DMDK men paint Pudukottai red

Thousands of cadres of the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam's (DMDK) have assembled here to participate in the convention to mark the start of its third year. 

CM's plea to Tamil leader

Chief Minister M Karunanidhi today appealed to Tamil National Movement leader P Nedumaran to give up his indefinite fast which he undertook from yesterday, demanding that the Centre take steps to protect Sri Lankan Tamils.

Six DMDK men held for brawl

Six DMDK partymen, who allegedly issued a life- threat to comedian Vadivelu after a brawl that broke out between the two men over parking their cars at Valasaravakam here yesterday, have been arrested by the police while they have spread a dragnet for party leader Vijayakanth's manager Sathishkumar who is absconding.

Jaya greets people for Ganesh fest

Former Chief Minister and AIADMK general secretary J Jayalalithaa today extended her greetings on the eve of Vinayaka Chaturthi.

Unorganised workers get Rs 79.28 crore

Tamilnadu government has distributed financial assistance to the tune of Rs 79.28 crore to 2.83 lakh families under various schemes through 13 Welfare Boards for Unorganised Workers.

Gods of a lesser children

Three recent events come as telling pointers to the fact that the twin-track secularism is not just official state policy but has also been perfected as a political ploy. Editor T R Jawahar elaborates.

The glory and grandeur of Ganesh Chathurthi

Tomorrow (15 September, 2007) is Ganesh Chaturthi Day, the birthday of Lord Ganesh (Ganesha), the God of Wisdom and Prosperity. Ganesh Chaturthi falls on the fourth day of the moon's bright fortnight, or period from new moon in the lunar month of Bhadrapada. More from V Sundaram.

Testing patients & patience

Lab tests are clearly an offshoot of Chinese torture, that many times over you come to the idea of rather enduring your physical ailment instead of pouring yet another cauldron of blood for the umpteen heaven knows what tests. Associate Editor K Balakumar writes after being subjected to a series of tests.

Water discolouration worries residents

Residents of CST Nagar in suburban East Tambaram are worried about the groundwater contamination in their neighbourhood. The reason for contamination is said to be a nearby sewage pond. V Gangadharan has more details.