Why Freebies May Not Save Stalin's DMK

With deep sorrow we mourn the death on Thursday morning of long-time Rediff Columnist Mr N Sathiya Moorthy after a brief illness.This is Mr Sathiya Moorthy's final column which he filed before he......

Vijay praises BJP-partnered Puducherry government

Actor-politician Vijay held his first public meeting in the Union territory of Puducherry on Tuesday and termed the regime led by Chief Minister N Rangasamy as "impartial" and said the Dravida......

'Vijay Could Become No. 2 In Tamil Nadu'

'He was able to push the AIADMK to the background.' IMAGE: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay addresses the rally in Karur, September 27, 2025, before the stampede that killed 41 people.......

Disruptor Or Decider? What Will Vijay Choose?

The likes of Sengottaiyan can help Vijay navigate it better and faster -- but not necessarily to his goal, which is farther, and can move towards or away from him as well in the weeks and months to......

The Gentle Colossus Of Tamil Cinema

Whether it was in the company of superstars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan -- or, on rare occasions with both together, among others -- Saravanan's demeanour would stand out, recalls N Sathiya......

Mohanlal, The Man Behind The Actor

The cheeky young man who once gave me one-word answers grew into a philosophical, detached star yet remained simple and humble, never letting stardom steal his heart, notes Rediff's Shobha Warrier......

Does Arvind Swamy look like MGR? VOTE!

  Kangana Ranaut plays J Jayalalithaa in Thalavi. A few weeks ago, the producers released a glimpse of what Kangana will look like as the late Tamil Nadu chief minister. And now here comes......

'Fame Changes Every Three Days'

'A lot of people are famous. But for how long will you be there?''It changes after every three days of release, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.' IMAGE: Aishwarya Lekshmi on the sets of Ponniyin Selvan.......

Paris Olympic 2024 Games Schedule

IMAGE: Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal aim for doubles gold! Photograph: Kind Courtesy Carlos Alcaraz/X The world's greatest athletes descend upon Paris as the 2024 Olympic Games begins this......