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A. Karthik of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has won the 2026 Srivilliputhur (SC) Assembly elections, unseating the historically AIADMK-dominated constituency. CPI's P. Mahalingam secured the second position in the multi-cornered contest, which focused on welfare and social justice issues.

M.K. Stalin faced a significant political shock with his party's defeat and his personal drubbing in Kolathur. Superstar C. Joseph Vijay's entry, anti-incumbency, federalism debates, underestimation of Vijay, and dynastic politics charges upended DMK's expectations. Despite Stalin's governance record, young voters opted for change, signaling a potential turning point for Tamil Nadu politics.

The superstar’s debut political campaign shows the benefits of speaking less and reaching out directly to voters. It’s also a dramatic transition for the quiet superstar who grew up on sets and waited a long time for box office success.

Many prominent Tamil Nadu politicians, including Chief Minister M K Stalin and rivals from AIADMK and BJP, experienced early electoral defeats before achieving victories. While some, like Vaiko and Thol Thirumavalavan, faced initial losses, others such as Nainar Nagenthran and Anbumani Ramadoss began their careers with wins. Newer aspirants like Seeman and Annamalai are still seeking their first electoral success.

Challenging gender norms in Tamil folk arts, P. Senrayaperumal, a male performer, embodies female roles in Raja Rani Attam, while Thilagavathi Palani, a woman, takes on male characters in Kattaikkuttu. Both artists navigate societal prejudices and economic hardships, using their art to express powerful narratives and personal struggles.

A special probe committee has ruled out AI generation for sleaze videos allegedly involving suspended Karnataka DGP Ramachandra Rao. The panel's report stated the clips are neither deepfakes nor edited. This development has led to a notice being issued to Rao, initiating a departmental inquiry.

Dharmendra's omission from the Oscars' In Memoriam segment sparked fan outrage, but his daughter Esha Deol believes he wouldn't be bothered, valuing love over accolades. Hema Malini expressed disappointment, calling it a "shame" for the Academy to overlook the legendary actor, though Dharmendra was honored on the Oscars website alongside other Indian film personalities. Read on to know more in detail.

P Krishnaswamy (79), chief sub-editor at The New Indian Express, Madurai passed away at a city hospital on Thursday evening after a prolonged illness.

R Krishnaswamy, secretary of the famous Narada Gana Sabha, passed away in the city on Wednesday. He was 79 and is survived by his wife and two sons.

Renowned Padma Shri awardee and documentary filmmaker s krishnaswamy has passed away in Chennai. His monumental work, 'Indus Valley to Indira Gandhi,' a four-hour exploration of Indian history and culture, garnered global acclaim. Krishnaswamy's impactful documentaries captured India's evolution, leaving an indelible legacy for future generations.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy held discussions with M Krishnaswamy, Pradesh Returning Officer for Congress organisational polls in the state.

Padma Vibhushan and former chairman of Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan asked the young graduates to make India a successful nation.

BANGALORE: Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal S. Krishnaswamy arrived in Bangalore on Monday.

A Madurai-born entrepreneur has received the businessman of the year award given by an industry body at Atlanta in the US.

KANPUR: Vice Chief of air staff Air Marshal Krishnaswamy visited the Air Force base in the city. He inspected the maintenance and overhauling of the Chakeri Air Force station.