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 Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) floated by actor Vijay. With 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 2023. At the time of writing this column, JD(U) President…
Hey Ram: Not just a movie review
Unlike the other films in this series, Kamal Haasan’s Hey Ram isn’t from the 80’s or even the 90s but is one of those films that have stood out as…
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 temple in Ayodhya as it was a political project of…
Magical Minicoy could replace Maldives for the responsible Indian tourist
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi sat cross-legged on a cane chair and gazed thoughtfully at the pristine, turquoise waters of the Arabian Sea during his visit to the Lakshadweep archipelago…
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, all roads in the country appear to be heading towards…
‘Captain’ Vijayakanth: An astonishing life
Saying nice things about the dead is an annoying convention. Hence, as far as obituaries go, the less said, the better – for it’s simply gets boring beyond a point.…
Has DMK become a deadweight in the INDIA alliance?
A few days ago, former union minister and DMK leader Dayanidhi Maran was trending on social media for a viral video in which he claimed that while English-educated South Indians…
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 but Telangana in a five-state assembly poll would make anyone…
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 government’s decision to end Aavin’s Green Magic milk packets. He…