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Sunday, September 29, 2024
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Topic: Tamil Nadu

Why Tamil Nadu’s women make up nearly half of India’s female factory workforce

With an educated & skilled workforce, Tamil Nadu has a burgeoning industrial sector which has scored massive investments in automobiles, electronics, and even footwear.

In Tamil Nadu, BJP tries to dispel ‘Brahmin party’ perception with no candidate from the community

The AIADMK has also not fielded any Brahmin candidates. Community outfit says they hoped to be accommodated to fight ‘enemy DMK,’ but are now in a 'dilemma'.

Familiar face, senior leader, rapport with parties — why Tamilisai matters for BJP in Tamil Nadu

Closely associated with BJP since her youth, doctor-turned-politician has served party as general secretary, vice-president, national secretary & state chief among others.

Annamalai in Coimbatore, Tamilisai in Chennai South: BJP’s list of LS candidates for Tamil Nadu

Party had contested five seats in 2019 but failed to open its account. In September, former ally AIADMK had come out of alliance.

‘He is defying Supreme Court’ — what SC said on TN governor’s refusal to induct Ponmudi into cabinet

“Did not want to say it aloud. He is defying the Supreme Court of India… those who have advised him have not advised him in accordance with the law,” the Supreme Court remarked.

Not Manusmriti, British—caste system in medieval Tamil Nadu solidified after Cholas fell

Middle castes reveal a complicated social history. Caste is rooted in politics, not just religion

Stalin govt moves SC as Governor Ravi stalls re-induction of ex-DMK minister Ponmudy into cabinet

Governor ‘attempting to run a parallel government & his act amounts to contempt of court’, Tamil Nadu govt says in plea. Asserts that Raj Bhavan is bound by CM’s advice.

Chennai startup helps ‘overqualified housewives’ get back to work, fight motherhood penalty

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

What’s the true cost of free electricity to states? Just look at Tamil Nadu

Many states dedicate a large portion of their subsidies to free electricity, but the true financial burden doesn’t show up in budget documents.

NCB arrests former DMK member Jaffer Sadiq in Rs 2,000 cr international drug trafficking case

According to the NCB, Sadiq was the 'mastermind and kingpin' of a network spread between India, Australia, and New Zealand. The DMK in Tamil Nadu has recently expelled Sadiq.

On Camera

Drop that cigarette. Smokers are twice as likely to develop skin cancer compared to non-smokers

A noticeable effect of smoking is premature aging. Studies indicate that the skin biopsy of a 40-year-old heavy smoker can resemble that of a 70-year-old non-smoker.

10 yrs ago, battery leasing failed to boost demand for EV cars in India. Now, it’s making a comeback

Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.

Morocco signs pact with Tata for joint manufacture of WhAP Infantry Fighting Vehicle

The armoured platform is India's first amphibious infantry combat wheeled vehicle. Last year, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces had procured 90 military trucks from the Tata Group.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?