Jayakanthan’s ‘Cinemavukku Pona Chitthalu’: on the influence of film personalities on the masses

Jayakanthan’s novella, ‘Cinemavukku Pona Chitthalu,’ explores the impact of film culture on identity and social dynamics through the story of Kamsalai, a devoted admirer of Tamil cinema icon M.G. Ramachandran (MGR). Set in Chennai, the narrative captures a time when MGR’s influence shaped Tamil Nadu’s political landscape. Read More…

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This is the month for assessing candidates; meet three heavyweights

Here are three candidates for Autism Acceptance Month. In fact, everyone on the spectrum is qualified to represent the month. But sadly, this twisted world sits up and takes notice only when extraordinary achievements are on the horizon; and Rupak Rajendra Munje, Ashwath Radha Mohan and M. Ramanathan are doing…

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Mannargudi set for a tight contest as Rajaa banks on development pitch

A predominantly agrarian, the constituency in the heart of the Cauvery delta, continues to suffer from a lack of infrastructure, with several panchayats still without proper link roads, complicating the movement of produce and isolating villages. Read More | Source: The Hindu…

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Mahesh Poyyamozhi facing a stiffer challenge this time in Tiruverumbur

Tiruverumbur is going to the polls amid voter discontent over the delay in building service lanes along the Tiruchi-Thanjavur  National Highway and continuing recessionary conditions among its once-thriving steel fabrication units Read More | Source: The Hindu…

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Will pendulum effect hold true for Krishnagiri this election?

Krishnagiri has consistenty oscillated between the DMK and AIADMK in hustings since 1984, with the incumbent being an AIADMK MLA; the challenger this time around is from Congress; lack of rail connectivity, grievances of mango farmers and a toll plaza in the wrong place are some of the issues the…

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