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J Jayalalithaa (Photo: Video grab)

Former CMs of Kerala, Karnataka recall how tough negotiator Jaya was

Late Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa was known as a tough negotiator when it came to rights of Tamil Nadu.

7 Dec 2016 12:13 AM IST

Politicians and friends surround the body of Jayalalithaa, who was dressed in green for her final journey. (Photo: PTI)

Tamil Nadu's 'Iron Lady' Jayalalithaa laid to rest with full state...

The sea breeze and 21 gun salute marking state honour triggered further spells of crying, chest beating by party cadres.

7 Dec 2016 12:02 AM IST

O Pannerselvam with late CM Jayalalithaa

AIADMK looks into challenging future sans charismatic leader

The party for the first time since its inception finds itself without a charismatic leader.

6 Dec 2016 11:20 PM IST

Mortal remains of Jayalalithaa being taken from Rajaji Hall to Marina Beach for final rites. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Why Jayalalithaa was buried, not cremated

Political circles were agog with whispers about the Jayalalithaa's burial being against traditions.

6 Dec 2016 10:20 PM IST

The charismatic six-time Chief Minister ruled the political arena and Tamil cinema world alike for decades on end.

Jaya had turned down a tempting offer to star opposite Rajini in Billa

Jayalalithaa had acted in over 140 films over the course of three decades.

6 Dec 2016 8:47 PM IST

V Sasikala, the close aide of Tamil Nadus former Chief Minister Jayaram Jayalalithaa near her mortal remains. (Photo: PTI)

Jaya's confidante, close aide Sasikala Natarajan performs last rites

AIADMK had decided Jaya would not be cremated but be buried instead, just like her mentor MGR.

6 Dec 2016 7:07 PM IST

Politicians and friends surround the body of Jayalalithaa, who was dressed in green for her final journey. (Photo: Twitter)

Jaya clad in favourite green saree for final journey

According to some AIADMK workers, green is Jayalalithaa's lucky and favourite colour.

6 Dec 2016 6:26 PM IST

Scores of staunch supporters of former chief minister J. Jayalalithaa tonsured their heads to mourn the death of their beloved Ammain Tamil Nadus Coimbatore district on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

Distraught Amma's supporters tonsure heads mourning her loss in Tamil...

Gloomy faces, tear dried skin were visible as they sat on the chairs to get their hair tonsured.

6 Dec 2016 5:40 PM IST

Renowned celebrity Simi Garewal and late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa (Photo: Video grab)

I had a crush on Shammi Kapoor: Jaya bared her soul in candid...

The late leader also revealed that she would have died of fear had she any premonition of what was to come.

6 Dec 2016 4:13 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays his last respects to Tamil Nadus former Chief Minister Jayaram Jayalalithaa at Rajaji Hall in Chennai. (Photo: PTI)

Video: Modi pay respects to Jayalalithaa; consoles sobbing Sasikala,...

As he walked towards Panneerselvam after placing a wreath near the body, the latter broke down and hugged him.

6 Dec 2016 3:07 PM IST

AIADMK chief J Jayalalithaa with her close aide Sasikala Natarajan (Photo: PTI/file)

Sasikala: From video store owner to Jayalalithaa's unwavering shadow

Clad in a black saree, a sombre-looking Sasikala, remained beside the casket of the departed leader.

6 Dec 2016 1:07 PM IST

File photo of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa who passed away in Chennai on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Tamil Nadu grieves Jaya's demise, turns dry for 3 days

TASMAC is the sole retailer of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) and operates more than 6,000 shops across the state.

6 Dec 2016 1:05 PM IST