Stories written by
Vaasanthi
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‘Breaking Free’: Devdasis find feminist solidarity in history, memories, and secrets in this novel
An excerpt from ‘Breaking Free,’ by Vaasanthi, translated from the Tamil by N Kalyan Raman.
Vaasanthi
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The one grand entry that Superstar Rajinikanth didn’t make
After years of flip-flops, the actor announced in early 2021 that he would not be pursuing a political career. Edited excerpts from a new biography.
Vaasanthi
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From empathy to regret: M Karunanidhi’s uneasy involvement with Sri Lanka’s Tamil Eelam problem
Excerpts from a new biography of the former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister.
Vaasanthi
Trending
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Mumbai school principal told to resign after being targeted by Hindutva website
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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Why are concerns being raised about the Election Commission’s voter turnout data?
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Banana republic in the making?: A South Asian perspective on India from Kathmandu
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‘Naach Ga Ghuma’ review: Soft landings in saga of a woman and her missing maid
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How an inexperienced Jayalalithaa proved to be a decisive politician instantly, taking on the Centre
February 24 is Jayalalithaa’s 72nd birth anniversary.
Vaasanthi
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Jayalalithaa: The woman who everyone knew, yet no one really did
Jayalalithaa, who took oath as Tamil Nadu chief minister six times, died on Monday at the age of 68.
Vaasanthi
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Why MGR took Jayalalithaa into his party despite their earlier estrangement
The AIADMK’s rival party, the DMK, called her entry the ‘Cuddalore cabaret’.
Vaasanthi
Video
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Watch: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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Watch: School authorities turn classroom into swimming pool to encourage attendance during heatwave
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Watch: Woman recreates pet parrot’s choreography
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Watch: Neighbours rescue infant from second floor sunshade after she fell from fourth floor balcony
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Video: Listen to this acapella version of Shankar Mahadevan’s ‘Breathless’ by four singers
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Stories you didn't know from the lives of Amma and of Didi
Both leaders confounded critics and experts to retain their states with ease in the Assembly Elections
Vaasanthi & Jayanta Ghosal
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Why now? Mr Jaitley, perhaps you should be asking the government, not the writers
The finance minister's outburst is an ominous indication that intellectual institutions are now nothing but a part of the government.
Vaasanthi
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Book excerpt: Jayalalithaa, Sasikala and the ‘obscene’ wedding that started it all
An extract from a book by the former editor of the Tamil edition of ‘India Today’.
Vaasanthi
The Reel
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‘Naach Ga Ghuma’ review: Soft landings in saga of a woman and her missing maid
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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‘The Fall Guy’ review: Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt sparkle in entertaining action comedy
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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ trailer: Barry Jenkins directs prequel to 2019 photorealistic animated film
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Start the week with a film: A divorce from hell in ‘The War of the Roses’