INDIA
1, 2 or 3? Why language is a ticking time bomb in Tamil Nadu amid Hindi pushback
The fear is that studying a third language would not only be an extra burden on the students of Tamil Nadu, but would lead to the dominance of Hindi across India.
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A 27-year-old plan for a new international airport in Chennai is struggling to take off
In 1998, under the then Chief Minister M Karunanidhi the state government decided on a land south of the current airport in Meenambakkam and it was considered to be executed on Build-Own-Operate and Transfer (BOOT) concept
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Fearing delimitation, southern states now rethinking population control
Even though Union home minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday that the South will not lose a "single seat" on account of delimitation, the fear still looms.
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BJP reworks alliance strategy in Tamil Nadu, drops a big hint
After setback in the Lok Sabha polls, BJP is wary of a polarisation that would limit the election to a contest between the ruling DMK and the main opposition, the AIADMK.
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Karunanidhi is now free to read
All the works of the Kalaignar, or artist as Karunanidhi was addressed, will be nationalised as was done in the case of 179 scholars, for which royalty to the tune of Rs 14.42 crore is being issued by the state government.
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Heads roll as sexual abuse allegations rattle Malayalam film industry
The Justice Hema Committee report released by the Kerala government on August 19, on the sexual exploitation, discrimination against women on payouts, and lack of basic facilities for women at shooting sites, called out many of the members of AMMA.
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Malayalam cinema in dilemma as Hema Committee upends AMMA
Though Ranjith has resigned from his post in the Academy, he has vowed to approach the case legally. He claimed that Sreelekha was called for an audition for the film Paleri Manikyam, but was sent back when he decided that she wasn't suitable for the role.
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Contradicting versions, conflicting timelines: Kolkata rape-and-murder case takes twists and turns
Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, representing the Kolkata Police (West Bengal government) told the court that his client followed "procedure to a tee". But the sequences did not tally with what has been claimed by the parents of the victim and the CBI.
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Why a political event in Tamil Nadu took DMK, BJP cadres by surprise
The bonhomie between BJP and DMK made people wonder if there was a possibility of fresh ties between the two parties.
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K Hema Committee report's shocking findings expose dark secrets of Malayalam film industry
The report has exposed rampant sexual exploitation, harassment and inhumane working conditions for the women in the industry.
INDIA
Rape, murder, rage and disorder: Mamata Banerjee struggles to deal with the fallout of a horrific crime
The outpouring of anger and outrage today in West Bengal, following the gruesome rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor, is coming from women - her strong support base.
INDIA
F4 in Chennai: Racing cars and rising concerns
Having a circuit inside the city has been challenged with many PILs and protests from the opposition. The AIADMK has moved the Supreme Court urging it to ban the sport on the streets.
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Will Tamil Nadu's Tiruppur gain or lose from the Bangladesh crisis? The answer is complicated
Even if India gains 10 to 11% of Bangladesh’s export quantity because of the crisis, there would be an increased earning of 300-400 million dollars per month in the Indian hubs, especially Tiruppur.
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Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee: The common man's CM who lost touch with the masses
He was a people's favourite, eager to change the lives of ordinary men and women for the better. But in the pursuit of his dreams for change, he lost touch with the very people he was trying to help.
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Udhayanidhi as Tamil Nadu deputy CM? MK Stalin's health fuels buzz
Speculation about Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's health has intensified, with talks of his son Udhayanidhi Stalin being appointed as Deputy Chief Minister gaining traction. Despite dismissing immediate rumors, Stalin’s recent comments suggest Udhayanidhi's elevation is more a matter of timing than speculation.
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July killings in Tamil Nadu blur distinction between personal enmity and political rivalry
The murderers might have had personal motives, but it is clear that they are leveraging connections with the ruling establishment.
POLITICS
'Pleasing allies': Southern discomfort over neglect in Modi 3.0 Budget proposals
Far from satisfying the South, the Budget might have worsened the ties of the opposition-ruled states with the Centre.
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Encounter killings fail to deter gangsters thirsting for revenge in Tamil Nadu
A spate of revenge killings and encounter killings in Tamil Nadu is exposing the underbelly of a criminal underworld that has been thriving in the state.What is more alarming is that the gangsters and thugs take refuge under political parties to hide their nefarious activities.
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Murder, gang war & encounter: TN police action after Armstrong's strong murder sparks suspicion
The encounter killing of K Thiruvengadam, an accused in BSP leader K Armstrong's murder, has sparked controversy and demands for a CBI probe in Tamil Nadu
POLITICS
A vote of confidence amid turmoil: DMK's resounding victory in Vikravandi bypoll
The high voter turnout, of 82.48 percent, unusual in an ordinary by-election, but not when the political stakes are high and incentives are on offer, also consolidated the DMK’s position, allowing it to debunk claims of voter disenchantment with the government after the illicit liquor deaths.
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NEET: A complex story of growing opposition in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu has a long history of opposition to entrance tests to professional colleges. Ironically, former chief ministers J Jayalalithaa and M Karunanidhi, political rivals, were on the same side on this issue: against entrance tests.
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K Armstrong lynching: Murder and mayhem bring Tamil Nadu gang wars into spotlight
The killing of Armstrong is a retaliatory one following the murder of a history-sheeter in Foreshore Estate, Arcot Suresh, last August.
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Why an 'inconsequential' bypoll in Tamil Nadu is gathering importance
The DMK has a comfortable majority in the House, and a loss in the Vikravandi bypoll will make no difference to its legislative agenda.
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How turmoil in Puducherry BJP is strengthening ally Rangaswamy's hands
Puducherry CM Rangaswamy has strengthened his political position as internal conflicts within the BJP intensify following their defeat in the Lok Sabha election.
