Shyam Balasubramanian

Shyam Balasubramanian

Karunanidhi and Jayalalithaa: Divided by blood feud, united in federalism

Karunanidhi and Jayalalithaa: Divided by blood feud, united in federalism

In less than two years, Tamil Nadu has lost its two biggest political leaders - J Jayalalithaa and M Karunanidhi.

Aug 8, 2018 - 08:29 AM IST
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M Karunanidhi: Tamil Nadu's Kalaignar and torch bearer of federalism in Indian politics leaves a massive void

M Karunanidhi: Tamil Nadu's Kalaignar and torch bearer of federalism in Indian politics leaves a massive void

M Karunanidhi is dead. The characteristic rasping voice that has been one of the icons of Tamil Nadu's politics for over 60 years will speak no more.

Aug 7, 2018 - 07:49 PM IST
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WhatsApp snubs Centre on false messages: With technology come trade-offs

WhatsApp snubs Centre on false messages: With technology come trade-offs

NEW DELHI: WhatsApp has beaten around the bush but effectively told the government that it will do nothing to curb the spread of false messages on its messaging platform, some of which have led to

Jul 4, 2018 - 01:57 PM IST
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Stand up when you meet MPs, MLAs: Haryana order to officials sparks controversy

Stand up when you meet MPs, MLAs: Haryana order to officials sparks controversy

NEW DELHI: The Haryana government has issued a circular reminding all its officials that they are required to stand up while meeting MPs and MLAs and that they should respond to any communication f

Jun 19, 2018 - 12:57 PM IST
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Eyeing ISRO's market share, China prepares for first private sector rocket launch

Eyeing ISRO's market share, China prepares for first private sector rocket launch

China's government-run space agency has long tried to make a mark in the launch market for small satellites.

May 9, 2018 - 05:40 PM IST
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What is Salman Khan guilty of? A 10-point guide to the law that landed the Bollywood star in jail

What is Salman Khan guilty of? A 10-point guide to the law that landed the Bollywood star in jail

NEW DELHI: Salman Khan has been found guilty and sentenced to five years in prison by a court in Jodhpur in the blackbuck poaching case.

Apr 5, 2018 - 04:03 PM IST
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'India can't abruptly give up Russian arms': Scramble in the US to prevent Russia sanctions from affecting US-India relationship

'India can't abruptly give up Russian arms': Scramble in the US to prevent Russia sanctions from affecting US-India relationship

The United States cannot expect India to abruptly stop using Russian military hardware, a top US military commander has told the US Senate.

Mar 16, 2018 - 08:48 AM IST
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BJP-IPFT storm leaves Tripura a fallen fortress for the Left

BJP-IPFT storm leaves Tripura a fallen fortress for the Left

NEW DELHI: It was a good day for the BJP in Nagaland and Meghalaya. But it was a Super Saturday for the saffron party and its ally Indigenous People's Front Of Tripura (IPFT).

Mar 4, 2018 - 06:35 AM IST
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Top 5 states make 70 percent of India's total exports; coastal states rule the list: Economic Survey 2018

Top 5 states make 70 percent of India's total exports; coastal states rule the list: Economic Survey 2018

NEW DELHI: The Economic Survey 2018 has thrown up unprecedented data that creates a picture of which states contribute to India's international exports.

Jan 29, 2018 - 04:21 PM IST
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China releases Arctic Policy: Trade, natural resources and food are key areas of focus

China releases Arctic Policy: Trade, natural resources and food are key areas of focus

China on Friday released its Arctic Policy.

Jan 26, 2018 - 10:13 PM IST
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