Veteran filmmaker Bharathiraja, one of the most celebrated names in Indian cinema, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 84.As reported by Indian Express, the director died at his residence in Chennai due to age-related health complications, according to family.Bharathiraja built a career spanning nearly five decades. He earned admiration as a director, producer,…

The Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE), Tamil Nadu releases the TNEA Random Number 2026 today, June 10, for candidates seeking admission to engineering colleges across the state.Candidates can check their unique 10-digit random number by logging into the official TNEA admission portal. The number is generated by the system and is used during the preparation…

Lionel Messi (Screengrab) Lionel Messi put any lingering concerns about his fitness to rest on Tuesday, marking his return from injury with a goal as Argentina defeated Iceland 3-0 in their final warm-up match before the FIFA World Cup 2026.The Argentina captain, who had been sidelined after suffering muscle fatigue and a minor strain in…

CHENNAI: Like Aladdin rubbing the magic lamp to set the genie free, Bharathiraja liberated an intense version of Tamil cinema that had long remained bottled up within studio sets and shooting floors. With 16 Vayadhiniley (1977), he blazed a trail and revealed the rugged and lush beauty of Tamil Nadu’s countryside to both filmmakers and…

Public roads and footpaths are meant for unrestricted public use, but disputes often arise when structures such as ramps, staircases, extensions, kiosks or temporary installations spill over into these spaces. To address such encroachments, civic authorities across India periodically conduct anti-encroachment drives, removing structures found occupying public land without permission.Let us understand the laws and…