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Last week, we briefly discussed the perils of ignoring intra-party democracy in Tamil Nadu which has resulted in mushrooming of too many political parties with identical ideologies. So many parties…
Keladi Kanmani (1990), directed by Vasanth, presents a poignant tale of love, family, and sacrifice within the backdrop of south Indian society. While the film has been praised for its…
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…
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…
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…
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…
When the Supreme Court of India, in a landmark move, had endorsed the revocation of Article 370, effectively altering the political and constitutional landscape of Jammu & Kashmir marking a…
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…
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…
As Hindus across the world celebrate Deepavali a.k.a Diwali this weekend with sweets and crackers to commemorate the triumph of good over evil, we Indians have good reason to celebrate…