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Actor Kamal Haasan waves at his supporters on his arrival at the airport in Madurai on Tuesday, a day before he is set to launch his political party. (Photo: K. Manikandan)

Kamal Haasan will begin his political innings today

The 63-year-old actor, who captivated millions for five decades through his brilliant, versatile acting skills, will...

21 Feb 2018 7:28 AM IST

While both have now made their political ambitions clear, Kamal seems to have a head start with his state-wide tour beginning February 21. He has also declared war on saffron parties, but is quiet on aligning with DMK.

Rajinikanth-Kamal: Reel rivals share neta dreams

Rajini declared that not even god could save Tamil Nadu if she came to power in 1996 and put his weight behind the then...

18 Feb 2018 2:23 AM IST

Kamal Haasan had commented that earlier there has been no Hindu right wing violence.

Kamal Haasan to build model village

It is a model that Kamal says can be emulated by governments to develop the rural masses.

26 Jan 2018 1:42 AM IST

For three elections since 2011, the BJP made 2G spectrum allocation the nucleus of its election campaign across the country.

BJP's Catch-22 situation: Appeal in 2G case or ally with DMK?

2G and Adarsh society scam were among the many cases that the BJP used very effectively.

3 Jan 2018 1:52 AM IST

T.T.V. Dhinakaran, accompanied by his supporters, campaigns on the last day for electioneering at Chennais RK Nagar Assembly constituency on Tuesday.

Edappadi and Panneerselvam face toughest political challenge

The ruling AIADMK now faces its toughest challenge, which is even more critical than what it had gone through during the...

25 Dec 2017 2:26 AM IST

TTV Dhinakaran, who entered the fray as an independent candidate, succeeded J Jayalalithaa. (Photo: DC)

RK Nagar bypoll result shows EPS-OPS in poor light, Dhinakaran wins...

The EPS-OPS duo harped on to the DMK's worst-ever defeat and smelled a secret alliance between MK Stalin and Dhinakaran.

25 Dec 2017 2:11 AM IST

DMK MP Kanimozhi leaves the Patiala House court after the verdict for her connection in 2G scam, in New Delhi on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

Boost to DMK's political muscle

The party will once again hope to play a major role in national politics.

22 Dec 2017 3:19 AM IST

Mourning Jayalalithaa

Prime Minister Modi and Jayalalithaa shared special relationship of mutual admiration, respect.

5 Dec 2017 6:02 AM IST

AIADMK cadre celebrate by bursting crackers, distributing sweets and dancing merrily at party office on Thursday after Election Commission allotted the partys Two Leaves symbol to EPS-OPS faction. (Photo: DC)

RK Nagar bypolls: Acid test for EPS-OPS

With no excuse left, party under pressure to win election.

24 Nov 2017 1:53 AM IST

Tamil Nadu CM Edappadi K. Palaniswami

Tamil Nadu government allots funds to set up Tamil chair at Harvard

CM announces Rs 10 crore on behalf of TN government.

28 Oct 2017 7:21 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal meets actor and filmmaker Kamal Haasan at the latters residence in Chennai on Thursday. (Photo: DC)

Kamal Haasan to join hands with Arvind Kejriwal in politics

The AAP is extremely happy with the meeting and is looking forward to have him on board, the leader told DC.

22 Sept 2017 1:21 AM IST

Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami and Deputy Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam at an AIADMK party meet in Chennai on Monday (Photo: DC)

Sasikala may be sacked at party general council meet on September 12

EPS-OPS camp also passed a resolution declaring appointments and expulsions made by Dhinakaran as 'null and void'.

29 Aug 2017 1:36 AM IST