The New Indian Express Chennai - March 17, 2025

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March 17, 2025

Fire at Thoothukudi plant, 630 MW of power production hit

A major fire broke out at the Thoothukudi Thermal Power Station (TTPS) late on Saturday night, leading to the halting of 630 MW of power production at three of its units.

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'ரூ' shows our resolve, enemies of Tamil blew up issue: CM

DISMISSING opposition claims of the increasing debt burden of the state government, Chief Minister M K Stalin on Sunday said that the DMK government has brought down the growth in debt substantially in the last four years, and the loans being availed of are an investment for the future generation.

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Pak's Terrorist Mindset Hurting Peace, Says Modi

Islamabad must mend ways; disputes with China being worked out; Trump 2.0 stronger

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The atmosphere felt volatile and dangerous

US federal immigration agents arrived at the Columbia University apartment of Indian student Ranjani Srinivasan to detain her. She had recently found out from the US Consulate in Chennai that her student visa had been abruptly revoked by the US State Department.

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Hafiz Saeed's close aide shot dead in Pakistan

A top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander, wanted by Indian security agencies for several deadly terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, was eliminated by gunmen in Pakistan, officials said on Sunday.

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M'luru Police Bust Karnataka's Biggest Drug Cartel, Arrest Two

IN the biggest drug haul ever by Karnataka police, 37.87 kg of banned MDMA worth ₹75 crore was seized by Mangaluru City Police in Bengaluru.

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Govt schools to conduct PTA meeting on March 26 to discuss students' safety

THE school education department has directed government schools across Tamil Nadu to hold a Parents-Teachers Association (PTA) meeting on student safety on March 26.

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Biting Truth: Ignore Rabies Shots At Your Own Peril

AFTER a 49-year-old man who had died of rabies at the Vellore Government Medical College Hospital on Thursday, the Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine has reiterated the importance of taking anti-rabies vaccine immediately after dog bites to avoid such deaths.

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Peas scam: IRS officer's brother under DRI lens

DRI probing Arun's role, brother of then addl commissioner Sathishkumar, in influencing posting of customs officials

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Polytechnics to offer green energy course from 2026

POLYTECHNIC students will be able to opt for a course in renewable energy in the next academic year as the syllabus and course schedule have been uploaded on the Directorate of Technical Education's (DoTE) website.

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Three held for swindling ₹20 cr from company

THREE employees of a private photo studio were arrested for an alleged ₹20 crore fraud.

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2 workers engaged in cutting tree die in wall collapse

TWO workers employed at a private company in Ambattur Industrial Estate were killed after a branch fell on the compound wall causing a portion of the wall to collapse on them.

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Dogs Sent for ABC Op 'Vanish' From Pound

City-based animal activists have raised concerns about the alleged disappearance of dogs sent to the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC)'s Kannammapet pound for Animal Birth Control (ABC) surgeries.

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EV bike on charger up in flames, 3 suffer burns

THREE of a family, including a nine-month-old girl, sustained burns after a fire broke out from an electric bike they had plugged for charging in front of their house in Maduravoyal early on Sunday.

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Adi Dravidars lost 15,000 top govt jobs due to 3% internal SC quota: PT chief

DUE to internal reservation for Scheduled Castes in Tamil Nadu the Arunthathiyars have unfairly benefited more than the Adi Dravidars and the Devendra Kula Vellalaras, stated Puthiya Tamilagam leader K Krishnasamy.

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After RS seat spat with EPS, DMDK lauds DMK budget, supports delimitation stand

DAYS after the fallout between the DMDK and AIADMK over the promise of a Rajya Sabha MP seat for the DMDK, party's general secretary Premalatha Vijayakanth showed signs of moving away from the AIADMK camp.

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TTV wades into Sengottaiyan issue, says ex-min needs no lesson in civility

A day after former AIADMK minister Vaigai Selvan denounced Sengottaiyan for allegedly discussing inner party issues in the open and called it \"uncivilised\" conduct, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami's nemesis TTV Dhinakaran has come out in support of Sengottaiyan.

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Tasmac scam handiwork of masterminds, says Vijay

DEMANDING a fair investigation into the Tasmac 'scam' and appropriate action against those involved in it, TVK president Vijay on Sunday said that the people of Tamil Nadu would reject the DMK in the 2026 Assembly elections as the 'propaganda model' government's gimmicks would not succeed in the people's court.

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Man in queue for darshan dies of breathing trouble

A devotee died while waiting in a queue at the Subramaniya Swamy temple in Tiruchendur following difficulty in breathing on Sunday.

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Parties want exam centres to be assigned within states

Trouble due to plan to fix venues in same city for those taking 2 tests

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Court orders status quo in land acquisition for aero park

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court recently ordered status quo against the land acquisition proceedings initiated by the state government for the establishment of the Aerospace Industrial Park in Athiyakurichi village in Thoothukudi.

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Centre trying to bring back three farm laws through back door

THE Modi-led union government has been trying to introduce the three farm laws, which were repealed after protests by farmers near the New Delhi border, through the backdoor in the Draft National Policy Framework on Agricultural Marketing, said All India Kisan Sabha general secretary Vijoo Krishnan.

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Bull tamer gored to death at Keelakarai jallikattu

A 25-year-old bull tamer died after being gored by a bull during the jallikattu event held at Kalaignar Centenary Jallikattu arena in Keelakarai, Madurai on Sunday.

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41-Yr-Old Held for Attacking, Robbing Woman in Chennai

A 41-year-old man who allegedly barged into a house in Valasaravakkam and tried to rob a woman after attacking her with a knife on Friday, has been arrested.

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Attempt to extort rly 'bombs', Andhra man lands in prison

A quirky plan to repay mounting loans has landed a shopping mall employee in jail.

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Leopard killed Ooty woman, not tiger, say forest officials

OFFICIALS of the Udhagamandalam North Forest Range in the Nilgiris Forest Division on Sunday clarified that the 50-year-old woman found dead in Arakkadu village on Thursday was killed by a leopard, not a tiger as initially suspected.

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Three of a family heading for a funeral killed in bike-bus crash in Villupuram

THREE of a family, who were on the way to attend the funeral of a kin, were killed after the bike they were travelling on collided with a TNSTC bus near Gingee on Sunday.

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Stalin lauds poet Vairamuthu

Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin on Sunday paid rich tributes to poet Vairamuthu, recalling his contributions to Tamil literature, his achievements in film industry besides admiring him on his multifaceted personality.

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₹5L Given to Ailing Archery Coach Hussaini

A financial assistance of ₹5 lakh, from the Tamil Nadu Sports Development Authority funds, has been extended to archery coach and martial arts expert Shihan Hussaini, who is undergoing treatment for blood cancer.

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Thiruma slams centre for ignoring TN fishers

CHIDAMBARAM MP and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) chief Thol Thirumavalavan on Sunday accused the union government of handling the issue of Tamil Nadu fishermen being arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy with indifference.

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AP to install 58-ft Sriramulu statue in Amaravati

Statue will be installed before Amarajeevi's next birth anniv to honour his hunger strike for creation of Andhra state: Naidu

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'Extend time limit for 11 PG med students to join duty'

Court directed state to let them join as asst surgeons after course completion

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Kerala's first hydrogen bus to roll out soon

IN a major step towards promoting sustainable transportation solutions, the first hydrogen-fuelled bus will soon be rolled out in the state, thanks to the collaborative initiative of the Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) and Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL), the world's first fully solar powered airport.

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Temple festival in STR a success amid strict vigil

THE three-day Arulmigu Aadhi Karuvannarayar temple festival, which concluded on March 13, inside the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve's (STR) core area went off smoothly, drawing thousands of devotees under tight supervision.

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Why The Rest Should Learn From The Best

Instead of implementing successful policies from developed southern states like Tamil Nadu in the northern ones, the Centre wants to homogenise. This could be economically catastrophic

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REFLECTIONS ON LENT AND THE GANGA OF CHRISTIANITY

HIS year, the 40-day-long Christian fast called Lent began on March 5 and will end on April 17.

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Association with RSS legacy a privilege: Modi

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi in the podcast with Lex Fridman broadcast on Sunday spoke about his deep-rooted connection with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the ideological mentor of the BJP, calling it a 'privilege' to be associated with its enduring legacy.

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BJP Sees Red, Questions Piketty's Role in T'gana Caste Survey Committee

A day after launching an attack on the Karnataka Congress government over its decision to allocate 4% reservation to Muslim contractors in government projects, the BJP on Sunday hit out at the Congress government in Telangana over its decision to engage French economist Thomas Piketty to analyse the state's recent caste survey.

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India, NZ to bolster defence ties, FTA talks back on table

COINCIDING with the visit of New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to India from March 16-20, talks for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is back on the table.

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Gabbard to Meet Modi, Doval During India Visit

US DNI Meets Intelligence and Security Officials From 20 Countries

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BJP Launches Muslim Outreach, Set to Supply Aid to 32L Families on Eid

In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the BJP is set to reach out to 32 lakh needy Muslim families across the country with help kits, named 'Saughat-e-Modi', on the occasion of Eid and other upcoming religious events.

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Cong made fun of me but Bodo accord brought peace, development: Shah

UNION Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday hit out at the Congress for \"making fun\" of him when he signed the third Bodo Peace Accord, noting that the pact has brought peace and development in Bodoland.

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Shah wages war on drug cartels, says no mercy

Lauds NCB for seizing meth tablets worth ₹88 crore, arresting 4 linked to int'l drug trade

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Joshimath sinking again? Fear grips U'khand

FEAR grips residents of Joshimath in Uttarakhand once again as fresh sinkholes and submergence threaten their safety.

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C'garh BJP and Cong on same page over Bharatmala project

ALLEGED irregularities in land compensation distribution for a Central government road project of the Raipur-Visakhapatnam economic corridor under the Bharatmala project have kicked up a political storm in Chhattisgarh.

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Mewar mourns death of descendant of Maharana Pratap in Udaipur

ARVIND SINGH MEWAR, a member of the erstwhile royal family of Mewar and a descendant of the legendary Maharana Pratap, died at the City Palace in Udaipur early on Sunday after prolonged illness, his family said. He was 81.

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No NSA extension, 7 aides of Amritpal brought back to Punjab from Dibrugarh

THE Punjab Police will bring back seven associates of jailed MP and radical preacher Amritpal Singh from Assam's Dibrugarh jail after the state government decided not to reinvoke the NSA at the end of their detention period, a top officer said on Sunday.

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US strikes in Yemen kill 31: Houthis to meet ‘escalation with escalation'

Donald Trump vows to end attacks, says multiple’ Houthi leaders killed and Iran put on notice’

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Fire kills 59 in nightclub, 155 injured

A MASSIVE fire tore through an overcrowded nightclub in North Macedonia Sunday, killing 59 people and injuring 155 in a chaotic escape during a live concert.

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Russia Evacuates 371 From Retaken Kursk Region

RUSSIA on Sunday said it has moved to safety 371 of its civilians from areas it retook from Ukrainian forces in its border Kursk region.

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War ordnance explodes in port city, killing 16

ORDNANCE from Syria's 13-year conflict exploded in the coastal city of Latakia, collapsing a building and killing more than a dozen people, the Syrian Civil Defense said Sunday.

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Trump Uses 18th-Century Law for Deportations, Judge Halts It

A FEDERAL judge barred the Trump administration Saturday from carrying out deportations under a sweeping 18th-century law that the president invoked hours earlier to speed removal of Venezuelan gang members from the United States.

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Tornadoes, wildfires, and dust storms sweep US, leaving 33 dead

VIOLENT tornadoes and high winds decimated homes, wiped out schools and toppled semi-tractor-trailers as a monster storm that also produced dust storms and icy conditions killed at least 33 people across the central and southern U.S.

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Hamas Will Free US-Israeli Hostage Only If Ceasefire Deal Is Implemented

HAMAS said Saturday it will only release an American-Israeli and the bodies of four other hostages if Israel implements their ceasefire agreement, calling it an \"exceptional deal\" aimed at getting the truce back on track.

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NASA's Stuck Astronauts Welcome Their Replacements to Space Station

JUST over a day after blasting off, a SpaceX crew capsule arrived at the International Space Station on Sunday, delivering the replacements for NASA's two stuck astronauts.

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'Investors should focus on quality large-cap stocks'

The Indian equity markets have been grappling with volatility and uncertainty over the past several months. With multiple headwinds—ranging from slowing economic growth and tight domestic liquidity to relentless FII outflows and surging inflation—investors are understandably cautious. In a conversation with Dipak Mondal, Amisha Vora, chairperson and MD of Prabhudas Lilladher, shares her perspectives on the current market landscape. edited excerpts:

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Income tax disclosures in new fiscal year

Since certain benefits are not applicable under the new tax regime, compliance is simpler compared to the old regime

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Why Investing Needs Your Logic Than Emotions

OUR investment decisions are influenced by 150 different emotions that you experience in your lifetime. To invest successfully, you must manage your emotions, according to Daniel Crosby's seminal work, The Behavioral Investor, published in 2016.

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How Flexibility Helps Flexi-Cap MFs

In the last quarter of 2017, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) introduced tightly defined categories of equity mutual funds based on market capitalization.

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Why are Tesla sales and shares falling?

ELON Musk's Tesla is facing significant challenges as its global sales and stock prices are tumbling.

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Nifty likely to trade in 22,200-22,700 range amid want of positive cues

THE equity markets are expected to remain in a consolidation phase, with the Nifty50 likely to remain within a well-defined range of 22,200 to 22,700.

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Sujeet restarts Oly quest with Asian meet

WRESTLER Sujeet Kalkal had endured tough times in the last couple of years. He had to move court to contest the direct entry given to Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist Bajrang Punia by the ad-hoc committee for the Asian Games in 2023.

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Dhoni's presence adds glamour to CSK book launch

NOTED lawyer, cricket enthusiast and former vice-president of TNCA PS Raman's book 'Leo — The Untold Story of CSK' was launched in a city hotel on Sunday, with former India and CSK captain MS Dhoni attending the function along with CSK coaches Stephen Fleming and Mike Hussey.

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Prez and secy clash over women nat'ls

BOXING Federation of India (BFI) president Ajay Singh on Sunday asserted that the upcoming Women's National Boxing Championship will proceed as scheduled, just a few hours after the federation's secretary issued a notification stating that the tournament had been rescheduled.

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WPL: Captain Harmanpreet and the art of counterpunch

DURING the T20 World Cup 2024, in the group stage game against Australia at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, India were chasing 151 to stay alive in the competition.

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Newcastle United End Title Drought

NEWCASTLE United ended their 56-year trophy drought in stunning style as Dan Burn and Alexander Isak sealed a 2-1 win against Liverpool in the League Cup final on Sunday.

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"We are poised to shape the global landscape of science and tech"

WITH its legacy of academic excellence, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has long been a frontrunner in shaping the technological landscape. In a conversation with EdexLive, IIT Delhi Director Prof Rangan Banerjee shares insights into the institute's priorities, and his vision of India in 2050.

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PIXELS OF PERSPECTIVES

How can imagery and photography change viewers' outlooks? A discussion held as part of Chennai Photo Biennale delved into this topic with three creators

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Sixty Years of Speaking for the Voiceless

OW many of us have whispered secrets to our pets, believing they understand? Or stopped mid-step to watch a puppy chase its own tail? Or felt an unspoken bond with a stray? We think we're the ones taking care of animals, but the truth is, they take care of us too—in ways we don't always realize.

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Saluting the spirit of service

It is important to honour the tireless spirit of service. So, the Rajasthani Association Tamil Nadu, on behalf of the Rajasthani community in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, set their eyes on honouring the unacknowledged leaders for their unnoticed service.

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Texts And Traditions Of A Ragam

A sneak peek into the melodic framework of Bhairavi raga with Pandit Chetan Joshi, a Hindustani Flautist

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Only Signed Books Sold Here

Is there a bookstore that doesn't carry a Hemingway title?

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Vishnu Vishal-Mamitha Baiju film titled Irandu Vaanam

It was earlier reported that director Ramkumar and actor Vishnu Vishal are reuniting for the third time. Now, the makers have revealed that the upcoming film is titled Irandu Vaanam.

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Jisshu Sengupta to star in Bhooth Bangla

ACTOR Jisshu Sengupta has joined the cast of Akshay Kumar's Bhooth Bangla, the makers announced on the actor's birthday on Saturday.

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Varun-Janhvi Film to Release in September

UNNY Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, starring Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor, Sanya Malhotra, and Rohit Saraf, now has a new release date.

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Emily Browning, Lukas Gage join Prison Break reboot

MILY Browning, Lukas Gage, and Drake Rodger have joined the cast of the upcoming Prison Break reboot from Hulu, which is set in the same world as the original show.

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Ted Lasso to return for fourth season

PPLE TV+ has officially renewed Ted Lasso for a fourth season on Friday, with Jason Sudeikis returning to play the titular character.

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I hope to break my image as a comedy actor

A patriarch's death shocks his family, not for his sudden departure, but for leaving behind an attention-seeking quandary under his pants, a death erection.

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