M.g. Ramachandran
Why Silambam is getting a new life
In September 2021, the Union government recognised this ancient Dravidian martial art form, a move that could draw more practitioners to it
9 min read20 Feb 2022Ten Indian actors-turned-politicians
Rajinikanth is not the first Indian film actor to enter the political arena. Here are 10 others who turned to politics over the years
2 min read11 Jan 2018Why it's not easy for Kamal or Rajini to do a MGR
MGR or M.G. Ramachandran, founder of AIADMK enjoyed a unique following and was a symbol that captured the imagination of the poor and marginalised
2 min read27 Sep 2017T.T.V. Dhinakaran fights ouster bid, says he's Jayalalithaa's true heir
T.T.V. Dhinakaran, at a meeting to commemorate the birth centenary of AIADMK founder M.G. Ramachandran, declares himself the 'true heir' of J. Jayalalithaa
1 min read15 Aug 2017The rise and rise of Sasikala
From being Jayalalithaa's shadow, aide Sasikala has finally stepped into the spotlight
2 min read12 Dec 2016Jayalalithaa funeral today, Tamil Nadu to observe 7-day state mourning
Former Tamil Nadu chief minister Jayalalithaa will be laid to rest at 4.30pm on Tuesday on the Marina beach near the memorial of her mentor M.G. Ramachandran
1 min read6 Dec 2016Will not lose heart, Jayalalithaa tells party workers
AIADMK chief assured party workers that she will come out of the present case as she had successfully faced many challenges
2 min read19 Oct 2014Dalits, youth may tilt the scales in tight electoral race
Dalits, youth may tilt the scales in tight electoral race
5 min read12 Apr 2011Ideas, not narrow self-interest, drive our politics
Ideas, not narrow self-interest, drive our politics
5 min read14 May 2009Are film star politicians heroes or spoilers?
Are film star politicians heroes or spoilers?
3 min read26 Oct 2008Wait for it…
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