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As Vijay prepares to bring AIADMK veteran Sengottaiyan into TVK, how it's likely to impact Tamil Nadu politics
November 26, 2025 2:42 pm
While Sengottaiyan brings to the table a wealth of experience and a strong chance of the party winning at least one seat in next year’s Assembly polls, it is also a chance for the 77-year-old to prove to his former party that he can still be a force to reckon with.
How the Karur stampede unfolded and a big question: What next for Vijay?
September 29, 2025 5:41 am
A closed window in the actor’s campaign vehicle, which is said to have made hundreds of his fans in a nearby town pursue him to Karur, wrong announcements by organisers, and a tree branch that collapsed on the crowd are likely to have contributed to the tragedy.
Sasikala seeks ADMK unity ‘before vote’, EPS unmoved
September 16, 2025 7:16 pm
For everyone in the AIADMK, it is clear that Palaniswami alone decides. Even Sasikala’s overtures, and the BJP’s public call for unity, did not seem to shift the balance.
Amid PMK rift, S Ramadoss called a meeting of 230 leaders, but only 13 turned up
May 17, 2025 3:28 am
"Lion's legs have not weakened," thunders PMK founder even as party insiders say many unhappy about his public airing of differences with son Anbumani
Row over Sanatan Dharma: The history of DMK's anti-religion, anti-caste origins
September 06, 2023 4:39 pm
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), Tamil Nadu’s ruling party, has its roots in the Self-Respect Movement begun by E V Ramaswamy 'Periyar'. The early 20th-century movement opposed caste and religion, positioning itself as a rationalist movement against social evils.
From YouTuber to independent, Deepan Chakkravarthi hopes to grab the electorate’s eyeballs, if not votes
February 14, 2023 2:30 pm
The 32-year-old former journalist says that by contesting the polls, he wants to inspire youngsters to join politics.
In Tamil Nadu, from personality politics to deepening democracy
April 05, 2021 8:48 am
The absence of towering leaders has led to a refreshing devolution of powers. The state needs more of this
I will be honest if elected as Tamil Nadu CM, says Kamal Haasan
October 16, 2019 1:39 pm
Kamal Haasan, who projects himself as an alternative to the Dravidian parties, said, “If I am elected as the Chief Minister, I will be honest. Not just me, whoever comes to power should be like that.”
IN FACT: Prohibition’s intoxicating appeal for politicians
August 20, 2015 12:52 am
There is no conclusive evidence that prohibition is an election game-changer.
Jaya assets case, back to how it all began
September 27, 2014 5:49 pm
Before assuming office as Chief Minister on July 1, 1991, the value of her assets was Rs.2.01 crore, it was alleged.
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Kalaignar Karunanidhi passes away at 94
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Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi passes away at 94
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