Tamil Nadu election 2026: Bhavanisagar constituency awaits answers to long-standing challenges

The constituency hosts the Bhavanisagar Dam, or Lower Bhavani Dam, which feeds the Lower Bhavani Project canal, Kalingarayan Canal, Thadapalli Canal and Arakkankottai Canal. These irrigation networks form the backbone of agriculture and remain the lifeline for thousands of farmers. Read More | Source: The Hindu…

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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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