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Monday, August 11, 2025
TopicJ Jayalalithaa

Topic: J Jayalalithaa

HC quashes defamation cases against N Ram, Siddharth Varadarajan, urges media to ‘introspect’

Madras HC order comes on defamation cases filed in 2012. Most of these complaints were over reports against then chief minister of Tamil Nadu, J Jayalalithaa.

Janaki Ramachandran, the first woman chief minister of Tamil Nadu who ruled for 24 days

The intense political rivalry and machinations between Janaki and Jayalalithaa changed the course of the AIADMK after MGR's death.

Cho Ramaswamy: The Tamil legend who called out politicians on Babri and Emergency

Cho Ramaswamy, an actor, satirist and politician, was born on 5 October 1934. He is probably best remembered for his political satire Muhammad bin Tughlaq

M. Karunanidhi had declined to be prime minister saying, ‘I know my height’

It is doubtful if there can be another Karunanidhi in Tamil Nadu for years to come.

Dhinakaran remains loyal to Amma, not her party

The former AIADMK leader who launched his new party Thursday rose to prominence within a short period of time. His party flag bears a Jayalalithaa image.

This might be the last time Rajinikanth can play his ‘will I, will I not’ political game

Rajinikanth’s should-I-should-I-not drama, has been cited to project him as someone who cannot make up his mind, a quality that can kill a political career.

Delhi disconnect

The rise of regional parties and leaders is no longer news. Last week's results have brought in two phenomenally strong single-state leaders, Mamata Banerjee...

Up & down in down south

It is the grand characters that make Indian politics, and elections so fascinating. And no place passes that test like the state of Tamil Nadu.

On Camera

Rahul’s ‘vote chori’ attack on EC is a political dead-end. He still has a point

The ECI needs to respond to Rahul Gandhi’s accusations professionally and transparently. Else, it will end up giving him the ammunition he is desperately seeking.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

‘Next war may come sooner than expected, will require whole-of-nation approach’—Army chief

Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.