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The Dravidian Transformative Journey

J Jayaranjan, Vice Chairman, State Planning Commission, delves into the transformative journey of Tamil Nadu over the past century in this insightful interview. He also speaks about the pivotal role played by education and economic reforms in reshaping the state's landscape. Through a historical lens, the economist sheds light on the policies and initiatives that have contributed to Tamil Nadu's remarkable growth, positioning it as a frontrunner in social and economic progress in the country.

Gender Justice Defines Affirmative Actions

Gender Justice has been an integral part of the social justice quest of the Tamil Nadu government. This lofty dream is realised through series of affirmative actions implemented over the last five decades.

A Trillion Dollar Dream

Tamil Nadu, the second-largest economy in India, boasts a significant contribution to the country's economy, accounting for approximately 9.6% of its GDP. Its march towards a trillion-dollar economy by 2030 is based on investment-led growth, focusing on agriculture, credit, infrastructure, and skill development.

The Man Who Shot Deewaar

Most of Yash Chopra's iconic films, including Deewaar, Kabhi Kabhie and Silsila were shot by the prolific Kay Gee

Acting Away Oppression

Virendra Ganvir uses theatre as a medium to confront the societal inequalities associated with manual scavenging

Bonding with the Bonds

The revelation of donor-recipient connections in electoral bonds may cause discomfort to the BJP-the biggest beneficiary. But many others are looking for cover, too

"We need ideas, patience, and hope"

Over the last few years, several human rights organisations have been demanding the release of former Delhi University professor Gokarakonda Naga (G N) Saibaba. On March 5, 2024, the Bombay High Court acquitted Saibaba along with Hem Mishra, Mahesh Tirki, Vijay Tirki, Prashant Rahi, and Pandu Narote.

The Iron Harvest

The farming community has always been given great significance when it comes to poll promises and manifestoes. But many of their issues have never been resolved

The Young and the Restless

Nearly two crore young voters will cast ballots for their next government this year. One of their major issues - unemployment

The Female Factor

Female voters are set to outnumber male voters by the 2029 Lok Sabha elections in India. Yet, the number of women in the political domain remains woefully low

The Politics of New Castes

With the Prime Minister announcing the poor, women, farmers, and the youths as new caste categories, it would be interesting to see its impact on the upcoming General Elections

The Runaway Groom

Tribal communities in the country have had interesting and unique wedding customs, but most have gone extinct with time

Truly Traditional

As the trend of lavish five-day weddings becomes the norm, many are going back to the roots to revive lapsed traditions

Bridal Bling

Bridal wear has gone extravagant with custom-made couture created by leading Indian designers

Cupid Inc

Most professional matchmakers operate like big businesses today - super-organised, digitally savvy, keen to extend their reach beyond Indian shores

Flash Back

From staged to candid and back-wedding photography has come a full circle

Destination PARADISE

Destination weddings have picked up pace in Kashmir. Though it's an expensive affair, but that has not stopped people from pouring in to the Valley to do wedding recces

Exotic Locales, Offbeat Weddings

Young couples are now exploring the idea of stepping outside the traditional mandaps and scouting for unique destinations in India and abroad

Band, Baaja, Business

Glitzy, opulent weddings popularised by Bollywood inspire real-life marriage ceremonies, making them all look the same, drowning out local customs, cuisines, and contexts

Wed in India

MY middle-class family has watched too many clips of the spectacular weddings of celebrities that even have the power to change social media algorithms. My aunts and uncles, nephews and nieces have now started to hire choreographers to train them to dance on stage in locations other than home so they can have a destination wedding tag. That’s the trend.

The 'Cool Girl' Burden

Neoliberalism and new femininities: The intensification of beauty standards for women in the digital age

Found in Translation and Other Things

How a writer rediscovered the power, movement and reimagination of language while translating her father's biography of pop queen and singing legend Usha Uthup

A Strong 'Sandesh' for the TMC

The upheaval in Sandeshkhali has exposed Trinamool Congress' continued trouble with corruption

Sixty is the New 35

There are product ranges to suit every pocket. No part of the ageing universe is neglected; no woman is meant to remain content with how she looks

Self-love and Food

Beauty standards and emotional eating: much better tastes await us

'Old' Goddesses

Despite gaunt bodies, sagging breasts and stomachs, goddesses present us with powerful images of old women

To Behold a Rainbow

The queer community is facing pressure from the cis-normative society

'A' Political Pageant

Criteria to determine beauty have been challenged by feminists across the world, but some feel it can be liberating

Chasing Perfection

In an ideal society, we will not need the freedom of extreme choice to change the way we look. There will be no pressure on us to look perfect

She's Got the Look

There is enormous pressure on women to look flawless and young. But at what cost?