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TN politicians 'worship' women on stage, and demean them at the same mic

Nisha P Sekar
20 March 2026 4:00 PM IST

From AIADMK to BJP to DMK, male leaders have often displayed a familiar pattern: sexist remarks, some laughter, half-hearted apologies, then silence

Women disrespected by Tamil Nadu politicians

Swamy exclusive: DMK unbeatable, Vijay a non-factor, Modi has made India irrelevant

Swamy exclusive: DMK unbeatable, Vijay a non-factor, Modi has made India irrelevant

20 March 2026 6:30 AM IST

BJP strong, Congress struggles internally

Assam: Can attrition-ridden Congress stop Himanta 2.0? | AI With Sanket

20 March 2026 9:01 PM IST

Iran war impacting global energy markets, accelerating shift to electric systems and strengthening China’s role in batteries and electronics

Iran war: 'Trump might end up helping China and boosting electric ecosystem globally'

21 March 2026 8:48 PM IST

Rajiv Dogra about Trump

Is Trump serious about winding down Iran ops? Mixed signals raise concerns | Capital Beat

21 March 2026 7:14 PM IST

Campaign spending gap highlights money influence in Tamil Nadu elections

Tamil Nadu election spending: Rs 40 lakh cap vs Rs 5 crore reality

21 March 2026 6:58 PM IST

Gas shortage hits Surat industrial hub

Migrant exodus begins in Surat as West Asia conflict chokes fuel supply

20 March 2026 8:44 PM IST

Trans identities will be erased: Lawyer Raghavi Shukla on amendment Bill https://thefederal.com/preview/story-163705

Trans identities will be erased: Lawyer Raghavi Shukla on amendment Bill

20 March 2026 6:09 PM IST

ECs officer reshuffle in poll-bound states faces legal heat: Whats the plan? | Capital Beat

EC's officer reshuffle in poll-bound states faces legal heat: What's the plan? | Capital Beat

20 March 2026 6:06 PM IST

Kedarnath temple affidavit entry debate

Sara Ali Khan may need affidavit to enter Kedarnath, panel debates | Capital Beat

19 March 2026 7:28 PM IST

donald trump is isolated?

Why India, China and the rest of the world are unable to stop Iran war

19 March 2026 6:16 PM IST

R Kannan Interview

VV Swaminathan at 100: Tracing the legacy of a Dravidian movement pioneer

19 March 2026 3:10 PM IST

Discussion on Congress crisis in Assam after Bordoloi resignation

Bordoloi exit : Has Congress lost the plot in Assam?

18 March 2026 8:50 PM IST

Suvendhu vs Mamata

Why did BJP skip personal attack on Mamata in Bengal campaigning? | AI With Sanket

18 March 2026 6:32 PM IST

Ramu Manivannan discussing welfare and freebies

Welfare vs freebies: Political scientist Manivannan flags risks to TN’s growth

Pramila Krishnan
18 March 2026 6:10 PM IST

He warns that unchecked populism and poor fiscal discipline could undermine dignity, development, and long-term economic goals

Others vs Trump

As ‘friends’ trump Donald on Hormuz, is the bully all alone now? | AI With Sanket

18 March 2026 11:26 AM IST

Has EC’s Bengal reshuffle crossed the line? | Jawhar Sircar interview

Has EC’s Bengal reshuffle crossed the line? | Jawhar Sircar interview

18 March 2026 6:20 AM IST

Trump proposes global naval coalition to secure Strait of Hormuz oil route

If US has the strongest Navy, why can’t it secure Strait of Hormuz alone?

17 March 2026 1:55 PM IST

Are women’s stories finally taking centre stage in cinema?

Are women’s stories finally taking centre stage in cinema?

17 March 2026 12:18 PM IST

Oscars 2026: Big wins, surprises and historic moments explained

Oscars 2026: Big wins, surprises and historic moments explained

16 March 2026 10:52 PM IST

Two phase polls

Bengal elections: SIR row, two-phase polling dominate debate | AI With Sanket

16 March 2026 9:10 PM IST

Analyst on TN election alliances

TN elections | DMK alliance has early edge, TVK may split votes: Political analyst Kannan

16 March 2026 3:31 PM IST

How RSS mobilised tribal communities through Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram

How RSS mobilised tribal communities through Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram

16 March 2026 1:59 PM IST

Iran vs Israel and India

India has lost its voice on West Asia: Former Delhi LG Najeeb Jung | Capital Beat

15 March 2026 7:16 PM IST

Puducherry LPG shortage

LPG shortage forces Puducherry restaurants to look for other ways to keep kitchens running

14 March 2026 4:24 PM IST

Mamata leads in chief minister preference

Has SIR controversy hijacked West Bengal’s pre-election buzz? | AI With Sanket

14 March 2026 6:30 AM IST

India-Iran talks

Can India recalibrate its Iran policy without straining US and Israel ties?

13 March 2026 7:46 PM IST

Monalisa married in Kerala

Why CPI(M) MLA called Monalisa-Farman's wedding ‘Real Kerala Story’

13 March 2026 12:47 PM IST

No gas, no business: How India's LPG crisis is crippling restaurants

13 March 2026 6:30 AM IST

Sectors affected by gas shortage

Beyond the kitchen: Transport and industries begin to feel LPG pain

12 March 2026 7:30 PM IST