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he huge crowd that thronged the ‘Porunai Archaeological Museum’, which was opened to the visitors on Tuesday after it was formally inaugurated by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin last Saturday, were thrilled to see the ancient Tamil civilisation and the attractively showcased artefacts.ulator boat ride at the Porunai Archaeological Museum in Tirunelveli on December 23, 2025. Photo: Special Arrangement The huge crowd that thronged the ‘Porunai Archaeological Museum’, which was opened to the visitors on Tuesday after it was formally inaugurated by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin last Saturday, were thrilled to see the ancient Tamil civilisation and the attractively showcased artefacts. Even though the museum was opened at 10 a.m., the crowd started gathering at 9.30 a.m. itself and the 17-minute-long audio – visual show at the museum’s mini theatre set the right tone before getting immersed into the finer details of the museum, like iron smelting interactive board, pearl fishery etc.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Tuesday (December 23, 2025) wrote to Union External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, urging him to utilise appropriate diplomatic channels to convene a Joint Working Group meeting and hold fishermen-level talks to arrive at a permanent solution to the issues faced by Tamil Nadu’s fishermen.In his letter, Mr. Stalin drew Mr. Jaishankar’s attention to the arrest of 12 fishermen from Rameswaram and the seizure of their mechanised boat by the Sri Lankan Navy on Tuesday. “The continued arrest of our fishermen and the seizure of their boats by the Sri Lankan Navy have severely impacted their livelihoods and caused immense hardship and distress among the coastal fishing communities of Tamil Nadu,” Mr. Stalin said.

an Irular tribal couple in Tamil Nadu, where advocate (now retired Justice) K. Chandru fought for justice after Rajakannu died in police custody, highlighting caste discrimination, police brutality, and human rights violations, with the story inspiring the movie about their fight for truth against powerful forces, a battle against deep-seated societal bias.The Incident (1993): In Cuddalore district, Rajakannu, a member of the Irular tribe (a marginalized community), was falsely accused of theft by a local police constable.Custodial Death: Rajakannu was taken into custody, tortured, and later died, with police attempting to cover it up by moving his body and claiming he escaped.The Fight for Justice: His wife, Sengani (Parvathy in real life), with the support of human rights lawyer K. Chandru, fought a long legal battle for justice, filing a Habeas Corpus petition to find her husband.Justice Chandru’s Role: Retired Justice K. Chandru, a known advocate for the underprivileged, took up the case pro bono, using the legal system to challenge police brutality and caste prejudice.Outcome: After years of struggle, the court eventually ruled in their favor, exposing the police’s actions and leading to justice for the family, with the state eventually granting land to Sengani.This video features the real-life