'Vijay Won't Fade Away From Tamil Nadu Politics'

'What is worrying other parties is those 12-16 year olds who come for his meetings will cross 18 in the next election. And they will vote for him, and then his vote bank will double.''In that case,......

Union minister 'seeks forgiveness' after remarks on Tamil Nadu

Hours after Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje's assertion that the suspect involved in the March 1 blast at The Rameshwaram Cafe was from Tamil Nadu, the Bharatiya Janata Party leader issued a......

Sorry Mr Modi, Katchatheevu Isn't An Election Issue In Tamil Nadu

Rulers in New Delhi and their political aides in sensitive states like Tamil Nadu have to be doubly careful not to provoke a situation whose consequences may be much more than visible now to the......

Is Modi's 'Mr India' Image Fading?

'The Election Commission's involvement in the avoidable SIR controversy has carried a message down to the last voter -- who just does not like it,' observes N Sathiya Moorthy. IMAGE: Prime......

Foxconn plans mobile component manufacturing arm in TN

Taiwan's Foxconn signed a letter of intent (LoI) with the Tamil Nadu government on Monday to establish a new mobile component manufacturing facility for Rs 1,600 crore in Kancheepuram with......

The Lives PSU Bankers Lead

A peek into the life of a public-sector banker who did well professionally, but paid a price for it, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   A column on what......

The Machine That Saved Tanishq

Stories are legion about the Karatmeter's use at that time.Hundreds of people standing in queue for testing, customers breaking down after discovering the actual purity of their jewellery and then......

Investors In India Needs Red Carpet, Not Red Tape

'India needs many more job creators, both in manufacturing and services, to make it big.''For that, the red carpet must be rolled out fully and for all investors without holding back,' suggests......

Akshay's Grand Gesture For Stuntmen

Photograph: Kind courtesy Akshay Kumar/Instagram Akshay Kumar's long-standing but largely unpublicised initiative to provide insurance coverage for stunt artists has gained renewed attention......

Now, Guess Who's Upset With Kunal Kamra?

Photograph: Kind courtesy Kunal Kamra/Instagram After his recent stand-up act that grabbed national attention, Kunal Kamra now faces trouble from a source he probably didn't expect. Kamra had......

'They See Me As A Villain'

'I want to break the notion that models can't act.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Rohman Shawl/Instagram Rohman Shawl is probably best known for being Sushmita Sen's off-and-on boyfriend. But there's......

'I'd Like To Act Even When I Am 130'

'Once actors become senior, they may become repetitive and boring for the audience. Kamal sir is updated.' Photograph: Satish Bodas/Rediff.com What makes Kamal Haasan such a towering personality?......

Ball-tampering charges against Ashwin withdrawn

IMAGE: The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association had formed an internal committee to look into the allegations of ball-tampering against R Ashwin and his TNPL side Dindigul Dragons. Photograph: TNPL/X......

Why Oman won't fear Suryakumar Yadav in Asia Cup

IMAGE: Suryakumar Yadav threat looms, but Oman vows fearless Asia Cup. Photograph: BCCI What would be Oman's plan for Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav when they play the T20 world champions in......

Once banned, ex TN cricketer's life comes full circle in SA

Rooted in Tamil Nadu, Mali's love story brought him to South Africa, where he started playing again, though his journey was short-lived.   IMAGE: Kaizer Chiefs football club players with......

Washington joins India squad for remaining NZ Tests

IMAGE: Washington Sundar celebrates after completing his century for Tamil Nadu against Delhi in the Ranji Trophy. Photograph: BCCI All-rounder Washington Sundar was on Sunday added to the India......

From Rs 600 To $300: Varun Chakravathy's Wild Journey

'After I am done with cricket, my first goal is to direct a movie.' IMAGE: Varun Chakravarthy in action for the Kolkata Knight Riders during IPL 2025. Photograph: BCCI   Before cricket became his......