It seems to be time for ‘son shine’ in Indian politics. The DMK working President M.K.Stalin’s time has come at last after the death of his celebrated father Kalaignar Karunanidhi recently. The question is will he be a worthy son to inherit his father’s legacy? The state BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan had remarked, “After the …
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August 19, 2018No religious rituals were performed as the sandalwood casket carrying the rationalist Karunanidhi was lowered into his grave; a military band played "Honouring Those Who Served", buglers sounded the last post, and gunners fired a 21-gun salute
August 8, 2018As per his wish, the wordings -- "The person who had worked without rest is resting here" -- was sculpted on the casket.
August 8, 2018The High Court rejects the Tami Nadu government's denial of nod to DMK's plea, asks it to make arrangements for the burial
August 8, 2018The DMK moved the court late Tuesday, after the state government announced its inability to allot burial space for Karunanidhi on the Marina beach citing legal hurdles
August 8, 2018The mortal remains of Karunanidhi, wrapped in Tricolour, was brought to Rajaji Hall in the early hours of Wednesday after it was taken to his homes at Gopalapuram and CIT Colony; PM Narendra Modi to arrive later in the day
August 8, 2018That art and politics blended seamlessly in Karunanidhi was manifest from the sobriquets of 'Thalaivar' (The Leader) and 'Kalaignar' (The Artist) he earned from ardent followers
August 7, 2018In his mind, politics and literature have not been two mutually exclusive arenas of expression but part of a larger school of thought that paved the way for revolutionary ideas.
August 7, 2018The hospital has said there has been a “decline” in his condition, and keeping his vital organs functioning is proving to be a challenge for the doctors
August 7, 2018