Mother's Day

Mother's Day Special | From state support to heartfelt celebrity moments: Stories that celebrate motherhood

DT Next marks Mother’s Day with special stories and videos.

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This Mother's Day, DT Next presents a special collection capturing the many facets of motherhood. From heartfelt tributes from celebrities for their mothers to an in-depth report on Tamil Nadu's maternal welfare schemes — the collection informs, celebrates, and reflects on the role of mothers in our lives.

This Mother's Day, revisit Tamil films that celebrate mother-child bond

As we celebrate Mother’s Day, DT Next pays tribute to the iconic onscreen mother-child duos that have captured our hearts and left an indelible mark on cinema. These unforgettable relationships have transcended the silver screen, resonating with audiences worldwide. From heartwarming dramas to poignant thrillers, these onscreen duos have gifted us some of the most memorable moments. Let's look at some of the most iconic mother-child duos that continue to inspire and touch our hearts.

Mother's Day Special: A look at Tamil Nadu’s comprehensive welfare framework for mothers

In Tamil Nadu, the cradle of the Dravidian movement and a pioneer in social welfare, motherhood receives not just reverence but robust state support. Key initiatives like the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai Scheme, offering ₹1,000 monthly to women heads of families, and the Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Maternity Benefit Scheme, which provides ₹18,000 for maternal care, reflect the state’s commitment to empowering mothers. 

Read about the schemes here.

Mother's Day Special: Balancing dreams, guilt, and motherhood in digital age

The new-age mom faces a unique set of challenges. With nuclear families becoming the norm and both parents working, mothers today struggle with work-life balance, social media pressures, and an overload of often conflicting parenting advice. “Young moms are confused about which information is right,” says Sunitha R, a certified parent educator from Parenting Matters. Read her advice here.

Mother's Day Special: The unspoken struggles of new mothers

As it’s said, with a newborn, a new mother is also born. In many instances, they also require attention and must learn how to take care of the baby and themselves. Doctors and new mothers from the city tell DT Next the necessary steps to take and the experiences following delivery.

Mother's Day Special: Who's Who Of Chennai Share Tributes To Their Moms

Infertologist Dr Priya Selvaraj, entrepreneur Rohini Manian, actors Sanchana Natarajan, Shivani Rajashekar, Shivathmika Rajashekar, and chef Shri Bala open up to DT Next about the special bonds they share with their mothers. 

Mother's Day 2025: Here are six Tamil films to watch with your mother this Sunday

From the intense mother-son bond in Thalapathi and the emotional depth of Raam, to the inspiring journey of a mother’s determination in Amma Kanakku, these Tamil films beautifully celebrate the many shades of motherhood.

Mother's Day Special | We complete each other, say Radikaa Sarathkumar, Rayane Mithun

Veteran actor-producer Radikaa Sarathkumar, and her daughter Rayane Mithun, embrace their deep connection, which goes beyond the arc lights and silver screens. There is a slight tremble in Radikaa’s voice as she recalls raising Rayane as a single mother during what she describes as ‘the toughest period of her life.’ The societal stigma against single mothers in the 90s was crushing, but one crystalline moment gave her strength. 

Read their exclusive conversation with DT Next here.

Actor Kishen Das celebrates Mother’s Day with a heartfelt message for his mother, actress Brinda Das, reflecting on giving back to parents as they grow older.

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