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EMS with the ten others who were a part of his ministry in 1957. K. R. Gowri Amma (fourth from the right) was the first woman Minister and given Revenue and Excise.

Flashback: Historic Kerala election that gave a Communist CM whom even JFK hailed

28 Mar 2026

6 min read

Former Kerala Chief Minister and CPM veteran VS Achuthanandan

Kerala poll flashback: When CM aspirant VS Achuthanandan was backstabbed in CPM 'safe seat'

21 Mar 2026

4 min read

Titans all: Anna (second from left), MGR (next to him) and Karunanidhi (Right).

TN polls flashback: When Karunanidhi was called Mr 11 lakh and MGR wasn't allowed to vote

18 Mar 2026

4 min read

Any party that underestimates the power of what the youth vote can do for Vijay will do so only at their own peril.

Makkalidam Sel: Vijay's whistle and the three-horse race that is the upcoming TN election

Gladwin Emmanuel

27 Jan 2026

4 min read

The great Nelson Mandela had spoken of a time when "...at least in our country, we regarded Sir Donald (seen in pic)... as one of the divinities".

Bowral: Where Don Bradman and a magical nanny live on

19 Nov 2025

5 min read

Kohli runs out to bat against Australia during the ODI in Sydney, Australia, Saturday, October 25, 2025. The hum of expectation and adoration is palpable.

The best birthday present Indian cricket can line up for Virat Kohli: Faith

04 Nov 2025

4 min read

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