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Anand Balasubramanian

Anand Balasubramanian

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Writer is a man of letters who is passionate about his politics, environment and films.

By Anand Balasubramanian

Why hundreds of Tamils won't quit protests against Vedanta's Sterlite

Expansion of a copper plant that has, for decades, been accused of polluting the state’s air, water and soil seems like a cruel joke.

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A 20-year-old Chennai woman was killed by her stalker. This is why we're to blame

Ashwini had sought help from police on February 16 after being increasingly troubled by Alagesan.

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Can Rajinikanth usurp MGR's legacy from AIADMK?

MGR is a name that still enjoys a vote bank in the state of Tamil Nadu.

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Paper leak: Why SSC aspirants are protesting

Demands for a CBI inquiry into the alleged scam are growing louder by the day

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5 reasons Kamal Haasan as politician may work for Tamil Nadu

He is not without weakness though.

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Cauvery row: Why Supreme Court deciding to give Karnataka more water is a blow for farmers

Tamil Nadu is the biggest loser.

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Once in a blue moon opportunity to see super blue blood moon. Don't miss it

It's time to enjoy a celestial event that our grandparents were perhaps scared of as children.

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Branding Padma honour to Ilaiyaraja as 'Dalit outreach' is denying him his legacy

This is a maestro whose repertoire simply does not end with film music.

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Why MGR will continue to rule politics and hearts in Tamil Nadu

On his 101st birth anniversary, the void left by MGR only grows bigger as people still await to see another leader like him.

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Doubling salary of MLAs will see Tamil Nadu cheated of governance

It's a slap in the face of citizens.

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