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Rahman returns amid much fanfare

Rahman returns amid much fanfare

Rediff.com26 Feb 2009

The 43-year-old musician, who won the Oscars for Best Original Music and Best Song for his compositions in Slumdog Millionaire at the 81st Academy Awards, arrived at the Chennai airport from Dubai by an Emirates Airways flight at around 2.30 am.

Rich job offers cause poor response for PhDs

Rich job offers cause poor response for PhDs

Rediff.com11 Aug 2008

Poor faculty and scholarships also dissuade students.

'IIT-ians have brought glory to the country'

'IIT-ians have brought glory to the country'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

In the global arena, they are salient members of scientific and research community, leaders of corporations VCs and entrepreneurs. When one takes a broad view, the fact that they bring glory to the country of origin is something to feel proud of.

The Woman Who Chases Birds

The Woman Who Chases Birds

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Rathika Ramaswamy's love affair with wildlife photography began in 2003, when she took pictures of birds at the Bharatpur bird sanctuary. That love affair -- captured in her lens -- bloomed! And how!

Dinakaran booked for issuing pamphlets against TN, Centre

Dinakaran booked for issuing pamphlets against TN, Centre

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

They were distributing pamphlets which allegedly containing defamatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami.

Case against Karunanidhi

Case against Karunanidhi

Rediff.com20 Sep 2007

Chief Metropolitan Magistrate S Rajagopalan posted the complaint to September 27 when it would be taken up for further proceedings after scrutiny.

103 kg gold seized by CBI 'missing', probe on

103 kg gold seized by CBI 'missing', probe on

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

The Madras high court has directed the Tamil Nadu Crime Branch-CID police to probe the case of 'missing' gold, which left the country's premier investigating agency red-faced.

HC grants bail to Nedumaran, 3 others

HC grants bail to Nedumaran, 3 others

Rediff.com18 Dec 2003

All the four were detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act for making speeches supporting the outlawed Liberation Tigers of Tamil Ealam in Chennai in April 2002.

'My art is my God and the stage is my temple'

'My art is my God and the stage is my temple'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

'Art has no religion. An artist is an artist.'

Nokia exports touch Rs 1650 cr

Nokia exports touch Rs 1650 cr

Rediff.com4 Jun 2007

Nokia India has seen exports from its telecom Special Economic Zone at Sriperumbudur near Chennai reach Rs 1,650 crore (Rs 16.50 billion) in 2006-07, according to figures provided by the Madras Exports Processing Zone.

Techie dies after illegal hoarding falls on her, run over by tanker

Techie dies after illegal hoarding falls on her, run over by tanker

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

The young woman's death has led to an outrage on illegal hoardings being put by political parties despite them causing inconvenience and posing a threat to people's safety.

Conversion Row Rears Its Ugly Head In Tamil Nadu

Conversion Row Rears Its Ugly Head In Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

As of now, there is nothing to suggest that the 'Michaelpatti episode' has the potential to polarise Dravidian Tamil Nadu on religious lines, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Stalin's advice to Rajini as he refuses to apologise

Stalin's advice to Rajini as he refuses to apologise

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Rajinikanth said he stood by his comments made on Periyar, maintaining that they were factual and refused to apologise as demanded by fringe Dravidian outfits. DMK chief advised him to exercise caution while expressing views on Periyar.

SC refuses to stay TVS Flame sale

SC refuses to stay TVS Flame sale

Rediff.com9 Jan 2008

TVS was represented in court by K Parasaran, Mukul Rohtagi and Dushyant Dave, among others. C A Sundaram appeared for BAL.

HC hands over Jayalalithaa's home to nephew, niece

HC hands over Jayalalithaa's home to nephew, niece

Rediff.com27 May 2020

The Madras high court on Wednesday asked the Tamil Nadu government to reconsider its decision to convert late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's residence in Chennai into a memorial and declared her niece and nephew as the legal heirs of her property worth several crores. A division bench of Justices N Kirubakaran and Abdul Quddhose also suggested that Veda Nilayam, located in the upmarket Poes Garden area, be converted into the official residence of the chief minister of the state, while a portion of the property can be a memorial if needed.

Sivan K named new ISRO chairman

Sivan K named new ISRO chairman

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

The announcement comes two days ahead of the proposed historic launch of the ISRO's 100th satellite along with 30 others in a single mission from Sriharikota.

Reshuffle: Modi snubs AIADMK again

Reshuffle: Modi snubs AIADMK again

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

AIADMK coordinator O Panneerselvam is said to be upset at his son Raveendranath Kumar, a Lok Sabha MP, being denied a ministerial chance for a second time in a row, beginning with the formation of Modi 2.0 in 2019, reveals N Sathiya Moorthy.

Coming soon... IPL-style tournament in Tamil Nadu

Coming soon... IPL-style tournament in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Tamil Nadu cricket association conducted formal bid process to select 8 franchisee owners, raising Rs 33 cr.

37 years on, Netaji's soldier awaits his pension

37 years on, Netaji's soldier awaits his pension

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

A man who was ready to die for the country in his youth waits for his government to recognise his sacrifice and pay him his due in his old age.

#Chennaifloods: 18 patients die in hospital without power

#Chennaifloods: 18 patients die in hospital without power

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Some relatives of those dead alleged that those on life support like ventilator and oxygen could not be continuously given such backup as the generator room was flooded.

5 SUPER COOL courses you should pursue in 2020

5 SUPER COOL courses you should pursue in 2020

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Did you know that ethical hackers earn anything between Rs 800 to Rs 1,000 per hour?

HC allows Da Vinci Code screening in TN

HC allows Da Vinci Code screening in TN

Rediff.com8 Jul 2006

"By no stretch of imagination can we say that the effect of the film was intrinsically dangerous to public interest," the judge said.

Vijayendra Saraswati released from prison

Vijayendra Saraswati released from prison

Rediff.com11 Feb 2005

The Madras high court on Thursday had ordered his release on bail in the Sankararaman murder case.

Relief for Jayalalithaa in IT case

Relief for Jayalalithaa in IT case

Rediff.com3 Jan 2007

This is a case relating to non-filing of Income Tax returns during 1991-94.

Renaming in Modi's India: From cities to fruits

Renaming in Modi's India: From cities to fruits

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Cities, roads, stations rechristened in the time of Modi.

Statistical highlights, Day 4

Statistical highlights, Day 4

Rediff.com24 Nov 2004

States may have separate labour laws

States may have separate labour laws

Rediff.com5 Aug 2005

The Union government is considering a proposal to empower the states to frame separate labour laws in certain specific locations to attract investments, Union Commerce and Industries Minister Kamal Nath said on Friday.

'I Could Hear Them Beating Up Beniks And Jayaraj'

'I Could Hear Them Beating Up Beniks And Jayaraj'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

What really happened in Sathankulam, where the father-son duo of Jayaraj and Beniks died in an alleged case of police brutality, a case that has shocked India?

Steely Stalin steals Modi's show too

Steely Stalin steals Modi's show too

Rediff.com2 May 2021

Stalin owes his victory this time, like in 2019, to the hate-campaign of the local Hindutva forces, which kept haranguing him, and even his dead father, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

HC dismisses petition challenging Jaya's election

HC dismisses petition challenging Jaya's election

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

T Suresh challenged the election of Jayalalithaa contending that his nomination papers were wrongly rejected by the returning officer.

Bangalore to be re-named Bengaluru

Bangalore to be re-named Bengaluru

Rediff.com11 Dec 2005

he had asked the chief secretary to take steps for renaming Bangalore.

Rajiv Gandhi assassination convict released for a month

Rajiv Gandhi assassination convict released for a month

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Imprisoned since 1991, this is the first time she has been out on parole for 30 days.

CHOGM participation: PM to decide after considering factors

CHOGM participation: PM to decide after considering factors

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Breaking his silence over India's participation in the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting scheduled at Colombo next month, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said a decision would be taken only after considering all relevant factors, including sentiments of Tamil people.

Enfield beats Harley: Share your Bullet story!

Enfield beats Harley: Share your Bullet story!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

As Royal Enfield beats Harley Davidson in sales, we are inviting you, our dear readers to share your Enfield story!

An IITian's venture: Two years, dozens of firms, but no trace of money

An IITian's venture: Two years, dozens of firms, but no trace of money

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Investors and EOW waded through a maze of legal obstacles to get their hands on the 'kingpin'.

Seer gets anticipatory bail in assault case

Seer gets anticipatory bail in assault case

Rediff.com24 Feb 2005

A sessions court directed the Shankaracharya to furnish a personal bond for Rs 25,000 with two sureties for like amounts.

'Cos must focus on people, goodwill'

'Cos must focus on people, goodwill'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2005

The knowledge economy demands that companies must put premium on their soft assets such as workers, brand value and goodwill, B Ramalinga Raju, chairman, Satyam Computer Services, said on Friday.

TN's EPS woos investments amid Covid, but is the environment friendly?

TN's EPS woos investments amid Covid, but is the environment friendly?

Rediff.com29 May 2020

In the midst of huge job losses as a fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami has signed 17 MoUs for an investment of Rs 15,100 crores that aim to provide 47,100 jobs. But a clearer picture on where the projects stand will emerge only after the Covid-19 induced fear psychosis ends, to see if popular protests will derail them like they have done so many others, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

POTA court rejects Vaiko's application

POTA court rejects Vaiko's application

Rediff.com12 Dec 2003

The detained MDMK leader wants to attend Parliament.