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Portrait of Tamil music director Deva in white kurta and sandals, smiling during a performance.

Tamil Music Director Deva Dies at 75 in Chennai

Deva, who shaped Tamil cinema’s sound with over 400 film scores, died at 75. His legacy includes iconic songs for Rajinikanth films like Annamalai and Baashha, and a lasting influence on gana music. His son Srikanth Deva is also a composer.

3 hours ago2 min

Washington Sundar holding the Asian Games gold medal, smiling under a banner that reads 'Tamil Nadu Celebrates'.

Breaking Hype

Sundar’s Gold, State’s Cash: TN Rewrites Sports Reward Game After Asian Games Win

India’s historic Asian Games cricket gold triggers a state-level celebration. Washington Sundar, the Tamil Nadu cricketer at the heart of the win, now carries more than just a medal — he’s got ₹75 lakh in pride, and a spotlight that won’t dim anytime soon.

3 Oct 20261 min