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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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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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What Sudhir Kakar (1938-2024) had to say on violence, secularism, and religion in India
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Microcontrollers in EVMs, VVPATs do not recognise party and candidate, observes Supreme Court
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‘Extrajudicial killings, arbitrary arrests’: US government report flags human rights abuses in India
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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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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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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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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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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In Cannes-bound ‘In Retreat’, a Ladakh that has rarely been seen before
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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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: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller
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Boxing: Preeti to headline India’s 50-member squad for Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championship
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Odisha FC beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant in first leg of semi-final
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Indian men’s and women’s compound teams through to finals
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ISL 2023-24: How first-time head coach Petr Kratky helped Mumbai City FC pick up the pieces