"It is rapidly warming up, Prannoy. This afternoon Jayalalit -ha'steam thrashed the DMK team. Three DMK debaters are hos -pitalised. Only one AIADMK memberreceived minor injuries. Observers feel a direct debate between Jayalalitha and Karuna-nidhi is unavoidable. Over to you, Prannoy." "Thank you, Jennifer. Now for ourexpert assessment. Shekhar, what are the prospects in Chennai?" "Jayalalitha isthe clear favourite, Prannoy. Age and failing eyesight go against Karunanidhi. Also, ifshe puts her full weight behind it, Jayalalitha could punch harder than Holyfield."