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Inside ‘traditional’ DMK’s digital shift & the company driving it — Stalin app & podcast to 2024 prep

At the heart of DMK’s recent digital shift is its very own strategist firm, Populus Empowerment Network, owned by Stalin’s son-in-law V. Sabareesan and founded in November 2022.

‘Save Ennore creek’ — Chennai oil spill turns focus to a ‘lifeline in ICU’

Ennore creek is part of Ennore-Pulicat wetland system, which acts as an ecological unit that protects biodiversity and recharges groundwater. It's battling an oil spill since Cyclone Michaung struck. 

Pawar versus Pawar — how young gun Rohit is taking on uncle Ajit as battle for NCP legacy continues

Tensions have been simmering in NCP since Sharad Pawar’s daughter Supriya Sule entered public life. Now they have permeated next generation, with Rohit taking on uncle Ajit.

After Amma, an Anni to lead a party in Tamil Nadu — who is Premalatha, DMDK’s new general secretary

Last week, actor-politician Vijayakanth handed over reins of his party DMDK to his wife Premalatha. But questions were raised about the manner of this power transfer.

Shrinking water bodies, rampant encroachment, ‘colluding depts’ — why Chennai floods year after year

According to one expert, Ennore Pulicat creek in north & Pallikaranai marshland in south are blessing for Chennai but rampant encroachment has continued largely unchecked there.

Six friends & an amorphous group of Marathas — the backbone of Manoj Jarange-Patil’s quota stir

As Jarange-Patil grows into the role of a pan-Maharashtra Maratha leader with his state-wide tours and rallies, organisational and financial help is pouring in from all quarters.

Stalin son rising: How Udhayanidhi’s racking up support with ‘DMK riders’, youth meet, grassroots focus

Political trajectory of Udhayanidhi, who is secretary of DMK youth wing, has been better than that of his father, CM Stalin, say analysts. AIADMK & BJP, however, dismiss his ascent.

Shinde Sena moans, Pawar, Fadnavis wait and watch, as Bhujbal revives pre-arrest aggression

NCP minister Chhagan Bhujbal, who had grown muted after being embroiled in graft cases and serving jail time, is now making an aggressive bid to fill the OBC leadership void.

‘Frogs in well’ to suits & conference rooms — how ‘Vibrant Gujarat’ summit gave state industry a push

Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, initiated by Modi-led govt in 2003, institutionalised previous efforts to improve Gujarat’s competitiveness in grabbing investments, say industrialists.

Mumbai’s Shivaji Park: Colonial-era roots, Sena’s birthplace, hallowed ground for politics

Shivaji Park, which Sena (UBT) has secured again for Dussehra rally, is deeply intertwined with party's past & Bal Thackeray's legacy, with broader significance for politics & culture.

On Camera

Aamir Khan and Salman Khan are still dodging and deflecting the age question, 20 yrs later

On the first episode of Two Much With Kajol and Twinkle, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan were confronted with another hypocrisy: age gaps. And they didn't come out looking good.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.