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Madras Christian College alumni meet

Madras Christian College alumni meet

Rediff.com15 Jul 2008

The Madras Christian College (MCC) Class of 1983 celebrates the Silver Jubilee of its graduation.

Jolt to another TN minister as, HC orders trial in graft case

Jolt to another TN minister as, HC orders trial in graft case

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

The trial court shall, as far as practicable, conduct trial from day to day, and complete the same on or before July 31, 2024, the judge added.

Madras HC judge Karnan to meet Mayawati, Paswan in Delhi

Madras HC judge Karnan to meet Mayawati, Paswan in Delhi

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Last week, a panel of judges headed by the Chief Justice of India ordered that Karnan be transferred to the Calcutta high court. The junior judge reacted that he would fight the order and asked the Chief Justice of India to "not interfere" with his jurisdiction, and also stayed his own transfer order.

Univ of Madras admission notice

Univ of Madras admission notice

Rediff.com24 May 2007

University of Madras invites applications for admission to its Masters, MPhil, PG Diploma, Diploma and certificate programmes.

Box Office: Madras Cafe gets fair opening

Box Office: Madras Cafe gets fair opening

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

Here's looking at the hits and misses at the box office.

IIT-M student dies by suicide, second in a month; academic issues suspected

IIT-M student dies by suicide, second in a month; academic issues suspected

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

The 20-year-old student of the electrical engineering department, who hailed from neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, was found hanging in his hostel room by his roommates, they added.

Outside IIT-Madras, protesters clash with cops over ban of students' group

Outside IIT-Madras, protesters clash with cops over ban of students' group

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

The protests staged a protest inside the campus demanding recognition and an apology from the dean for his action against them.

Ever Seen Hemaji Laugh Like This?

Ever Seen Hemaji Laugh Like This?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

What did Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri say that made Hema Malini laugh like we have never seen before?

Court Verdict Reopens Question On Hindu Identity

Court Verdict Reopens Question On Hindu Identity

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

What should be made out of the Madras high court order involving non-Hindus' entry into Hindu temples, when many non-Hindus are among the hundreds of thousands that have been worshipping at these temples for generations, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

'I struck the winning run and became a hero that day'

'I struck the winning run and became a hero that day'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

'We used to get Rs 250 for a Test match, and if the match was over in 4 days, 50 rupees were cut.'

PIX: Nargis, John, Abhishek at Madras Cafe screening

PIX: Nargis, John, Abhishek at Madras Cafe screening

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

Here's a look at star arrivals.

Madras HC clash: Four top cops held responsible

Madras HC clash: Four top cops held responsible

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

The Madras High Court on Thursday held four top police officers, including then City Police Commissioner K Radhakrishnan, as 'squarely responsible' for the February 19 police-lawyers clash in which several advocates and police personnel were injured.

The former sports champ who's taken on Madras University

The former sports champ who's taken on Madras University

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

Preethi Srinivasan is a former state level cricket player who has been denied admission into the University of Madras for a distance education course after an unfortunate accident left her quadriplegic for life.

EC has accepted Palaniswami's elevation as general secretary: AIADMK

EC has accepted Palaniswami's elevation as general secretary: AIADMK

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Party spokesperson RM Babu Murugavel tweeted a communication from the EC to Palaniswami and said it had "accepted" the amendments to the AIADMK bylaws, the general secretary election and the appointment of new office-bearers.

Does Young India Care About Elections 2024?

Does Young India Care About Elections 2024?

Rediff.com4 May 2024

Politics is not on the radar of 18 to 21-year-old Indians, reveals Rama Bijapurkar.

Alert: PhD, MS at IIT Madras

Alert: PhD, MS at IIT Madras

Rediff.com17 Mar 2004

Information you can use.

Concept of SC/ST,OBC quota not applicable to minority institutions: HC

Concept of SC/ST,OBC quota not applicable to minority institutions: HC

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

It noted that Article 15(5) of the Constitution does not empower the State to compel a minority educational institution to admit students from the Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes or Backward Classes of citizens.

RSS sees 'Red' in campuses; justifies IIT-Madras ban

RSS sees 'Red' in campuses; justifies IIT-Madras ban

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh mouthpiece 'Organiser' has justified the action taken against a Dalit students body by IIT, Madras, and claimed educational campuses are "afflicted with red ideology."

Supreme Court Slams TN Governor!

Supreme Court Slams TN Governor!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

'Mr Attorney General, we are seriously concerned about the conduct of the governor. We did not want to say it out loud in court, but he is defying the Supreme Court of India.'

IIT-Madras director on IITs and Pan-IIT event

IIT-Madras director on IITs and Pan-IIT event

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

Rediff.com guest columnist Yogesh K Upadhyaya talks with Prof M S Ananth to get his views on wide-ranging academic issues and also on the Pan-IIT 2008 meet, which is going to be held at the IIT Madras between December 19 and December 21.

How IIT-Madras is helping start-ups survive

How IIT-Madras is helping start-ups survive

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

The institute's incubation cell claims the start up mortality rate in the incubators are lowest.

Madras Fert, NPC plan JV in Iran

Madras Fert, NPC plan JV in Iran

Rediff.com15 Nov 2005

'Nuclear Has To Get Into Achche Din'

'Nuclear Has To Get Into Achche Din'

Rediff.com20 May 2024

'Chinese are going bang, bang, bang building 30-35 reactors.' 'We should announce a programme of 50 new reactors and show that we mean business on the ground and not just announcements.'

Does Modi Understand Tamil Nadu?

Does Modi Understand Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

In focus are the assembly polls in 2026. From a BJP perspective, their attack on the ruling DMK, using the 'Hindutva' card, and Annamalai's targeting of both Dravidian majors on corruption has not worked, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Madras HC dismisses PIL on Jaya's health condition

Madras HC dismisses PIL on Jaya's health condition

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

When the PIL came up, the first bench headed by Chief Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul observed, "This forum should not be used for political purposes and it is a publicity interest litigation." "The hospital is already issuing health bulletins. PIL is dismissed," the court said.

SC to hear matter as BJP leader set to take oath as HC judge

SC to hear matter as BJP leader set to take oath as HC judge

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

While the Supreme Court is seized of the matter related to the plea to restrain lawyer Lekshmana Chandra Victoria Gowri from taking oath as a judge of the Madras high court, a senior advocate, who was among those who opposed her elevation said on Tuesday that they are waiting for the outcome of the proceedings in the apex court.

Prestigious South Chennai LS seat to see fierce triangular fight, here is why

Prestigious South Chennai LS seat to see fierce triangular fight, here is why

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

Incumbent DMK MP T Sumathy alias Tamizhachi Thangapandian will face-off former Telangana Governor and BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan, while the the AIADMK has fielded ex-MP Dr J Jayavardhan, who won from here in 2014.

Marans to face trial in telephone exchange case: Madras HC

Marans to face trial in telephone exchange case: Madras HC

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

The special CBI court had in March discharged Dayanidhi Maran, his brother Kalanithi.

India's 1st Private Launchpad Preps For Liftoff

India's 1st Private Launchpad Preps For Liftoff

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Preparations are in the final stages by the Chennai-headquartered space-tech startup Agnikul Cosmos for the maiden launch of India's first-ever private launchpad and the second rocket launch by a private sector player.

Will Chennai Shed Its 'Disaster Capital' Tag?

Will Chennai Shed Its 'Disaster Capital' Tag?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

For the Stalin government to win back the confidence of voters ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, post-flooding restoration works, their speed and efficacy would be closely watched, and not just by the political Opposition, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Madras HC suspends two top cops

Madras HC suspends two top cops

Rediff.com18 Mar 2009

A month after violent clashes between police and lawyers inside the Madras high court premises, a three-judge bench of the court on Wednesday ordered suspension of two top city police officials and asked the striking advocates to call off their agitation and return to courts.

'Tamil voters don't like to be told what to do'

'Tamil voters don't like to be told what to do'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

'Modi is trying avenues to convince people why they should vote for the BJP.'

Jolt to TN as HC nod for Modi's Coimbatore roadshow on Mar 18

Jolt to TN as HC nod for Modi's Coimbatore roadshow on Mar 18

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

Setting aside the order of the assistant commissioner of police, the judge directed the officer to grant the permission and provide necessary police protection, besides imposing reasonable conditions.

Madras HC stays lookout circular against Karti

Madras HC stays lookout circular against Karti

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

Karti contended that the lookout circular was part of the Centre's 'political vendetta'.

PhD, MS at IIT-Madras

PhD, MS at IIT-Madras

Rediff.com25 Sep 2006

The Indian Institute of Technology-Madras invites applications for its Ph D/ MS programmes.

The Janmashtami Connection in Saira's Love Story

The Janmashtami Connection in Saira's Love Story

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

'Wonder of wonders we finished the Janmashtami song and can you believe it within the next few days it so happened that Dilip Sahab walked into my life, gazed into my eyes and asked my grandmother and mother for my Hand in marriage.'

Meet The BRILLIANT Supporting Cast of Madras Cafe

Meet The BRILLIANT Supporting Cast of Madras Cafe

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

We spoke to four actors, who play small yet pivotal roles in the film. None of them have acted in a film before.

Why Birthdays Are Special For Saira Banu

Why Birthdays Are Special For Saira Banu

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Saira Banu turned nostalgic on her 79th birthday on August 23.

Tunnel rescue: Plasma cutter flown in from Hyderabad

Tunnel rescue: Plasma cutter flown in from Hyderabad

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

A plasma cutter was flown in from Hyderabad on Sunday to cut and remove parts of the auger machine stuck in the rubble inside the Silkyara tunnel where 41 labourers have been stranded for the last 14 days.

Madras HC upholds Sinha's appointment as CBI director

Madras HC upholds Sinha's appointment as CBI director

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

The Madras High Court today upheld the appointment of senior IPS officer Ranjit Sinha as Director of Central Bureau of Investigation.