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HC orders Ananda Vikatan magazine to drop Modi caricature

HC orders Ananda Vikatan magazine to drop Modi caricature

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

The Madras High Court has ordered Ananda Vikatan Productions Private Limited to remove a caricature depicting Prime Minister Narendra Modi shackled in chains during a meeting with United States President Donald Trump. The court ruled that the caricature, published in the magazine, was not protected under freedom of expression and could be considered offensive under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act. The court also directed the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to unblock the Ananda Vikatan website upon receipt of confirmation that the caricature has been removed.

DMK's Karunanidhi makes Stalin political heir

DMK's Karunanidhi makes Stalin political heir

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

He said that Stalin has come a long way from organising youth under the party in his younger days to moulding himself as a future leader of the DMK.

Kalki: The Revolutionary Writer Behind PS 1

Kalki: The Revolutionary Writer Behind PS 1

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

Gowri Ramnarayan explores the world of Kalki Krishnamurthy whose magnificent novel Ponniyin Selvan has inspired Mani Ratnam's latest film PS I.

Will salute Modi if he apologises for note ban mistake: Kamal Haasan

Will salute Modi if he apologises for note ban mistake: Kamal Haasan

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

He, however, did not make it clear what aspects he wanted Modi to admit as the "mistake"

Rajini and I should ponder over tie-up: Haasan

Rajini and I should ponder over tie-up: Haasan

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

"I (have) already told you. Only time will answer all these questions," Rajinikanth said.

Why Tamannah Bhatia is trying to change

Why Tamannah Bhatia is trying to change

Rediff.com14 May 2021

'I'm trying to move away from what I've done before, not because I'm not happy with what it was, but because I have already done that.'

Legendary Tamil writer Jayakanthan 'JK' passes away

Legendary Tamil writer Jayakanthan 'JK' passes away

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Tamil writer D Jayakanthan, who charted a new course in Tamil literature, died on Wednesday night following a prolonged illness.

Extremism has spread among Hindus: Kamal Haasan

Extremism has spread among Hindus: Kamal Haasan

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

This extremism is no victory or progress for those who call themselves Hindus. The motto 'Truth alone triumphs' being replaced by 'might is right' will make savages of us all.

Karunanidhi makes court appearance in defamation case; hearing adjourned

Karunanidhi makes court appearance in defamation case; hearing adjourned

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

With election fever rising in Tamil Nadu, Karunanidhi in court promised to be more than just a regular court hearing.

Review: Cuckoo is brilliant

Review: Cuckoo is brilliant

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

Tamil film Cuckoo is a heartwarming love story between two visually challenged individuals that keeps you totally engrossed with its brilliant performances, sensational music and stunning visuals, definitely a must watch, writes S Saraswathi.