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Hindutva vs Dravidianism: Why Tamil Nadu resists the BJP

With the Lok Sabha polls just around the corner, many in Tamil Nadu seem to perceive this as an ideological fight between Dravidianism and Hindutva.

R.M. Veerappan | The life and times of the Tamil film producer and veteran Dravidian politician

R.M. Veerappan | The life and times of the Tamil film producer and veteran Dravidian politician

In an illustrious public career spanning over 50 years, RM Veerappan was pivotal in shaping MGR’s acting career as well his rise in Dravidian politics, and as a successful producer, he is also credited for some landmark films in the careers of Rajinikanth, Kamal Hassan and their mentor K. Balachander

How courts saw Periyar’s 1953 act of breaking a clay Ganesha ‘idol’

How courts saw Periyar’s 1953 act of breaking a clay Ganesha ‘idol’

Periyar E.V. Ramasamy's 1953 clay 'idol' breaking of Lord Pillaiyar sparks legal battle & Supreme Court ruling.

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A vitiated political discourse in Tamil Nadu

The Sanatana Dharma issue continues to dominate political talk. On the one side are Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, his son Udhayanidhi Stalin, and party ideologues, and on the other side is the Bharatiya Janata Party and its affiliates.

Udhayanidhi’s remarks on Sanatana Dharma trigger political row

Tamil Nadu Sports Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's comments on "eradicating Sanatana Dharma" trigger political row. Union Home Minister Amit Shah accuses DMK and Congress of "insulting Sanatana Dharma" for vote bank politics. Udhayanidhi clarifies he never called for genocide of those following Sanatana Dharma, but to uproot it to uphold humanity…

Gedee Car Museum’s new section is an ode to Indian cars such as the Ambassador and Padmini

Gedee Car Museum showcases over 40 Indian cars, including a hybrid bus from 1940s, Morris Minor, Ambassador, Contessa Classic, Tata Nano, Bajaj PTV, Bedford studio van, and caravan bus.

M. Emperumal Naidu, a doctor from Kottar, who fought for temple entry for all in Vaikom

M. Emperumal Naidu, a doctor from Kottar, who fought for temple entry for all in Vaikom

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BJP Coimbatore president arrested for derogatory remarks against Periyar, A. Raja

BJP Coimbatore president arrested for derogatory remarks against Periyar, A. Raja

Balaji Uthamaramasamy was accused of making defamatory remarks against Periyar E.V. Ramasamy and A. Raja during a protest of the Hindu Munnani at Peelamedu in Coimbatore

Remember Periyar with a pledge to embrace dissent

Remember Periyar with a pledge to embrace dissent

With majoritarianism on the rise, the iconoclast’s ideas on debate and rationality of thought are more relevant than ever

Stalin to attend birth anniversary of Periyar on September 17

Stalin to attend birth anniversary of Periyar on September 17

Veeramani says the Dravidar Kazhagam will continue its fight against the BJP

Siddaramaiah visits Periyar Thidal

Siddaramaiah visits Periyar Thidal

‘Periyar and Ambedkar are two sides of the same coin’

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