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

· Jun 06, 2018 · 08:30 am

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

· Mar 09, 2017 · 06:30 am

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

· Dec 05, 2016 · 05:14 pm

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

· Aug 29, 2016 · 10:30 am

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

· Aug 24, 2016 · 06:30 pm

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

· Jul 26, 2016 · 07:05 pm

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

· Jul 07, 2016 · 09:00 am

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

· May 20, 2016 · 06:15 pm

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

· May 16, 2016 · 07:05 pm

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

· May 15, 2016 · 02:02 pm

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

· May 14, 2016 · 04:30 pm

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

· May 12, 2016 · 07:30 pm