Tamil Nadu's ruling AIADMK seems to be toning down its aggressive stance against former boss VK Sasikala - around four years after it ousted her. Ever since her release from jail a few days ago, her proteges-turned-baiters have largely stayed silent on her, stray remarks aside. This may reflect a re-calibration of the party's stance in the run up to the state assembly polls, given that she continues to enjoy political heft among key sections of Tamil Nadu voters