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Karun might drive at Indian GP, says Tony

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Ten years ago, Formula One was predominantly a European affair. But a ban on tobacco advertisment and recession forced F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone to look elsewhere for expansion.

In the current calend

TN govt in limbo till May 13

Tamil Nadu administration will be in limbo till May 13, when the election result will be announced and the next government takes charge. The state bureaucratic machinery has never experienced such an extended lull and recess. The government will not take any major decisions during this period; there will be no contracts, no review meetings, and no transfers. But yes, there could be lot of pleasure travelling by the babus and ministers.

Karuna steps up attack on EC

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Sharpening his attack on the Election Commission of India, DMK President and Chief Minister M Karunanidhi on Friday said its directions had impeded even the basic functioning of the state administrati

Big youth turnout is South surprise

First-time voters display their forefingers, marked with indelible ink after casting their votes, at a polling booth in Chennai.

The Tamil Nadu Assembly election on Wednesday witnessed a record turnout of voters amid reports of “high spending” by several candidates, particularly of the ruling DMK-led front, to influence the rural electorate. The unusually long queues in the urban centres, especially in cities like Chennai, pointed to an increased awareness of fighting corruption among the educated youth and the middle class, which could help the Opposition AIADMK camp.

DMK coalition will return to power, says Karuna

Voicing confidence that his party will win the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, DMK president M. Karunanidhi on Wednesday hinted at a possible coalition government, a key issue said to have been raised by long-time ally Congress as a post-poll arrangement.

High voter turnout reflection of anger against DMK govt: Jaya

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AIADMK chief Jayalalithaa on Thursday claimed the high voter turnout for the Assembly polls in Tamil Nadu was a reflection of people's "anger" against the ruling DMK and their resolve to oust the Karunanidhi-led government.

Valthaty in IPL Centurions Club

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The blazing hundred by Paul Valthaty was only the 13th century in 187 IPL games, which clearly how difficult it is even for seasoned pros to register a three-figure score in T-20 cricket.

The relativ

Over 65 per cent voting in TN

Over 65 per cent of the electorate in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday cast their votes as polling ended peacefully in all 234-assembly constituencies Wendesday evening.

Though polling had closed at 1700 hou

Neena on a roll

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Neena Praveen has been on a roll.

The 29-year Chennai cueist successfully defended her 8-ball title at the national championship in Ludhiana a couple of weeks ago. Neena, who started playing the spo

Jaya tells EC to ensure safe polls

Charging the ruling DMK with unleashing violence ahead of Wednesday’s Assembly polls in Tamil Nadu, AIADMK chief J. Jayalalithaa on Tuesday urged Election Commission and state police to ensure free and fair elections.

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