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'You'll never know a decision is right until you make it'

'You'll never know a decision is right until you make it'

Rediff.com24 May 2013

His love for the language, his grit to fight the odds, helped Subramani Ramachandran realise his dream of publishing his book on Urdu poems.

Shaheen Bagh mediators see no reason to keep parallel road shut

Shaheen Bagh mediators see no reason to keep parallel road shut

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

Restrictions on the Kalindi Kunj road between Noida and Delhi continued on Friday after it was briefly opened by the Uttar Pradesh Police on Thursday night, officials said. The Delhi Police admitted that the protesters had not blocked the parallel road, but they had barricaded it to provide security to the protest site.

IOA refuses to comment on Sports Ministry's suspension

IOA refuses to comment on Sports Ministry's suspension

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

Majority of the Indian Olympic Association's top brass was unreachable after the Sports Ministry decided to suspend the national Olympic body for appointing the scam-tainted Suresh Kalmadi and Abhay Singh Chautala as its life-presidents.

Hockey India slams IOA over Kalmadi-Chautala appointments

Hockey India slams IOA over Kalmadi-Chautala appointments

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

Hockey India on Thursday strongly opposed the Indian Olympic Association's controversial decision to make scam-tainted Suresh Kalmadi and Abhay Singh Chautala its life presidents.

Meet India's first Playboy photographer

Meet India's first Playboy photographer

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

'When I see an unclothed woman, I do not see nudity; I see the beauty of nature, I see God in every female form.' That's L Ramachandran from Kumbakonam, India's first Playboy photographer, in conversation with S Saraswathi

Remembering Jaya: Is Sasikala making a political comeback?

Remembering Jaya: Is Sasikala making a political comeback?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

V K Sasikala, who was eased out of the AIADMK years ago, on Saturday paid homage at the mausoleum of former party supremo J Jayalalithaa here and cryptically remarked that she has 'unburdened' herself and the party has a bright future.

Will EPS Reign Supreme in AIADMK?

Will EPS Reign Supreme in AIADMK?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

EPS' real test will commence with a decision whether or not to patch up with OPS and on what terms -- and then, to decide whether or not to have the BJP for an electoral ally, come 2024, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Covaxin's 50 pc efficacy adequate for Covid, say experts

Covaxin's 50 pc efficacy adequate for Covid, say experts

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

The decline in the effectiveness of Covaxin, India's indigenous COVID-19 vaccine, from 77.8 per cent to 50 per cent during a Delta-driven case surge in April and May this year is neither bad nor surprising, say scientists.

India to host 2020 Asian Beach Games subject to govt approval

India to host 2020 Asian Beach Games subject to govt approval

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

India is set to host the sixth edition of Asian Beach Games in 2020 in Maharashtra subject to government approval, the Indian Olympic association said on Friday after its executive council meeting in Chennai. The Asian Beach Games, to be held under the aegis of Olympic Council of Asia, is considered as the second largest multi-sport event in the continent after the Asian Games. Vietnam hosted the 5th edition in Da Nang this year with more than 2000 athletes from 41 Asian countries competing in 14 sports.

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.

Kerala HC stays US firm from analysing Covid-19 data

Kerala HC stays US firm from analysing Covid-19 data

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

The Kerala high court on Friday restrained a US-based IT firm from analysing or processing the data related to COVID-19 patients and directed it to retransfer to the state government any data it has obtained. However, the court permitted the state government to utilise the services of the firm Sprinklr for processing data, subject to stringent conditions.

Four killed in TN rains; more downpour likely in next 24 hrs

Four killed in TN rains; more downpour likely in next 24 hrs

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Surplus rain water gushed out of reservoirs while several roads here resembled swollen rivers and four persons were killed in rain related incidents in Tamil Nadu and over 60 houses suffered damage, authorities here said on Monday.

Ex-MP withdraws offensive remarks against Rahul Gandhi

Ex-MP withdraws offensive remarks against Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

After coming under fire for his sexually-coloured remarks against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, former member of Parliament Joyce George on Tuesday withdrew his comments and expressed regret publicly, even as the national party demanded his arrest while the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist distanced itself from the slur.

Kasab's counsel bows to apex court verdict

Kasab's counsel bows to apex court verdict

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

Reacting to the apex court verdict which upheld the death sentence awarded to Mohammed Ajmal Amir Kasab in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case, senior advocate Raju Ramachandran, who defended him in the apex court as amicus curiae, said he "bows down" to the ruling.

Why Dr Kurien Deserves The Bharat Ratna

Why Dr Kurien Deserves The Bharat Ratna

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

It is largely due to his vision and efforts that we have almost quadrupled our per capita milk availability in the last 40 years, points out Shailesh Dobhal.

TN Vigilance raids houses of former DMK minister

TN Vigilance raids houses of former DMK minister

Rediff.com21 Dec 2011

Ramachandran is DMK's strongman in Virudhunagar district of South Tamil Nadu.

IOA announces Rs 50 lac cash award for Rio gold medallist

IOA announces Rs 50 lac cash award for Rio gold medallist

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

The Indian Olympic Association, on Friday, announced a Rs 50 lac cash award for the gold medal winning athlete in the Rio Olympics.

IOA drops Kalmadi, Chautala; to regain Sports Ministry's recognition

IOA drops Kalmadi, Chautala; to regain Sports Ministry's recognition

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

Facing a severe backlash for appointing scam-tainted Suresh Kalmadi and Abhay Singh Chautala as life presidents, the Indian Olympic Association has been forced to revoke its controversial decision.

Stalin's Religion Reality Check

Stalin's Religion Reality Check

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

The Tamil Nadu chief minister may have opened a Pandora's Box on the religion front with the appointment of qualified non-Brahmin temple priests, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'IOA have violated their own constitution'

'IOA have violated their own constitution'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

Sports Minister Goel hits out at IOA chief N Ramachandran for making Suresh Kalmadi and Abhay Chautala life presidents

Kashyap, Mugdha make Singapore Open main draw

Kashyap, Mugdha make Singapore Open main draw

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

Kashyap, a 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games gold medallist, defeated Japan's Yu Igarashi 15-21, 21-16, 22-20 in the final round of the qualification to seal his place in the main draw.

Now, Kerala withdraws general consent to CBI

Now, Kerala withdraws general consent to CBI

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

The consent is akin to a blanket nod for the agency to probe scheduled offences specified in the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act (DPSE) Act, 1946.

Sraddha teams up with Nivin Pauly for her Tamil debut

Sraddha teams up with Nivin Pauly for her Tamil debut

Rediff.com27 May 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

AIADMK unveils new statue of Jaya

AIADMK unveils new statue of Jaya

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

The new life size statue is made of bronze and weighs around 800 kg, a little more than the earlier one.

Indian Olympic Association wants to bid for 2019 Asian Games

Indian Olympic Association wants to bid for 2019 Asian Games

Rediff.com21 Jun 2014

Ending days of speculation, the Indian Olympic Association on Friday officially informed the Olympic Council of Asia its expression of interest to bid for the 2019 Asian Games after Vietnam capital Hanoi withdrew its hosting rights in April this year.

No Padma Awards for bureaucrats, says Centre

No Padma Awards for bureaucrats, says Centre

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

The government has decided not to confer Padma Awards to serving bureaucrats, the Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday. Minister of State for Home Mullappally Ramachandran said a decision has been taken by the government to keep its officials and employees out of the category of Padma Awards. "Serving government servants are not eligible for Padma Awards as per a decision taken by the government," he said.

Cong takes objection on party leaders praising Modi

Cong takes objection on party leaders praising Modi

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

"If the Opposition gets into singing praises, then democracy will be destroyed," Sharma said.

BJP Tactics Won't Cut Much Ice In TN

BJP Tactics Won't Cut Much Ice In TN

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

The Hindutva social media continues to present the DMK especially as anti-god, anti-Hindu and anti-Brahmin. The strategy did not work in the past, it has not worked in the present, and would not work in the future, as a massive vote-getter, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

CAT 2011: 'IIMs and Prometric have done a terrific job'

CAT 2011: 'IIMs and Prometric have done a terrific job'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

We asked experts who gave the CAT 2011 exam on the first day to give us a detailed analysis of the new pattern. Here, expert Naveenan Ramachandran of 2IIM shares his views about the exam.

10 Bollywood Lady Politicians

10 Bollywood Lady Politicians

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

Every once in a while, has come a political movie led by a woman.

NSE trading outage: Calls for more stock exchanges likely to grow

NSE trading outage: Calls for more stock exchanges likely to grow

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Sebi proposes to relax ownership rules to allow more entrants in the exchange space, which is seeing a disruption globally with the emergence of new technologies such as block chain.

The brain is his fiefdom

The brain is his fiefdom

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

When neurologist Vilayanur S Ramachandran was 12, he told his father he wanted to be a scientist. His father suggested that he go to medical school instead, because doctors are assured of a living wage, scientists are not. Ramachandran obediently went to medical school and is still a doctor. But he has made his name as a neuroscientist.

Floods End Stalin's Honeymoon

Floods End Stalin's Honeymoon

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

With the unanticipated floods across Tamil Nadu catching the unprepared administration unawares, Stalin finds that some of the early positives that had rubbed on his initiatives have been lost, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

From cheque payment to FASTag, rule changes that will affect YOU in 2021

From cheque payment to FASTag, rule changes that will affect YOU in 2021

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Cheque payments will be safer; the limit for contactless card transactions hiked.

Tiger Global back on the prowl in Indian start-up arena

Tiger Global back on the prowl in Indian start-up arena

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

The investor has now put together a fund of $3.75 billion to back private companies.

New fibre optic technology can boost Internet bandwidth

New fibre optic technology can boost Internet bandwidth

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

The technology centres on donut-shaped laser light beams called optical vortices, in which the light twists like a tornado as it moves along the beam path, rather than in a straight line.

'If Prabhakaran thinks somebody has to go, he goes'

'If Prabhakaran thinks somebody has to go, he goes'

Rediff.com22 May 2021

'That it was the LTTE was known in three weeks's time.'

Tips to improve IT/ITES employability skills

Tips to improve IT/ITES employability skills

Rediff.com27 Apr 2011

In an online chat with Get Ahead readers on April 26 Sunder Ramachandran of WCH Training Solutions guided them on how best they can improve their employability skills to get meaningful employment in the IT/ITES sector. Here is the unedited chat transcript.

LeT is biggest threat to India's maritime security

LeT is biggest threat to India's maritime security

Rediff.com9 Sep 2010

Minister of State for Home Affairs Mullappally Ramachandran told the Rajya Sabha about India's efforts to boost maritime security and stated that an amount of Rs 260 crore has been allocated to tackle this problem.

Vijay's TOP 5 Performances

Vijay's TOP 5 Performances

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

As Tamil superstar Vijay turns 47 on June 22, Subhash K Jha picks his five finest performances.