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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

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