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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa gives a dal packet to a beneficiary after introducing a scheme of providing dals at cheap rates in Chennai. (Photo: PTI/File)

Jaya and the 'Amma' brand of schemes that steamrolled Karunanidhi

From the Amma canteens to Amma gymnasiums and parks, the brand became synonymous with her name.

6 Dec 2016 11:53 AM IST

Body of late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayaram Jayalalithaa is wrapped in the national flag and kept for public viewing outside Rajaji Hall in Chennai.

Wailing, crying supporters swarm Rajaji Hall to bid adieu to...

Amid the pall of gloom, people with teary eyes and crying inconsolably kept streaming into the Rajaji Hall.

6 Dec 2016 11:43 AM IST

A near total shutdown like situation prevailed in Chennai. (Photo: ANI Twitter)

Chennai comes to grinding halt after Jaya's demise, city wears...

The state government has declared a holiday today for its offices and three-days for educational institutions.

6 Dec 2016 11:26 AM IST

Jayalalithaa is greeted by senior leaders O Panneerselvam and Natham Viswanathan during her swearing-in ceremony. (Photo: PTI/File)

After Jaya's demise, Panneerselvam faces challenge to keep AIADMK...

Panneerselvam, known as OPS, was late Jaya's Man Friday and twice helmed the state after she was convicted in graft...

6 Dec 2016 11:12 AM IST

AIADMK founder and charismatic actor-turned politician MGR with his protÃ©gÃ© Jayalalithaa. (File photo)

Jayalalithaa's death: Is December a fateful month for Tamil Nadu?

AIADMK founder MGR died on December 24, 1987 and his protÃ©gÃ© Jayalalithaa breathed her last yesterday evening.

6 Dec 2016 10:32 AM IST

A supporter of late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayaram Jayalalithaa breaks down on seeing body of the leader wrapped in the national flag and kept for public viewing outside Rajaji Hall in Chennai. (Photo: AP)

Tamil Nadu, Kerala and K'taka mourn Jaya's death, declare holiday

The holidays were being declared as a mark of respect' to the late leader.

6 Dec 2016 9:30 AM IST

AIADMK members pray for the speedy recovery of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa in Coimbatore on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Jayalalithaa's health declined fast after imprisonment in DA case:...

The late CM's security protocol was changed after her imprisonment, so that personnel could help her if she felt ill.

6 Dec 2016 9:29 AM IST

A supporter of Indias Tamil Nadu state Chief Minister Jayaram Jayalalithaa displays her photograph at their party office in Mumbai, India, Monday. (Photo: AP)

Film stars condole 'Iron Lady' Jayalalithaa's demise

Rajnikanth described her as a 'brave daughter' whom the country had lost.

6 Dec 2016 8:57 AM IST

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

Modi pays homage to Jaya at Rajaji Hall; tributes pour in from all...

Followers throng for last glimpse of Jayalalithaa; National flag draped over casket carrying leader's body.

6 Dec 2016 6:21 AM IST

Supporters of late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa cry in front of Apollo hospital after Jayalalithaa suffered a cardiac arrest in Chennai. (Photo: PTI)

Tamil Nadu government announces 7-day state mourning

The neighbouring union territory of Puducherry announced a holiday for all government offices and educational...

6 Dec 2016 5:28 AM IST

Tamil Nadu CM J. Jayalalithaa

Jayalalithaa changed face of Dravidian politics

The AIADMK leader was at the helm for over a quarter of a century.

6 Dec 2016 4:05 AM IST

People queue up in the Aavin booth to purchase milk in Madurai on Monday (Photo: DC)

3 AIADMK cadres die of shock in western districts

Police said on Monday that 60-year-old Palaniammal, an AIADMK functionary from NGO Colony, was shocked to learn that CM...

6 Dec 2016 3:59 AM IST