A politician, poet, scriptwriter and author- DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi was a multifaceted personality. Affectionately called ‘Kalaignar’ by his supporters, Karunanidhi’s political journey spanned over six decades. We bring to you rare photos of the icon of Dravidian politics who passed away at the age of 94.
Karunanidhi inhabited the Dravidian cause with rare passion. He is irreplaceable.
The Dravidian veteran’s influence on Tamil society and politics was unique. He practised realpolitik, masterminded reforms, stayed on course during adversity and played patriarch.
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Karunanidhi inhabited the Dravidian cause with rare passion. He is irreplaceable.
The Dravidian veteran’s influence on Tamil society and politics was unique. He practised realpolitik, masterminded reforms, stayed on course during adversity and played patriarch.
Top bank employees, government agencies like the ED and a lax system enabled Nirav Modi to pull off his con
Sunny Leone’s brazenly confident crossover has blurred the lines between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ girls. You won’t shame her, writes Sreemoyee Piu Kundu.
Flipkart introduced the country to a new way of shopping. A few taps on the mobile is all it takes.
More and more people today want to do what the Super 30 founder Anand Kumar is doing, says director Vikas Bahl.
The Google mothership enters into a bit of a storm. It’s a tough course from here. How shall the calm captain fare?
Raghuram Rajan crafted a new monetary policy framework, laid grounds for attacking banking ills and spoke his unbiased mind, writes A.K. Bhattacharya.
Chetan Bhagat was a great boon for Indian publishing, but he could have done more, writes bestselling novelist Durjoy Datta.
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The slender star of Tamil cinema and his thoughtfully cultivated oeuvre
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