Tamil Nadu assembly elections 2026: Will Amma nostalgia translate into votes for Sasikala? | India News – The Times of India

Tamil Nadu assembly elections 2026: Will Amma nostalgia translate into votes for Sasikala? | India News – The Times of India

In Tamil Nadu politics, memory is not just emotion, it is currency. And no political memory carries more weight than that of J Jayalalithaa, the late AIADMK supremo revered as “Amma,” whose political legacy continues to shape electoral calculations nearly a decade after her death.Now, former AIADMK chief VK Sasikala is attempting a political comeback…

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From welfare to dependency? How Tamil Nadu fell into the freebie trap | India News – The Times of India

From welfare to dependency? How Tamil Nadu fell into the freebie trap | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Election campaigns across India are increasingly defined by what parties promise to give and while the “freebie culture” may be catching on in other states, it was pioneered in Tamil Nadu. Across the state, parties are once again rolling out promises of cash transfers, subsidised services and household goods, each attempting to outdo…

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Rashmika Mandanna–Vijay Deverakonda’s stylish airport look ahead of their wedding, Vishnupriya’s father found dead, Allu Sirish’s pre-wedding bash: Top 5 South stories of the day | – The Times of India

Rashmika Mandanna–Vijay Deverakonda’s stylish airport look ahead of their wedding, Vishnupriya’s father found dead, Allu Sirish’s pre-wedding bash: Top 5 South stories of the day | – The Times of India

South cinema buzzed with activity as GKM Tamil Kumaran secured a landslide victory at TFPC elections. Meanwhile, a shocking discovery was made in Kodaikanal with the death of Vishnupriya’s father. Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda’s stylish airport look ahead of their wedding and Allu Sirish’s pre-wedding bash also captured attention. February 23 turned into a…

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Rani Mukerji’s ‘Mardaani 3’ ending explained: The final face-off between senior inspector Shivani Roy and Amma explained | – The Times of India

Rani Mukerji’s ‘Mardaani 3’ ending explained: The final face-off between senior inspector Shivani Roy and Amma explained | – The Times of India

Rani Mukerji returns as Inspector Shivani Roy in ‘Mardaani 3’, tackling a child trafficking ring. Her investigation uncovers a sinister plot involving illegal cancer treatment trials. After a confrontation, the antagonist is killed, and Shivani ensures the children’s safety, though a key ally suffers a tragic fate due to the experimental treatment. Trigger warning: This…

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AMMA president Shwetha Menon slams YouTuber’s ‘insincere’ apology to Gouri G Kishan over his body-shaming remarks: ‘We, all women, stand with her’ | – The Times of India

AMMA president Shwetha Menon slams YouTuber’s ‘insincere’ apology to Gouri G Kishan over his body-shaming remarks: ‘We, all women, stand with her’ | – The Times of India

Actor and Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) president Shwetha Menon on Sunday criticised the apology issued by a YouTuber to actress Gouri G Kishan over his alleged body-shaming remarks, saying it did not appear genuine.The reaction came a day after the YouTuber posted a video apologising for the question he asked Gouri during a…

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Shwetha Menon breaks her silence on obscenity case during AMMA election: ‘Those movies fetched me a state award’ | – The Times of India

Shwetha Menon breaks her silence on obscenity case during AMMA election: ‘Those movies fetched me a state award’ | – The Times of India

Actor Shwetha Menon, recently appointed as the first woman president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA), broke her silence on the obscenity case filed against her while she was contesting for the top post. Speaking at an event, Menon recalled how the timing of the case almost pushed her to reconsider her candidature.“More…

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