Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting- update on X/twitter:
“K. Paj[l]anivel, renowned Silambam master and dedicated promoter of India’s ancient martial arts tradition, will be honoured with the Padma Shri for his exceptional contribution to preserving and popularising indigenous martial arts and folk culture. Hailing from Puducherry, he has devoted over three decades to training thousands of students in Silambam and other traditional martial and folk art forms.”
DD News update on X.
Report on X website by News Wire Lanka. Also reported by K. Annamalai, former TN BJP party president.
“In Colombo today, along with distinguished Tamil Scholars, dignitaries & organisers of the Kamban Vizha 2026, had the opportunity of honouring Hon President of Sri Lanka Thiru Anura Kumara Dissanayake avl today with the Kamban Pugazh Virudhu. “
Tamil Janam video news report on X. The media outside Tamil Nadu have covered this issue in great depth.
Ilayaraaja condoles the demise of singing legend ‘Tai’ Asha Bhosle at age 92.
Doordarshan News Live Update.
“The Panguni Car Festival at Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple began with a traditional flag hoisting ceremony, drawing large crowds of devotees at Srirangam, Tiruchirappalli. “
Update posted by the author, Rajiv Malhotra, on X/twitter:
“I’m glad to present The Battle for Sanskrit, now available in Sanskrit — Sanskrit Samaraḥ— empowering Sanskrit scholars, students, and enthusiasts to engage directly, rather than relying on secondhand interpretations. “
Doordarshan News Live report on X/twitter.
“NSV Kaundinya is a recreation of a 5th-century Indian ship, built using the ancient stitching technique. The vessel departed from Porbandar, Gujarat, on 29 December 2025.”
