Vaasanthi is a writer and former editor of India Today, Tamil edition. Her new book on Tamil Nadu politics titled, Cut-outs, Caste and Cine Stars was published recently. In Part-I of our conversation Vaasanthi talks about the recent elections in Tamil Nadu.

In this episode Vaasanthi talks about the recent State elections in Tamil Nadu. She points out that former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa's party did well in the elections. Don't write off Jayalalithaa she says. She also discusses the current CM Karunanidhi's political acumen and the future of his party.

Her new book delves into the fascinating world of Tamil politics that has been dominated by two parties for nearly 40 years. In the book she examines the history and the contradictions in Tamil politics.

Vaasanthi's first book was called Sirgugal (Wings).

She lives with her husband in Bangalore, India.

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