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#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.

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.

Tennis: Nagal aiming for higher rank to make Olympics

Tennis: Nagal aiming for higher rank to make Olympics

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Nagal said he would look to play more ATP Tour events this year but for that he would have to first improve his rankings.

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.

This school provides free education to the deaf

This school provides free education to the deaf

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Balavidyalaya in Chennai is probably India's only school for the deaf that trains the child and (one) parent for free.

Every religion has its own terrorist: Kamal Haasan

Every religion has its own terrorist: Kamal Haasan

Rediff.com17 May 2019

The MNM chief also said that he was not afraid of being arrested but warned any such action would escalate tensions.

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.

CBI to probe Tuticorin custodial deaths: TN CM

CBI to probe Tuticorin custodial deaths: TN CM

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

P Jayaraj and his son Fennix, arrested for 'violating' lockdown norms over business hours of their cellphone shop, died at a hospital in Kovilpatti on June 23.

India vs New Zealand: A Report Card

India vs New Zealand: A Report Card

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Before they take the field for the World Test Championship final on Friday, June 18, Rajneesh Gupta takes a look at India-New Zealand Test encounters in the new century.

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.

You can't impose any language: Rajini on Shah's Hindi remark

You can't impose any language: Rajini on Shah's Hindi remark

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

'If you impose Hindi, not just Tamil Nadu, no southern state will accept that. Many states in northern parts will also not accept that'

Sarkar row 'comes to an end' as 'objectionable' scenes deleted

Sarkar row 'comes to an end' as 'objectionable' scenes deleted

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

Madras high court on Friday restrained the police from arresting the film's director A R Murugadoss till November 27.

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.

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!

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.

How TN's poll sops went from entitlement to empowerment

How TN's poll sops went from entitlement to empowerment

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

A time has thus come when state encouragement for rural students led to empowerment of the socio-economically marginalised sections of the population. It included women. Today, with greater exposure and consequent enlightenment, it has gone beyond 'empowerment' to become 'entitlement', says N Sathiya Moorthy.

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.

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'.

Gavaskar slams MCC proposal of one ball in Tests

Gavaskar slams MCC proposal of one ball in Tests

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

Gavaskar said playing in home and overseas conditions form the essence of Test cricket.

SC turns down former judge Karnan's bail plea

SC turns down former judge Karnan's bail plea

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

The apex court said it was duty-bound by the seven-judge bench's order in the case and 'cannot override it'.

HC seeks TN government's response on 'detention' of MLAs

HC seeks TN government's response on 'detention' of MLAs

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

The counsel told the HC that one of the MLAs had written to the governor and the DGP stating that he had escaped from confinement.

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.

Bypoll to Jayalalithaa's RK Nagar assembly seat on December 21

Bypoll to Jayalalithaa's RK Nagar assembly seat on December 21

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

Bypoll in RK Nagar previously scheduled for April 12, 2017 was subsequently cancelled by the EC following allegations of bribing of voters.

Timing of Katju's allegations needs to be questioned

Timing of Katju's allegations needs to be questioned

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

If Justice Katju had desired change, the better way was to approach the new government, and the new law minister, 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.

It's raining poll promises in TN but here's the catch

It's raining poll promises in TN but here's the catch

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Back of the envelope calculations put government expense on each of the new schemes promised by the DMK and the AIADMK at tens of thousands of crores. But then, neither party has said how they are going to also address the mounting debt burden either, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

She changed the lives of India's disabled

She changed the lives of India's disabled

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The differently-abled deserve a normal life. Nothing will stop Poonam Natarajan from ensuring that India, slowly but surely, gives it to them, discovers Shobha Warrier.

BCCI commission to probe CSK, RR management

BCCI commission to probe CSK, RR management

Rediff.com31 May 2013

The three-member inquiry commission set up by the BCCI, to probe into the spot-fixing and betting charges during IPL 6, will now look into the roles of Gurunath Meiyappan and owners of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) franchises.

Eunuchs to move court for 'third gender' status

Eunuchs to move court for 'third gender' status

Rediff.com25 Mar 2004

They also want the right to education, right to employment, right to marriage, right to child adoption and voting rights.

India braces for Lee-Hesh clash

India braces for Lee-Hesh clash

Rediff.com20 Dec 2004

When did India last lose a Test series in West Indies?

When did India last lose a Test series in West Indies?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

As India kicks off its run in the World Test Championships on Thursday, Rajneesh Gupta tells you all you need to know about the India-West Indies on-field rivalry.

Semmangudi, Carnatic music doyen, dead

Semmangudi, Carnatic music doyen, dead

Rediff.com31 Oct 2003

Among his most celebrated pupils were renowed vocalist 'Bharat Ratna' M S Subbulakshmi, T N Krishnan, T M Thiayagarajan, T S Narayanaswamy and Kadayanallur Venkataraman.

Folk artist Kovan, who faced sedition charge for video slamming Jaya govt, gets bail

Folk artist Kovan, who faced sedition charge for video slamming Jaya govt, gets bail

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Granting him bail, Principal Sessions Judge N Audinathan observed during the hearing that the case was not one of defamation.