Stalin's Latest Headache

Stalin has a procedural problem.Nominating new ministers would entail his having to seek formal permission from Governor R N Ravi.Stalin does not want to interact with this governor as far as......

Business group linked to DMK MP among 2 raided by taxmen

The Income Tax department has seized unaccounted cash of Rs 32 crore and gold bullion worth Rs 28 crore after its recent searches against two business groups, including one linked to Dravida......

Will Annamalai's 'DMK Files' Help BJP?

Will Annamalai's attacks on the DMK revert the anti-BJP feeling in Tamil Nadu, asks N Sathiya Moorthy. IMAGE: Kuppasawmy Annamalai, president of the Bharatiya Janata Dal's Tamil Nadu unit,......

What next in Puducherry?

Will acting LG Soundararajan invite N Rangaswamy to form a government or recommend President's rule, so close to the assembly election, asks N Sathiya Moorthy. IMAGE: V Narayanasamy hands over his......

RBI not 'taken on record' Wal-Mart remittance

The Reserve Bank of India has 'not taken on record' the documents filed for investment of Rs 455 crore (Rs 4.55 billion) by Wal-Mart into Bharti group firm Cedar Support Services and alleged FEMA......

Coalgate and India's crony capitalism

The Supreme Court judgment will hopefully ensure that those in power and authority will hesitate before allotting precious natural resources that belong to each and every citizen of the country in......

CWG: Prasar Bharti earns Rs 58.19 cr

Belying expectations, Prasar Bharti has earned only Rs 58.19 crore (Rs 581.9 million) as revenue during the Commonwealth Games last month. The gross revenue earned by PB on account of......

Coalgate verdict: A chance to clean up the mess

It is hoped that the decision of India's apex court will send a signal to politicians and their cronies from the world of business that the rule of the law does eventually prevail, says Paranjoy......