Jallikattu
Celebrating Thai Pongal with Covid-19 clampdown
January 18, 2022
Around 250 km from Chennai, lies Pasar, a small village in Villupuram district. Home to about 6200 persons, Pasar was next to none in the manner in which it celebrated Pongal, one of the most important events in the Tamil calendar and which is celebrated around the world. ...
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Pongal: Bull training in full swing for Jallikattu
January 9, 2022
With less than a week to go for Pongal, bull owners and tamers are now almost at the peak of their training, with regular practice sessions to ensure that they are well prepared for Jallikattu this season. Jallikattu is one of the most traditional and controversial sports played ...
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Films with thought provoking content fail to find audience in India
July 31, 2020
Films based on philosophy and thought provoking ideas do not make money at the box office in India. Even though such films win international awards and accolades, yet they have no nest in their home country.
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Is Sasikala the right fit for Tamil Nadu chief ministership?
February 7, 2017
VK Sasikala is all set to be sworn in as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu on February 9. This shocking political development puts the new chief minister, the ruling party — AIADMK — and Tamil Nadu in the spotlight.
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Five bizarre festivals in India
January 23, 2017
The colours associated with Indian festivals are aplenty but there is also an unconventional and quirky side to belief systems in India. Although these celebrations are restricted to their regions of origin, the stories are not.
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