Karunanidhi, the writer statesman
(WorldNews India)

Very few politicians actually write their own newspaper columns. Or books. Or even speeches. Let alone film scripts that have the power to launch mega stars. Which makes the late M. Karunanidhi a rare leader. Here are two anecdotes that illustrate the politician and creative writer´s special charm. The first incident took place nearly 20 years ago during the Kalki Krishnamurthy centenary in November 1999. The MR. AR. Educational Society, Madras, had funded the English translation of Kalki´s all-time bestseller Ponniyin Selvan, and they released the first volume to mark the 25th year of their trust. I had...