Kathir’s Idhayam indulges in a kind of melancholic love that is no longer conceivable
Any serious work of art – be it cinema, literature, music or even painting – is a truthful reflection of…
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Family-run political parties need to evolve to stay in the race or face extinction
Last week, we briefly discussed the perils of ignoring intra-party democracy in Tamil Nadu which has resulted in mushrooming of…
Heartfelt and nuanced, Keladi Kanmani still strikes a chord
Keladi Kanmani (1990), directed by Vasanth, presents a poignant tale of love, family, and sacrifice within the backdrop of south…
Do we really need one more political party in TN?
Over the past week, the complex tapestry of Kollywood and TN politics has been infused with one more fabric: the…
Walking wouldn’t do, the ailing INDIA alliance needs to sprint now
The past week has arguably been among the most disappointing for the INDIA alliance since it was formed in July…
Does Congress stand to gain anything by skipping Ram temple inauguration?
Last week, the Congress party announced that its top leaders had declined an invitation to attend the inauguration of Ram…
All roads lead to Ayodhya
As we wind up the first near-normal year since the Covid-19 pandemic indiscriminately put us in long periods of confinement,…
Beyond willow and conflict: Discovering a Kashmir devoid of politics and prejudice
When the Supreme Court of India, in a landmark move, had endorsed the revocation of Article 370, effectively altering the…
Five-state assembly polls: Is the BJP as unshakeable as believed to be?
With the country just a few months away from the next Lok Sabha elections, the Congress party losing in all…
Almost seven years after announcing Dharma Yuddham, OPS stands alone in a hostile battlefield
On November 23, former Chief Minister and expelled AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam sent out a press release condemning the DMK…