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Karunanidhi tribute
In this issue
31-08-2018
31 STORIES
Coalition maker
One who set the agenda for half a century
Accepting and adapting to the ground realities of a given situation was Karunanidhi’s greatest strength as a politician.
Karunanidhi and Emergency
An island of democracy
Not only did Karunanidhi lead the anti-Emergency struggle from the front but he also played a crucial role in forging a political front against the I
Tribute
An artist as a leader
On his long journey from Thirukkuvalai village in Tiruvarur district to the hearts of crores of Tamils, Muthuvel Karunanidhi made many conquests in t
Book Excerpt
Foundations of justice
Excerpted from The Dravidian Years: Politics and Welfare in Tamil Nadu by S. Narayan
Contributions to Tamil cinema
Scripting Dravida cinema
M. Karunanidhi had a 70-year-long successful run in the film industry. His excellent screenplays and fiery dialogues, driven by his deep commitment t
Karunanidhi's political career
Deft double role
A look at M. Karunanidhi’s long political career with its colossal achievements and colourful moments, always marked by the circumspection and quick t
Tribute
‘A transparent leader’: N. Sankariah
Tribute
A special relationship: Sitaram Yechury
Immigration issues
Millions in limbo
Fear and anxiety grip lakhs of people in Assam who have been left out of the final NRC draft.
Karunanidhi as journalist
Mightier than sword
Through his party organ 'Murasoli', of which he was Editor, M. Karunanidhi ensured that he stayed connected with his party men, even as he deftly mou
Tribute
On his affinity to communist ideals
The expansion of the national movement, the trade union movement and communist politics influenced his evolution as a political leader.
Karunanidhi as legislator
Relentless legislator
A look back at the contribution of DMK president M. Karunanidhi to the body politic of the country during the six decades of his legislative particip
Karunanidhi's welfare measrues
Pragmatic Periyarist
Karunanidhi modelled his welfare policies on Periyar’s thoughts on achieving an egalitarian society and he pursued this social agenda methodically an
Karunanidhi's secularism
Friend of Muslims
M. Karunanidhi has had an extraordinary bond with the Muslim community of Tamil Nadu and took an active interest in its welfare despite the fact that
Karunanidhi on cinema
Cinema for a cause
The article M. Karunanidhi wrote for the Frontline issue dated October 18, 2013, commemorating 100 years of Indian cinema.
Tribute
‘Essentially a fighter’: Mulayam
Karunanidhi's land reforms
Decline of landlordism
The DMK’s rise to power in 1967 led to the passing of several laws that empowered tenants and agricultural labourers in Tamil Nadu in important ways
Karunanidhi and social justice
Doyen of social justice
Karunanidhi paid special attention to translating the ideology of Periyar into reality, and his own contribution to the cause of uplift of the backwa
Karunanidhi timeline
Milestones in a long journey
The major events in M. Karunanidhi’s political life.
Tribute
‘He never compromised on his values’
H.D. Deve Gowda, former Prime Minister, reflects on M. Karunanidhi.
Tribute
‘First enemy’ and then friend: Ramadoss
Tribute
‘A friend of Dalits’: Thirumavalavan
Lead Story
When Karunanidhi was attacked
Tribute
He did all he could on the Tamil question: Sampanthan
Tribute
‘An astute politician’: Nallakannu
Tribute
He was not limited by the past: Peter Alphonse
POLITICS
How M. Karunanidhi’s landmark reforms shaped Tamil Nadu’s political and economical landscapes
Throughout his 19 years as Chief Minister, the DMK supermo championed a slew of laws in areas ranging from education to healthcare to reservation to i
Tribute
Editor's Note
Tribute
From father to thalaivar: Kanimozhi
Kanimozhi
Tribute
‘A symbol of courage and hope’: K. Anbazhagan
Alwar lynching
Lynch mob again
Another Meo Muslim dairy farmer is beaten up in Alwar, Rajasthan, on suspicion of cow smuggling even as the Supreme Court calls for a separate law to
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