Tag: Pongal
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Chaos as Tamil Nadu bus strike enters eighth day
There was mounting anger among the general public as an indefinite strike by workers in state-owned bus services demanding higher wages entered the eighth day in Tamil Nadu. With only days left for the Pongal festival, there was no indication when the work stoppage would end even after a Rs 750 crore package was announced …
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January 11, 2018 -
Jallikattu in Madurai district leaves 36 injured
Thirty-six people were injured, one of them seriously, in a Jallikattu event held at Avanipuram in the district amid high security on Sunday in which more than 900 bulls were used, police said. All the injured were being treated at the medical camp put up near the venue, police said. More than 700 bull-tamers participated …
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February 5, 2017 -
Tradition, culture or cruelty?
What started as a peaceful protest to lift the ban on Jallikattu, the traditional sport of bull-taming played on the occasion of Pongal in Tamil Nadu, opened a veritable Pandora's Box. While political leaders, intellectuals, film actors, right wings activists as well as animal activists jumped into the fray, fiercely debating over animal rights versus …
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February 1, 2017 -
All pleas on Jallikattu will be heard on Jan 31: SC
The Supreme Court on Friday said that it will hear all pleas filed on Jallikattu on January 31. This came after the central government filed a plea seeking to withdraw its January 6, 2016, notification allowing Jallikattu in Tamil Nadu. The Centre, in a gazette notification on January 8, removed bulls form the list of …
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January 27, 2017 -
Jallikattu row: Unknown facts about the blood sport
As Tamil Nadu witnessed massive protests against the ban on Jallikattu – ancient bull-taming sport, here’s all you need to know about the sport and the controversies surrounding it. What is Jallikattu? Jallikattu is an ancient bull-taming popular sport in Tamil Nadu organised during harvest festival, Pongal. Originally known as eru thazhuvuthal (embracing the bull), …
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January 19, 2017 -
Jallikattu row: Unknown facts about the blood sport
As Tamil Nadu witnessed massive protests against the ban on Jallikattu – ancient bull-taming sport, here’s all you need to know about the sport and the controversies surrounding it. What is Jallikattu? Jallikattu is an ancient bull-taming popular sport in Tamil Nadu organised during harvest festival, Pongal. Originally known as eru thazhuvuthal (embracing the bull), …
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January 19, 2017 -
Canadian PM Trudeau wishes ‘Happy Pongal’
In a heart-warming gesture, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has wished Tamils in Canada and around the world 'Happy Pongal'. "Tamils in Canada and around the world will gather to celebrate Thai Pongal. This festival marks the end of the harvest season and the start of the new year," he said in a message on …
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January 15, 2017 -
Jallikattu supporters in Madurai taken into custody
Several supporters of Jallikattu were on Saturday taken into preventive custody near Madurai for allegedly trying to defy a ban on the traditional bull taming sport associated with Pongal festivities. Anticipating trouble, police in large number was deployed in sensitive areas where the sport is generally held like Avaniapuram, Palamedu and Alanganallur, locations famous for Jallikattu in …
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January 14, 2017 -
Jallikattu supporters in Madurai taken into custody
Several supporters of Jallikattu were on Saturday taken into preventive custody near Madurai for allegedly trying to defy a ban on the traditional bull taming sport associated with Pongal festivities. Anticipating trouble, police in large number was deployed in sensitive areas where the sport is generally held like Avaniapuram, Palamedu and Alanganallur, locations famous for Jallikattu in …
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January 14, 2017 -
Tamil Nadu celebrates Pongal with traditional fervour
Tamil Nadu on Saturday celebrated Pongal with traditional fervour with people getting up early, donning new clothes and visiting temples. The festival of Pongal is celebrated to thank the Sun, rain and farm animals. In the homes, the aroma of ghee-fried cashews, almonds and cardamom wafted through as the traditional dish of rice, jaggery and …
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January 14, 2017 -
Tamil Nadu celebrates Pongal with traditional fervour
Tamil Nadu on Saturday celebrated Pongal with traditional fervour with people getting up early, donning new clothes and visiting temples. The festival of Pongal is celebrated to thank the Sun, rain and farm animals. In the homes, the aroma of ghee-fried cashews, almonds and cardamom wafted through as the traditional dish of rice, jaggery and …
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January 14, 2017 -
Rajinikanth bats for Jallikattu
Superstar Rajinikanth on Friday extended his support for Jallikattu, the popular and ancient bull-taming sport, played usually around Pongal festival in Tamil Nadu. He said it must be held as it is part of Tamil culture. Last year, Supreme Court banned Jallikattu, earning the wrath of its supporters and well-wishers. Speaking at Vikatan Film Awards, …
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January 14, 2017 -
Rajinikanth bats for Jallikattu
Superstar Rajinikanth on Friday extended his support for Jallikattu, the popular and ancient bull-taming sport, played usually around Pongal festival in Tamil Nadu. He said it must be held as it is part of Tamil culture. Last year, Supreme Court banned Jallikattu, earning the wrath of its supporters and well-wishers. Speaking at Vikatan Film Awards, …
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January 14, 2017 -
Sweet traditions of Pongal
This harvest festival is a traditional occasion to thank Mother Nature and celebrate life cycles.
January 13, 2017 -
Jallikattu: Sasikala urges PM Modi to promulgate ordinance
AIADMK General Secretary VK Sasikala on Wednesday wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking promulgation of an ordinance for conduct of the bull taming sport Jallikattu, noting that the ban on it had caused "resentment" in the state. Sasikala's letter to the Prime Minister on the issue comes days after Chief Minister O Panneerselvam …
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January 11, 2017 -
Jallikattu: Sasikala urges PM Modi to promulgate ordinance
AIADMK General Secretary VK Sasikala on Wednesday wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking promulgation of an ordinance for conduct of the bull taming sport Jallikattu, noting that the ban on it had caused "resentment" in the state. Sasikala's letter to the Prime Minister on the issue comes days after Chief Minister O Panneerselvam …
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January 11, 2017 -
Include Pongal in central holiday list: Panneerselvam
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam on Tuesday urged the central government to include Pongal festival in the central government lists of compulsory and also "additional" holidays. Besides a compulsory holiday, an additional day for Pongal, the harvest festival, may also be included in the list of 12 "additional" holidays so that a holiday dedicated to …
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January 10, 2017