BJP and DMK have sparred over this several times as Thiruvalluvar was historically clad in white robes without any religious marking, which is also the official image used by the state government ...

India has unveiled its first-ever glass sea bridge, a remarkable architectural feat that now connects two of Kanyakumari’s most iconic landmarks — the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and the towering ...

Governor R N Ravi garlanding a portrait of saint-poet Thiruvalluvar. In November last year, Raj Bhavan hosted an event in which the image of Thiruvalluvar with a saffron robe was printed on the ...

Thiruvalluvar Day is observed on the second day of Tamil month 'Thai' to honour the saint-poet. Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi, on the occasion of Thiruvalluvar Day on Wednesday, paid floral tributes ...

Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan and Chief Minister N. Rangasamy led the Thiruvalluvar Day celebrations by paying homage to the savant-poet and philosopher. The dignitaries garlanded the ...

Governor RN Ravi's saffron portrayal of Thiruvalluvar in Chennai has drawn sharp criticism from Congress. The incident has sparked a political debate over cultural representation and political motives ...

Kaanum Pongal marks the end of the Pongal celebrations. The word ‘kaanum’ in Tamil means ‘to visit’ and so on the day of Kaanum Pongal families hold reunions. There is also a tradition of presenting ...

The Brisbane/Meanjin tattoo scene has come on a lot over the last few years. Places like Tradition Tattoo and West Side Tattoo have been going strong for a while now, but the city has a bunch of ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the revered Tamil philosopher and poet Thiruvalluvar on Thiruvalluvar Day, highlighting his contributions to Tamil culture and India's philosophical ...

Are banks closed or open today? Banks in Tamil Nadu will stay closed today for Thiruvalluvar Day. In other states, the banks will remain open. A bank holiday is a public holiday during which banks ...

On the occasion of Thiruvalluvar Day, January 15, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to the celebrated Tamil philosopher, poet, and thinker, Thiruvalluvar. In a heartfelt message, Modi ...

Image Source : FILE India's bank holidays often depend on regional festivities and observances. Bank Holiday: Public and private sector banks will remain closed on Wednesday (January 15) to mark ...