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KARUNANIDHI'S DEATH NEWS

A mirror of his time

August 10, 2018 12:03 am

Karunanidhi’s biography tells a rich story of the promise — and limitations — of Indian democracy and the pragmatics of social justice

Far from Marina, in the rain, paying homage to Kalaignar

August 09, 2018 7:33 am

Kalaignar is no mere son of the soil. World Tamil leader is how he is described by the few posters you see with some text. The emphasis is on language that flows, not terrain that binds.

Karunanidhi’s Writings For Films: ‘He didn’t aspire to get into the industry...it was part of the movement’

Karunanidhi’s writings for Tamil films: ‘He didn’t aspire to get into the industry...it was part of the movement’

August 09, 2018 4:24 am

It was a career that spanned over sixty years, but film scholars say Sivaji Ganesan-starrer Parasakthi in 1952 marked the beginning of Karunanidhi’s “most creative years”.

Karunanidhi: Tamil Nadu politics’ ultimate comeback man

August 09, 2018 1:29 pm

Out of power for 13 yrs, faced corruption charges that were never proved in court but stuck on for life

Karunanidhi's final resting place, next to Anna on Marina Beach

August 09, 2018 4:11 am

The DMK’s plea challenged a state government release in which it cited pending cases and legal hurdles and stated that it cannot allot space at Marina Beach.

Karunanidhi laid to rest at Marina Beach amid a sea of supporters

August 09, 2018 3:34 am

Hours before Karunanidhi's body was brought to the Marina, a stampede-like situation ensued near Rajaji Hall, where lakhs gathered to have a last glimpse of the leader.

KARUNANIDHI'S DEATH PHOTOS

Thousands mourn the demise of Kalaignar, politicians and actors pay homage

August 09, 2018 10:12 am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday traveled to Chennai to pay his last respects to former Tamil Nadu CM M Karunanidhi. After the news of his demise, the PM described Karunanidhi as “one of the senior most leaders of India”.