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Tamil Nadu’s sex ratio mystery: Why is the number of female babies dropping in some districts?
Suspecting sex selective abortions, the state had launched a crackdown on ultrasound clinics.
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2019 results: Tamil Nadu votes against BJP as DMK sweeps ahead in state
Voters reject ‘caste alliance’ forged by the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.
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Tamil Nadu’s farmers threaten legal action against GAIL for laying gas pipeline through their fields
Nearly 50 farmers have sent legal notices to the public sector company since the police cracked down on their protests against the project last week.
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Trending
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‘Class’ review: An immersive and revealing show about privilege
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Blocking of BBC Modi documentary violates Indians’ rights, say over 500 scientists and academicians
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Big picture: How the Adani crash unfolded and what it could do to the Indian economy
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Explainer: Why a Supreme Court verdict has sparked statewide protests in Sikkim
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‘Jehanabad – Of Love & War’ review: A heavily spiced account of an audacious jailbreak
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In Tamil Nadu, it’s back to manual counting in 44 booths after EVM mock poll data was not deleted
When errors are detected in EVMs, counting VVPAT slips is a reliable alternative, says former Chief Election Commissioner N Gopalaswami.
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As lakes dry up, Chennai will stop receiving water from its three main sources by June
The authorities are looking to tap fast-depleting groundwater to make up some of the shortfall.
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Behind Telangana’s 23 student suicides is an education system fixated on cracking entrance tests
The deaths have followed the announcement of the intermediate exam results on April 18.
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Video
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Watch: Cricketers Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, Yuzvendra Chahal enact old ‘Roadies’ audition episode
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Watch: Satirist Urvish Kothari hilariously explores what to expect in ‘Amrit Kaal’
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‘No income, no tax’: Comedian imagines budget show with ‘Nirmala Sitharaman’ and ‘Kangana Ranaut’
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Watch: Actor Ryan Reynolds surprises students by crashing their project during Toronto college visit
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Watch: Bill Gates learns how to make a roti from American celebrity chef Eitan Bernath
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Disappointment in Tamil Nadu’s Vellore as polls are cancelled on fears of voters being bribed
Many working class people say they were eager to express their anger at the government’s policies.
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In Tamil Nadu, DMK is fighting the anti-Hindu tag
Comments by Dravidar Kazhagam president K Veeramani in March led to outrage among some Hindus in the state. The social organisation is backing the DMK in the po
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In Tamil Nadu, the aftermath of Cyclone Gaja has shaken a strong AIADMK base
Many fish workers are angry with the ruling party for the delay in relief and rehabilitation getting to their villages.
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The Reel
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‘Class’ review: An immersive and revealing show about privilege
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‘Jehanabad – Of Love & War’ review: A heavily spiced account of an audacious jailbreak
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‘Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat’ review: A throbbing musical about forbidden passion
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‘Faraaz’ review: A shallow exploration of 2016 Dhaka terror attack
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‘The Whale’ review: Brendan Fraser is the heart of soul of redemption saga
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One Tamil Nadu marginal group has key presence in many areas – but its own divisions may weaken it
The Devendrakula Vellalars have a dominant presence in southern Tamil Nadu. But while some of its members want to be moved out of the SC category, others do not
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Tamil Nadu women are upset with AIADMK for neglecting the schemes Jayalalithaa started
Women voters, who outnumber male voters in the state, feel the Palaniswami government has abandoned welfare schemes directed at them.
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In Tamil Nadu town rocked by sex blackmail racket, women have to endure segregated, silenced lives
Any talk around sex is taboo in Pollachi and there’s no safe space for women to express their desires. So they go online, sometimes with dangerous consequences.
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The Field
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Motorsport: Ford to return to Formula One in 2026 following a team-up with Red Bull
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Premier League: Mikel Arteta confident about Arsenal’s chances after January transfer window
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WPL: Rachael Haynes, Nooshin Al Khadeer join Mithali Raj as support staff for Gujarat Giants
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Boxing: India climb to third spot in IBA world boxing rankings
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Thailand Masters: B Sai Praneeth loses against Li Shi Feng in quarterfinals, India’s campaign ends