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A New Generation of Hosts: Gen Z Hosting on Airbnb Grows Nearly

26Aug

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A New Generation of Hosts: Gen Z Hosting on Airbnb Grows Nearly

A New Generation of Hosts: Gen Z Hosting on Airbnb Grows Nearly 40% in India India’s Gen Z host community grew nearly 40% year-on-year, with nearly two in five new Airbnb hosts in India being Gen Z. Young Indians embrace hosting across metros, emerging cities and rural destinations with Indore emerging as one of the country’s fastest-growing young host cities. In the first half of 2026, Gen Z host earnings through Airbnb grew over 60% year-on-year. Chennai India - August 25, 2026: India's Gen Z isn't just travelling differently - they're also increasingly opening their doors to the world too by turning to become hosts on Airbnb. New Airbnb data1 reveals that the number of Gen Z hosts in India grew nearly 40% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, with nearly two in every ...

23Aug

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Congruence Holdings Targets 300 Outlets

Congruence Holdings Targets 300 Outlets by 2028 Across South India; Plans 15 GoFix Premium Standalone Service centers before March 2027 Congruence Holdings opened its new corporate office in Chennai today as it embarks on an ambitious expansion across South India. Operates integrated consumer technology ecosystem through eight brands, including GoGizmo and GoFix, spanning retail, repair, protection, buyback, refurbishment, accessories, distribution, and technology and data services. Chennai, August 2026: Chennai-based Congruence Holdings, a consumer technology company offering services spanning the retail, repair and upgrading of electronic products, is charting an ambitious expansion plan to grow its network of 30 retail and service formats across Tamil Nadu to 300 outlets by 20...

Velmurugan thanks the Hon’ble Chief Minister, HR&CE Minister,

11Aug

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Velmurugan thanks the Hon’ble Chief Minister, HR&CE Minister,

Popular singer Velmurugan appointed as a member of the State committee to select temple trustees* *Velmurugan thanks the Hon’ble Chief Minister, HR&CE Minister, Commissioner for the Appointment* Popular singer Velmurugan has been appointed as a member of the committee constituted to identify eligible applicants and prepare and submit the appropriate list of names for the appointment of non-hereditary trustees to temples maintained by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. Following his appointment, Velmurugan expressed his gratitude to the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru C. Joseph Vijay, the Hon’ble Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments, Thiru S. Ramesh, and the HR&CE Commissioner, ...

AGS Entertainment Network Managing Director Archana Kalpathi appointed

11Aug

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AGS Entertainment Network Managing Director Archana Kalpathi appointed

AGS Entertainment Network Managing Director Archana Kalpathi appointed as Member of the State Selection Committee for Temple Trustees* *Archana Kalpathi Thanks the Hon’ble Chief Minister, HR&CE Minister and Commissioner* Mrs. Archana Kalpathi, Managing Director of AGS Entertainment Network, has been appointed as a member of the committee constituted to identify eligible applicants and prepare and submit the appropriate list of names for the appointment of non-hereditary trustees to temples maintained by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu. Following her appointment, Archana Kalpathi expressed her gratitude to the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru C. Joseph Vijay, the Hon’ble Minister for Hindu Religious...

EEMAGINE 2026, EEMA’s flagship annual convention, is scheduled

24Jul

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EEMAGINE 2026, EEMA’s flagship annual convention, is scheduled

*EEMAGINE 2026, EEMA's flagship annual convention, is scheduled to take place in Chennai from 7–9 August this year at ITC Grand Chola* *Chennai, July 2026:* The Events and Entertainment Management Association (EEMA) today unveiled its Vision 2030 roadmap at a press conference in Chennai, ahead of EEMAGINE 2026, the association's flagship annual convention. The roadmap comes at a time when India's experience economy is emerging as one of the country's fastest-growing sectors, driven by rising demand for live entertainment, destination weddings, business events, exhibitions and cultural tourism. “Our mission is simple, to position India as the Experience Capital of the World,” said Samit Garg, President, EEMA. “India has always been a land of stories, celebrations and unforgettable exper...

இந்திய திரைத் தொழிலில் 80 ஆண்டுகால பாரம்பரியமிக்க ஏவிஎம் நிறுவனம.

12Jul

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இந்திய திரைத் தொழிலில் 80 ஆண்டுகால பாரம்பரியமிக்க ஏவிஎம் நிறுவனம.

*ஏவிஎம் கன்வென்ஷன் சென்டர்* இந்திய திரைத் தொழிலில் 80 ஆண்டுகால பாரம்பரியமிக்க ஏவிஎம் நிறுவனம. 179 திரைப்படங்கள், 55 தொலைக்காட்சி தொடர்கள் மற்றும் ஒரு வெப் தொடரை தயாரித்துள்ள எங்கள் நிறுவனம், தமிழ், தெலுங்கு, இந்தி, கன்னடம், பெங்காலி மற்றும் சிங்களம் ஆகிய ஆறு மொழிகளில் திரைப்படங்களை உருவாக்கிய பெருமையை பெற்றுள்ளது. இந்திய திரைப்படத் துறையில் பல முன்னோடி சாதனைகளையும் புதுமைகளையும் நிகழ்த்தியுள்ளோம். பின்னணிப் பாடகர் முறையை முதன்முதலில் அறிமுகப்படுத்திய ‘நந்தகுமார்’ (1938), இந்தியத் திரைப்பட உலகில் முதல் மொழிமாற்றுப் படமான ‘ஹரிச்சந்திரா’ (1944), உதட்டசைவுக்கு ஏற்ப பாடலைப் பொருத்தும் post lip synchronisation தொழில்நுட்பத்தை பயன்படுத்திய ‘ஸ்ரீ வள்ளி’ (1945), மகாகவி பாரதியார் பாடல்களை உரிமையாளரிடம் ஏவி. மெய்யப்பன் அவர்கள் வாங்கி திரைப் படத்தில் பயன்படுத்தியது ‘நாம் இருவர்’ (1947), அரசின் வ...

23Jun

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From Poolside Recovery to Gully Cricket

From Poolside Recovery to Gully Cricket: Yuvraj Singh, Abhishek Sharma and Naman Dhir Show What It Means to Stay Your Way with Airbnb Chennai, June 2026: After Yuvraj Singh's viral "Sharam Karo" reel publicly called out his protégés for never doing anything for him, Abhishek Sharma and Naman Dhir responded the only way that made sense — they surprised him with a Goa Airbnb holiday. No itinerary, no reservations, no agenda. And that, it turns out, was entirely the point. What unfolded was a quiet portrait of modern travel done right. The new Airbnb film captures the duo winging it entirely: negotiating a perfect pool day through their Airbnb host, requesting kadhi chawal and then attempting to take full credit for it, and ending the holiday with a spontaneous game of gully cricket with th...

As excitement continues to build around YELLAMMA,

28May

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As excitement continues to build around YELLAMMA,

*’The Village That Made Me Say Yes To Yellamma’, Rockstar Devi Sri Prasad Gets Emotional Revisiting His Roots!* As excitement continues to build around YELLAMMA, Rockstar Devi Sri Prasad’s highly anticipated debut as an actor. The musician recently revisited his native village Vedurupaka and reconnected with the traditions, emotions and celebrations that deeply resonate with the soul of the film. During the Jathara celebrations, DSP spent time at his ancestral home, warmly interacted with the villagers and immersed himself in the spirit of the festivities. Capturing the emotions, memories and cultural energy of the celebrations, DSP shared a heartfelt video on his social media. The musician turned actor shared, “Vedurupaka, the village where my father was born. The village ...

The 18th Annual Edison Film Awards 2026, honouring films released in 2025

26May

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The 18th Annual Edison Film Awards 2026, honouring films released in 2025

*Film Fraternity Comes Together for Event Introducing New Honour in Honorable Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s Name* The 18th Annual Edison Film Awards 2026, honouring films released in 2025 and recognising actors, actresses, directors, music composers, playback singers, and technical experts from the film industry, was held in grand fashion last evening (May 24, 2026) at the Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam, Chennai. More than 40 artistes and technicians from the film fraternity were honoured across multiple categories for their remarkable contributions to cinema. The prestigious ceremony was graced by several Guests of Honour and special dignitaries, including Malaysia’s Deputy Minister Ramaraj, diplomats from Russia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Spain, along with eminent industrialists A2B Srini...

சமூக வலைத்தளத்தில் இருந்தால்தான் நீ சமூகத்தில் இருக்கிறாய் என்றும்,

11May

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சமூக வலைத்தளத்தில் இருந்தால்தான் நீ சமூகத்தில் இருக்கிறாய் என்றும்,

பொதுத்தேர்வில் வெற்றி பெற்றிருக்கும் மாணவர்களுக்கு வாழ்த்துகள். சமூக வலைத்தளத்தில் இருந்தால்தான் நீ சமூகத்தில் இருக்கிறாய் என்றும், இணையம் ஒன்றே அறிவின் மூலம் என்றும் நிறுவன அரசியல் வர்க்கம் வீசியிருக்கும் ஆதிக்கச் சங்கிலியில் சிக்காமல், ஆழமான கேள்விகளை நோக்கிய தற்சிந்தனையோடும், களரீதியான தேடலோடும், சக மனிதருக்கு நாம் தர வேண்டியது பேரன்பு மட்டுமே என்ற பிரபஞ்சப் புரிதலோடும் மாணவர்கள் உயர வேண்டும். எதிர்காலம் ஒளிர வேண்டும். கபிலன்வைரமுத்து பதிவு...