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The matter was taken to court in a late-night hearing by DMK lawyers seeking what they said was the rightful place for their leader M. Karunanidhi.

No Marina burial for Karuna, DMK moves court

The row over the burial did not break out only after the death of Karunaidihi on Tuesday.

8 Aug 2018 2:00 AM IST

DMK chief at the shooting of Ponnar Shankar. (Photo: Asian Age)

Power-packed dialogues stunning effect

The culture of worshipping reel heroes as real life heroes still continue in Tamil Nadu.

8 Aug 2018 1:56 AM IST

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)

Dravidian giant passes away

Karunanidhi, 94, breathed his last at a hospital in Chennai after battling illness for 11 days.

8 Aug 2018 1:55 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi presents cooking gas connection to a woman of a Below Poverty Line family during the launch of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana in Ballia on May 1, 2016 (Photo: PTI)

As NDA govt chants 'we've done it, yet again', Opposition fails to ask...

A development economist, formerly with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the World Bank.

8 Aug 2018 1:51 AM IST

Farmers shout slogans against the government at a rally organised by All India Kisan Sabha in Mumbai on March 12, 2018

Simmering farmers' discontent: A ticking time bomb

These two steps are imperative to save farmers, save agriculture and save the country.

8 Aug 2018 1:49 AM IST

Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan today said the government is keeping a close eye on international prices.

Man poses as Union minister Pradhan's kin, dupes ex-Armyman

Acting as per the complaint, the police arrested the accused on Tuesday.

8 Aug 2018 1:21 AM IST

The AIBD is mandated to achieve a vibrant and cohesive electronic media environment in the Asia-Pacific region through policy and resource development.

India elected president of broadcasting body

The move is expected to help the country in leveraging itself as the broadcasting and media hub in Asia Pacific region.

8 Aug 2018 1:18 AM IST

Supreme Court concerned over growing incidents of rape in country

Quotes NCRB data, says a woman raped every six hours in nation.

8 Aug 2018 12:59 AM IST

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

Politicians, celebrities pay tribute to Dravidian veteran Karunanidhi

Karunanidhi died at 6.10 pm at the age of 94 at Chennai's Kauvery Hospital after a prolonged illness.

7 Aug 2018 9:34 PM IST

Do not give room for untoward incidents. Maintain peace, said Stalin in a statement, Hand over anti socials to police, they may attempt to tarnish DMK. (Photo: AFP)

Stalin urges DMK workers to maintain peace, show military discipline

MK Stalin, son of Late Karunanidhi, put out an appeal to DMK cadre and followers to maintain discipline.

7 Aug 2018 8:59 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday described DMK president M Karunanidhi as a deep-rooted mass leader who stood for regional aspiration and national progress and will travel to Chennai tomorrow morning to pay his last respect.

PM Modi mourns Karunanidhi's death; will be in Chennai tomorrow

The Prime Minister's Office said Modi will leave for Chennai in the morning and return by evening.

7 Aug 2018 8:39 PM IST

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

Karunanidhi infused democracy, created awareness on state's rights,...

Kalaignar's second biggest achievement in these last 50 years is to run the DMK in a democratic manner.

7 Aug 2018 8:26 PM IST