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In India's democracy, fractured election mandates often shift power to governors, who become arbiters of government formation. The recent Tamil Nadu election saw actor-turned-politician Vijay's party emerge as the single largest, but the governor's discretion in inviting him to form the government sparked debate over constitutional conventions and political arithmetic.

As votes are counted on May 4, will the results follow familiar patterns? These four states show how voters shape power — through loyalty, rivalry, rotation, and realignment

Indian politics is witnessing an era of pre-poll freebies, with parties offering cash doles and concessions to woo voters. Tamil Nadu has a long history of welfare politics, evolving from subsidized food and education to direct cash transfers and consumer goods, now focusing on universal benefits and fiscal sustainability.

Suresh Gopi has commenced post-production work on the legal drama 'JSK', directed by Pravin Narayanan. He is currently dubbing for his role as advocate David Abel Donovan. Anupama Parameswaran and Suresh Gopi's son Madhav also have key roles in the film, which is slated for release soon. As the film has gone into post-production, the audience could expect the film in theatres this year.

A man walked into neuroscientist VS Ramachandran’s office and said he wanted his perfectly healthy arm amputated because he felt it did not belong to him. Ramachandran refused but the man went to Mexico and got his arm removed. “Mixed signals in his brain had made him feel like that.

The upcoming Suresh Gopi film, 'Janaki versus State of Kerala', faces hurdles. The Central Board of Film Certification wants title and content changes. The filmmakers refuse to comply. They plan to challenge the CBFC's decision legally. They believe the changes disrupt the film's essence. The team highlights financial and promotional setbacks. A review committee will re-evaluate the film soon. The director feels the CBFC's actions interfere with artistic freedom.

Veteran CPM leader V S Achuthanandan came under an avalanche of criticism, ranging from 'opportunist' to 'caged parrot', following his shocking U-turn on T P Chandrasekharan murder case on Friday.

VS Achuthanandan's attempt to raise his dissent against the working committee report at the forthcoming CPM state conference in Alappuzha is unlikely to materialize.

The film is directed by Emcy Joseph

The 10th edition of the Vodafone Crossword Book Award took place on Friday at NCPA.

The film is to be directed by Emcy Joseph

CPM leader V S Achuthanandan responded to the politburo's public censure by taking up a new environmental issue on Saturday.

Birla Industrial and Technological Museum, India’s first science museum set up to encourage a scientific temperament among students, is trying to reconnect with schools after a two-year disruption caused by Covid.

done/subha A special session of the CPM state committee, convened in a short notice, will meet here on Monday.

The scene now shifts to AKG Centre in the state capital where the state secretariat and state committee will meet on Friday to elect the new parliamentary party leader of CPM.

NEW DELHI: Chandrababu Naidu always has a few interesting visitors. The first appointment for Friday at his 'CM's Cottage' was with deputy chairman of the Rajya Sabha Najma Heptullah.

The decision by a division bench comprising justices A Muhamed Mustaque and Kauser Edappagath was on an appeal (Crl. A. No. 568/2020) filed by 35-year-old Ramachandran KR alias Chandran of Idukki through advocate Lal K Joseph.