It would be hasty to write off the adverse political tide of June 2024 as an aberration that has gotten arrested.

But he refuses to see the writing on the wall due to the alacrity with which he is fighting his archrival, Jagan.

The thirst for power within the DMK's first family is not new.

For democracy to thrive, its youth must participate in its processes, practises and exercises of electoral politics.

There was no case to jump the gun, but Naidu appeared to be in a hurry to paint his rival Jagan in dark colours.

The 30-year-old Olympian represents an ambitious young spirit in the state that goes to polls next month.

A census to enumerate castes is likely to unravel the BJP's project to unify the Hindus and build a Hindu Rashtra.