Julie Mariappan
Can Vijay pull off what Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan couldn’t?
With an eye on 2026 assembly polls, the actor has decided to position himself as the anti-DMK, anti-BJP force in Tamil Nadu politics where bigger stars have struggled to make a mark
How minorities’ fears helped INDIA bloc sweep Tamil Nadu
The fear of exclusion from the ‘system’ and ‘controversial’ decisions by the NDA government at the Centre have caused significant unrest among minorities
‘Even if 1,000 Modis come, India won’t be Congress-free’
Tamil Nadu Congress Committee chief K Selvaperunthagai explains why Modi won’t be a factor in South India during the general election and how the Congress is gaining ground
‘Governors of non-BJP ruled states are in a fierce race for spotlight’
TN assembly speaker M Appavu says that the governors of non-BJP governed states are acting at the behest of the Centre
‘AIADMK worships god; we don’t use god for politics’
Former minister and AIADMK deputy general secretary KP Munusamy on why the party has no plans to tie up with the BJP for the general election
Why BJP is EPS' next big battle after AIADMK rivals
Edappadi K Palaniswami has finally become the AIADMK’s undisputed leader. Now, the former CM faces a herculean task of seat-sharing among allies for the 2024 general election
Actor Vijay is all set to make his political debut
Vijay has scripted his political debut. He has analysed the bylaws of Dravidian parties, met political strategists and conducted surveys on the ground in 234 constituencies. Now, it’s just a matter of timing his release
How EPS beat OPS to win over AIADMK
After several legal battles, expulsions and desertions, Edappadi K Palaniswami becomes AIADMK general secretary. But can he regain the party’s lost glory?
Why bypolls see big voter turnouts and bigger victories
Erode East in Tamil Nadu recorded 9% more voting when compared to the previous elections. There are many reasons for that. These include money power and targetted campaigning
Why ally BJP is AIADMK biggest threat
It’s tough times for the AIADMK as it holds fort against the BJP which is trying to occupy a bigger space in the Opposition and win big
Explained: Why Sasikala has been linked to Jayalalithaa's death
The Justice A Arumughaswamy Commission investigating the death of former Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa has indicted VK Sasikala, once seen as Jaya’s closest aide and friend. Here’s why the commission found Sasikala’s behaviour suspicious
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How EPS 'toppled' OPS, and is AIADMK split certain?
The late J Jayalalithaa’s lieutenants O Panneerselvam and Edappadi K Palaniswami are fighting for control of the party
How the BJP is changing DMK
Is Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam diluting its atheistic and Dravidian roots? Recent events in Tamil Nadu may suggest so
The AIADMK may be dying. Here’s why it matters to the rest of India
It’s a regional party, sure, but in this age of coalition governments, the AIADMK could have been a kingmaker. Half a century after it was formed, however, the party seems to be staring at its end. Here’s why it matters to Delhi
What keeps dynasty ticking in Tamil Nadu
As polls near in Tamil Nadu, politicians attack each other with barbs on dynastic politics
Why BJP's loyal ally in TN is asserting itself now
By denying BJP, its ally, permission to carry out a month long yatra, the AIADMK is being assertive as parties gear up for assembly polls
Under Covid cloud, political wars go digital
AIADMK, DMK get head-start in rethinking campaigns for assembly elections amid restrictions