Centuries-old cultural connection between Varanasi and Tamil Nadu has resurfaced in public conversations since PM Modi inaugurated the Kashi Tamil Sangamam at BHU recently.
BJP adopts different approaches for different states. Bulldozer in UP, ED raids in Maharashtra, Delhi and West Bengal. For Tamil Nadu, it is looking at Tamil culture.
Led by Thol. Thirumavalavan, the Tamil Nadu party began as Dalit Panthers Iyyakkam & entered electoral politics in 1999. It has since garnered considerable influence in the state.
Jairam Ramesh welcomed SC’s decision on 10 per cent quota for EWS and praised Manmohan Singh’s efforts. Dissenting voices call it 'setback' to 'fight for social justice'.
Kerala & Karnataka take second & third spots, says National Health Authority. Lakshadweep is at bottom when it comes to availing benefits of Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana.
NIA is probing Coimbatore blast. Tamil Nadu BJP chief Annamalai is 'continuously defaming' the force with 'absurd' claim, state police said in statement issued Saturday.
The expelled AIADMK leader, among three others, reacted to allegations of the Arumughaswamy committee after the panel called for an investigation against Sasikala.
On 18 February 1956, 'Rajkumari' Amrit Kaur, India's first health minister, moved the Bill in Lok Sabha for the establishment of AIIMS in Delhi. She wanted it to have the powers and functions of a university because it will 'probably make revolutionary changes in curriculum as well as in modes of teaching'.
Move to bring down differences in commodity prices with neighbouring states, says government. Oppn, dealers blame it on welfare, Congress's guarantees.
Occasional lovers’ tiffs have marked history of RSS-BJP relations. To think that Nagpur will bring about any change in leadership is a misreading of both its intent and its power.
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