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Viju Cherian

Viju Cherian

Viju Cherian tries to understand the ever-changing nature of politics and find a method to this madness. He keenly follows politics, international and national.

Articles by Viju Cherian

Kaala ban: A Rajinikanth film is not just an entertainer, but has political undertones as well

Rajnikanth speaks during the music launch of Kaala, YMCA grounds, Chennai, May 9

Updated on Jun 4, 2018 12:58 IST

Makkal Needhi Maiam: Kamal Haasan’s new release gets a grand opening, but will it maintain momentum?

Kamal Haasan launches his party in Madurai.

Updated on Feb 22, 2018 11:19 IST

Aadhaar-like tags for cows: Does govt’s intent match ground realities?

A boy poses with his cow during Makar Sankranti to celebrate the harvest season at Kanakanpalya, Bengaluru, January 15, 2018

Updated on Feb 6, 2018 09:46 IST

Baasha or Baba: Which way will Rajinikanth’s political career turn?

Time will tell whether Rajinikanth entering politics will end up like Baasha, his biggest hit, or end up like Baba

Updated on Jan 19, 2018 10:31 IST

The ‘long hug’ controversy exposes Kerala’s struggle with its hypocrisy

This “long hug” controversy is also a manifestation of a fundamental flaw that runs through the fully literate state — fake morality (Representative Photo)

Updated on Dec 20, 2017 13:12 IST

Poes Garden raid: The political landscape in Tamil Nadu is getting more murky

Police and media persons out side the former Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa's residence at Poes Garden where an IT raid was conducted on Friday night

Updated on Nov 18, 2017 16:52 IST

Kamal Haasan lacks the charisma to change Tamil Nadu politics

There is nothing at the moment to suggest that either Kamal Haasan or Rajinikanth or any other actor is riding on a political wave that’ll make a difference in Tamil Nadu

Updated on Nov 8, 2017 09:45 IST

Mersal controversy: BJP is making political faux pas a habit in Tamil Nadu

Vijay’s character in the Tamil movie Mersal, while criticising GST, gets his facts wrong. But was the demand for deleting the scene warranted?

Updated on Oct 24, 2017 05:49 IST

Regional cinema matters: Beyond Bollywood looks at rich history of south Indian cinema

The spectacular success of the Baahubali movie franchise may have brought Telugu movie stars Prabhas Raju and Rana Daggubati international fame, but it’s a fact that asymmetric attention is given to Bollywood over regional language cinema.

Updated on Oct 12, 2017 03:01 IST

EPS-OPS merger is not the finale to AIADMK’s Game of Thrones

Tamil Nadu chief minister K Palaniswami (R) and O Panneerselvam greet supporters following merger of their factions, Chennai, August 21

Updated on Aug 22, 2017 13:07 IST

BJP vs CPM violence in Kerala: Left smells conspiracy to dislodge Pinarayi govt

On Monday Vijayan met with the RSS and BJP leaders and to a certain extent tensions have been diffused. The Kerala government has decided to call an all-party meet on Sunday and also hold several district-level bilateral meetings between the CPI(M) and the BJP/RSS before Sunday (File Photo)

Updated on Aug 1, 2017 17:28 IST

Flying ban: Don’t use parliamentary privilege to cover for bad behaviour

What happened in the Rajya Sabha was the convenient use of the ‘parliamentary privilege’ card to defend abominable conduct by some of its members — conduct that should have been unequivocally condemned (Representative Photo)

Updated on Jul 24, 2017 12:23 IST

Karnataka flag: Hollow symbolism or bid to divert attention from govt failures?

As long as the Karnataka government is not breaking the law, it is well within its right to think of a state flag (File Photo)

Updated on Jul 20, 2017 10:41 IST

Modi’s Sri Lanka visit reflects growing ties, but issues like China, TN fishermen remain

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Right) with his Sri Lankan counterpart Ranil Wickremesinghe, Hyderabad House, New Delhi, April 26

Updated on May 11, 2017 09:12 IST

Merger talks a temporary balm as AIADMK struggles to stay afloat

Today, the AIADMK is staring at an uncertain future. After a fierce battle, the O Panneerselvam camp is ready to mend fences with the main party but on the condition that the ‘Mannargudi mafia’ is kept out of the party

Updated on Apr 29, 2017 01:59 IST

Syria happy with India’s ‘balanced’ stand on crisis: Riad Abbas, Syrian ambassador to India

Washington has accused the Bashar al-Assad government of carrying out the attacks. The Syrian government, and its allies Russia and Iran, have demanded that an independent investigation into the matter.

Updated on Apr 14, 2017 01:42 IST

Opening toilets in restaurants for public use is a welcome move

This move by the South Delhi Municipal Corporation , without doubt, is a shot in the arm for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Swachh Bharat initiative

Updated on Mar 15, 2017 09:40 IST

Sasikala convicted: Panneerselvam’s troubles are far from over

O Panneerselvam being greeted by party supporters, Chennai. (File Photo)

Updated on Feb 14, 2017 07:47 IST

SWOT analysis: Panneerselvam has the strength to defeat Sasikala, but his weaknesses are many

Even if Sasikala wins this round, and is sworn in as CM, O Panneerselvam, with the backing of the people will ride on an anti-Sasikala wave, which could be in the form of protests or dissent within the party

Updated on Feb 14, 2017 01:43 IST

How Panneerselvam found his political spine in revolt against Sasikala

File photo AIADMK chief J Jayalalithaa with O Panneerselvam during her swearing-in ceremony as chief minister of Tamil Nadu in 2015.

Updated on Feb 14, 2017 01:43 IST

What makes Sasikala so powerful and indispensable for the AIADMK

VK Sasikala is the most recognisable face in the AIADMK, with, probably, O Panneerselvam as an exception

Updated on Feb 14, 2017 01:44 IST

The repeated neglect of Tamil identity is the rallying point for Jallikattu protests

Supporters say Jallikattu is Tamil culture, but critics say it’s cruel to animals.

Updated on Jan 19, 2017 12:31 IST

Kamal Haasan to GV Prakash: Why Tamil actors support Jallikattu

Jallikattu was banned by the Supreme Court in May, 2014.

Updated on Jan 13, 2017 13:11 IST

In Tamil Nadu, the stars align in favour of MK Stalin

MK Stalin, much like M Karunanidhi, is a leader who has worked his way up the DMK hierarchy

Updated on Jan 5, 2017 13:37 IST

Gonchas in Kargil: The State must not dictate sartorial choices

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wearing a traditional Ladakhi dress at a function in Leh. (Representative Photo)

Updated on Jan 4, 2017 10:22 IST

Is the Left in Kerala losing space to Right-wing groups?

Kamal C Chavara, a Malayalam writer and theatre personality. (Facebook)

Updated on Dec 20, 2016 06:29 IST

The political opportunity for Rajinikanth has come and gone

Tamil Superstar Rajinikanth (left) with then BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, April 2014.

Updated on Dec 12, 2016 12:45 IST

Jaipur art show vandalised: There must be a message against moral policing

(Photo from the Facebook page of Jaipur Art Summit)

Updated on Dec 9, 2016 15:05 IST

J Jayalalithaa: A political icon like none

Supporters pay tribute to late Tamil Ndau chief minister J Jayalalithaa in Madurai.

Updated on Dec 8, 2016 07:32 IST

Sasikala Natarajan: Jayalalithaa’s close aide, the power behind the throne

In this file photo AIADMK chief J Jayalalithaa with her close aide VK Sasikala. Jayalalithaa, 68, passed away at Chennai's Apollo Hospital on Monday after suffering a cardiac arrest.

Updated on Dec 6, 2016 08:53 IST

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