Astronomy enthusiasts are in for a treat starting Tuesday as six planets line up in a celestial parade visible from Earth. Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, and Mars can be seen with the naked eye, while Neptune and Uranus require a powerful telescope for observation. While planetary alignments along a line are common, viewing multiple planets together is a rare phenomenon.To celebrate this event, the Tamilnadu Science and Technology Centre (TNSTC) is organizing a special night sky observation session at the Periyar Science and Technology Centre in Kotturpuram, Chennai, from January 22 to 25, between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. I.K. Lenin
Muthukumaran has emerged as the winner of Bigg Boss Tamil 8 after an exciting season filled with drama, emotions, and thrilling gameplay. Hosted by Vijay Sethupathi, the finale witnessed Muthukumaran defeating strong finalists, including Soundariya, Raayan, Vishal, and Pavithra, to claim the trophy and a grand prize of Rs 40,50,000.Known for his strategic gameplay and impressive oratory skills, Muthukumaran captured the audience's hearts from day one. Born on November 26, 1997, in Karaikudi, he rose to fame through his YouTube channel, Naan Muthu Kumaran, where he shared personal blogs, movie reviews, and celebrated Tamil culture. His thoughtful approach to the
Chennai has seen a significant reduction in road fatalities among two-wheeler riders without helmets, dropping from around 50 annually to just 9 in 2023 and 10 in 2024. This progress reflects increased awareness and enforcement, but a study by the Citizen Consumer and Civic Action Group (CAG) highlights gaps, especially regarding child safety.A major concern is the low helmet compliance for children. In a November 2024 survey across 11 accident-prone districts, compliance was found to be zero in areas like Trichy, Madurai, Chengalpet, and Kanchipuram. Even in Chennai, the rate was below 25%, contrasting sharply with Tirunelveli and Salem, where
The 2025 Jallikattu and Manjuvirattu events during Pongal celebrations in Tamil Nadu turned tragic, leaving seven people dead and hundreds injured. The traditional bull-taming events, held in districts like Tiruchirappalli, Karur, Sivaganga, and Pudukkottai, witnessed unfortunate incidents involving spectators, tamers, and bulls.In Sivaganga district, a bull owner, Thaneesh Raja, and his bull drowned after the animal fell into a farm well. Raja jumped in to save the bull but tragically perished. Another spectator, Subbaiah, was gored by a bull and died en route to the hospital. In Alanganallur, Madurai, 55-year-old Periyasamy was fatally injured by a bull, with at least
Tamil actor Ajith Kumar, renowned for his love of motorsport, narrowly escaped injury in a dramatic car crash during a recent racing practice session. The incident, which occurred while he was preparing for an upcoming racing championship, has left fans both shocked and relieved.Ajith’s official racing team shared the video of the accident on social media, showing his car losing control and crashing off the track. The caption read: “Ajith Kumar’s massive crash in practice, but he walks away unscathed. Another day in the office… that’s racing!” The video quickly went viral, with fans expressing concern for the actor’s well-being.In the footage, Ajith’s car
A significant political controversy unfolded in Tamil Nadu as Governor RN Ravi walked out of the assembly ahead of the Winter Session, citing "brazen disrespect" to the Constitution and the national anthem. The incident occurred after the assembly chose to sing only the Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu, the state anthem, and declined the governor’s request to play the national anthem as per tradition.The Governor’s office released a statement condemning the incident, emphasizing that playing the national anthem is a constitutional duty and customary practice during state legislature sessions. It accused Chief Minister MK Stalin and Assembly Speaker of refusing the governor's
Tamil Nadu’s Jallikattu season began with great fervor on Saturday at Thatchankurichi in Pudukkottai district. Organized as part of the St. Vinnorpa Annai church festival, the event showcased 460 bulls and 290 bull tamers. The arena buzzed with excitement as 4,500 spectators cheered on the action that began at 8 a.m., inaugurated by Ministers S. Ragupathy and Siva V. Meyyanathan.Of the 463 registered bulls from Pudukkottai, Trichy, Tanjavur, Dindigul, Madurai, and other districts, 459 were allowed to participate. Out of 1,293 registered tamers, 290 met the eligibility criteria. The vaadivasal witnessed intense moments, with bulls charging out, and tamers displaying
A four-year-old girl, P Liya Lakshmi, tragically lost her life on Friday after falling into a septic tank at a private matriculation school near the Vikravandi police station. The incident occurred when the young student, returning from the restroom, stepped on a corroded steel lid covering the tank, which gave way. Despite efforts by school authorities, she could not be saved and was declared dead upon arrival at the Government Villupuram Medical College and Hospital in Mundiyambakkam.The girl's parents, Sivasankari and Palanivel, and outraged locals held a road blockade on the Chennai-Villupuram highway, accusing the school management of negligence. Palanivel,
On Wednesday night, a fire broke out in the panel room on the second floor of Government Ramanathapuram Medical College Hospital, leading to a swift evacuation of patients. The fire, triggered by an electrical short circuit, filled the building with smoke, affecting multiple floors. Fire and Rescue Services personnel promptly extinguished the flames, but the lingering smoke prompted hospital staff to act quickly to ensure patient safety.Patients were relocated from the affected second, third, and fourth floors, with those in critical condition, including two ICU patients, moved to the Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (CEmONC) unit. Staff used wheelchairs
