Tension in Perambalur: VCK and DMK cadres clash, heavy police security deployedTension erupted in Perambalur district's Kunnam bus stand area. Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam cadres clashed...
26 May, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
Why has Ram Charan apologised to Jasprit Bumrah? Telugu superstar says 'Uff I’m genuinely so forgetful...'Telugu superstar Ram Charan recently made headlines for a humorous gaffe at a movie music launch in Bhopal. He mistakenly praised Indian cr...
24 May, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Nelson Mandela: ‘To be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that…’ Timeless quote on freedom and purpose by South African antiapartheid activistNelson Mandela, South Africa's first Black president, championed freedom beyond personal liberation. His powerful words highlight that true...
23 May, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Udhayanidhi clarifies on Sanatan Dharma remark, says wanted to abolish caste system dividing peopleDMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin has clarified his controversial Sanatan Dharma remark. He stated his intention was to abolish the caste syste...
15 May, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
DMK raises concerns on possible mix-up in postal votes between two Tiruppattur constituenciesMadras High Court to restrain a TVK MLA from voting in the assembly floor test as DMK flags possible postal vote mix-up between Tiruppattur...
12 May, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
Trump calls suspect in press dinner attack 'pretty sick guy' whose views alarmed relativesA suspect, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, was arrested after attempting to attack administration officials at a black-tie gala. He had pos...
27 Apr, 2026, 07.19 AM IST
Mahatma Jyotiba Phule 200th birth anniversary tribute by PM Modi: "Pioneer in championing rights of women, marginalised"Prime Minister Narendra Modi led tributes to Mahatma Jyotirao Phule on his 200th birth anniversary. Leaders across the political spectrum a...
11 Apr, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
'No language being imposed': Dharmendra Pradhan rejects Stalin's Hindi imposition claims, defends NEPUnion Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin are engaged in a political debate over the National Education Polic...
05 Apr, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Homebound: Chronicle of a friendship in dire timesHomebound is shorn of Amar Akbar Anthony-style melodrama and overt messaging that once characterised Hindi film portrayals of communal harm...
27 Sep, 2025, 10.56 PM IST
Reject BJP, RSS that divides society in name of caste and opposes Constitution: SiddaramaiahKarnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, speaking at a convention for oppressed communities, urged people to reject the BJP and RSS, labeling...
28 Jan, 2024, 09.57 PM IST
Turning a blind eye to caste will only make things worse for India IncSo, 80% of Indians belong to 'oppressed' caste groups. If this is how society is composed, then the logical expectation is for most profess...
30 Oct, 2023, 10.50 AM IST
California Senate Committee okays bill to end caste discriminationThis is for the first time that a US State legislature would consider legislation on caste. If passed, the bill could make America's most p...
27 Apr, 2023, 12.10 PM IST
In affidavit in SC, Centre defends exclusion of Dalit Christians, Dalit Muslims from scheduled castes' listThe ministry also refused to agree with the report of the Justice Ranganath Mishra Commission that recommended inclusion of Dalit Christian...
10 Nov, 2022, 12.42 PM IST
View: Only a sustained project of strengthening democracy can prevent incidents like HathrasCaste and patriarchy are readily blamed for the phenomenon. After 70 years of working under a Constitution that promises all citizens equal...
03 Oct, 2020, 11.00 PM IST
View: The problem is the Brahminical system, the basis of which is inequalityCaste is all-pervasive — from birth to death — in India. It needs to be questioned by everyone, not just the depressed castes, if we need t...
24 Nov, 2018, 11.00 PM IST
Reservation must for benefit of oppressed: Uma BhartiWhen asked that in some temples entry of certain people is banned on the basis of caste, she said "people should go to any temple without d...
31 Oct, 2017, 05.07 PM IST
War against caste oppression calls for fighting on multiple frontsIt is easy to change laws, even if this had become a challenge in the recent past of fractured electoral mandates. What is tough is to chan...
17 Jun, 2014, 07.17 AM IST