Actor Vijay launches party, to quit films for politics

Eyeing electoral success in the 2026 assembly elections when the term of the incumbent Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government ends, top Tamil star Vijay on Friday announced the launch of his......

Has Sanatana Dharma Met Its Electoral Match In Caste Census?

It is not much of an issue just now, but it could become one if the idea of a caste census captures the socio-political imagination, going beyond electoral tags and identities, predicts N Sathiya......

AIADMK-BJP will win in Tamil Nadu: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday launched his party's campaign for the April 6 Lok Sabha bypoll and exuded confidence that the party would not only win, but that the National Democratic......

BJP, AIADMK will continue alliance for TN polls: Nadda

Bharatiya Janata Party national president J P Nadda on Saturday said his party's alliance with the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam would continue for the assembly elections, due in Tamil......

Cash holdings with MFs at 16-month low

Despite the uncertainties created by rising bond yields and oil prices, fund managers have been proactively deploying fresh flows into the equity market. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com......

'Biggest risks to the market are always the unknowns'

'Just because you don't see them does not mean they don't exist.''The greatest risk is overconfidence.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com "This is the time to be disciplined about your risk......

FPIs invest over Rs 17,000 cr in equities so far in May

Experts believe FPIs will keep a close watch on coronavirus pandemic, its spread and likely impact on the economy while making decisions about investment into India. Illustration: Dominic......

'Credit, liquidity should top agenda of Modi 2.0'

'We all wanted a strong Centre with a decisive mandate from the people, to allow them to take bold decisions.' Centre should focus on GDP growth: Adi Godrej, Chairman, Godrej group Illustration:......

Prathap Pothen Passes Away

IMAGE: Prithviraj Sukumaran captions this picture of Prathap Pothen: 'Rest in peace uncle! I will miss you.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Prithviraj Sukumaran/Twitter Well-known multi-lingual actor......

Vijay, Vijay, Vijay, Vijay: Just Who is Who?

Nah, we're not taking about Amitabh Bachchan's favourite onscreen characters. So you thought only Kriti and Kriti were confusing? Wait until you meet Vijay, Vijay, Vijay and Vijay of the South......

Paava Kathaigal review

The stories in Paava Kathaigal hold up a mirror and show us things for what they truly are, observes Divya Nair. What happens when you go against your family, society and chase your dreams? While......

Rajinikanth's Kabali to release on July 22?

RajniSir's latest film is expected to hit nearly 5,000 screens worldwide and will release in four languages. After weeks of anticipation, there is exciting news for Rajinikanth fans. Kabali now......