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An orange alert has been issued with several districts in Tamil Nadu bracing for very heavy rain for Thursday and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have been deployed as a precautionary measure. This came as a well-marked low pressure area lies over Southeast Bay of Bengal is likely to continue to move west-northwestwards, intensify further gradually into a Cyclonic Storm around December 7 evening and reach Southwest Bay of Bengal off north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry & adjoining south Andhra Pradesh coasts by December 8 morning. This would be the season’s second post-monsoon cyclone and will be known as ‘Mandous’ once formed. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued orange alert for Tiruvallur, Chennai, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Cuddalore, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Mayiladuthurai, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur and Nagapattinam on December 8. The districts of Tiruvallur, Chennai, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Tiruvannamalai, … [Read more...] about Cyclone Mandous: Orange Alert Issued as Tamil Nadu Braces for Heavy Rain, NDRF Deployed in 10 Districts

Anna University, Chennai, has posted the Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET), 2023. Once decided, the new dates will be made available to the candidates on the official portal of the entrance test, tancet.annauniv.edu. The old schedule has been taken down from the portal by the authorities. According to the old schedule, the TANCET 2023, which is conducted for admissions into MBA, ME, MCA, MTech, and MArch, degree programs was slated to be held in February. On February 25, the TANCET exam for MCA, ME, M.Tech, and M.Arch was scheduled for the first shift. The MBA exam was scheduled for the second shift on February 25. Currently, there is no registration link or tentative date for the entrance exam. Anna University will initiate the registration process for TENCENT 2023 soon after the finalisation of new dates. After the registration link gets activated, candidates apply for the same must follow the steps mentioned below to register themselves: TANCET 2023: How to register? … [Read more...] about TANCET 2023: Anna University Postpones Exam, Revised Dates to be Announced Soon

Villagers and tribals lit up earthen lamps as an offering to the Lord Adiyogi Shiva statue on the occasion of Karthigai Deepam at the Isha Yoga Center on Tuesday. Isha Foundation founder Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev on Tuesday who participated in the lighting of lamps in Coimbatore thanked the tribal community and said: “Wonderful that this Culture continues to celebrate the significance, science & symbolism of Light. Blessings." #Adiyogi lights up for #KarthigaiDeepam - thanks to tribal communities around the Isha Yoga Center! Wonderful that this Culture continues to celebrate the significance, science & symbolism of Light. Blessings. -Sg pic.twitter.com/8IdMDO7Lzm — Sadhguru (@SadhguruJV) December 6, 2022 The 112-foot statue of Adiyogi and the shrines including those of Dhyanalinga and Surya Kunda Mandapam were illuminated with diyas. According to a statement, “Consecrated spaces, including Adiyogi, Dhyanalinga, Surya Kunda Mandapam, and Linga Bhairavi gleamed … [Read more...] about Karthigai Deepam: Tribals Light Up Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore With Offerings to Adiyogi Shiva Temple

The debate over allowing the bull taming sport – Jallikattu is back in the court premises with the Tamil Nadu Government making its case before the Supreme Court. The TN government on Tuesday defended the law allowing jallikattu, saying it is an “incorrect notion" that an activity, which is in the nature of a sport or entertainment, cannot have a cultural value. Jallikattu, also known as “eruthazhuvuthal", is a bull-taming sport that is popularly played in Tamil Nadu as part of the Pongal harvest festival in January. A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Justice K M Joseph was told by senior advocate Rakesh Dwivedi, appearing for Tamil Nadu, that a sporting event can also be a cultural event and there is no cruelty on the bulls in jallikattu adding that the bulls involved in sport are maintained by farmers round the year. Dwivedi also argued that countries like Peru, Columbia and Spain consider bull fighting a part of their cultural heritage. The five-judge bench had … [Read more...] about Jallikattu Row: TN Govt Defends ‘Cultural Value’ of Bull-Taming Sport, SC Raises Questions Over ‘Compassion & Cruelty’

Actor Vadivelu is a popular face in the Tamil film industry. He is best known for his movies like Kaalam Maari Pochu, Thavasi and Kathavarayan. Vadivelu is also a great comedian, who has won two Filmfare Award For Best Comedian (Tamil) for his work in Chandramukhi and Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikesi. The 62-year-old actor is currently busy promoting his upcoming movie, Naai Sekar Returns. In a recent promotional interview, he said that he will never forget actor Kamal Haasan. Vadivelu has acted in only two films with Kamal Haasan — Singharavelan and Devarmakan — that to 30 years ago. Vadivelu was a budding comedian when he first worked with Kamal Haasan in Singaravelan. He acted in a small role in the movie. In Singaravelan, Kamal Haasan plays the protagonist, who comes to Chennai from the village and stays at his friend Mano’s house. The movie also featured Goundamani. Later, Kamal told him that he is inviting Vadivelu to play a role in my next film. It’s normal for a big actor to … [Read more...] about Vadivelu Shares Why He Will Be Eternally Grateful To Kamal Haasan

Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) President K S Alagiri used ‘unparliamentary’ words in a meeting following a scuffle at party headquarters over postings, Congress legislature party (CLP) leader K Selvaperunthagai alleged and said the party workers are dissatisfied with him. The party in Tamil Nadu awaits a new leader and a change in the State party unit’s leadership is likely soon, Selvaperunthagai told PTI in an interview. The Sriperumbudur legislator said he is not in the race for the top State post for the party’s faction-riddled TN unit. On claims doing the rounds in the party that a shortlist has been drawn up by party brass for the post of TNCC president, he said: “Only a person who could lead the party dedicatedly by working for it 24 x 7 and boldly oppose the fascist policies of the BJP has a chance to become the TNCC chief." The State’s political scenario and the dynamism that is needed to lead the party has been understood very well by the All India Congress … [Read more...] about TN Cong Chief Alagiri Used ‘unparliamentary’ Words, Says Legislature Party Leader

Electric scooter manufacturer BGauss Auto Pvt Ltd has partnered with Go Zap, a subsidiary of GoFuel, to provide electric vehicles to food and vegetable delivery agents employees, the company said on Saturday. As per the agreement signed between the two companies, in the first phase of the launch 50 electric scooters would be provided to employees of private companies who deliver food and vegetables to consumers, a press release said. Also Read: New BMW S 1000 RR Showcased at 2022 India Bike Week in Goa The aim is to ensure environmental protection and create world-class electronic scooters, BGauss Auto Pvt Ltd, founder-managing director Hemant Kabra said. GoZap is an electric vehicle rental company promoted by GoFuel. GoZap chief technology officer Muthuraman said after launching the initiative in Tamil Nadu, the company has planned to expand this project across the country. Read all the Latest Auto News here … [Read more...] about BGauss Auto Partners With GoZap to Offer 50 E-scooters in First Phase

A 54-year-old stuntman died on the sets of national award-winning director Vetrimaaran’s upcoming movie Viduthalai on Saturday. Suresh, who has been a stunt coordinator for several years, was helping another stunt coordinator on the film’s set created near Vandalur in Chennai when the incident happened. According to reports, a grand set of train wrecks was being filmed when Suresh and a few others were tied to a rope harness for the stunt sequence. Suresh was secured to a rope held by a crane and as the scene began, the rope snapped. The stunt coordinator fell from nearly 20 feet high and was rushed to the hospital where he was declared dead. Police are investigating the matter. Filmmaker Vetrimaaran and the makers are yet to make a formal statement on Suresh’s death. It is worth noting that Peter Hein came on board as the film’s action choreographer with a stunt team from Bulgaria. Meanwhile, the film features Vijay Sethupathi in the lead role. The film is based on a short … [Read more...] about Stuntman Dies After Falling From 20 Feet On Sets Of Vijay Sethupathi’s Viduthalai

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) researchers have developed an ‘Ocean Wave Energy Converter’ that can generate electricity from sea waves. The trials of this device were successfully completed during the second week of November 2022. The Device was deployed at a location about 6 KM off the coast of Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, at a location with a depth of 20 metres. This device targets generating 1MW of power from ocean waves in the next three years. “The success of this project will help fulfil several objectives such as the UN Ocean decade and sustainable development goals. India’s goals include deep water missions, clean energy and achieving a blue economy. It could help India meet its climate change-related goals of generating 500 GW of electricity by 2030 through renewable energy," claims the institute in its release. The Device is targeted towards remote offshore locations that require reliable electricity and communication either by supplying electric … [Read more...] about IIT Madras Researchers Develop Ocean Wave Energy Converter to Generate Electricity From Sea Waves

Election exit poll predicts, Karnataka-Maharashtra border row and India’s FY23 GDP Growth Forecast among top stories this afternoon. As Exit Polls Predict BJP’s Win in Gujarat, ‘New Party’ AAP Happy To ‘Enter The Picture’, Congress Leaders ‘Disappointed’ Gujarat recorded a moderate voter turnout of 60.94 per cent in the second and final phase of elections for the 182-member Assembly. The polling percentage in phase two was a steep decline from 70 per cent turnout in the same 93 constituencies in the 2017 elections. READ MORE CM Bommai Now Vows to Protect ‘Kannadigas’ in Maharashtra, a Taluk in Solapur Wants Merger with Karnataka: The Escalating Border Tension Maharashtra-Karnataka Border Row Updates: The situation continues to be tense in the border areas of the western states with Maharashtra minister cancelling their visit to Belagavi on Tuesday, December 6. The Maharashtra government had directed Chandrakant Patil and Shambhuraj Desai to visit Belagavi to address … [Read more...] about News18 Afternoon Digest: Exit Polls Give BJP a Huge Win in Gujarat; Escalating Maha-K’taka Border Row & Other Stories