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Dam row: Vaiko defies prohibitory orders, arrested

Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader Vaiko was arrested near Theni in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday when he was on his way to take part in a protest to block roads leading to Kerala against its......

In the poll season, this Tamil star spares none

Hundreds of people wait in the scorching sun for over an hour at a street in Andipetti in Theni district of Tamil Nadu. The crowd breaks into raptures and raises slogans and flock a tempo traveller......

Maoist movement unearthed in TN

The investigation of three Tamil extremists, arrested on Monday in neighbouring Theni district, has revaled the presence of a Maoist group in Tamil Nadu with links to Naxals in neighbouring Andhra......

TN dalits seek permission to convert

Around 200 dalits in Mettupatti village of Theni district in Tamil Nadu, have sought the district collector's consent for embracing a religion of their choice. District Collector Atul Anand, who......

Prasoon Joshi: Manto's impact is imprinted on me forever

On Saadat Hasan Manto's 100th birth anniversary, National Award-winning lyricist Prasoon Joshi talks about the writer who he first couldn't fathom and was prohibited from reading and yet went on to......

Tata Coffee to relaunch Eight O'Clock brand in US

Tata Coffee Ltd, a subsidiary of Tata Global Beverages Ltd (TGBL) and India’s third largest exporter of instant coffee, is embarking on a major expansion programme for its US subsidiary,......

PM for raising spending on scientific research

Noting that India's position in the field of science has been overtaken by China, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday sought an increase in spending on scientific research to at least two per......

Efficiency key to family business: RPG

A family run business could succeed only if the efficiency of the person running the business was exceptional and he also possessed the quality of depending upon people who were reliable, said Rama......

Own Infy, DLF, TCS? Here's some advice

The Sensex opened with a positive gap of 30 points at 20,903. But, weakness in overseas markets saw the index soon slip into the negative zone. The index dropped to a low of 20,701 - down 202......

Markets volatile: Which stocks to buy now

The Indian stock markets are soaring like there is no tomorrow. Starting at 13,000 in the beginning of this year, the Sensex crossed 20,000 intra-day on October 29 and then shot past the magic......

Setback for Haasan; HC stays release of Vishwaroopam

Screening of Kamal Haasan's Vishwaroopam in Tamil Nadu has been deferred again with the Madras High Court setting aside a single judge's order giving the green signal for the release even as the......

Review: Kumki is brilliant

A film about the emotional bond between a mahout and his elephant, Pavithra Srinivasan says that Kumki is an unforgettable ride through the wilds of Tamil Nadu's virgin forests.Director Prabhu......

Bala's Paradesi to release in October

Director Bala, who has made critically acclaimed and National Award winning films like Sethu, Nandha, Pithamagan, Naan Kadavul and Avan Ivan, is ready with his new film, Paradesi. The film is......

Watching Rajesh Khanna reach his height of success

It was impossible not to love Rajesh Khanna in the seventies, when the star was in his prime. A Ganesh Nadar recalls what it was like to watch an RK movie in the theatre then.I grew up in the 1970s......

Review: Azhagarsamiyin Kudhirai is brilliant

Pavithra Srinivasan reviews Tamil film Azhagarsamiyin Kudhirai. Post YOUR reviews here!There are some movies that are truly timeless: the characters, the plot, the settings and even conversations......

'Looking forward to the next Mumbai marathon'

Since this was the first time I would be participating in the Mumbai Marathon, I wanted to enter in the Dream Run (6 km). But as I could run 5 km non-stop on the treadmill by August (the time of......

'Faisalabad could be another bore'

One down the drain, literally. Two more to go at Faisalabad and Karachi.At Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium we heard many a bowler complaining about the playing surface. Did anyone spare a thought for the......

'I will try and win a medal for my daughter'

Deepali Deshpande isa mother,wife anddaughter-in-law.In a few days from now,she will also be an Olympian.The Maharashtra shooter willcompetein the 50 metre Three-position event along with Anjali......

Thumbs down on Pakistan

Ajay Totlani, Boston: Its good to see you back in the cricketing arena. I just wanted to drop a quick note on my opinion on Cricketing Ties with Pakistan.I don't believe we should resume cricketing......

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Q. If Love For You Is A Crime ThenI Want To Be The Most Wanted Criminal !!!
Rocking Raaj: A. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/if-love-for-you-is-a-crime-theni-want-to-be-the-most-wanted-/25036439/answers/

Q. How many state in tamilnadu
Raju Siva: A. pyaar agar gunha hain to, main guhnegar hun more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/how-many-state--in-tamilnadu/23305193/answers/25036451

Q. wrote your name on sandit got washed.I wrote your name in air,it was blown away. thenI wrote your name on my heart& i got Heart Attack.
Shyamvanwari: A. Tamilnadu is itself a state. If you are asking for the districts in Tamilnadu, the list is given below.Tamil Nadu has 32 districts -Chennai...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/wrote-your-name-on-sandit-got-washed.i-wrote-your-name-in-ai/22108823/answers/23305223

Q. throw light on periyar river dam issue?(hot topic in news recently)
Ambuj Kumar: A. Yeah. Never write. Just say.... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/throw-light-on-periyar-river-dam-issuehot-topic-in-news-rece/21426544/answers/22108828

Q. Who benefited from the Mullaperiyar dam ?
Atoz: A. The 116 year old Mullaperiyar Dam is a dam over the Periyar river with a height of 155 feet and length 1200 feet located in Thekkady in Iddukki...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/who-benefited-from-the-mullaperiyar-dam-/21276653/answers/21426573

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Rainfall across TN will be normal

Rainfall across most districts of Tamil Nadu is expected to be normal to near normal during the ensuing South-West Monsoon, say farm varsity... ...

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/states/rainfall-across-tn-will-be-normal/article4740071.ece

TN registration revenue rises

Tamil Nadu's revenue from stamp duty and registration jumped 60 per cent in April 2013, according to an official press release. Registration... ...

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/states/tn-registration-revenue-rises/article4733487.ece

Kodaikanal flower show draws huge crowds

A giant-sized angry bird, two little birds made of roses and the Taj Mahal created with banana stems were the popular attractions at the two-day... ...

http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Madurai/kodaikanal-flower-show-draws-huge-crowds/article4732744.ece

Rajshree Sugars reports 7.49% rise in sugar production from Unit-I at Varadarajnagar

Rajshree Sugars & Chemicals has reported the operational data of Unit-I, Unit-II and Unit-III of the company's sugar factories for the month of... ...

http://www.indian-commodity.com/corporate/rajshree-sugars-reports-7-49-rise-in-sugar-production-from-unit-i-at-varadarajnagar.aspx

Madurai: Coming to the aid of a 23-year-old woman, left in lurch along with her two sisters by their mother who had remarried, the has directed... ...

http://zeenews.india.com/news/nation/give-young-woman-a-job-on-compassionate-ground-hc_849595.html

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