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Floating armouries can lead to another 26/11: Navy chief

Floating armouries can lead to another 26/11: Navy chief

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

Unregulated floating private armouries carrying combatants of certain countries are a matter of concern and can have serious security implications for the country including infiltration of terrorists that can lead to 26/11-type attacks, Navy Chief Admiral DK Joshi warned on Tuesday.

My life is under threat, wept Tamil Nadu MP, after being sacked by AIADMK

My life is under threat, wept Tamil Nadu MP, after being sacked by AIADMK

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Jayalalithaa said that M Sasikala Pushpa was being expelled from all party posts, including primary membership, as she had acted in violation of the party principles and ethics.

Court rules Sterlite copper smelter can stay open

Court rules Sterlite copper smelter can stay open

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

But the company should take extra steps to prevent pollution.

The Sasikala factor: Why OPS is doubtful about AIADMK merger

The Sasikala factor: Why OPS is doubtful about AIADMK merger

Rediff.com9 May 2017

The OPS camp believes Sasikala's family still calls the shot in the EPS camp.

In 2011, NGOs in India received Rs 10,334 crore from overseas

In 2011, NGOs in India received Rs 10,334 crore from overseas

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

Who are the NGOs in India with maximum funding in India? Which are the countries funding them? How many NGOs are registered under the law? Vicky Nanjappa finds out.

NE monsoon: 470 killed and 3 lakh hectares of crop in Tamil Nadu, says Jaya

NE monsoon: 470 killed and 3 lakh hectares of crop in Tamil Nadu, says Jaya

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa said the "unprecedented" northeast monsoon killed 470 people and nearly a lakh livestock besides damaging crops in over 3.83 lakh hectares.

Jaya restructures AIADMK apex team

Jaya restructures AIADMK apex team

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

AIADMK supremo and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Wednesday restructured the party's apex body.

RJio brings high-speed subsea cable network to India

RJio brings high-speed subsea cable network to India

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

The network has been built by six telcos to handle high bandwidth demands of emerging technologies and applications.

How TN is observing Jayalalithaa's birth anniversary

How TN is observing Jayalalithaa's birth anniversary

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

From planting seedlings to holding feasts and shutting down 500 liquor shops, Tamil Nadu government is going all out to uphold Jayalalithaa's fame on her 69th birth anniversary.

Budget focuses to fast-track infra development

Budget focuses to fast-track infra development

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

20 new industrial clusters will be developed in 2014-15.

'The party will be remote controlled by Modi'

'The party will be remote controlled by Modi'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

'Did you not see it on TV?' 'He blessed Sasikala and comforted OPS.'

Shocked Tamil Nadu shuts down to mourn Amma's demise

Shocked Tamil Nadu shuts down to mourn Amma's demise

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

Life virtually came to a grinding halt across Tamil Nadu as the state woke up to deserted streets with shops, including eateries, remaining shut in the wake of the demise of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa.

Review: Oru Oorla Rendu Raja is a waste of time

Review: Oru Oorla Rendu Raja is a waste of time

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Oru Oorla Rendu Raja is a tedious comedy drama that attempts to highlight the inhumane working conditions of factory workers in our country.

All metros among 130 districts identified as COVID-19 red zones

All metros among 130 districts identified as COVID-19 red zones

Rediff.com1 May 2020

This classification of districts is to be followed by states and union terrotories till a week post May 3, when the second phase of lockdown will end, for containment operations.

Sensex upbeat, ends 245 points higher; metals, IT steal the show

Sensex upbeat, ends 245 points higher; metals, IT steal the show

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

The Sensex ended higher by 245 points at 27,372 mark and the Nifty gained 66 points at 8,225.

AI flight carrying Indian nurses makes technical halt in Mumbai

AI flight carrying Indian nurses makes technical halt in Mumbai

Rediff.com5 Jul 2014

A special Air India flight carrying 46 Indian nurses set free by Sunni militants ISIS in strife-torn Iraq and 137 others arrived in Mumbai on Saturday. The flight carrying 183 Indian nationals from Erbil landed in Mumbai at 8:43 am.

My village is running dry and I am grieving

My village is running dry and I am grieving

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

The river I bathed and swam in, has dried up. It's the worst drought in 140 years. First the mango trees died. Then the coconut trees. Finally the hardy palm trees have died.

Cyclone Ockhi: Heavy rains lash Tamil Nadu, Kerala, toll mounts to 12

Cyclone Ockhi: Heavy rains lash Tamil Nadu, Kerala, toll mounts to 12

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

Chief Minister K Palaniswami announced a solatium of Rs 4 lakh to the kin of each of the victims

OPS has the public, Sasikala has the ones who matter

OPS has the public, Sasikala has the ones who matter

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

While in the AIADMK office you could feel the vibes of victory, at OPS' house you could feel the struggle.

Flood alert sounded as heavy rains lash Chennai, parts of Tamil Nadu

Flood alert sounded as heavy rains lash Chennai, parts of Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Heavy rains on Tuesday pounded several parts of Tamil Nadu with most areas of Chennai witnessing water logging severely disrupting train and bus services.

'All work has some danger'

'All work has some danger'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

Natesan Kathiresan, a village painter, who loves the colour of sandalwood, but does not want his boys to pick up the paintbrush like him.

Kerala floods: 9-yr-old donates money saved for bicycle

Kerala floods: 9-yr-old donates money saved for bicycle

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

The girl lending the helping hand won her hearts and accolades, with Hero Cyles taking special note.

Gujarat's growth story crumbles, ranked below UP in investment

Gujarat's growth story crumbles, ranked below UP in investment

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Gujarat, the home state of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and portrayed as 'growth engine' of India has witnessed a steep fall in new investments for the second quarter of 2014-15 compared to the first quarter of the same fiscal.

Little Trust makes big impact in assessing TN's child development problem

Little Trust makes big impact in assessing TN's child development problem

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

A Ganesh Nadar profiles a non-governmental organisation that has revealed startling figures about the state's poor children.

More MPs back OPS as Sasikala struggles to keep MLAs together

More MPs back OPS as Sasikala struggles to keep MLAs together

Rediff.com12 Feb 2017

The party's Lok Sabha MPs Jaisingh Thiyagaraj Natterjee (Tuticorin), Senguttuvan (Vellore) and R P Marutharaja (Perambalur) extended their support to Pannerselvam.

Do we really need a port at Colachel?

Do we really need a port at Colachel?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

India's strategy to beat Colombo port is flawed as there are likely to be too many domestic ports competing among themselves instead of targeting the competition, says Michael Pinto.

Have you tasted jigarthanda?

Have you tasted jigarthanda?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

Follow these 10 Chennai foodies to track down the great restaurants and awesome food there!

Assembly polls: 71.7% in Kerala, 73.76% cent in Tamil Nadu, 81.94% in Puducherry

Assembly polls: 71.7% in Kerala, 73.76% cent in Tamil Nadu, 81.94% in Puducherry

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Polling to elect representatives to the 140-member Kerala assembly, 232-member Tamil Nadu assembly and the 30-member Puducherry territorial assembly began at 7 am on Monday.

Poll diary: A day out with Stalin

Poll diary: A day out with Stalin

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

What is the man who hopes to replace Jayalalithaa like as a campaigner?

A food trip through Bengaluru. Who's coming along?

A food trip through Bengaluru. Who's coming along?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

They will seduce your taste buds with tempting food pics of ghee idli, chicken ghee roast biryani and mysore pak.

New airlines to take wing in 2015

New airlines to take wing in 2015

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

The first to take off will be Air Pegasus, promoted by Bengaluru-based ground-handling firm Deccor Aviation.

How Sasikala took control of Jaya TV from jail

How Sasikala took control of Jaya TV from jail

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Did Jayalalithaa, who was also in jail then, know about these transactions?

'They were trying to starve us to death'

'They were trying to starve us to death'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Four fishermen who traveled to the Middle East, dreaming of earning more money, instead ended in an Iranian jail.

Disproportionate action against Teesta Setalvad?

Disproportionate action against Teesta Setalvad?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

The government does not seem to have sufficient grounds to invoke the CBI against Teesta Setalvad.

Weapons on ship were meant for anti-piracy ops: AdvanFort

Weapons on ship were meant for anti-piracy ops: AdvanFort

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

A top official of the United States-based firm AdvanFort that owns the ship that has been detained off the coast of Tamil Nadu has claimed that all arms and ammunition on board are licensed and were meant for anti-piracy mission.

10 reasons why Jayalalithaa won

10 reasons why Jayalalithaa won

Rediff.com20 May 2016

In an age when the electorate is increasingly impatient and changes governments every 5 years, how did the Tamil Nadu chief minister beat anti-incumbency?

Modi@2: The PM's biggest challenge

Modi@2: The PM's biggest challenge

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Undoubtedly, the Modi government's biggest challenge is to generate jobs for the 1 million Indians joining the work force every month. So, has 'achche din' arrived for all those young Indians eager to find jobs?

Markets end in green on Greece bailout hopes; May IIP eyed

Markets end in green on Greece bailout hopes; May IIP eyed

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

After 3 weeks of consecutive rally, this week was a breather for the index, which corrected by almost 1.5%.

Indian sailor released from Somalia: I will go back to sea

Indian sailor released from Somalia: I will go back to sea

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

A Ganesh Nadar meets Daniston Litten, a sailor from India, who was held captive by Somali pirates for four years. While the pirates may have harmed him physically, his spirit is unbroken.

Sensex ends flat after hitting life-time high of 28,283

Sensex ends flat after hitting life-time high of 28,283

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Roadshows will be held in Singapore, Hong Kong, London, New York and Boston, NTPC gained close to 1%.