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Kunchacko Boban vs Prithviraj in the theatres!

Kunchacko Boban vs Prithviraj in the theatres!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

Which film would you like to watch this weekend?

Pinarayi cabinet: K K Shailaja out, son-in-law in

Pinarayi cabinet: K K Shailaja out, son-in-law in

Rediff.com18 May 2021

CPI-M veteran Pinarayi Vijayan was elected its Parliamentary party leader, paving the way for his successive stint as chief minister of Kerala.

DMDK begins Lok Sabha poll alliance talks with BJP

DMDK begins Lok Sabha poll alliance talks with BJP

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

The Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam, the main opposition party in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, on Thursday announced that it will contest the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections in alliance in Tamil Nadu and that it has begun talks with the Bharatiya Janata Party.

How athletes can take advantage of Olympic postponement

How athletes can take advantage of Olympic postponement

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

The Planning Committee encouraged athletes to maintain their physical fitness and strictly follow their diet charts. AFI's Planning Committee conveyed its message to athletes during an online meeting with the national campers, coaches and support staff.

Are Modi's speech-writers getting Tamil Nadu wrong?

Are Modi's speech-writers getting Tamil Nadu wrong?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

For Prime Minister Narendra Modi to dig up the perceived past of the DMK rival, now under a new leader in M K Stalin, may not gel with the voters, both old and new. If they are still going to vote for the AIADMK-BJP combine, it will be for entirely different reasons, and despite Modi's poll speeches, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Kamal Hassan is for real!'

'Kamal Hassan is for real!'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

'As an actor he was surrounded in stardom, but as a politician he is humble'

Vicky Kaushal to play Sam Manekshaw

Vicky Kaushal to play Sam Manekshaw

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Vicky reunites with his Raazi director Meghna Gulzar.

Sales of commercial vehicles, two-wheelers to rise from H2

Sales of commercial vehicles, two-wheelers to rise from H2

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

Industry representatives have said from the second half of the year, they hope to see revival because the rural economy is looking up and the projects the government has announced.

Will BJP's Khushbu gamble pay off in TN assembly elections?

Will BJP's Khushbu gamble pay off in TN assembly elections?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

For now, the BJP's strategy for Khushbu seems to be one of denial -- denying the rival Congress in the state and also at the national-level a Muslim voice acceptable to Hindu audiences and TV news-watchers. This is much less than the induction of DMK veterans like Duraiswamy and Selvam, who still have a greater chances of winning assembly seats,, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Ruckus in TN assembly; AIADMK members suspended

Ruckus in TN assembly; AIADMK members suspended

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

AIADMK MLAs were on Wednesday suspended till Friday by Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker R Avudaiyappan after they were evicted from the House en masse for creating rumpus over remarks made by a ruling DMK member.

Kerala, TN, Assam, WB, Puducherry to vote on Tuesday

Kerala, TN, Assam, WB, Puducherry to vote on Tuesday

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

More than 750 constituencies spread across four states and one union territory will go to the polls on Tuesday

Beat a weak rupee by investing in international funds

Beat a weak rupee by investing in international funds

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Investors in international funds should have a horizon of more than five years. Not only will this help them overcome equity and currency volatility, it will also help them enjoy better tax treatment, says Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Bike buyers upgrade to pricier variants amid economic uncertainty

Bike buyers upgrade to pricier variants amid economic uncertainty

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

In September, sales of 125cc models - that include the Hero Glamour, Splendor, Pulsar 125, Victor Star City, among others - grew by a whopping 30 per cent over the same period a year ago to 305,615 units.

A 1971 War Hero You Must Know

A 1971 War Hero You Must Know

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

'I realised what a great leader he was by the way he took decisions to undertake the most-risky of missions.'

Kanchi seer acquitted in auditor assault case

Kanchi seer acquitted in auditor assault case

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Kanchi Sankaracharya Jayendra Saraswathi and eight others were on Friday acquitted of all charges, including attempt to murder, in the 2002 the auditor Radhakrishnan assault case.

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?

Rajinikanth scraps political plunge after 'warning from god'

Rajinikanth scraps political plunge after 'warning from god'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

He, however said he will serve people in whatever ways he can without entering electoral politics.

No help from Russia, ISRO to undertake moon mission no. 2 on its own

No help from Russia, ISRO to undertake moon mission no. 2 on its own

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

The teething issues concerning the launch of Chandrayaan 2 -- the second lunar mission of the Indian Space Research Organisation -- have been cleared.

Back injury puts Hima Das out of World Championships

Back injury puts Hima Das out of World Championships

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

World junior champion Hima Das has been ruled out of the upcoming World Championships due to a nagging back problem.

Mars mission is historic achievement: PM

Mars mission is historic achievement: PM

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

Dr Singh called up ISRO Chairman K Radhakrishnan to congratulate him and his team of scientists and extended best wishes for its successful future.

With prayers and hope, ISRO begins final countdown for Mars Mission

With prayers and hope, ISRO begins final countdown for Mars Mission

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

The final countdown for India's historic Mars mission kicked off at 6.08 am today.

'Everything is dependent on Ratan Tata'

'Everything is dependent on Ratan Tata'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

'I think Ratan felt he had to do everything that he could to retain control of the company started by his forefathers, because that was the first priority and nothing else mattered compared to that.'

AIIMS to be set up in Thoppur near Madurai, EPS thanks PM

AIIMS to be set up in Thoppur near Madurai, EPS thanks PM

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

"The 750-bed modern facility will be set up at Thoppur near Madurai at an estimated cost of Rs 1,500 crore," Palaniswami said.

Second dry run of COVID-19 inoculation conducted

Second dry run of COVID-19 inoculation conducted

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

The first nationwide mock drill was held on January 2 which, the health ministry said, helped to iron out any glitches in the final execution and further refinement of the operational procedures.

Several efforts were made to rescue Sujith: TN CM

Several efforts were made to rescue Sujith: TN CM

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

Rescuers early on Tuesday pulled out the decomposed and mangled body of Sujith Wilson from deep inside the unused borewell, after a futile 80-hour attempt to save the child who had fallen in while playing near his house in Nadukattupatti in Tiruchirappalli.

Bird flu: States on alert; Kerala culls chickens, ducks

Bird flu: States on alert; Kerala culls chickens, ducks

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Culling of chickens and ducks began on Tuesday in parts of Kerala to contain the H5N8 strain of bird flu, while Jammu and Kashmir sounded an alert and started collecting samples from migratory species after Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh reported cases of the avian influenza.

Charges framed against Kanchi seer

Charges framed against Kanchi seer

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

The seer is accused of masterminding the assault on a former auditor of the mutt.

Get ready for these interesting Onam releases

Get ready for these interesting Onam releases

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

The mood of celebration and the school holidays make Onam one of the hottest seasons for Malayalam cinema.

Kanyakumari fishermen up in arms over port's location

Kanyakumari fishermen up in arms over port's location

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

The Centre has zeroed in on Kovalam village in Kanyakumari district for a new port, but fishermen's protests could derail this plan.

Meet the men behind the Mars Mission

Meet the men behind the Mars Mission

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

The ISRO team worked tirelessly to make the Mars mission a success

When Biju Patnaik reached out to US to counter China

When Biju Patnaik reached out to US to counter China

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Rup Narayan Das reveals the towering Odisha leader's role in improving national security after the 1962 War with China.

Software council to set up export unit in US

Software council to set up export unit in US

Rediff.com8 May 2008

According to ESC's Eastern Region Chairman S Radhakrishnan 20 IT/ITes non-competing companies located in New York and Chicago would be handled in the first phase. Each year, the expenditure for such centres would be about Rs 2.5 crore (Rs 25 million) and run for three years, Radhakrishnan told reporters in Kolkata on Wednesday.

When a US president wanted Indian minister sacked!

When a US president wanted Indian minister sacked!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

'Galbraith had a powerful ally in Washington -- not as blunt and direct as the ambassador -- but committed to see Krishna Menon go.' 'This was President Kennedy himself.'

Chanakya's 10 golden rules for success

Chanakya's 10 golden rules for success

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

Attend all classes. Take notes. Ask questions. Participate.

First phase of Iran's Chabahar port, developed by India, opened

First phase of Iran's Chabahar port, developed by India, opened

Rediff.com3 Dec 2017

The port is likely to ramp up trade between India, Afghanistan and Iran in the wake of Pakistan denying transit access to New Delhi for trade with the two countries.

'Modi's Gujarat model is highly undemocratic, autocratic'

'Modi's Gujarat model is highly undemocratic, autocratic'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

'Corporates decide the development and social needs of the people in Gujarat. It is not that Modi is the new inventor of Gujarat.' Social scientist Dr P Radhakrishnan, whose new book Political Villainy, UPA's Fall, AAP's Surge hit the stands recently, discusses the implications of the 2014 election.

SC recognises transgenders as the third sex

SC recognises transgenders as the third sex

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

In a landmark judgement, the Supreme Court on Tuesday recognised transgenders or eunuchs as third category of gender and directed Centre and states to grant them all facilities including voters ID, passport and driving licence.

Injured Ashwin set to miss CSK's next two matches

Injured Ashwin set to miss CSK's next two matches

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Ravichandran Ashwin has been ruled out of the next two IPL matches due to a hand injury.

Double whammy for BJP in Tamil Nadu?

Double whammy for BJP in Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

For a party that has adopted the successful social re-engineering model from Gujarat, Rajasthan and across the rest of the 'Hindi belt' over the past decades, Tamil Nadu continues to remain a tricky customer, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

A Congress MP's lesson for Rahul: Remember names

A Congress MP's lesson for Rahul: Remember names

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com recalls how Kanyakumari MP H Vasanthakumar, the first parliamentarin to die of Covid-related complications, would address his constituents by their names, making it a point to ask after their work and family.