Parties gear up for bypoll

The announcement of byelection to Madurai West constituency has pushed the mainstream political parties into election mode yet again. The poll assumes added significance in the wake of recent violent incidents in Madurai Dinakaran office and the political consequences of the feud in the Chief Minister M Karunanidhi's family.

Gang on looting spree

A police dragnet has been spread for a  six-member gang in a share- auto as it has looted cash and cellphones after attacking people in different places at Thiruvanmiyur and Thoraipakkam since last night.

Inmates clash in Puzhal jail

Two inmates of Puzhal jail sustained serious injuries after a clash broke out  between two rowdy groups late last night. 

Medical counselling from 2 July: Minister

State Health Minister K K S S R Ramachandran today said that the  counselling for admissions to medical courses will be conducted between  2 - 8 July.

It's party time for media

Every rationalist worth the towel on his torso  seems to have now come alive to the possibilities that a 'kept' media on air offers to their political prospects. So, with the Sun now setting on the DMK horizon, it's time for the launch of another satellite to light up and brighten  the lives of the leaders and co-borns alike, says Editor T R Jawahar.

SSCP - Suppressed marine, maritime, nautical aspects-III

V Sundaram says he has now come to understand that no responsible citizen of India can ever offend T R Baalu by telling him the truth. His orchestrated and pre-acted falsehoods, running counter to brutal facts and solid terrestrial reality, are constantly dictated not by his commitment to the public interest but by his undeclared passion for maximising his private interest at the cost of the nation.

The art of being an artist

Associate Editor K Balakumar talks about the charm of the art world and says Fauvisim and Pointillism may be different schools of painting but even the artists who are supposed to be proficient in these styles are never aware that they belong there.

101 and still growing strong

He walks erect and unfalteringly across the hall at his home at Krishna Avenue, C V Raman Road and greets us with a firm handshake. 101 and still healthy, strong and jovial is T R Krishnamurthy of Mylapore. V Padmasini meets with the elderly gentleman.

All this glitter now looks like gold

Making handcrafted imitation jewellery is no longer the prerogative of fusty old men and young boys, cooped up under dim lights in narrow shops in dingy lanes. D Rachel Chitra finds out.