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The writer is a retired professor, Azim Premji University, Bhopal
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi today reiterated his opposition to the death penalty, saying those who were subjected to it suffered pain only for a few minutes.
Sat, Feb 09, 2013Maran alleges his cable operators being harassedSubscriber Only
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The cable war between the DMK’s first family and Marans took another dirty turn with Dayanidhi Maran...
Sat, Feb 16, 2008TN politicos treat themselves to big fat b’day partiesSubscriber Only
February 14, 2008 00:05 IST
Birthdays are an extravagant affair in Dravidian politics. They are not only the occasion for Tamil Nadu politicians to celebrate and show off...
Thu, Feb 14, 2008Father donates son’s organs to set an example- in the call of dutySubscriber Only
January 31, 2008 01:35 IST
CEO of Andhra chapter of a multi-state donation initiative shows why it’s working.
Thu, Jan 31, 2008Indo-US initiative unearths another online drug racketSubscriber Only
January 30, 2008 00:01 IST
The crackdown on an illegal trade in prescription drugs in Tamil Nadu has reopened the murky world of e-pharmacies and online rackets.
Wed, Jan 30, 2008Four-year-old Chennai girl’s vision restored in rare surgerySubscriber Only
January 23, 2008 00:54 IST
A little over two months ago, on Diwali day, four-year-old Anandhi decided to be adventurous and set off a small firework by herself.
Wed, Jan 23, 2008Madurai clergy angry over Azhagiri’s Pope posterSubscriber Only
January 22, 2008 00:04 IST
After being portrayed as Lord Ram, Shiva and even Azhagar, it was Pope Benedict XVI who inspired a bunch of sycophantic Azhagiri followers this year
Tue, Jan 22, 2008India to build submersible capsule to study ocean floorSubscriber Only
January 20, 2008 23:21 IST
Soon, Indian scientists will be going to depths of up to 6,000 metres to unravel the mysteries of the ocean.
Sun, Jan 20, 2008Tamil Nadu police bust LTTE cell, murder plot in IndiaSubscriber Only
January 19, 2008 00:58 IST
The Tamil Nadu police have claimed to have thwarted an assassination bid on Indian soil, arresting eight Sri Lankan nationals...
Sat, Jan 19, 2008No one else can lay claim to MGR’s legacy: JayaSubscriber Only
January 18, 2008 00:17 IST
Matinee idol and AIADMK founder the late M G Ramachandran has assumed life-like colour on the Dravidian political canvas again.
Fri, Jan 18, 200820 yrs later, Jaya to return to MGR residenceSubscriber Only
January 13, 2008 23:21 IST
Twenty years after she was publicly humiliated, turned out of the MGR residence and not allowed to attend his funeral by his wife...
Sun, Jan 13, 2008TNCC won’t stall Modi function at Kamaraj HallSubscriber Only
January 11, 2008 00:48 IST
The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee on Thursday decided not to stall the Tuglak function...
Fri, Jan 11, 2008Verdict on Jallikattu ban tomorrowSubscriber Only
January 09, 2008 23:06 IST
Several bull owners from south Tamil Nadu are in Delhi awaiting the Friday verdict of the Supreme Court, which would decide the fate of Jallikattu...
Wed, Jan 09, 2008Weaving another thriller, Rajni to star in RobotSubscriber Only
January 07, 2008 23:51 IST
Billed as the costliest Indian film ever to be made, Robot, a science-fiction, reportedly turned down by both the Bollywood biggies...
Mon, Jan 07, 2008Return to the raagaSubscriber Only
January 04, 2008 16:07 IST
From all corners of the globe they come—techies and academics—to the sabhas of Chennai for a rare celebration of classical music and dance. A story of tradition and modernity, of a musical pilgrimage that has stood the test of time
Fri, Jan 04, 2008Why a Rs 97-crore Govt order means celebration time at this disinvested PSUSubscriber Only
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For the first time since 2001, employees of Hindustan Teleprinters Limited had an occasion to celebrate early this October.
Tue, Dec 25, 2007Behind a crumbling fortressSubscriber Only
December 22, 2007 11:36 IST
For centuries, women weren’t allowed to step out of Pillaimar Fort. Now Bathrakali tells her story from behind its crumbling walls
Sat, Dec 22, 2007Girls’ school in Tamil Nadu sets up sanitary napkin vending machineSubscriber Only
December 16, 2007 23:37 IST
Remote Mekala Chinnampally in Tamil Nadu has taken a significant step towards woman empowerment.
Sun, Dec 16, 2007DMK meet hails Stalin as ‘future CM’Subscriber Only
December 16, 2007 04:00 IST
Political etiquette could well prevent Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi from formally anointing son...
Sun, Dec 16, 2007LTTE haven: arrests, seizures drive home Jaya’s pointSubscriber Only
December 15, 2007 00:47 IST
Former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa’s allegations that the ruling DMK was making Tamil Nadu...
Sat, Dec 15, 2007Political crimes keep Tamil Nadu on razor’s edgeSubscriber Only
December 05, 2007 23:17 IST
A rash of political killings in Tamil Nadu, with bombs, timer devices and the good old arrivals...
Wed, Dec 05, 2007Krishnagiri uses technology to get village children back to schoolSubscriber Only
November 28, 2007 02:01 IST
In A bid to get its child labourers and drop-outs back to school, Krishnagiri...
Wed, Nov 28, 2007From village plains to aeroplanes, TN gives wings to tribal dreamsSubscriber Only
November 20, 2007 23:34 IST
They were all village belles, pretty, of average height and dressed only in long skirts...
Tue, Nov 20, 2007Pakistan doctor rescues Indian ‘dowry victim’, sends her homeSubscriber Only
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