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Sandhya Ravishankar
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When Karunanidhi was beaten unconscious by Congress workers for criticising Gandhi
An excerpt, detailing Karunanidhi’s early years, from a biography of the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and President of the DMK.
Sandhya Ravishankar
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A 96-year-old's long fight to protect the Tamil Nadu river at the heart of row over Coke and Pepsi
The beverage giants are just a small part of the problem, says Kulasekaran 'thatha'.
Sandhya Ravishankar
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Meet AIADMK's O Panneerselvam: Tea-shop owner to two-time Tamil Nadu chief minister
This profile, written ahead of state assembly elections in May 2016, traces the AIADMK leader's political career.
Sandhya Ravishankar
Trending
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‘Knowing we’re mortal gives us purpose’: Nobel laureate Venki Ramakrishnan on his new book
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In Amit Shah’s Gandhinagar, three Lok Sabha candidates allege they faced pressure to withdraw
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‘We are living in perpetual fear’: Prajwal Revanna video leaks spark panic among women in Hassan
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Gen Zers and millennials are still big fans of books – even if they don’t call themselves ‘readers’
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Banana republic in the making?: A South Asian perspective on India from Kathmandu
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From maths teacher to a millionaire education baron: The rise and fall of TR Pachamuthu
The founder-chairman of the multi-crore SRM group had humble beginnings in a Tamil Nadu village.
Sandhya Ravishankar
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As Tamil Nadu politicians bring the House down, citizens are the ones left stranded
No issues of concern to the state have been discussed in the ongoing Assembly session that has been in the news for the ruckus, protests and disruptions.
Sandhya Ravishankar
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After massive protest by Tamil Nadu lawyers against conduct rules, chief justice gives in
On Wednesday, the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court said that the rules the lawyers were protesting against would be held in abeyance for the time being.
Sandhya Ravishankar
Video
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Eco India, Episode 259: How future-proof innovations can revolutionize the way we protect nature
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Video: What will it take to bring back peace to Manipur?
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Watch: Meet Sparkles, the new avatar of Boston Dynamics’ robot dog with a special costume
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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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Swathi murder: Alleged killer was a quiet man struggling to free family from poverty, say neighbours
There is disbelief in the Tamil Nadu village of Meenakshipuram that local boy Ramkumar could be involved in the horrific crime.
Sandhya Ravishankar
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O Captain! Why Tamil Nadu decided to choose between the devil and the deep sea
Vijayakanth’s Third Front came a complete cropper in the southern state, with vote shares of its constituents demolished to near nothing
Sandhya Ravishankar
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Cash-for-votes charges: EC's decision to postpone polls in two Tamil Nadu constituences draws flak
As elections are held for 232 of 234 seats on Monday, observers say voters in the remaining two seats will be influenced by final outcome.
Sandhya Ravishankar
The Reel
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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‘Lampan’ trailer: Marathi series is based on Prakash Narayan Sant’s stories
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Watch: ‘Murder in Mahim’ series is based on Jerry Pinto’s crime novel
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‘Women Of My Billion’ review: What happens when women get talking
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‘The Broken News’ S2 review: A competent second round of TV channel rivalry
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A truck chase and postponed poll show how cash-for-votes has permeated Tamil Nadu politics
Saturday was filled with high drama in the southern state.
Sandhya Ravishankar
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It's the final countdown in Tamil Nadu and voters are cashing in on desperate parties
Over the past decade, the people of the state have come to expect money to flow freely in the build-up to polling.
Sandhya Ravishankar
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Who’s who in Tamil Nadu elections: S Ramadoss
The leader of the Pattali Makkal Katchi catalysed the creation of caste-based political parties in Tamil Nadu. He now faces a difficult road ahead.
Sandhya Ravishankar
The Field
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IPL 2024: Bengaluru keep play-off hopes alive on back of dominating win over Gujarat
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Shooting, Baku World Cup: Shreyasi Singh placed eight at end of first day of women’s trap event
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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Akash, Vishvanath, Nikhil and Preet reach men’s finals
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ISL 2024 final, Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs Mumbai City, as it happened: MCFC win second Cup title
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Hockey: Rohit to lead 20-member Indian junior team in five-match tour of Europe