Governor’s reasoning that NEET is not against social justice does not hold water
The Governor has merely quoted the SC reading of Constitutional provisions without seeing how they have turned out in practice with NEET
Inmathi Editor
Jai Bhim row: Missing the wood for the trees
Jai Bhim for all its success and hard-hitting plot has run into a political controversy. The war of words is out in the open between PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss and actor Suriya. Twitteratti is trending ‘We stand with Surya’ and JaiBhim hashtags as netizens are garnering support for the actor...
On NEET, TN govt up against SC’s moral stance on capitation fee
The Tamil Nadu government’s case against NEET is well established. NEET tramples states rights when it’s the state that can set such policies to suit local conditions. The Tamil Nadu system of selecting students for medical colleges served its need well, at least in-part. Scoring high in Class...
Why is Swetha’s murder not moving us as much as Swathi’s
In its brutality, sickness of intent, execution, and the profile of the victim and the murderer, the two murders are not very dissimilar. The reaction to Swathi’s murder in June, 2016, was immediate and visceral. It seemed to strike a stronger chord among people. But it is quite likely Swetha’s...
Paddy MSP hike is only 15%, not 50%: M S Swaminathan
Noted agricultural scientist M S Swaminathan has said that the market support that farmers need has three integrated components. i) A minimum support price or MSP based on the formula of C2 + 50% ii) A favourable procurement policy to ensure that farmers do receive the MSP iii) Increasing...
With Kattupalli port purchase, Adani group gets a beachhead in southern market
The acquisition of Kattupalli Port from Larsen and Toubro Ltd (L&T) by the Adani group is expected to change the dynamics of the port business in the Eastern Coast, say industry experts. With Kattupalli Port in its bag, the Adani group gains an important presence in the Eastern Coast...
July first week will decide if kuruvai can come good
The fate of much of kuruvai and samba crops in Cauvery delta region will be decided by the Cauvery Management Authority when it meets next week. The level in Mettur dam stands at around 57 feet and the shutters are typically opened for irrigation if the level touches 90 feet. Citing the low...
Policeman turns political football as idol theft cases become high profile
On Friday morning, soon after chief minister Edappadi Palaniswami announced several measures as per Rule 110, Congress legislature party leader K R Ramasamy brought up the issue of IG Pon Manickavel. The police officer had submitted to the Madras High Court that its directions regarding inquiry...
SC has directed new judge to hear MLAs disqualification case
The Supreme Court has refused to transfer the case of disqualification against AIADMK rebel MLAs supporting T T V Dinakaran. A petition was filed by the disqualified MLAs supporting Dinakaran seeking to transfer the case from the Madras High Court to the Supreme Court. However, the court said...
Maiam songs: Reinforcing the messiah without a message
The towering mass leader space is vacant in Tamil Nadu. MGR and Jayalalithaa, and to some extent even Karunanidhi, occupied that space and promised messianic deliverance. Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth may think that space is there for taking. The film Kaala sought to deliver a powerful messianic...
