Everything you need to know about Sree Madurai: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Sree Madurai: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) At 60, Rishi Kapoor left Hollywood action directors Tom Struthers and John Street of "Inception" and "The Dark Knight Rises" fame, stunned.
New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) Around 23 percent or more than one-fifth of India's elderly are known to have experienced abuse in the form of disrespect, verbal abuse, neglect while some have even faced assault, according to the "Elder Abuse in India 2013" report.
Thiruvananthapuram, June 8 (IANS) The factional feud in the Kerala unit of the Congress party is legendary and continues unabated, giving the party high command in New Delhi the jitters.
Bangalore, June 3 (IANS) Top seeds Nikit M. Reddy and Pratiksha Sen notched up easy wins in the first round of the SAT-Indian Oil Under-14 AITA Talent Series junior tennis tournament here Monday.
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Believing that art is a strong medium to create awareness about the environment, artists from 25 cities have come together to express their concerns through art installations, paintings and photographs.
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Veteran actor Kamal Haasan, who has experimented with his looks in films like "Chachi 420" and "Hey Ram", gave his inputs on his daughter Shruti's look
Chennai, May 25 (IANS) Tamil playback legend T.M. Soundararajan, popularly known as TMS, passed away at his residence here Saturday, family members said. He was 91.
Alappuzha (Kerala), May 23 (IANS) The Alappuzha District Congress Committee Thursday passed a resolution condemning the frequent outbursts of Hindu group leaders against top party leaders in Kerala.
Thiruvananthapuram, May 20 (IANS) The BJP Monday said Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Sivagiri Mutt here last month should not be seen as a move to forge an alliance with Hindu groups in the state.
Chennai, May 16 (IANS) Two people were injured when an unidentified object exploded in a dustbin in Tamil Nadu's Madurai town Thursday, police said.
Chennai, May 14 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Tuesday announced her government's decision to install a mega statue of Tamil Thai (Mother Tamil) in Madurai at an outlay of Rs.100 crore.
Chennai, May 13 (IANS) The shooting of the first schedule of Tamil actor Vijay-starrer action-drama "Jilla" started Monday in Madurai.
Bangalore, May 12 (IANS) Congress leader Siddaramaiah will take over as Karnataka chief minister Monday, beginning the party's rule of the state on its own after a gap of nine years.
Bangalore, May 8 (IANS) The TCS World 10K Bangalore to be held here May 19 will have a super fast field of foreign athletes among the projected 23,000 runners, it was announced here Wednesday.
Thiruvananthapuram, May 8 (IANS) A seventh-standard student, Vishnu won the hearts of many as he willingly donated his mother's heart valves after she passed away in a road accident.
Chennai, May 5 (IANS) Having completed forthcoming Tamil action-drama "Thalaivaa", actor Vijay Sunday joined the team of his new film "Jilla" for a photo shoot session here. Mohanlal and Kajal Agarwal were also present on the sets.
Chennai, April 28 (IANS) Three people died and eight others were injured in a blast in a firecracker unit near Sivakasi in Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu Sunday morning, police said.
Thiruvananthapuram, April 27 (IANS) For a week, the media eagerly lapped up the criticism hurled at Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi by Kerala's rival fronts ahead of his visit to the abode of social reformer Sree Narayana Guru. In the end, it was Modi who had the last laugh.
Thiruvananthapuram, April 24 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday said that it was the teachings of Hindu seers had kept the country going forward.
Thiruvananthapuram, April 24 (IANS) Chief Minister Oommen Chandy Wednesday said Kerala has nothing to learn from Gujarat, as the state has its own "model of development". The comment came while Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is visiting the state.
Thiruvananthapuram, April 24 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, who arrives here Wednesday, seems quite the persona non grata in Kerala with sections of both the ruling Congress-led front and the opposition Left refusing to share the stage with him.
Chennai, April 23 (IANS) Three suspects have been taken into custody by the Karnataka Police from Tamil Nadu in connection with the April 17 Bangalore bomb blast that left 16 people injured, police said Tuesday.
Thiruvananthapuram, April 20 (IANS) Kerala Labour Minister Shibu Baby John came under fire Saturday for meeting Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi to study the success of the Gujarat model of development.
Thiruvananthapuram, April 14 (IANS) Sunday saw celebrations of Vishu, the traditional new year, in Kerala. Devout Hindus turn out in their best, to start the new year with a visit to the temple.
Kollam (Kerala), April 12 (ANI): Devotees assembled in huge numbers to take part in the popular elephant tail catching festival in Kollam, Kerala.
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) The seat capacity of Indian passenger carriers flying to Singapore has been increased by 10 percent, the civil aviation ministry said Friday.
he Press Council of India (PCI) chairman Markanday Katju directed the Tamil Nadu state government to suspend 30 policemen involved in the illegal arrest of an editor of a daily nearly three years ago, or resign.
Hyderabad, April 5 (IANS) The Press Council of India (PCI) Friday asked the Tamil Nadu chief minister to suspend 30 policemen involved in the illegal arrest of an editor of a daily nearly three years ago, or resign.
Chennai, April 4 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Thursday announced a slew of housing projects across the state including an integrated satellite township in Madurai and construction of multi-storied apartments near here using pre-fab technology.
Bangalore, March 26 (IANS) More than 24,000 people are expected to participate in eight events on race day when the TCS World 10K Bangalore 2013 is flagged off from the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here May 19.
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) led by M Karunanidhi Monday have closed all its door from congress led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government after erupting difference on the issue of Sri Lanka's war crime with Tamils..............
Chennai, Mar. 25 (ANI): M. Karunanidhi-led Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Monday decided not to support the Congress-led UPA Government even from outside.
Chennai, March 25 (IANS) Six members of Tamil Nadu's main opposition party DMDK were suspended Monday for one year for attacking a rebel member in the assembly last month, leading to a walk-out by major opposition parties in protest against the decision.
Chennai, March 22 (IANS) Tamil director Boopathy Pandian can't stop raving about actor Arjun Sarja's daughter, debutant Aishwarya Arjun, who will be seen in upcoming Tamil comedy "Pattathu Yaanai".
Chennai, March 16 (IANS) He was a stout boy in his debut Tamil romantic-drama "Boys" over a decade ago but director Arivazhagan Venkatachalam now considers him the most energetic actor in the Tamil film industry.
Chennai, March 14 (IANS) He is making his debut as a director with Tamil action-drama "Jilla" and says the biggest challenge for him is to work with two superstars - Vijay and Mohanlal.
Thiruvananthapuram, March 14 (IANS) Six months after the "Emerging Kerala" meet was held in Kochi to showcase opportunities to investors in the state, 30 projects under it have so far been cleared, state Industries Minister P.K. Kunhalikutty said Thursday.
Chennai, March 12 (IANS) With just days away from its theatrical release, the team of forthcoming Tamil crime-thriller "Vathikuchi" will Tuesday promote the film through flash mobs and auto drives in the state.
Chennai, March 8 (IANS) Two teachers were arrested in Tamil Nadu's Madurai Friday for allegedly sexually harassing their students, said police.
Kolkata, March 8 (IANS) Accusing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of violating parliamentary norms by announcing government schemes outside the legislature, the Left Front Friday said she would be "guilty" of leaking budget provisions if such announcements figured in the coming state budget.
Kolkata, March 6 (IANS) All girl students in West Bengal studying in Class eight and whose parents' annual income is less than Rs.50,000 will get an annual scholarship of Rs.500, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced here Wednesday.
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 25 (IANS) Billed by Guinness World Records as the single largest gathering of women in the world, a staggering four million devotees are expected to cook offerings as part of the famous Attukal Pongala festival to be held here Tuesday.
Chennai, Feb 20 (IANS) Upcoming Tamil romantic-drama "Yasakhan" is based on real incidents that happened over a period of a decade in Madurai.
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 13 (IANS) Malayalam actors Unni Mukundan and Lal have been roped in to star in new film "Kaattum Mazhayum", about organ donation, to be directed by Hari Kumar.
Chennai, Feb 8 (IANS) Veteran southern music composer M.S. Vishwanathan, popularly known as MSV, has crooned a song after 11 years for upcoming Tamil drama "Neelam" and the film's director is ecstatic.
Chennai, Feb 8 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu assembly Friday witnessed a scuffle between loyal and rebel legislators of the DMDK party, following which Speaker P. Dhanapal ordered their eviction en masse.
Thiruvanathapuram, Feb 7 (IANS) Actress Padmapriya has finally resolved the ongoing feud with Malayalam filmmaker M.A. Nishad after an open discussion.
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 31 (IANS) After "Nombaram", Malayalam film scriptwriter Suneesh Neendoor is set to go behind the camera for his new movie "Krishna Yaksha".
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) An overwhelming majority of people surveyed in 28 Indian cities want death penalty for rapists.
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 23 (IANS) Delhi's infamous "Bunty Chor", who committed over 500 burglaries across the country, has struck in Kerala, police said Wednesday.
Chennai, Jan 19 (IANS) Tamil Nadu will set up soft skill centres in 30 colleges affiliated to five universities and incubation and technology transfer centres in nine universities in the state, a statement from the government said.
Madurai, Jan. 16 (ANI): People from around the country thronged the city of Madurai in Tamil Nadu to witness the traditional three-day bullfight event 'Jallikattu' on Wednesday.
Madurai, Jan. 13 (ANI): People have all geared up themselves for the tradition three-day bullfight event, Jallikattu, in Madurai district of Tamil Nadu.
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) Josephine Selvaraj from Tamil Nadu was conferred the 20th Jankidevi Bajaj Puruskar for her initiative in spreading awareness about advantages of honey and bee keeping.
Chennai, Dec 27 (IANS) Union Minister M.K.Alagiri's son Durai Dayanidhi was grilled by police in Tamil Nadu's Madurai in connection with illegal mining of granite by a company in which he was a director.
Thiruvanathapuram, Dec 22 (IANS) Suresh Achu, who has carved a niche for himself in the advertising world, is set to weild the megaphone for Malayalam movie "Pottaas Bomb".
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 20 (IANS) Superstar Mammootty has been selected for this year's Prem Nazeer Puraskar, instituted by Chirayinkeezh Pauravali.
Chennai, Dec 17 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J.Jayalalithaa Monday said the government has initiated action to attach properties worth over Rs.9,700 crore in cases of illegal mining of granite in the state and secure early conviction of the accused.
Chennai, Dec 16 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Sunday urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to direct the ministry of information and broadcasting to issue the digital addressable system licence to a state-government owned cable TV corporation.
Chennai, Dec 14 (IANS) Union Minister M.K. Alagiri's son Durai Dayanidhi Friday appeared before a court in Madurai a couple of days after he got anticipatory bail.
Madurai, Dec 14 (ANI): Union Minister MK Alagiri's son Durai Dayanidhi on Friday surrendered at a Madurai court three days after being granted anticipatory bail in connection with the multi-crore granite scam by the Madras High Court.
Madurai, Dec 10 (ANI): The Madras High Court on Monday quashed a non-bailable arrest warrant against Union Minister M.K. Alagiri's son Durai Dayanidhi and granted him anticipatory bail in connection with the multi-crore granite scam.
Madurai, Dec 10 (ANI): The Madras High Court on Monday quashed a non-bailable arrest warrant against Union Minister M.K. Alagiri's son Durai Dayanidhi and granted him anticipatory bail in connection with the multi-crore granite scam.
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 24 (IANS) Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama said Saturday he hoped that the remaining 88 years of this century would be peaceful. He said that for peace to endure, it should begin in the heart of man.
Washington, November 20 (ANI): A team of US and Indian researchers has identified hidden epidemic of neurologic disability for India fuelled by brain injury, stroke and age-related dementia.
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 9 (IANS) A day after the CPI-M wanted the precious jewels and priceless assets of the Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple to be made a public possession, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy Friday said that it cannot be and the property belonged to the temple only.
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 8 (IANS) Senior counsel Gopal Subramaniam is loyal to the erstwhile Travancore royal family and not fair in discharge of his duties as the Supreme Court's amicus curiae in the Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple case here, the Communist Party of India-Marxist alleged Thursday.
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 8 (IANS) Gopal Subramaniam, amicus curiae in the Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple case, is loyal to former Travancore royalty, and not fair in the discharge of his duties in the case, opposition Communist Party of India-Marxist alleged Thursday.
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 7 (IANS) A documentary film on veteran actor Madhu a.k.a. Madhavan Nair is on the anvil, which will chronicle his rise to fame in the Malayalam film industry.
Mumbai, Nov 2 (IANS) Actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan's plans to host a three-city music release for his new film "Vishwaroop" have fallen prey to Cyclone Nilam, which has struck the southern coastal regions.
Chennai/Bangalore, Oct. 30 (ANI): Police in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have issued separate lookout notices for absconding self-styled godman Nithyananda Paramahamsa.
Chennai, Oct 29 (IANS) Leader of opposition in Tamil Nadu and founder of the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) A. Vijayakant and four other party legislators have sought time with Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa to discuss problems in their respective constituencies, said a party leader.
Chennai, Oct 27 (IANS) Leader of the opposition in the Tamil Nadu assembly and DMDK founder A. Vijayakant Saturday lost his cool and threatened journalists at the airport.
Chennai, Oct 27 (IANS) The DMDK ship will sail smoothly even if 28 legislators jettison it as the people are behind the Captain - the sobriquet for actor and party leader A. Vijayakant - a senior party official said Saturday.
Kochi, Oct 26 (IANS) Temperamental Indian speedster Sreesanth sought the blessings from the famed Sree Krishna temple at Guruvayoor for making a return to the national team.
Chennai, Oct 23 (IANS) National Award winning Tamil comedy "Pasanga" is all set to have a sequel.
Chennai, Oct 20 (ANI): Self-styled godman Swami Nithyananda has been sacked by the senior pontiff as his successor of a 1500-year-old Saivaite Mutt in Madurai.
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 17 (IANS) The Kerala government Wednesday cleared a proposal for purchase of security gadgets worth Rs.23.61 crore to provide security to the Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple here, rated the richest temple in the world.
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 17 (IANS) Malayalam drama-cinema artist Manzoor, who was hospitalised following a fall from a terrace, passed away at the Medical College Hospital here. He was 38.
Guruvayoor (Kerala), Oct 17 (IANS) The biggest training camp where some 180 mahouts are being taught about how to take care of elephants will end here Thursday, according to an official of the famous Sree Krishna temple at Guruvayoor.
Chennai, Oct 15 (IANS) Barely hours after a Tamil Nadu court Monday issued non-bailable arrest warrant against Durai Dayanidhi in an illegal quarrying case, DMK president M. Karunanidhi said his grandson will act legally.
Chennai, Oct.5 (ANI): Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam (DMK) chief M. Karunanidhi called for 'Black Protest' on Friday in Chennai, alleging misrule in the state of Tamil Nadu under Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa and a rise in the rate of crime in the state.
Chennai, Oct 5 (ANI): Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam (DMK) cadres, including their chief M Karunanidhi on Friday wore black outfits as a mark of protest against Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's 'anti-people policies'.
Chennai, Oct 4 (IANS) The film production office of Durai Dayanidhi, son of union minister M.K. Alagiri, who is evading arrest in the multi-crore rupee granite quarrying case was raided Thursday, police said.
Chennai, Sep 28 (IANS) With Tamil Nadu reeling under severe power cuts daily and banks being closed for half-year accounts Saturday, tax-payers are hoping that the central government would extend by a month the deadline for tax remittance and filing returns, said chartered accountants.
Chennai, Sep 25 (IANS) The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court Tuesday dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of Durai Dayanidhi, son of union Chemicals and Fertilisers Minister M.K. Alagiri, in the illegal granite quarrying case.
Chennai, Sep 25 (ANI): The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Tuesday rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Union Chemicals and Fertilisers Minister M.K. Alagiri's son Durai Dayanidhi in connection with the multi-crore granite scam.
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 20 (IANS) The presence of a woman in a team appointed to take stock of the precious items in a vault of the famed Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple here Thursday caused the exercise to be stopped, temple officials said.
Chennai, Sep 15 (IANS) Vigilance officials searched 34 places in Tamil Nadu Saturday, after filing two cases against two IAS officers and a group of state officials for irregularities in quarrying.
Bangalore, Sep 9 (IANS) Sharath Kamal and Shamini Kumaresan emerged the men's and women's singles champions at the Indian Oil Servo National Ranking South Zone Table Tennis Championships which concluded at the Sree Kanteerava Indoor Stadium here Sunday.
Chennai, Sep 6 (IANS) The Apollo Speciality Hospitals in Tamil Nadu's Madurai city, around 450 km from here, is limping back to normalcy after fire erupted at facility late Wednesday.
Chennai, Sep 5 (IANS) At least 36 people were killed and more than 75 injured when a powerful explosion Wednesday tore through one of the biggest fireworks factories in Tamil Nadu, triggering a major fire, the authorities said.
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 3 (IANS) In a move aimed at increasing their bargaining power vis-a-vis the government, the Nairs and Ezhavas, two of the most influential Hindu groups in Kerala, are joining hands.
Chennai, Sep 4 (IANS) Audiences have given the thumbs up to Jiiva's superhero image in Mysskin directed Tamil movie "Mugamoodi". Made on a budget of Rs.20 core, it has reportedly raked in about Rs.10 crore at the box office over the weekend.
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 29 (IANS) As households in the state readied Thiru Onam lunch Wednesday, there were those holding up empty plaintain leaves, on which the traditional meal is served, as a mark of protest.
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Budget carrier SpiceJet Wednesday said it will start services between Madurai and Colombo from Sep 20.
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 20 (IANS) With festivals, strikes and protests lined up for the next two weeks in Kerala, the 'holiday season' has begun in the state.
Washington, August 18 (ANI): Indian researchers have developed a total cholesterol test that uses a digital camera to take a snapshot of the back of the patient's hand rather than a blood sample.
Chennai, Aug 4 (IANS) Police are investigating the case of 'parcel bomb' containing two plastic lunch boxes, a timer, electric wires and a packet of ammonia delivered by an unidentified person at a shop in Madurai Friday night.
Madurai, Aug 4 (ANI): A time bomb wrapped in a parcel was found inside a shop here on Saturday afternoon.
