How cinema continues to shape south Indian politicsThe intersection of South Indian cinema and politics is a saga that dates back decades. Iconic figures like M.G. Ramachandran and Nandamuri...
10 May, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
The politics of 'Thalapathy': How Vijay’s films built the image of a people’s leaderTamil Nadu Elections 2026: Vijay's electoral success in Tamil Nadu was not sudden. For years, his films positioned him as a protector of th...
08 May, 2026, 08.37 AM IST
Hindu votes, Modi ki guarantee: 10 big trends that decode Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu and Kerala assembly electionsAssembly election results saw the BJP secure victories in West Bengal and Assam, while Tamil Nadu witnessed a surprising debut by Thalapath...
05 May, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
Fans say Thalapathy Vijay predicted it 14 years ago. His iconic dialogue from a movie is set to become reality in Tamil Nadu politicsTamil superstar Vijay's political entry is making waves, with his iconic dialogue 'I'm waiting...' trending as his party, Tamilaga Vettri K...
04 May, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Exit Poll Results 2026: Survival test for EPS, OPS, Sasikala and Dhinakaran? Will 'Amma' legacy still save key present & former AIADMK leadersTN Exit Polls 2026 Results: Exit polls indicate a strong showing for Chief Minister M K Stalin's DMK alliance in the Tamil Nadu Assembly el...
29 Apr, 2026, 11.06 PM IST
Will 2026 Tamil Nadu elections be a survival test for key present & former AIADMK leaders like EPS, OPS, Sasikala and DhinakaranTamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026 are shaping up as a crucial test of legacy, leadership and survival within the AIADMK camp, still deeply...
23 Apr, 2026, 08.07 AM IST
Battle for North Chennai: DMK fights for dominance in RK Nagar as Jayalalithaa's shadow looms largeThe Dr Radhakrishnan Nagar constituency is gearing up for a crucial Tamil Nadu Assembly election. DMK's J John Ebenezer is seeking re-elect...
19 Apr, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
Former Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami seeks reelection for sixth time from EdappadiAIADMK veteran K Palaniswami is seeking his sixth term from Edappadi. He faces DMK's C Kasi and Naam Tamilar Katchi's Priyadarshini. Palani...
18 Apr, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
Expelled AIADMK leader VK Sasikala quits politics; says ‘will pray Amma govt is formed in Tamil Nadu’Sasikala had stepped in as chief of the party after Jayalalithaa's death in December 2016 and was set to take her post when she was sentenc...
04 Mar, 2021, 05.32 AM IST
Setback to AIADMK, SC stays disqualification notice of three dissident MLAsThe apex court granted an interim stay on the Speaker’s show-cause to them, who are deemed to have switched allegiance to TTV Dhinakaran.
06 May, 2019, 03.31 PM IST
Five reasons why you cannot write off Sasikala even after the SC verdictA shrewd Sasikala cannot be written off entirely. Her sentence would end in just four years, and she can come back to haunt the party.
14 Feb, 2017, 11.53 AM IST
As Sasikala consolidates support, Jayalalithaa's niece tries fishing expeditionIt was 42-year-old Deepa Jayakumar, a niece of J Jayalalithaa, making a comeback to stake a claim for what she believes her legacy.
11 Dec, 2016, 11.16 AM IST
Panneerselvam, other ministers queue up to meet SasikalaaSpeculations were rife over the meeting, as the post of general secretary is now vacant with the death of Jayalalithaa.
09 Dec, 2016, 07.55 AM IST
'Iron Lady' Jayalalithaa inspiration for women: Tamils in US'The legacy of the Iron Lady, as she is fondly remembered by many, who had rocked Indian politics, will be remembered forever.'
07 Dec, 2016, 12.48 PM IST
Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa prods AIADMK cadre into action ahead of pollsCM Jayalalithaa appealed to the emotions of her party workers and exhorted them to walk with pride, head held high for being a member of th...
01 Jan, 2016, 10.32 AM IST
Award in Abdul Kalam's name; birthday to be observed as 'Youth Renaissance Day': TN governmentTamil Nadu government said an award would be constituted in Abdul Kalam's name and his birthday would be observed as "Youth Renaissance Day...
31 Jul, 2015, 02.19 PM IST
- Jayalalithaa meets Naveen Patnaik, speculation rises of new political alliance
Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa and her Odisha counterpart Naveen Patnaik met today, pointing to the "natural synergy" between the...
11 May, 2012, 07.13 PM IST