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Perarivalan case judgment bolsters federalism: Lawyer
The Supreme Court judgment in the Perarivalan case has important implications for the relationship between the state and central governments as well as in defining the powers of the state government and how much discretion the Governor has. On May 22, the Supreme...
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Opinion

‘State loses as DMK ideology makes TN invisible in Delhi’
The DMK has sought to project its ideology in Delhi. The DMK has sought a national profile and opened its Delhi office recently. But the practical side is that the DMK has little heft in the Delhi establishment. Some DMK leaders have personal equations in Delhi but...

Who or what is Dravidian in today’s times?
Who is Dravidian is a perennial question in Tamil public life. Even the Ilaiyaraja controversy has meandered to that question. The Ilaiyaraja row is not a naturally occurring event that is the job of journalists to uncover and write about. It is a staged event...

The unhealthy dominance of Red Giant, Sun Pictures
Vijay's Beast, produced by Sun Pictures and distributed by Red Giant Movies, has created a very audible buzz among people. Fans and others are eager to see what the latest movie has to offer. Brisk sales of tickets are being reported. Vijay fans are hoping Beast will...
Mathi Memes

Mathi Memes: No mayor poll, no anti-defection law, NOTA very democratic election, is it?
No option to vote NOTA, no direct election of mayor, no real power for local bodies. Urban local body polls not a great example of democracy
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Politics
Modi’s Chennai visit: How some from TN facilitated his rise
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Chennai visit may be a time to recall the roles that some Tamils played in his ascent in national politics. Modi may have found little support among Tamil voters despite the BJP’s best efforts. But, individually,...
When a journalist reminisces, a world opens up
A journalist get so many experiences in the process of gathering news. But those experiences rarely get recorded. They go unnoticed though they can reveal a world of information that is not always apparent. Some editors unveil the inside story...
Sri Lankan PM the go-to man for economy rescue
The new Sri Lankan PM is the man many Lankans love to hate – the enigmatic Ranil Wickremesinghe. He was sworn in as the Prime Minister for a record sixth time yesterday by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa Wickremesinghe is the Leader of the United...
As Gotabaya Rajapaksa climbs down, will army take power?
On May 11, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa told his countrymen that he is ready to talk about removing the Presidential form of government. He promised to give more powers to Parliament and facilitate a national government this week. Once the new...
YPP and its seven champions of hope
Arjun and Rishi are two young digital creators from structurally excluded communities living in the stigmatised regions of north Chennai. Even though both owned a smartphone each, their devices had only basic features. The duo knew their limitations, but they...
Culture
Egmore museum is dead, let’s revive it!
The Madras Museum can be the pride of Tamil Nadu. With its vast collection and resources such as an in-house high-quality conservation laboratory, it could offer an interesting, educative, fun and immersive experience. For people of Tamil Nadu...
Son donates book collection of writer Sa Kandasamy to library
Just like other writers, Sa Kandasamy left behind a vast collection of books when he died. What will happen to the books of a writer’s personal collection after his death? In most cases, they will end up in stalls that sell second-hand books, if...
Kashmir and Tamil Nadu, an ancient link
Was there any cultural link between Jammu & Kashmir, the northernmost state of India and Tamil Nadu, the southernmost? Yes, according to young research scholar Prathik Murali. "Kashmir was a centre for the study of philosophy having close...
Azhagar Kovil festival: Inclusive, promoting social harmony
Chithirai festival is celebrated all over Tamil Nadu but the event at Madurai Meenakshi Amman temple and Azhagar Kovil stand out. After a break imposed by the lockdown, this year the festival was celebrated recently in a grand manner amidst...
Palm products: The cultural pilgrimage of a priest
The palm tree and its products are intrinsic to Tamil culture. Endowed with roots that go deep and hold groundwater, the palm tree takes 15 years to grow and mature. The young palm tree is called Vadali in Tamil. The palm tree is a food bearing life form. It is a...
Food
Plant-based meat: Just a pricey lifestyle choice?
Plant-based meats refer to food products that mimic animal meat products. The eating experience and taste are equivalent to consuming meat. They appear like meat too. They may also be called “fake” meats, “meat alternatives,” or “vegan meats.” A...
Traditional rice varieties Tamil Nadu: In tune with the times
The traditional rice varieties of Tamil Nadu are seeing a renewal in interest (click here and here for more on this). This article summarizes the scientific aspects. Rice is India’s pre-eminent crop and is the staple food of the people of...
Why only trained, knowledgeable cooks should make shawarma
Shawarma is one of the most popular Middle East foods. Its vertical cooking style cooks the meat in its melting fat. Although vertical cooking of meat was introduced by the chefs of Ottoman Empire, it was Iskender Effendi, a Turkish man, who...
Banana leaves: Tasty, traditional and healthy
Banana leaves have been an integral part of desi food and traditions. They offer health benefits, help farmers and meet ecological needs. Apart from just serving as a leafy plate, banana leaves are also used for cooking and wrapping as well. The...
Organic certification: Decoding the true nature of produce
Organic certification is a must to ensure quality but the costs are prohibitive for small producers. There has been a growing awareness of the need for producing food without using chemicals. Alternatives to farming that uses chemical fertilizers and pesticides are...
Civic Issues
What the Perungudi fire says about our garbage system
The fire in Perungudi dumping yard that started on April 27 and raged for five days literally brought to light the state of garbage collection and disposal in the city. The waterbody in the dumping yard that turned pink due to the leeching of toxic pollutants has...
Local businesses: Can Annachi take on Amazon?
The quiet launch of ONDC, or Open National Digital Commerce platform, in five cities including Coimbatore to help local businesses and even mom and pop stores open online storefronts is the Union government’s bid to curb the power of giants such as Amazon and...
Environment
Can Tamil Nadu coast survive deadly wet bulb temperature?
The buzz around wet bulb temperature has reached the Coromandel coast with cyclone Asani turning out to be only a brief interlude. The heat wave that has swept many parts of India in recent days, surpassing previously recorded peaks in April and May of 2010, has...
TN Green Climate Company: Matching performance with promise
Tamil Nadu recently became a major State dedicating itself to strong action on climate change. It set up the Tamil Nadu Green Climate Company under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013, with an authorised capital of Rs 5 crore, to implement specific missions on...
Sports
Yellow jersey, leadership, template: Dhoni returns as captain
Mahendra Singh Dhoni returned as captain for CSK's game against SRH and took us on a nostalgia trip with his insights about the game, his future, leadership and that enigmatic smile after the win. Before the game had even started the talk was about the return of...
T Natarajan and his cosmic dance in the death overs
T Natarajan has become a beast reincarnate. From a yorker specialist to a speedy, skiddy, reliable death bowler, Natarajan has developed his game post injury concerns. Though in the Wednesday, April 28 game against Gujarat Titans, Natarajan went wicketless, stats...
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