTI)

Jallikattu held across Tamil Nadu, 3 people killed

The Jallikattu held in Rapoosal village in Pudukkottai district claimed two lives as the government organised the event in a hurry.

23 Jan 2017 1:02 AM

100 bulls take part in impromptu Jallikattus

The Alanaganallur villagers took the strong police presence of thousands of cops by surprise when the bulls were let into the open ground.

16 Jan 2017 2:20 AM

A group of people participate in Jallikattu at Karisalkulam village in Madurai on Friday despite ban on such events. (Photo: PTI)

Jallikattu held in Tamil Nadu despite Supreme Court ban

Rallies organised to protest court order; DMK’s Stalin slams Modi, CM; demands Ordinance.

14 Jan 2017 1:39 AM

Of festive feasts

Welcome the warmth of the Lohri bonfire, spread the Makar Sankranti cheer and convey greetings of Pongal with these sweet dishes.

14 Jan 2017 12:35 AM

People holding a protest demanding revocation of ban on Jallikattu in Madurai. (Photo: PTI)

Protests in Tamil Nadu as SC ban on Jallikattu stays

Jallikattu, organised to celebrate Pongal, has not been held in Tamil Nadu for the last two years.

13 Jan 2017 1:16 AM

Harvested in hearty morsels

It’s Sankranti and Pongal and chefs give you the best of seasonal fare to celebrate the festival.

13 Jan 2017 1:09 AM

Jallikattu marks the harvest festival in Tamil Nadu.

SC setback for TN, no Jallikattu this Pongal

Supreme Court said it is not possible for it to deliver its verdict before Saturday on the matter.

12 Jan 2017 11:52 AM

The jallikattu plea has acquired contours of dogmatism with everyone, including actors and top ministers, backing it. (Photo: PTI)

Why such frenzy?

Kamal Haasan has gone to the extent of urging people to give up biryani so that bulls needn’t be slaughtered.

12 Jan 2017 6:39 AM

Getting back to the roots

Recreate some of the most ancient Pongal recipes that have managed to live through centuries!

12 Jan 2017 12:17 AM

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