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Opinion | Machismo vs Survival: Can Rahul-Stalin Really Afford to Break Away?
Congress breaking away will weaken the DMK alliance, but it would not necessarily strengthen the Congress, either.
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Opinion | Is Vijay's TVK Reacting Like A Fan Club Or A Political Party?
The conspicuous silence of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) over the Jana Nayagan controversy has triggered uneasy questions in Tamil Nadu's political circles. Is Vijay's party behaving like an extension of his fan club.
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Opinion | The Political Potency Of 'Parasakthi': Box Office, Ballot Box, And Beyond
Parasakthi is not merely a film set against history; it is history weaponised for the present. From its very first frame, the movie announces its political intent, rooting itself firmly in the anti-Hindi imposition agitations of the 1950s and 60s.
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Opinion | A Star Targeted? Why Jana Nayagan Row Might Be A Gift In Disguise For Vijay
Ultimately, 'Jana Nayagan' will get a certification and will be released. But the damage - or the momentum - may already be inflicted. And, when it does, all this courtroom drama will only bolster its opening at the box office.
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Blog | What's Stopping Vijay's Film? 6 'Conspiracy Theories' About Jana Nayagan
In Tamil Nadu, it turns out you don't need a release date for the promise of a blockbuster. Sometimes, just a missing censor certificate is enough.
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Opinion | Jana Nayagan vs. Parasakthi: The Politics Playing Out On Tamil Nadu's Screens
This is not merely a contest between two films; it is a proxy battle for political space, symbolism, and supremacy.
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Opinion | Good vs Evil: Will Vijay's Tamil Nadu Election Pitch Succeed?
By framing the upcoming election as a battle between good and evil, Vijay is deliberately reviving memories of the Jayalalithaa-Karunanidhi rivalry - an intense, deeply personal feud that defined Tamil Nadu politics until they died.
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Opinion | Idli, Dosa Done, Raagi Mudde And High Command Next In Karnataka
Was, and is, the Congress Karnataka power tussle settled? Is there clarity on whether Siddaramaiah will complete a five year term or will he give in and allow DK Shivakumar to take charge in the next few months?
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Opinion | In Karnataka Congress Tussle, All Roads Actually Lead To Rahul Gandhi
The power tussle between Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar (DKS), a watchful Kharge, and restless regional satraps has pushed the Congress high command to its toughest test, again - to settle the power equations in Karnataka.
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Opinion | Why Bihar's Record Voter Turnout May Not Really Say Anything
Voter turnouts can never say anything conclusively. Until the results are out, these numbers need not suggest any specific advantage for one side or the other.
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Opinion | CBI Probe Into Karur Double-Edged Sword For Vijay's Party, Blow For DMK
The Supreme Court's order for a court-monitored CBI probe into the tragic loss of 41 lives at a political rally held by actor-turned-politician Vijay's Tamizha Vetri Kazhagam is expected to have a big impact on the fierce political exchange.
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Opinion | Should TVK Chief Vijay Be Made Accused In Karur Stampede Case?
An enormous human tragedy at Velusamypuram in Karur left 41 people dead.
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Opinion | Cut The Politics, We Need Answers On Tamil Nadu Tragedy
Velusamypuram will remain a painful memory for Tamil Nadu. The scale of the tragedy that unfolded with the loss of 40 lives, including 10 children and several women, in a political gathering is gruesome, if not unprecedented.
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Opinion | Rahul's Poll Claims: Time To Go Beyond Politics, And Investigate
Gandhi must be held accountable - if he is proven wrong - for the allegations he has made. But the EC must also be held accountable if such serious lapses are indeed found.
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Opinion | A Commissioner As A Scapegoat For Colossal, Collective Failure?
The stampede at the Chinnaswamy Stadium is among the most tragic events I have witnessed in my life as a reporter.
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Opinion | Tamil vs Hindi: Why The Tussle Over NEP Won't Die
The Centre and the BJP need to handle this deftly. The more they make it a political and ideological confrontation, the more aggressive and powerful the DMK will get.
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Opinion | Are Actor Vijay, AIADMK And BJP Teaming Up To Take On Stalin?
In the past few weeks, two major issues in the state have pointed to a potential coordination between the AIADMK, the TVK, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in opposing the DMK.
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Opinion | Why An 'Apolitical' Dinner Is Raising Eyebrows In Karnataka
The Karnataka CM does not appear willing to step aside. His opponents, both within the party and outside, have been biding their time, waiting for an opportunity to strike.
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Opinion | Arjun vs Reddy: What Happened When Politicians Clashed With Stars In The Past
The Arjun vs. Reddy battle mirrors a familiar narrative in southern Indian politics: the clash between a star and a powerful politician.
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Opinion | Revanth Reddy Has Shot Himself In The Foot With Allu Arjun Case
The governments approach, which has been described as "excessive" by several legal experts, has only led to an embarrassment for Reddy.
