In veteran Telugu actor Mohan Babu’s book, Chandrababu Naidu is no longer the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh. “Chandrababu Naidu was once the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, not now and never […]
T S Sudhir
Print, TV, Digital media Journalist for over 27 years. Political commentator, Documentary filmmaker, Satirist. Author of Badminton player Saina Nehwal's biography (2012).
Prakash Raj blows the whistle on the Congress
Less than 24 hours to go for voting in Bengaluru Central, one of the 14 constituencies in Karnataka going to polls on 18 April, came a twist in the constituency’s politics. Prakash […]
The Tamil Nadu Political Gandhigiri League
Vellore saw a murder most foul. DMK’s Durai Murugan described it as the murder of democracy. While his son’s license to practise electoral politics in Vellore was temporarily rescinded, Murugan’s grouse was […]
BJP plays Big Brother to AIADMK
In a state where it is largely dependent on the AIADMK foot soldiers to give the NDA seats in the Lok Sabha, a big brother attitude was the last thing it needed […]
A survivor named Edappadi Palaniswami
In January 2017, at a conclave organised by a media group in Chennai, VK Sasikala, then newly crowned as the general secretary of the AIADMK was the chief guest. Much before she […]
[Video] India’s Virat Warriors. England, here we come
The Indian squad for the World Cup cricket has been announced. Thirteen of the spots were pretty much decided and for the last two places, there were four players in contention. Vijay […]
Anitha, NEET, Kamal and elections
On Friday, the Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), the political party floated by Kamal Haasan put out a campaign ad, asking people not to vote on the basis of what their parents tell […]
Will TTV Dhinakaran give OPS a (return) gift?
If there was an award instituted for the most fascinating electoral contest in Tamil Nadu, it would go to Theni Lok Sabha constituency. The political theatre of this constituency is replete with […]
Rajinikanth’s Kaala lyricist sings “anti-Indian” number
From a land known for being extremely politically aware and use of music as a tool to express one’s opinion and take a stand, it is no surprise that now comes a […]
Why is the BJP happy about Telangana?
Who were the 44-odd per cent people who cast their vote in Secunderabad Lok Sabha constituency? This is the question that is on the mind of both the Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) […]
Why a TV serial is part of the Tamil Nadu election campaign
In 2017, Chennai Times ranked Karthik Raj, who plays the lead role of Aditya in popular Tamil TV serial, `Sembaruthi’ (which means hibiscus), 14th of the 15 most desirable men on television. Today […]
DMK dismisses AIADMK as lightweight, targets BJP
In terms of vote share, the BJP may be inconsequential in Tamil Nadu. But by virtue of being the party in power, its alliance with the AIADMK and the fact that this […]
[Video] KCR vs Chandrababu vs Jagan spat got ugly
The campaign for the elections in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana is over but with much heat generated due to the very vitriolic campaign, the dust will take some time to settle down. […]
KA Paul-like effect on TTV Dhinakaran
KA Paul surfaces again, this time in Tamil Nadu. Okay, let me stand corrected. After the YSR Congress, a KA Paul-like strategy is being used on TTV Dhinakaran’s party. Remember, how Paul, […]
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