'The alliance led by the DMK is starting with 15% votes while the AIADMK is starting from scratch.' 'Minority votes may be crucial'

'Your strike rate is very important when it comes to seat-sharing.'

'The last four years was not Dravidian rule, it was BJP rule by proxy.'

'Every time they denied me a post, the Congress said that the high command doesn't approve of me.'

'I got a lot of calls even from people that I don't know.' 'They called to tell me not to get dejected.' 'They told me my life would improve.'

Priyanka Goswami's timing of 1:28:45 broke the national record by over a minute.

V Chinnadurai and S Swetha wanted their wedding to be memorable. So this is what they did.

'Our party cadre does not want her in the party.'

M Sundar was not surprised when his son hit that memorable six during India's second innings at the Gabba in Australia. 'Washington always knew how to hook. He is a natural hook player. 'He is a strong player. He is a natural hitter of the ball.'

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'Even as the National Guard kept up the show of strength, safety was kept in mind.' 'Their guns were not loaded. They didn't want to scare people unless they posed a threat.'

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