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Across Kerala, early trends in the 2026 Assembly election indicate a decisive shift in power, with the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) surging ahead and poised for a commanding return to government. The alliance is leading in over 100 of the 140 Assembly seats, comfortably crossing the majority mark, while the CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front…
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay NEW DELHI: In Tamil Nadu, the slogan arrived before the verdict. ‘Whistle podu’ echoed through packed rallies, as superstar Vijay asked the voters to “blow the whistle”. On the counting day, it has turned into something more – a declaration.Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) appears to be not merely…
The city witnessed an enchanting confluence of rhythm, expression and grace as ‘Nrityasamidha’, a classical dance presentation, paid tribute to noted dance guru Prabha Marathe. The event, held at Kalachhaya Cultural Centre in Gokhalenagar, drew an enthusiastic response from art lovers. Organised jointly by Kathak dancer Vedanti Bhagwat Mahadik’s Layam Institute of Arts, Kalachhaya and…
CHENNAI: With early counting trends showing a strong performance for Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), filmmaker SA Chandrasekhar appealed to political parties to align with his son, saying they could regain lost political space through an alliance with TVK.Speaking to reporters here on Monday, Chandrasekhar said parties like Congress that had weakened politically should consider…
As the Tamil Nadu mandate began to take shape on counting day, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) surged ahead across the state, reflecting a mix of consolidated strongholds, steady gains and scattered resistance from the opposition.Counting in 234 Assembly constituencies began at 8am, starting with postal ballots and moving into successive EVM rounds across multiple…
Mark Wood of England (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) England fast bowler Mark Wood has shared a remarkable and humorous story from his time in the Indian Premier League, revealing how a franchise owner once offered to fly him on a private jet just to ensure he played a match — despite being seriously unwell.Speaking…
Mumbai, May 4 (IANS) Veteran music composer Daboo Malik recently seems to have become nostalgic as he took a trip down memory lane as he recalled attending the recording sessions of music legends Kishore Kumar, Mohammed Rafi, Asha Bhosle and Lata Mangeshkar. Veteran music composer Daboo Malik recently seems to have become nostalgic as he…
CHENNAI: Vijay’s TVK and Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) are the only parties which gave tickets to Brahmin candidates in the Tamil Nadu assembly elections.TVK’s both Brahmin candidates are leading. NTK gave tickets to six candidates.TVK has emerged as a major force in early counting trends from the April 23 Tamil Nadu assembly elections, leading in…
NEW DELHI: As counting trends firm up across five states and UT, the 2026 assembly elections are already changing the political map in dramatic ways. From Vijay‘s blockbuster debut in Tamil Nadu to the saffron breakthrough in West Bengal and Kerala’s return to rotation, the verdict is throwing up clear winners and decisive losers.This is…
Actor-turned-politician Vijay has emerged as the standout figure in the Tamil Nadu assembly election, with early results suggesting his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), is poised to reshape the state’s political landscape. CHENNAI: Actor-turned-politician Vijay has emerged as the standout figure in the Tamil Nadu assembly election, with early results suggesting his party, Tamilaga Vettri…
