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(Search results - 13)IndiaJul 30, 2019, 6:54 PM IST
Jayalalithaa's niece Deepa quits politics, says it was 'bad experience'
J Deepa, niece of former Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa, floated the MGR-Amma Deepa Peravai in February 2017. She said it was a "bad experience" adding that she had to weather a lot of "abusive comments" while in politics.
IndiaJun 6, 2019, 2:18 PM IST
DMK wants Tamil as official language in Central govt offices; AIADMK terms it 'egoistic statement'
The Centre’s draft on the three-language formula was met with strong opposition in the state of Tamil Nadu. However, now the DMK has risen with a demand of making Tamil an official language in Central government offices. The AIADMK has stated that this is Stalin parroting the words and beliefs of MGR and J Jayalalithaa.
ViewsMar 8, 2019, 5:51 PM IST
Why MG Ramachandran's legacy is alive in Tamil Nadu even 32 years after his death
'Karunanidhi understood that he cannot do politics by attacking MGR. To this day, the DMK targets Jayalalithaa and others from the AIADMK. But carefully avoids taking potshots at MGR,' veteran journalist Durai says.
IndiaMar 7, 2019, 1:26 PM IST
Alagiri to Modi: Rename Chennai Egmore railway station after ‘great leader’ Karunanidhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that Chennai's iconic central railway station will be named after Tamil Nadu's former chief minister MG Ramachandran (MGR). Soon after, Stalin's brother Alagiri wrote to Modi urging him to rename Chennai Egmore railway station after his late father Karunanidhi
IndiaFeb 28, 2019, 10:41 AM IST
Tamil Nadu: Palaniswami unveils MGR's centenary arch in Chennai
The 66 feet wide and 52 feet tall arch was proposed to commemorate the birth anniversary of the late chief minister MG Ramachandran
IndiaFeb 13, 2019, 3:48 PM IST
From Parasakthi to My Name is RaGa: How movies can be platform for political campaigns
Movies are a popular vehicle for carrying political messages. And, it is not a new development. Perhaps the present-day makers of biopics or political propaganda movies could take a lesson or two from MGR movies to learn how messaging works along with mainstream offerings.
IndiaDec 24, 2018, 3:47 PM IST
IndiaOct 1, 2018, 9:07 AM IST
Tamil Nadu: Empty chairs greet the Chief Minister during MGR's centenary celebration (Video)
MGR’s centenary celebration has already drawn flak, with AMMK and DMK leaders refusing to attend the event.
IndiaSep 30, 2018, 6:53 PM IST
Tamil Nadu: MGR's centenary celebration attracts drunkards in droves (Video)
Traffic police make special parking arrangements for private vehicles, buses and cars in Chennai.
IndiaSep 30, 2018, 6:36 PM IST
Tamil Nadu: AMMK's TTV Dhinakaran, DMK Chief Stalin say no to AIADMK's MGR centenary event
All the loyal workers have deserted the party and joined Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK), which would reflect in the coming general elections, where the ruling AIADMK would lose it security deposit, party's ousted leader and now AMMK Chief Dhinakaran claimed.
IndiaAug 8, 2018, 11:30 AM IST
IndiaAug 7, 2018, 7:10 PM IST
Karunanidhi's last destination: Tamil Nadu govt rules out burial next to Jayalalithaa, MGR
The entire state of Tamil Nadu is mourning the demise of its beloved leader and DMK president, M. Karunanidhi. His death has officially marked the end of an era of Dravidian politics. But his son MK Stalin struggle for his father's burial
IndiaAug 1, 2018, 7:54 PM IST
Karunanidhi not a Tamilian, so was MGR, but here is what made them CMs of Tamil Nadu
Did you know Karunanidhi, who is loved by entire Tamil Nadu is of Telugu ancestry?