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Why Annapurna Is Shown Serving Shiva in Temple Art

Temple art rarely wastes a gesture. Every object a deity holds, every posture, every direction a gaze travels has been chosen from a tradition that thought carefully about what images teach. The scene of Annapurna serving Shiva is one of the most deliberate in the Hindu visual canon, and one…

MyLifeXP · 9h ago

SC slams forum shopping, transfers commercial lawsuit from Delhi HC to Madras HC

The Supreme Court addressed the practice of forum shopping in its recent order regarding a commercial suit. The court transferred the case from Delhi High Court to Madras High Court to ensure appropriate jurisdiction. Both parties involved in the suit were located in neighboring states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.…

The Economic Times · 10h ago

What the TVK government’s revoked orders reveal about its idea of democracy

The Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), a party founded by veteran actor Vijay, came to power with an assurance of people-centred governance. But what does the new government’s two recent orders, rolled back immediately, signal to us about their broader approach towards democracy?

Newslaundry · Nov 10

KTR, Jagan, Vijay share stage: three States, 81 Seats: the Southern political arithmetic

A recent wedding in Chennai brought together key political figures from Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. Leaders KT Rama Rao, Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, and C. Joseph Vijay attended the event, sparking political discussions. Their meeting raises questions about potential collaborations among regional parties. While the gathering is…

The Economic Times · Nov 6

Weather Tomorrow, November 4: Heavy rain alert for Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana & Chhattisgarh; IMD warns of flash flood risks in several districts

Weather Tomorrow, November 4: The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of Coastal Andhra Pradesh on November 4, 2026, with isolated heavy showers likely in northeast Telangana and Chhattisgarh. Strong winds over the Bay of Bengal are expected to ease, while sea conditions are likely to…

The Economic Times · Nov 3

CM Joseph Vijay disburses Rs 3,000 cr credit to SHGs in Perundurai, sips tea, buys local crafts

On Tuesday, Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister Joseph Vijay announced a remarkable distribution of Rs 3,000 crore to self-help groups statewide. During the event in Erode district, which received Rs 1,110 crore, over 9,000 members benefited directly. The Chief Minister also engaged with an exhibition displaying successful products crafted by women,…

The Economic Times · Nov 3

How a trust close to BJP got five elephants from Assam for Tamil Nadu temples

He stands next to Durga in a snap clicked just after the tiny 5-year-old elephant was pulled out of a truck that had carried her all the way from Assam to Madurai’s Meenakshi Ammal temple. A middle-aged man with a stoop and a moustache, beaming in his white shirt and…

Newslaundry · Nov 3

Freight train derails in Gujarat's Dahod, two Delhi-bound trains affected

Two freight trains derailed in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu, affecting train services and causing delays. The first derailment in Gujarat involved a freight train traveling empty to Madhya Pradesh. Later, seven empty coaches rolled away from Jolarpettai Junction in Tamil Nadu before derailing near Thamaleri Muthur. Railway authorities intervened quickly…

The Economic Times · Nov 3

Pitru Paksha's Ban on New Beginnings and What the Pause Is Really For

Sometime in the fortnight before Navratri, the calendar turns a particular shade of restraint. Pitru Paksha, the sixteen-day lunar period in the Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada, when the sun transits Kanya rashi, arrives not with celebration but with a deliberate slowing. Weddings are postponed. Griha pravesh ceremonies wait. New business…

Times Life · Nov 3

Reliance Consumer expands Independence biscuit portfolio with nine variants

Reliance Consumer Products Ltd will launch an expanded Independence biscuit portfolio consisting of nine variants. These products aim to cater to evolving consumer preferences in Tamil Nadu and other markets. The new range will include unique offerings such as Power Up biscuits, combining milk, glucose, and protein. Increased production capacity…

The Economic Times · Nov 2