Late actor Vivekh was conferred by Padma Shri in 2009, the actor was hugely influenced by Kalam's thinking. (Photo Credit: Green Kalam)
- Late Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam gave an interview to Tamil actor Vivekh in 2008
- Dr. Kalam in a speech said that actor Vivekh and he were thick friends
- Late actor Vivekh was moved by the idea of planting trees as emphasised by Dr. Kalam in an initiative towards Green India
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- Bihu consists of seven days of celebration for the new cultivation season of paddy
- Vishu celebrates the Malayalam New Year marked by the first day of Medam
- Puthandu is a joyous occasion celebrated by cleaning the house, visiting the temples and finishing the day with a feast.
.Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi addresses supporters at Pavoorchatram during his election campaign for Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, in Thenkasi district. (PTI Photo)
- In visuals emerging from Tamil Nadu on Monday, Gandhi can be seen shaking a leg at one function
- He was also seen displaying his athletic skills at a function in Tamil Nadu, where he is campaigning
- In another video, Gandhi can be seen matching steps with the students at a school in Tamil Nadu's Mulagumoodubn
.Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrives at Kanyakumari on Monday. (PTI Photo)
- Tamil Nadu should show the way to India in keeping away the forces that are inimical to language: Rahul Gandhi
- The Congress leader is in on a three-day tour of poll-bound Tamil Nadu
- Tamil Nadu will go to polls in a single phase elections on April 6
.Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Authorities have also been directed to ensure that health-safety protocols are strictly followed at containment zones. (PTI Photo)
- The AIADMK-led state government has not introduced any new measures
- All international air travel of passengers, except for purposes permitted by the MHA, will also remain suspended
- The government has also asked people aged over 65 and others to take all necessary precautions
.Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
I will speak about alliances once it is finalised, said Kamal Hassan.(Photo Credit: Facebook@/Kamal Haasan)
- Makkal Needhi Maiam (MKM) will announce the final list of candidates on March 7
- Tamil Nadu elections will be held on April 6
- The votes will be counted on May 2
PM Narendra Modi addresses a public meeting ahead of the Assembly election in Puducherry. (Photo Credit: PTI)
- Dates for Assembly elections in Assam, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry were announced on Friday
- All these states and UT are outside the sphere of influence of political factors currently active in north India
- These polls constitute an important indicator for the next Lok Sabha polls due in 2024
.Tamil Nadu, India
The bill was passed in the Legislative Assembly on Friday. (Photo Credit: PTI)
- The internal reservation is provided within the Most Backward Classes
- 10.5% of the 20% allotted to MBC will be reserved for Vanniyar Kshatriya Community
- This is a temporary arrangement and a final one will be prepared in 6 months
.New Delhi, Delhi, India
Tamil Nadu CM Edappadi K. Palaniswami (L) along with Deputy CM and Finance Minister O. Panneerselvam. (Photo Credit: PTI)
- Term of the fifteenth Tamil Nadu Assembly will end on May 24
- The election will be held in one phase
- Votes will be counted on May 2
.Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
The CM took the decision in view of the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo Credit: Unsplash)