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A highly imaginative Karunanidhi did not leave any opportunity to show his historical knowledge and interest in organising functions. (Photo: File/PTI)

A man of letters, Karunanidhi delighted in the arts

From 'Sangam' literature to contemporary novels, he was a voracious reader and writer.

07 Aug 2018 6:56 PM

The flood of eulogies and the outpouring of sadness that have followed Karunanidhi’s death is proof to his significance not only in Tamil Nadu but also in Indian politics. (Photo: File)

Karuna reached dizzying heights, with no money, caste influence

It is a tribute to Indian democracy that someone born in the Isai Vellalar community could become country’s powerful leader.

07 Aug 2018 6:55 PM

Karunanidhi for the last two years, he was confined to his Gopalapuram residence since he fell ill in October 2016, managing to faintly recognise people with his wide trademark smile. (Photo: Twitter/@kalaignar89)

Muthuvel Karunanidhi, DMK’s captain of 50 years returns to pavilion

The party has lost one of its most distinguished and astonishing leaders.

07 Aug 2018 6:53 PM

The DMK head served as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu for five separate terms in the 1969–2011 period. (Photo: Twitter/@kalaignar89)

DMK Chief Karunanidhi, 5-time CM and towering Dravidian leader, dies at 94

Doctors at the Kauvery Hospital kept the leader on maximum medical support but his health continued to decline.

07 Aug 2018 6:46 PM

A Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) supporter reacts to a bulletin that was released about party president M Karunanidhi's health, in Chennai on Monday. (Photo: PTI | File)

DMK chief Karunanidhi's health 'extremely critical': Kauvery Hospital

The doctors clearly mentioned that despite maximum medical support, Karunanidhi's vital organs continued to deteriorate.

07 Aug 2018 4:51 PM

A Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) supporters reacts to a bulletin that was released about party president M Karunanidhi's health, in Chennai on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Next 24 hours 'crucial' for Karunanidhi, supporters throng hospital

DMK chief Karunanidhi is on continuous monitoring and being treated with active medical support, the hospital added.

06 Aug 2018 7:09 PM

Former prime minister HD Deve Gowda meets DMK leaders MK Stalin and Kanimozhi in a hospital where their father and party chief M Karunanidhi, who is being treated for fever due to urinary tract infection, in Chennai, on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Deve Gowda visits DMK chief, says Karunanidhi should cross 100

'Karunanidhi was also responsible for making me Prime Minister in 1996 and I cannot forget it,' H D Deve Gowda said.

03 Aug 2018 9:12 PM

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan meets MK Stalin and Kanimozhi at Kauvery Hospital, where DMK Chief M Karunanidhi is admitted. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Kalaignar fighter by birth itself: Kerala CM meets Karunanidhi in hospital

After his meeting, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan also said that Karunanidhi's health is improving.

02 Aug 2018 1:28 PM

DMK supporters gather outside the hospital where M Karunanidhi is being treated, in Chennai. (Photo: PTI)

'Shocked' by Karunanidhi's illness, 21 DMK cadres die

Karunanidhi's son M K Stalin asked cadres to realise that he cannot bear the loss of even a single party worker's life.

01 Aug 2018 4:32 PM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi visits ailing DMK president M. Karunanidhi, who continues to remain in the intensive care for the fourth consecutive day, at the Kauvery Hospital in Chennai. (Photo: PTI)

Karuna sick, atheists and believers in DMK at war

Kalaignar has all along been an atheist, says party leader.

01 Aug 2018 1:53 AM

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) supporters gather outside the hospital where DMK chief M Karunanidhi is being treated in Chennai. (Photo: PTI)

DMK chief Karunanidhi to stay admitted for longer: Chennai hospital

It said that an extended period of hospitalisation was necessary due to age-related overall decline in his general health.

31 Jul 2018 7:37 PM

Gandhi was accompanied by Tamil Nadu Congress chief Su Thirunavukkarasar and party leader Mukul Wasnik. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Rahul Gandhi visits Karunanidhi in ICU, describes condition as stable

'He is a very tough person like the people of Tamil Nadu. He has the spirit of Tamil Nadu in him,' he said after visiting Karunanidhi.

31 Jul 2018 6:45 PM

Hope and despair as DMK workers pray for Karunanidhi outside hospital

Proclaiming Karunanidhi as a 'medical miracle', DMK workers wish that he come back home soon.

30 Jul 2018 9:23 PM

Vice-president M. Venkaiah Naidu visits ailing DMK president M. Karunanidhi at Kauvery Hospital in Chennai on Sunday. Tamil Nadu governor Banwarilal Purohit and Karunanidhi’s son M.K. Stalin are also seen. (Photo: PTI)

Karunanidhi now critical, crowds grow at hospital

There was high drama outside the hospital with the police having to resort to mild force in a lathicharge to disperse the swelling crowd.

30 Jul 2018 1:00 AM

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday visited a private hospital in Chennai to inquire about the health condition of DMK chief M Karunanidhi. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Venkaiah Nadu meets Karunanidhi in Chennai hospital, wishes him speedy recovery

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu said doctors informed that Karunanidhi's condition was stable.

29 Jul 2018 3:18 PM

In April, the Law Commission had stated that simultaneous polls to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies could be held in 2 phases from 2019, provided that at least two provisions of the Constitution are amended and ratified by a majority of the states. (Photo: File)

One nation, one poll: TRS, Samajwadi party back concept, DMK, AAP oppose

Meanwhile, the BJP and the Congress have stayed from consultation organised by the Law Commission on the subject.

08 Jul 2018 9:28 PM

DMK Working President M K Stalin told reporters in Chennai that the Raj Bhavan statement was 'intimidatory' and the party would hold black flag demonstrations if the Governor continued with the exercise. (Photo: File)

Raj Bhavan’s warning intimidatory, will continue protest against TN Guv: DMK

DMK staged a walkout in TN Assembly over governor's visits, said it would 'make any sacrifice' to uphold state's autonomy.

25 Jun 2018 6:49 PM

Protesters are demanding that Sterlite's copper smelting plant be shut down because it is contaminating the air and water of the region. (Photo: Screengrab/Twitter)

Policeman told anti-Sterlite protestor to 'stop acting' as he lay dying

At least 12 people have died during the anti-Sterlite protest in Tamil Nadu's Tuticorin.

24 May 2018 12:28 PM

The DMK and other opposition parties in Tamil Nadu called for a dawn-to-dusk bandh on May 25. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Anti-Sterlite protest: DMK, allies call for state-wide bandh on May 25

The bandh would be observed on May 25 to condemn police action, demand closure of Sterlite copper smelting plant in Tuticorin district.

24 May 2018 11:50 AM

The opposition parties have organised 'road roko' protest, which has caused traffic snarls in Chennai. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Cauvery issue: Tamil Nadu shutdown called by DMK, other oppn parties today

Opposition parties call for statewide shutdown to protest the BJP-led Centre’s failure to set up Cauvery Management Board.

05 Apr 2018 12:07 PM

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