News for '-madurai'

'I was surrounded by my mom's good food'

'I was surrounded by my mom's good food'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

'We all grew around our mom's love for cooking and obviously we took it for granted. But now, I really miss it... I miss her.'

Won't surrender passport, says activist Udayakumar

Won't surrender passport, says activist Udayakumar

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

The Madurai regional passport officer has claimed that anti-nuclear power plant activist S P Udayakumar may flee the country as there are 98 criminal cases against him. A Ganesh Nadar reports

Anti-nuke plant activist Udayakumar told to surrender passport

Anti-nuke plant activist Udayakumar told to surrender passport

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

The regional passport office in Madurai has issued a notice to S P Udayakumar, convenor of a movement spearheading the stir against Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant, asking him to surrender his passport within 15 days. The letter from the Madurai (south) region passport office asked him to surrender his passport within that period as 98 criminal cases are pending against him. If he fails to do so within that period, the document would be impounded.

Review: Thiruvambady Thamban fails to impress

Review: Thiruvambady Thamban fails to impress

Rediff.com28 May 2012

The film cuts a sorry figure as a mass entertainer, mixing up various genres, and lacks cohesion

Thrashed for love: Bengaluru father beats up girl in public

Thrashed for love: Bengaluru father beats up girl in public

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

A man, said to be a Tamil Nadu police sub-inspector, allegedly beat up his daughter on a street in Bengaluru.

On Day 4, Jallikattu protests spread from Chennai to Vadodara

On Day 4, Jallikattu protests spread from Chennai to Vadodara

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

The mass Jallikattu protests on Chennai's Marina beach showed no sign of dying out on Friday, even after Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam promised that a draft ordinance aimed at ensuring the conduct of the traditional bull-taming sport has been submitted to the home ministry.

Fake birth certificate in Kejriwal's name surfaces in TN

Fake birth certificate in Kejriwal's name surfaces in TN

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

Two months after the "issuance" of fake death certificates in the names of a Tamil Nadu Minister and a member of Legislative Assembly by the city corporation, a birth certificate in the name of AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal has come to fore, sparking demands for a probe into the functioning of e-governance services of the civic body.

Makrand Deshpande in Malayalam Film

Makrand Deshpande in Malayalam Film

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

Get your lowdown on what's happening in Malayalam cinema.

Defying SC ban, Jallikattu held again; stir on

Defying SC ban, Jallikattu held again; stir on

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

DMK working president M K Stalin led a protest in Chennai and sought promulgation of an ordinance to allow holding the sport.

Stalin makes Karunanidhi's dream come true

Stalin makes Karunanidhi's dream come true

Rediff.com7 May 2021

"Stalin is the future of the party," said late Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam patriarch M Karunanidhi about six years ago at a party meet when his son was party treasurer.

I have no plans to quit DMK, says Alagiri

I have no plans to quit DMK, says Alagiri

Rediff.com15 Mar 2014

Amid speculations that he may float his own outfit, suspended Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader M K Alagiri on Saturday said he did not have any plan to quit the party even if he was forced out.

Why healthcare sector is upbeat about telemedicine

Why healthcare sector is upbeat about telemedicine

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

From Apollo to Narayan Hrudayalaya, healthcare outfits eye the segment as the next big growth opportunity, but they may have to wait for it to become solidly profitable.

In pix: India's beautiful landmarks

In pix: India's beautiful landmarks

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

Rediff readers tell us where they're holidaying.

TN govt tries to cut water loss by covering it with thermocol sheets

TN govt tries to cut water loss by covering it with thermocol sheets

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

The attempt went awry as the sheets flew in different directions in gusty winds in the river.

He feeds the hungry, now wants to house the homeless. But...

He feeds the hungry, now wants to house the homeless. But...

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

For nine years, Narayanan Krishnan has served millions of meals to the mentally ill in Madurai. And he now dreams of providing a shelter to them. However, due to lack of funds the project has hit a roadblock. Ganesh Nadar reports

Advani bomb case: Man allegedly involved not in custody

Advani bomb case: Man allegedly involved not in custody

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

Police on Thursday informed the Madras high court that Bakrudeen, allegedly behind planting of the bomb on Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani's yatra route near Madurai, is absconding and not in its custody.

Security 'restored' at Alagiri's house

Security 'restored' at Alagiri's house

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

Additional security was on Friday 'restored' at the Madurai house of Union Chemicals and Fertilisers Minister M K Alagiri, a day after the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam strongly protested the withdrawal of police personnel.

Rains, delay fail to dampen Advani's chariot ride

Rains, delay fail to dampen Advani's chariot ride

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

Staying awake and staying dry were among the major challenges faced by the crowd at BJP leader L K Advani's rally in Madurai, discovered A Ganesh Nadar

Anti-CAA protesters march to Tamil Nadu Secretariat

Anti-CAA protesters march to Tamil Nadu Secretariat

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

Heavy security has also been put in place at the Chepauk area ahead of the protest as protesters proposed to lay siege to the Secretariat and the District Collector's office against the Citizenship Amendment Act.

'Alagiri's son indulged in illegal quarrying'

'Alagiri's son indulged in illegal quarrying'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2011

Tamil Nadu Industries Minister S P Velumani has alleged that a granites firm owned by Dayanidhi Alagiri, Union Minister M K Alagiri's son, has been indulging in illegal quarrying of granite worth crores of rupees in and around Melur near Madurai.

DMK announces list of LS constituencies allotted to self, allies

DMK announces list of LS constituencies allotted to self, allies

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Stalin described his party-led coalition as the "Secular Progressive Alliance."

Crude bomb recovered on Advani's yatra route, one detained

Crude bomb recovered on Advani's yatra route, one detained

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

A pipe bomb was recovered from the outskirts of Madurai on Saturday, the route which was to be taken by Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani on the second leg of his yatra. The five-feet long bomb, linked to a 50-metre wire and four detonators and batteries, was found under a culvert at Alampatti near Tirumangalam, 30 km from Madurai, said the police. One person, identified as Nehru, has been detained for interrogation, said the police.

Fans root for India in unique way

Fans root for India in unique way

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

India are currently placed at the second position in the tournament standings with 13 points from eight matches.

EC transfers 4 collectors, 7 IPS officers in TN

EC transfers 4 collectors, 7 IPS officers in TN

Rediff.com19 Mar 2011

In the poll bound Tamil Nadu..the Election Commission went on a transfer overdrive on Saturday, shifting 4 collectors and 7 senior Indian Police Service officers.

Re-induct me or face consequences: Alagiri to DMK

Re-induct me or face consequences: Alagiri to DMK

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

Alagiri said he was doing all this to "save" the DMK following the demise of Karunanidhi.

EPS promises free Covid vaccine for all in TN, Shivraj for poor in MP

EPS promises free Covid vaccine for all in TN, Shivraj for poor in MP

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

The Tamil Nadu chief minister, who is in Pudukottai on an official visit to review anti-COVID-19 measures and development projects in the district told reporters that vaccination shall cover all sections of the society.

Top moments from the week gone by

Top moments from the week gone by

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Here are the best images from across the world from the previous week.

597 died of grief after Jaya's death; kin to get ex gratia: AIADMK

597 died of grief after Jaya's death; kin to get ex gratia: AIADMK

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

It announced relief of Rs 3 lakh each to the bereaved families.

HC lifts ban on TikTok, warns against obscene videos

HC lifts ban on TikTok, warns against obscene videos

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Madras HC said the platform should not be used to host obscene videos.

Lok Sabha passes bill to modify list of SCs in Tamil Nadu

Lok Sabha passes bill to modify list of SCs in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

A bill to modify the list of scheduled castes in Tamil Nadu by grouping of seven castes which presently exist as separate castes, was passed by the Lok Sabha on Friday.

To trim losses Jet suspends flights to 9 destinations

To trim losses Jet suspends flights to 9 destinations

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

The airline has closed reservation for flights to Silchar, Imphal, Aizawl, Jorhat in northeastern states from mid-February. Reservation has also been closed for flights to Madurai, Visakhapatnam, Raipur, Muscat and Sharjah.

Tributes pour in for violin maestro TN Krishnan

Tributes pour in for violin maestro TN Krishnan

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Tributes poured in for violin maestro T N Krishnan, who died in Chennai at the age of 92, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and the world of Carnatic music mourning the doyen's demise and recalling his rich contributions.

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.

How the Rich fuel Demand for Private Jets

How the Rich fuel Demand for Private Jets

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

'The need for added safety has bolstered demand for charter flights in the last year and is expected to continue.'

Kamal Haasan can't do good, his job is to spoil families: TN CM

Kamal Haasan can't do good, his job is to spoil families: TN CM

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam veteran's criticism of Haasan comes in the backdrop of the actor invoking the legacy of the ruling party's founder and former chief minister, the late M G Ramachandran, and the MNM chief lashing out at government over corruption.

15 killed in TN fireworks unit explosion

15 killed in TN fireworks unit explosion

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

The explosion occurred when some chemicals were being mixed to produce fireworks at the unit in Acchankulam village, they said, adding the injured had been hospitalised.

Travel pics: What a trip to India feels like!

Travel pics: What a trip to India feels like!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

Readers share their travel photos. You can share yours too!

Railways, aviation ministries get EC notice for violating poll code

Railways, aviation ministries get EC notice for violating poll code

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

The EC is learnt to have invoked the 'party in power' clause of the poll code in the case as it could be averred that party in power' is using government transporter for election publicity.

IOC beats lockdown blues, resumes works on projects

IOC beats lockdown blues, resumes works on projects

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

These mega projects, worth about Rs 1 trillion, would boost the economy, ensure smooth supply of petroleum products across the nation and also provide the much-needed relief to people looking to get back to work after the lockdown.