Kamal Haasan Likely to Float Political Party by September End
The actor’s plans of launching a new party instead of joining an alliance is being viewed as a direct threat to the DMK.
‘As Far as Possible’ Is as Far the Government Will Go in Committing to Treat HIV Patients
The Bill was passed without amending the contentious clause that puts no legal obligation on the state if a patient is denied treatment.
Deciphering the Inscrutable Voter: On-Ground Sentiments in Post-Truth Uttar Pradesh
UP’s assembly elections will reveal voters’ ability to separate the truth from the fanfare of election rhetoric, number crunching and exit polls.
M.K. Stalin Named DMK’s Working President
Stalin’s elevation comes as the health of his father, party chief M. Karunanidhi, has been deteriorating significantly over the past few months.
Amidst Public Anger, ‘Chinnamma’ is Inching Towards Becoming Tamil Nadu CM
While the powers in AIADMK are backing Sasikala unanimously, there is a great deal of anger against her amongst party cardres and the general public.
Panneerselvam Gets Jayalalithaa’s Portfolios, But She Remains Chief Minister
Along with his existing portfolios, Panneerselvam will also handle public, IAS, IPS, Indian Forest Service, general administration, district revenue officers, police and home.
Madras HC Urges Tamil Nadu Government to Submit an Update on Jayalalithaa’s Health
The development comes 12 days after the Tamil Nadu chief minister was admitted to Apollo Hospital in Chennai after complaints of fever and dehydration.
Six Charts That Show the BJP’s Goal of a ‘Congress-Free India’ is a Distant Dream
An analysis of data from assembly elections in 30 states and union territories shows that the Congress has a wider reach in India than the BJP.
Anti-Caste Politics and the Tamil Nadu Elections: A Lost Opportunity to Deepen Democracy
The 2016 state assembly election results have established the magnitude of the task ahead for those who wish to create an alternative, counter-hegemonic politics in the state that challenges caste-based violence.
A Third of West Bengal MLAs Face Criminal Charges; Trinamool Maximum
A look at how many members of legislative assembly elected in West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Assam face criminal charges.
Jayalalithaa Must Show in Action What She Couldn’t Say in Words
Jayalalithaa’s decisive victory in Tamil Nadu is not because the people of Tamil Nadu have ignored her government’s failings, but because there was no viable alternative. Now that she has been given a second chance, she must use the next five years wisely.
Mother, Daughter, Goddess, Voter: Tamil Nadu’s Political Parties Court Women This Poll Season
Every party in Tamil Nadu today courts the woman voter, but do they know what she really wants?
‘Tamil Nadu’s Youth Want Change, Someone Smart and Approachable; I Am All of That’
Anbumani Ramadoss discusses his campaign and strategy, casteism and his revulsion for liquor.
New Fronts Are Taking Shape in Tamil Nadu But the Dravidian Parties Are Still on Top
The PMK and the Peoples Welfare Front, which brings together the Left, the MDMK and the Dalit VCK, are saying they will fight the 2016 elections alone. But challenging the dominance of the AIADMK and DMK is easier said than done.
