TAMIL NADU
Tamil Nadu is set for vote counting on May 4, with tight security arrangements across all counting centres as the state awaits a crucial electoral verdict involving a multi-cornered political contest featuring the DMK, AIADMK, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) led by Vijay, and Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) led by Seeman.
CHENNAI
Dr. Mrs. Meena Muthiah, Kumara Rani of Chettinad, noted educationist, philanthropist and founder correspondent of Chettinad Vidyashram, passed away at the age of 91. A towering figure in the field of education in Tamil Nadu, she was widely respected for her vision, leadership and lifelong commitment to nurturing young minds.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Director Kathiravan Sampath’s upcoming film, featuring actors Ram Nishanth and J S Kavi in the lead, has now been titled ‘Brown Mani’, its makers disclosed on Friday. The film has triggered huge interest among fans and film buffs as it is actor Rio Raj’s first film as a producer. Brown Mani features talented actors Ram Nishanth and JS Kavi in pivotal roles, both of whom have been part of…
COLUMNS
Delimitation Bill was a grand plan to balloon the Lok Sabha from 543 to a cool 850 seats. While the fiery speeches about federalism and north-south wars hog the headlines, the real Tamil Nadu weekend chuckle lies in the small print nobody wants to admit
When constitutional ritual no longer heals political division, ritual itself becomes a message.
For decades, Raj Bhavans functioned as zones of silence. Decisions travelled through files, not forums. Authority spoke in signatures, not statements.
That culture has thinned.
For many of the framers of the Constitution, their legacy is lost and worse, forget the last word, no word is being uttered. It’s always Ambedkar, Nehru, Patel, Rajendra Prasad—and sure, they were great men of mettle.