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Topic: Tamil Nadu

‘Never called for genocide’ — Udhayanidhi Stalin stands by ‘Sanatana’ remarks amid uproar

DMK minister and CM Stalin's son Udhayanidhi sparks row with comment that Sanatana Dharma should be 'eradicated'. Amit Shah calls it 'attack on our heritage', slams INDIA bloc.

Stalin slams ‘One Nation, One Election’ push, calls it ‘conspiracy by BJP’

Speaking about the government panel on the idea headed by Ram Nath Kovind, the CM said former presidents 'should stay out of politics'.

‘Self-respect’ marriages in Tamil Nadu don’t need public solemnisation, says SC

Practised among Hindus in TN, a 'self-respect' marriage is one where a couple can declare themselves married without the presence of a priest

‘Distress formula, deficient rains, fair share’: All about latest Karnataka-TN tiff over Cauvery

Cauvery is lifeline for many districts in southern Karnataka & central TN. Latter moved SC this month after Karnataka refused to release its ‘fair share’, citing ‘failed’ monsoon.

Birthplace of AIADMK, gave 6 CMs — why southern Tamil Nadu is crucial to state’s politics

Madurai, gateway to southern Tamil Nadu, turned around MGR’s fortunes & was springboard for many regional parties. According to one analyst, 'Route to Fort St George goes from here'.

Caste pride is everywhere in Tamil Nadu’s Tirunelveli. Schools are the new scene of crime

Wristbands, hair ribbons, wall posters, electric poles, street hoardings, flags, marriage announcements, films, songs — every symbol in Tamil Nadu's Tirunelveli district is stained with caste and billhook is the main weapon.

Bodies of 9 pilgrims killed in Tamil Nadu train fire accident to be airlifted to Lucknow

The victims embarked on the pilgrimage from Lucknow last week in a private party coach, and most of them hailed from the Uttar Pradesh capital and its nearby areas.

Karnataka contests TN plea in SC for ‘fair share’ of Cauvery water, cites ‘failed’ monsoon

The governments in Karnataka are led by allies Congress and DMK. However, Cauvery watersharing is a decades-old dispute that is highly emotive in both states.

Chennai to get 4th desalination plant to end water woes, environmentalists question need

CM Stalin laid foundation stone for plant in Perur Monday. It will cater to needs of several areas in south Chennai, but environmentalists flag energy consumption, offer alternatives.

Iron Age in India began over 4,000 years ago. Tamil Nadu’s Mayiladumparai revises research

Discoveries from Mayiladumparai and a few sites in Telangana urge us to reassess a long-running debate on the genesis and spread of iron throughout the subcontinent.

On Camera

XUV 7XO shows Mahindra’s engineering prowess. DAVINCI suspension makes a world of difference

The old XUV 700 was an indication that the Indian manufacturer had begun to up their game. But 7XO is world-class in terms of fit, finish, and equipment.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.