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R.M. Veerappan | The life and times of the Tamil film producer and veteran Dravidian politician

In an illustrious public career spanning over 50 years, RM Veerappan was pivotal in shaping MGR’s acting career as well his rise in Dravidian politics, and as a successful producer, he is also credited for some landmark films in the careers of Rajinikanth, Kamal Hassan and their mentor K. Balachander

BJP prefers to slowly infiltrate regional parties and dilute their vote bank, says VCK president Thol. Thirumavalavan

BJP prefers to slowly infiltrate regional parties and dilute their vote bank, says VCK president Thol. Thirumavalavan

BJP prefers to slowly infiltrate regional parties and dilute their vote bank, says VCK president Thol. Thirumavalavan

‘Inflection point’: AI meme wars hit India election, test social platforms

‘Inflection point’: AI meme wars hit India election, test social platforms

Political parties are pushing the limits of AI’s use to both ridicule opponents and boost their own popularity.

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Kodanad case | Accused wants crime scene reviewed, fears ‘disturbances’ due to Sasikala’s visit

Kodanad case: Accused in Kodanad dacoity-murder case files petition to inspect crime scene, citing potential disturbance by Sasikala’s visit.

Why Chennai floods every year, and why no government will solve it

When the water recedes, leaving death and destruction in its wake, there’s only one question – why does Chennai flood, year after year, and why is nothing done about it?

From box office to ballot box: TN’s tryst with stars in politics, and how Vijay might fare

There’s a scene in the 2014 Tamil movie Kaththi where actor Vijay explains communism with the help of the humble idli.

‘Mainstream media adapted to either adulation or silence’: Francis Cody on media credibility, self-regulation

Francis Cody is an associate professor in the department of anthropology and the Asian Institute at the University of Toronto. He’s also the director of the university’s Centre for South Asian Studies. His research focuses on politics, language and media in southern India.

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Tamil Nadu Today | Expelled AIADMK leader Maitreyan rejoins BJP after two decades

Tamil Nadu Today | Expelled AIADMK leader Maitreyan rejoins BJP after two decades

Welcome to the Tamil Nadu Today newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories to follow today.

Maitreyan joins BJP, a return after two decades in AIADMK

Maitreyan joins BJP, a return after two decades in AIADMK

Dr. Maitreyan had been with the BJP prior to 2000.

Priests at Parliament: The Tamil Adheenams and how they kept close to power

Priests at Parliament: The Tamil Adheenams and how they kept close to power

A day before the inauguration of the new Parliament building on May 28, a photo of the Thiruvavaduthurai Adheenam head seated in a chartered plane on the way to New Delhi went viral. The image spawned both widespread curiosity and criticism. Why was a special plane arranged for an Adheenam…

Former Speaker of Tamil Nadu Assembly Sedapatti R. Muthiah no more

Former Speaker of Tamil Nadu Assembly Sedapatti R. Muthiah no more

His funeral will be held near Tirumangalam in Madurai district on Thursday

‘Pagal hai kya tu?’: ANI reporter abused after asking Jacqueline Fernandez for comment?

‘Pagal hai kya tu?’: ANI reporter abused after asking Jacqueline Fernandez for comment?

Upsetting scenes played out outside the Economic Offences Wing office in Delhi today when actor Jacqueline Fernandez arrived for questioning in connection with the Sukesh Chandrashekhar case.

Amid leadership tussle with OPS, EPS elected AIADMK's interim General Secy after HC nod for crucial meeting

Amid leadership tussle with OPS, EPS elected AIADMK's interim General Secy after HC nod for crucial meeting

Putting an end to the dual-leadership structure in the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), Edappadi Palaniswami (EPS) was on Monday elected as the party's interim General Secretary at its General Council meeting held here today. Read more on Dynamite News:

SC to hear plea of ‘conman’ Sukesh Chandrashekhar seeking transfer to jail outside Delhi

SC to hear plea of ‘conman’ Sukesh Chandrashekhar seeking transfer to jail outside Delhi

Chandrashekhar is in jail after the federal probe agency arrested him last year in a case of alleged cheating and extorting money from prominent people

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Police question Sasikala in Kodanad estate case

She was asked whether she knew anything about the incidents when she was in prison, says an officer

West Bengal Assembly pandemonium | A look at other infamous scenes from across India

From Tamil Nadu to Uttar Pradesh, the list is long

Cauvery: A basin on the burn

At slightly under 800 kilometres, the Cauvery is the smallest of India’s major rivers. But it is the subject of the oldest and the most bitter water dispute in the country.

Cauvery Chronicles II: Ponni’s Perish

This story was first published on February 23, 2019. It has been republished today.

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Pollution versus politics in the uneasy town of #Thoothukudi

Even as governments, courts, lawyers, political parties and residents’ associations are grappling over the levels of pollution caused by Vedanta’s Sterlite Copper plant in Thoothukudi (Tuticorin), a coastal town of southern Tamil Nadu, 13 lives have been lost in police firings in the last two days here in a bid…

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