N Ram

Apex court sources maintained that the plea should have been listed before the bench which is already seized of similar matters, in line with the established practice.

Mamata Banerjee slams Centre over threat of action against N Ram

"Media plays an important role in democracy. I strongly condemn threats by the BJP govt to one of India's most senior & respected editors, N Ram," said Banerjee said in a tweet.

OPS has ground support, but lacks MLA backing: N Ram

Hours after being convicted and sentenced to four years in jail, AIADMK General Secretary Sasikala expelled Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam from the party.

State elections ahead: Decoding battle of the ballot

Dates for Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam, Kerala and Puducherry were announced on Friday. N Ram, chairman, The Hindu Group, and Aditi Phadnis of Business Standard discuss the elections ahead.

Govt won't fall on Mulayam's comments: N Ram

When Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav stated that days of one-party rule were over and future belonged to coalition government, it sparked nationwide debate on a possibility of early polls.

'Rough session' ahead, no-confidence motion unlikely: N Ram

The much-sought-after Lokpal Bill will be on the agenda of the House today. N Ram, Former Editor-in-chief, Hindu speaks to CNBC-TV18 and tells what he expects from the session.

Govt still on life support; may stay on till 2013: N Ram

N Ram, former editor-in-chief, The Hindu says the government is still on life support; may stay on till 2013.

BJP's move to let MPs resign premature, says N Ram

The opposition is up in arms against the government, raising its voice against corruption in the parliament. The news is still not confirmed, N Ram, former Editor-in-Chief of Hindu feels though it there is a possibility of such a thing, it seems premature.

Pranab likely to be UPA's nominee for president: Experts

In an interview to CNBC-TV18, Rajdeep Sardesai, editor-in-chief, CNN IBN and N Ram, former editor-in-chief, The Hindu say, Finance Minister is likely to become the UPA‘s nominee for president.

Court orders summons to N Ram & others

Court here today ordered issue of summons to five journalists, including former editor-in-chief of 'The Hindu' N Ram and Editor of Tamil magazine 'Nakkheeran', in connection with a defamation complaint moved against them by Chief Minister Jayalalithaa.

Quest to change with times ushers brand battle: Hindu v TOI

Following its recent restructuring, South India's iconic newspaper The Hindu now seems to be shedding its conservative image. In fact, going by it's new ad campaign, The Hindu is taking definite steps to stay ‘ahead of the Times’ reports CNBC-TV18’s Swathi Narayanan.

Details on The Hindu succession plan as N Ram steps down

After decades of leading the Hindu and the other publications of Kasturi and sons as the editor-in-chief, iconic editor, N Ram is all set to step down, reports CNBC-TV18's Swati Narayanan.

What's the future of Lokpal Bill, Anna & Mamata-Cong pact?

In a discusson with CNBC-TV18, Minister of state for communication- Sachin Pilot, the editor and chief of The Hindu – N Ram and the new director of the institute of strategic studies – Sanjay Baru argues what the year means for UPA, the fiasco over the Lokpal Bill etc.

Parliament's winter session: Were disruptions justified?

The winter session of Parliament approaches its end. How effective it has been? Do we need specific measures to guard against disruptions that waste a full Parliamentary day? Experts discuss.

Opposition makes govt eat humble pie on FDI in retail

Without doubt Mamata Banerjee's announcement that the government has decided to put FDI in retail on hold is a serious setback for the Manmohan Singh government.

Holding parliament: Is this an acceptable way of protest?

Yesterday, for the sixth consecutive day parliament was paralysed after being disrupted by its own members. But is this an acceptable way of protest or is it an affront to democracy? Experts discuss.

I have not known life except in 'The Hindu': N Murali

If urgent reforms are not implemented, the paper will disintegrate, N Murali tells Forbes India

Lokpal Bill crisis: Is Anna Hazare blackmailing Parliament?

Possibly 100s and 1,000s have turned out on the streets of Indian cities in support of Anna Hazare. The question being asked is, is this now a crusade to overthrow the government?

Murdoch crisis: Lessons for India?

Rupert Murdoch’s collapsing fortunes has raised critical questions for journalism in India. His tabloid culture, the future that awaits us, is there a need to fear monopoly control and beyond all of that, what lessons should we learn from what’s happened.

Victory for N Ram in the Hindu succession battle

The Madras High Court today pronounced its verdict in the long-drawn Hindu succession battle between brothers N Ram and N Ravi. Swathi Narayanan of CNBC-TV18 gives a lowdown on where the battle is now headed.

N Ram might sell stake in The Hindu for a premium

N Ram, the editor-in-chief of The Hindu is likely to be looking for an exit from the newspaper, alleges Nirmala Lakshmanan, joint editor. Swati Narayana of CNBC-TV18 has a report.

Maran is history, will succumb to 2G charge: N Ram

Shares of broadcaster Sun TV fell by 30% on the bourses in the early trade on Thursday. The company lost one fifth of its market-cap amidst cries from a litigation led by Prashant Bhushan for Dayanidhi Maran to be included in the 2G scam probe.

State poll results: What is the message from electorate?

In an interview with CNBC-TV18’s Karan Thapar, Kapil Sibal, from the Congress party; D Raja, from the CPI; Saugata Roy, from the Trinamool Congress, Editor-in-Chief of the Hindu, N Ram and the well-known political analyst Yogendra Yadav, analyse the message from the people of India in election results.

Tamil Nadu results a big blow for Congress: Hindu's N Ram

In an interview with CNBC-TV18, N Ram, Editor-in-chief, Hindu says, in Tamil Nadu, many of DMK leaders have lost and never has the Congress gone so low. “So, this is major news and a big blow to their morale. This introduces an existential crisis for that alliance at the centre. It won’t happen overnight,” he adds.

The Hindu family feud may turn into legal battle

The battle for power within Kasturi and Sons, and the Hindu, the newspaper, continued over the weekend. N Ravi, editor of the newspaper, is not ruling out legal action against his brother and editor-in-chief of the Hindu, N Ram.