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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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Evolution doesn’t need millions of years. Tiger snakes on an island have evolved over just a century
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Yes, India’s Constitution has been hijacked – but not by the Supreme Court
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Fiction: A courtesan renounces pleasure and embraces Buddhism after she is betrayed by the world
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Australian Open: Sania Mirza bows out of Grand Slams on her own terms, leaving a trail to blaze
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How did Rajiv Gandhi, applauded for his modernist ideologies, accelerate Hindu nationalism politics?
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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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Caught on camera: Thieves remove entire ATM in Ajmer, Rajasthan
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Watch: How a Great Dane dog and an orphaned kitten formed an unlikely bond
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Watch: From France to Australia, fans embrace the ‘Pathaan’ craze by singing and dancing in theatres
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Watch: From upside down to inside out, models walk the ramp wearing gowns in strange ways
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Watch: Comedian Jamie Lever’s hilarious take on how Bollywood actors put their children to bed
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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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‘Gandhi Godse – Ek Yudh’ review: Sincere, plodding effort to debunk WhatsApp myths about the Mahatma
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‘Pathaan’ review: Shah Rukh Khan lights up an entertaining spy thriller
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Oscar-nominated film ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ is cuteness unlimited
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Three Oscar nominations for India: ‘All That Breathes’, ‘RRR’ and ‘The Elephant Whisperers’
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Shriya Pilgaonkar interview: There’s no big or small role but the depth you bring to the part
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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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India vs New Zealand, 1st T20I: All-round show from Mitchell Santner and Co ensures 21-run victory
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Hockey World Cup: Germany complete another epic comeback to stun Australia, set up final vs Belgium
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U19 Women’s T20 World Cup: India, England set up exciting final clash in inaugural edition
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Watch, IND v NZ: Washington Sundar’s stunning diving return catch to dismiss Mark Chapman in Ranchi
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Australian Open: Novak Djokovic on images of father with Russian flags – ‘Misinterpretation’