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Jayalalithaa's death: TN panel indicts Sasikala, govt prepares for action

Jayalalithaa's death: TN panel indicts Sasikala, govt prepares for action

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

The Justice A Arumughaswamy Commission of Inquiry that probed the circumstances leading to Jayalalithaa's death in 2016, in its concluding remarks said that V K Sasikala, the late Chief Minister's confidante, 'have to be found fault with and investigation is to be ordered'.

Sasikala rejects TN panel report on Jaya death, 'ready to face' probe

Sasikala rejects TN panel report on Jaya death, 'ready to face' probe

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Expelled AIADMK leader Sasikala has said that she is ready to face all enquiries against her over the death of former Tamil Nadu chief minister Jayalalithaa.

Review: Onbadhula Guru is a collection of comic scenes

Review: Onbadhula Guru is a collection of comic scenes

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

The movie just seems to move from one comic scene to another without any thought to the storyline.

Sabarimala Temple gets record revenue of Rs 178 cr

Sabarimala Temple gets record revenue of Rs 178 cr

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

The Sabarimala hill shrine has received a record revenue of Rs 178.53 crore in 2012-13, Kerala Devaswom (temple affairs) Minister V S Sivakumar told the Assembly today. Though the exact number of pilgrims who visited the Lord Ayyappa temple this year are not available, it is generally estimated that about three crore devotees offer worship at the shrine in a year, the minister said in a written reply.

ITC-Marubeni to focus on China

ITC-Marubeni to focus on China

Rediff.com4 Jan 2007

The recent tie-up between ITC and Japanese trading company Marubeni would focus on China, Vietnam and the Philippines apart from Japanese and the domestic market.

Tharoor injured during ritual at Kerala temple

Tharoor injured during ritual at Kerala temple

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

The Thiruvananthapuram MP was performing the 'thulabharam' ritual when he got hurt. He had to get six stitches.

LDF retains Thiruvananthapuram

LDF retains Thiruvananthapuram

Rediff.com22 Nov 2005

Communist Party of India's Pannyan Raveendran defeated his Congress rival V S Sivakumar by a margin of over 70,000 votes.

Tiruvananthapuram by-poll opens

Tiruvananthapuram by-poll opens

Rediff.com18 Nov 2005

The main fight is between Congress candidate V S Sivakumar, fielded by the ruling United Democratic Front, and the Communist Party of India nominee Pannian Ravindran of the Opposition Left Democratic Front.

UDF disrupts Kerala assembly for 6th day, proceedings adjourned in 32 minutes

UDF disrupts Kerala assembly for 6th day, proceedings adjourned in 32 minutes

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

The hill shrine had been witnessing protests by devotees and right wing groups against the government's decision to implement the September 28 Supreme Court verdict, permitting women of all age groups to offer prayers at the temple.

ITC connects Rajasthan to e-choupal

ITC connects Rajasthan to e-choupal

Rediff.com21 May 2004

Kollam fire tragedy: Death toll rises to 114

Kollam fire tragedy: Death toll rises to 114

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

With a 40-year-old man succumbing to injuries at a hospital in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday, the toll in the temple firework tragedy in Kollam rose to 114.

Srinivasan elected TNCA president for 12th straight time

Srinivasan elected TNCA president for 12th straight time

Rediff.com23 Jun 2013

N Srinivasan was on Sunday elected unopposed as president of the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) for the 12th year on the trot.

BJP march over Sabarimala issue turns violent

BJP march over Sabarimala issue turns violent

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

Protesting against the police action, BJP has called for a dawn-to-dusk hartal in Thiruvananthapuram district on Tuesday.

Kerala declared drought-hit: Govt to approach Centre for aid

Kerala declared drought-hit: Govt to approach Centre for aid

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

Kerala Revenue Minister E Chandrasekharan made the announcement in the assembly while replying to a notice seeking adjournment motion moved by Congress-led UDF opposition on the serious situation prevailing in the state due to the sharp decrease in rainfall.

Kerala assembly witnesses disruptions over Sabarimala issue

Kerala assembly witnesses disruptions over Sabarimala issue

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

Unlike previous days, the House even saw Communist Party of India-Marxist-led Left Democratic Front members standing up from their seats and locking horns with opposition members, prompting the Speaker to warn both sides.

Would you like your fruit drink frozen, no sugar?

Would you like your fruit drink frozen, no sugar?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

Coke draws up Rs 11k-cr plan to sell frozen fruits, juices. Firm also considering launching frozen Fanta and Coke.

'Muslim League is with believers of religion and god'

'Muslim League is with believers of religion and god'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

'We just cannot accept the interference of the government in matters concerning religion and faith.'

'A total ban on fireworks is necessary'

'A total ban on fireworks is necessary'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

'The government and the court have to interfere and stop both fireworks and elephants at festivals.'

Kollam temple fire: Toll rises to 109, 6 persons booked

Kollam temple fire: Toll rises to 109, 6 persons booked

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

The police has registered a case against six persons, including members of temple managing committee and associates of firework contractors, on attempt to murder and other charges in connection with the Putttingal Devi temple fire tragedy, even as the toll rose to 109.

'We are with every initiative that raises awareness about caste violence'

'We are with every initiative that raises awareness about caste violence'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

This is the text of the statement put out by the People's Media Advocacy and Resource Centre on IIT Madras's derecognition of the Ambedkar-Periyar Study Circle.

All about Sasikala Inc!

All about Sasikala Inc!

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

A look at the financials of some of the key companies in the Sasikala clan's business empire.