"Vettaiyadu Vilayaadu" is ready for release Tuesday, August 29, 2006 | Nayan
So much bitterness had crept in among the main players of the new film 'Vettaiyadu Vilayaadu' that when the film was finally ready for premiere, the hero, Kamalhasan was not even present! After so many hurdles that nearly threatened the fate of the film, 'Vettaiyadu Vilayaadu' finally managed to get ready for release. The premiere of its Tamil version was held in Chennai during a star-studded function. Almost all the leading stars had turned up for the event. Kamalhasan was not present! It turns out that earlier that day Kamalhasan filed a complaint against the film's producer, 7th Channel Narayanan, saying that the cheque given by him had bounced. Finally, after the intervention of Actors' Guild president, the issue was temporarily resolved.
Director wanted for Vikram movie Tuesday, August 29, 2006 | Nayan
'Bheema' is almost complete and Vikram has confirmed that his next film is going to be with producer Kalaipuli S Dhanu. Search is now on for a director. There were talks that the producer had approached Ramgopal Varma to direct Vikram in the new film. Ramgopal Varma has got his fingers in so many pies that he was unable to give an immediate consent. But he says that directing an actor like Vikram who has a versatile image, is something that he'd look forward to. He assured that he'd love to work with Vikram if his 'Sholay' schedules permit him to.
Rajinikanth movie brake records in Malaysia Sunday, August 27, 2006 | Nayan
Everyone knows that Superstar Rajinikanth has good market in South India aswell as abroad. His movies give good openinings in Japan,Singapore,Malaysia. REcently released 2005Malaysia Box Office report(Published in Malaysian daily New Straits Times) speakes these facts: King Kong--2.25 Harry Potter and the Coblet of Fire (WS) - 2.06 Chronicles of Narnia - 1.94 War of the Worlds - 1.71 Star Wars Episode 3 - 1.71 Chandramukhi - 1.46 Amount in :US $ millions
Study: Failure relation ships causes suicides in Chennai Friday, August 25, 2006 | Nayan
Statistics show that more and more young people between the ages of 15 and 29 in the city are committing suicide. Among the most common causes are parental pressure, failure in relationships and failure in exams. For instance, 15-year-old Sangeetha consumed acid because her mother scolded her for playing instead of studying. “Don’t ever try this, what I have done to myself. If your mother scolds you, be calm and don’t take a step like this,” said Sangeetha, Student. According to the police a growing number of cases of suicide attempts are being reported in Chennai.
Last schedule of Sivaji under progress Wednesday, August 23, 2006 | Nayan
The last schedule of the Rajinikant film Sivaji is under progress and currently the shooting is on in Delhi. The talkie part is likely to complete within this schedule. Suman is playing the villain and Shriya the heroine. The pictures of the shooting that took place in Spain found way to the websites. The film is due in 2007.
Namitha gets threatening calls Wednesday, August 23, 2006 | Nayan
Namita's boyfriend Bharat Kapoor runs a tele shopping outlet in Chennai. The nature of his business is risky and he keeps getting threatening calls. Not to take it lightly, the lady love escorted him to the police commissioner and filed a case against the calls or hoax calls. The police recorded his complaint and convinced Namita that there wouldn't be any harm and there is nothing to worry about. She acted his bodyguard but when she came out of the police station she was mobbed by onlookers and what she needed immediately was some protection and body guards was summoned.
Chandramukhi weds Anniyan Wednesday, August 23, 2006 | Nayan
Jyothika and Surya are to get married on september 11th and it is going to be a grand affair. Right from the word go the whole thing from planning is being given a lot of hype and attention. Publicity for the stars is expected especially when they are hot and happening. While most celebrity children got married this year, it is Chennai's time to host some high profile functions. Now the amount estimated to be spent on the wedding of Jyothika and surya is a whopping 20 crores. Wow, don't tell us they are blowing up all the hard earned money.
IT parks, free gas connection soon Friday, August 18, 2006 | Nayan
Fulfilling another major election promise, Chief Minister Karunanidhi announced that free gas connections and free gas stoves will be given to poor families starting Pongal day on January 14th. During his address Karunanidhi said. His Independence day also included a promise to setup Information Technology parks in cities like Madurai, Tiruchi, Coimbatore and Tirunelveli. He also noted that free color TVs are due to be distributed starting September 15th (birth anniversary of Anna Durai) and land distribution scheme would commence on September 17th (birth anniversary of Periyar).
TN CM is most popular CM in India Wednesday, August 16, 2006 | Nayan
A survey conducted by CNN IBN Live and The Hindu ranked M Karunanidhi as the 4th most popular Chief Minister in the country. He was ranked behind Bihar’s Nitish Kumar, Orissa’s Naveen Patnaik, and West Bengal’s Bhattacharaya. The rankings shouldn’t come as much of a surprise given that Karunanidhi was elected Chief Minister just a couple of months back and still is in his ‘Honeymoon’ period with the electorate.
Indra Nooyi next CEO of Pepsi Wednesday, August 16, 2006 | Nayan
Indra Nooyi was today selected as the next CEO of Pepsi Co. Nooyi was born in Chennai and studied at Madras Christian College before pursuing graduate degrees at Indian Institute of Management and Yale University. She started her career at Johnson and Johnson and also held important positions at Boston Consulting Group and Motorola.
Surya to wed Chandramukhi Wednesday, August 16, 2006 | Nayan
Tamil Film actors Suriya and Jothika are getting married on September. This was announced in a press release by Suriya’s father Sivakumar. The marriage will take place on the 11th followed by reception in Chennai on September 12th at Mayor Sri Ramanathan Chettiar Centre. Suriya and Jothika have been going steady for a number of years now but they had decided to put off the marriage as both of them were concentrating on their career. Suriya, son of illustrious actor Sivakumar, has carved a niche for himself as a fine actor, capable of doing different kinds of roles without worrying about the risk factor. He had always been keen on doing challenging roles. He had an unsual role in Pithamagan, Ayutha Ezhuthu, Gajini, Mayavi and Perazhagan. Jothika, daughter of Chander Sadanah, has acted with almost all the leading heroes of the south Indian film industry including Suriya. So this official announcement should set all rumors about the couple to rest.
Tamilnadu: Electoral rolls released Saturday, August 12, 2006 | Nayan
The first electoral rolls with photos of voters in Tamil Nadu has been released here, where a byelection is due for the Madurai Central Assembly seat. District collector T Udhayachandran released the rolls in the presence of city Corporation Commissioner D.J.Dinakaran here last evening, an official release said here today. The Collector said this was the first electoral rolls with photos to be released in the state. There are 1,34,913 voters -- 67,825 men and 67,086 women -- in the constituency.
Speaker suspended AIADMK member Saturday, August 12, 2006 | Nayan
Pandemonium prevailed in the Tamil Nadu Assembly today after some members exchanged disparaging remarks, prompting Speaker R Avudaiyappan to suspend AIADMK member S S Krishnamurthy for the rest of the session. An altercation between Krishnamurthy and Higher Education Minister K Ponmudi caused pandemonium in the House and led to the Speaker ordering the eviction of the AIADMK members. It all started when Chief Minister M Karunanidhi rose to reply to a remark by O Panneerselvam (AIADMK).
Avudaiyappan disallowed privilege move Wednesday, August 2, 2006 | Nayan
Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker R Avudaiyappan today disallowed a privilege issue sought to be raised by AIADMK member Bader Sayeed who alleged that she was manhandled by women sergeants when AIADMK members were evicted from the Assembly on July 31. Bader Sayeed said the Speaker should ensure that the privilege of the members was not violated by the sergeants and protect the dignity of MLAs.However, the Speaker said the sergeants evicted AIADMK members following his order. "I asked the members to go out of the House. Since they refused, I asked the watch and ward staff to evict the members."
IIT student selected for Bill Gates Internship Wednesday, August 2, 2006 | Nayan
Microsoft Corporation India Pvt Ltd announced today that Abishek Kumarasubramanian from Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, has been selected for a one-year internship with Bill Gates and will work directly with his technical assistant's team in Redmond.This team comprises the world's best technologists who formulate and drive Microsoft's technical strategy. Abishek was selected after seven months of rigorous competition under an initiative named Code4Bill, which was announced by Bill Gates during his last visit to India.
