It is too filmy to expect Haasan to waltz in and occupy political space. But what if he is not looking for a blockbuster, and prefers to make a niche film?
Mineral security is no longer just an economic concern but a national security imperative, underpinning the country’s ambitions in clean energy, defence self-reliance, and advanced manufacturing.
Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.
India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.
BJP has no dynastic succession, at least not at the top. You can trace this back to Vajpayee-Advani era. This act of spotting, empowering younger talent is even more striking with the choice of BJP presidents.
Tamil Nadu politics is intertwined with caste politics. MGR and Jayalalithaa had the advantage of coming out of the state and stay away from the regional caste politics. Kamal is a Tamilian and that makes his caste a big deal, like Vijayakant, Sharatkumar and Shivaji Ganesan who tried politics and didn’t made it big. Rajinikanth coming from another state allows him to follow in the foot steps of MGR anf Jayalalitha because he stands out of the local caste calculations.
Tamil Nadu politics is intertwined with caste politics. MGR and Jayalalithaa had the advantage of coming out of the state and stay away from the regional caste politics. Kamal is a Tamilian and that makes his caste a big deal, like Vijayakant, Sharatkumar and Shivaji Ganesan who tried politics and didn’t made it big. Rajinikanth coming from another state allows him to follow in the foot steps of MGR anf Jayalalitha because he stands out of the local caste calculations.