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Two-day literary festival to bring together writers, scholars and artists from four states

Legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja, celebrating 50 years of his debut film 'Annakili', reflects on his humble beginnings and the profound connection fans feel with his music, seeing him as a 'music god'. Despite initial fears, his honest and heartfelt compositions have left an indelible mark on Tamil cinema, a legacy he believes will endure forever.

In the 10th century, Tamil Nadu was home to an innovative system of village democracy that was quite ahead of its time. The Uthiramerur inscriptions from 920 CE illustrate a process where 30 ward representatives were elected, with specific qualifications like age, property ownership, and educational background.

The court was hearing an appeal filed by a Hindu man (appellant) challenging the order passed by a family court in Madurai.

Delhi is buzzing with excitement for the IPL 2026 clash between Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, with fans eager to see Virat Kohli play at his home ground. To accommodate the massive turnout, the Delhi Metro has extended train services on April 27, ensuring a smooth return for spectators after the night match.

Delhi Capitals, reeling from a high-scoring loss, face defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru tonight. Despite a strong batting lineup, Delhi's bowling has been a major concern, while RCB boasts a more balanced side. The Arun Jaitley Stadium is expected to host another run-fest, with clear and hot weather predicted.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru faces Delhi Capitals with a key question surrounding Virat Kohli's role. After an ankle injury, Kohli played as an Impact Player against LSG, scoring 49. While expected to be fit, his workload management could see him reprise the Impact Player role. RCB, in strong form, aims for a top spot.

DMK's T R B Rajaa faces a tough re-election bid in Mannargudi, his home turf. The AIADMK-AMMK alliance, bolstered by AMMK's significant 2021 vote share, poses a strong challenge. Adding complexity, V K Sasikala's new party and actor Vijay's TVK could further fragment the vote, making this a closely watched contest.

B Fayaz Ahmed, an insurance and financial consultant here, was prosecuted in connection with the 2015–16 assessment year. According to the prosecution, Ahmed had declared a taxable income of about Rs 48 crore in his income tax returns but failed to pay the tax due on it.

At the 'Dacoit' pre-release event, actor Sumanth humorously apologized to Mrunal Thakur for his character's role in separating Ram and Sita in 'Sita Ramam'. Thakur playfully responded that one film wasn't enough for forgiveness, suggesting more movie opportunities would be needed. The event also highlighted 'Dacoit's strong pre-sales in the US.

Plans are underway for a major upgrade of the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The Karnataka State Cricket Association aims to increase seating capacity by 20,000. The renovation will improve spectator facilities, crowd movement, and parking. This ambitious project seeks to modernize the iconic venue to meet global standards. The transformation is expected to take considerable time.

Puducherry's 9.5 lakh voters will elect 294 candidates across 30 Assembly seats on April 9. The ruling NDA faces a challenge from the INDIA bloc and actor Vijay's TVK party. Chief Minister N Rangasamy is contesting from two constituencies as all arrangements are in place for the polls.

Karnataka has suspended online sales of its famed Mysore silk saris due to overwhelming demand exceeding production capacity. The state-owned Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation will now prioritize limited stock for in-person buyers at its outlets. Online sales will resume once production stabilizes, following efforts to secure premium cocoon supply and increase loom capacity.