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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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When an emperor came calling on a newly independent India to learn from its early successes
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How the high demand for coaching classes reflects India’s employment and economic distress
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Bharti group’s Rs 150 crore bond donation to BJP coincided with Modi government’s telecom U-turn
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‘Crew’ review: A sexy, funny and honest airline heist movie
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Kotak firm’s Rs 60 crore donation to BJP coincided with crucial RBI decisions on Kotak Mahindra Bank
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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: Comedian sings Ed Sheeran song in the style of artists ranging from Sonu Nigam to Kumar Sanu
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Watch: Woman holds abdominal plank position for over four and half hours
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Watch: Kuno National Park posts video to celebrate cheetah cub Mukhi’s first birthday
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Watch: Migrant workers travel in train toilet owing to unavailability of seats
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Watch: PTI posts video accusing male ANI reporter of assaulting and abusing its woman journalist
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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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‘Patna Shuklla’ review: A competently argued legal drama
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‘Inspector Rishi’ review: A superbly crafted battle between fact and fable
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‘Alibaba Aani Chalishitle Chor’ review: A lightweight study of modern marriage
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‘Crew’ review: A sexy, funny and honest airline heist movie
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‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ trailer: Diljit Dosanjh plays the slain Punjabi singer in Imtiaz Ali’s biopic