The big shock was his party’s defeat; the bigger shock, his own drubbing in Kolathur in north Chennai, which is considered part of the DMK heartland. For M K Stalin, the ‘Vijay effect’ is arguably the most unsettling political moment of his career.DMK had banked on Stalin’s governance record in terms of industrial growth and…
The period drama ‘Kara’, starring Dhanush continues its stable run at the box office. The film released on April 30 and has shown good growth over the first week. The overall trend remains positive despite weekday drops.Directed by Vignesh Raja, the film has also gained traction in the Telugu market. It has earned over Rs…
Delimited seats give saffron party a multiplier effectDelimitation proved the wild card in Assam’s first assembly poll since the boundaries of constituencies were redrawn in 2023, cutting the number of Muslim-majority seats from 35 to 22 to leave BJP’s two main rivals — Congress and AIUDF — fighting an existential battle against each other. Although…
CHENNAI: TVK president C Joseph Vijay’s electoral debut was shaped by a tightly controlled campaign run by a close-knit core team, a targeted political strategy against the governing DMK, and a rapid expansion of support among minorities, Dalits and section of women voters.Key members of his circle, including N Anand, Aadhav Arjuna, K A Sengottaiyan,…
The action thriller ‘Patriot’, led by Mammootty, continues to show a steady trend at the box office. The film has completed five days in theatres. It has managed to post decent numbers despite divided audience reactions. The worldwide gross now stands at Rs 68.92 crore reportedly.Mohanlal joins Mammootty under the direction of Mahesh Narayanan. This…
A practical day with a sweet edge. Saturn holds your discipline, and Jupiter gives you an opening, so your choices today can help you later like stored rainwater in summer. There are chances of unexpected guests at home. Welcome visitors whether they be family, neighbors or someone unexpected who comes unexpectedly into your home. Give…
Throughout the campaign, Mamata Banerjee leaned on her 2021 playbook, asserting that she was the ‘sole candidate’ across all 294 seats. This time, however, the strategy that had fended off anti-incumbency backfired. Voters were not going to make the same mistake again.In a political earthquake that ended 15 years of Trinamool Congress dominance in Bengal,…
PUDUCHERRY: : A fragmented opposition, All India NR Congress (AINRC) founder and chief minister N Rangasamy’s charisma and his govt’s freebies ensured NDA retained office inPuducherry. Opposition parties failed to present a unified front against the AINRC-BJPAIADMK-LJK combine. Congress fielded candidates in five constituencies allotted to DMK, causing confusion among functionaries, cadres and voters. NDA…
Not every day feels sunny, and today proves it. The Moon exerts its pull upon your emotions, and may cause expenditure pressure or mild depression without an obvious explanation. Negative results may come in various forms, from plans being postponed and people not cooperating, to travel delays. When these unfortunate circumstances arise, don’t make a…
Few state polls have been as dramatic as this round. TOI explains the verdicts through 10 decisive factors, from freebies becoming entitlements to women’s safety, and from Hindu vote to Gen Z angst:1) Return of anti-incumbencyFor a while, anti-incumbency seemed like a fading ghost. Repeated successes of several incumbents, most notably Narendra Modi, had cast…