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Stalin bats for Rahul Gandhi as next PM to defeat 'fascist Modi govt'

Stalin bats for Rahul Gandhi as next PM to defeat 'fascist Modi govt'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

Sonia Gandhi hit out at the BJP for being determined to destroy constitutional values.

'Dad's army', CSK monitoring player workload

'Dad's army', CSK monitoring player workload

Rediff.com4 May 2019

Asked if the team management was looking at the workload of skipper M S Dhoni given that he had to take rest in the middle of the tournament due to back spasm, Fleming said: "We look at workload of the players just because we are little bit older than the other teams, so we are always monitoring that."

PM Modi, Rahul to pay last respects to Karunanidhi today

PM Modi, Rahul to pay last respects to Karunanidhi today

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

The body was kept at the leader's Gopalapuram residence till 1 am.

Rajini @ 70: Film one-liners do not a politician make

Rajini @ 70: Film one-liners do not a politician make

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Rajinikanth's visible electoral strength is his constant mouthing of the term, 'aanmiga arasiyal', or 'spiritual politics', without he having to explain what it is. By implication, it is all that what Dravidian politics is not about. It may imply anti-corruption, being against Periyar's forgotten anti-god, anti-Brahmin dictum, but also ends up covering 'Tamil pride', which begins with Tamil language where, as a Maratha from Karnataka, he has more to defend himself. However, in the contemporary national context, aanmiga arasiyal is seen as a front for Rajini to market his brand of 'soft Hindutva' but identified even more with the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in political terms, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Main vegetable market emerges as Chennai's Covid-19 hotspot

Main vegetable market emerges as Chennai's Covid-19 hotspot

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Chennai's Koyambedu market for vegetables, fruits and flowers, one of the largest in the country that used to teem with thousands of people every day, has emerged as the latest hotspot for COVID-19 cases in Tamil Nadu. The development has prompted authorities to shift the market -- spread over 295 acres with over 3,000 outlets of which only about 200 of them are presently functional -- to suburban Tirumazhisai from Thursday.

Want our Thalaiva back: Karunanidhi's supporters remain outside hospital

Want our Thalaiva back: Karunanidhi's supporters remain outside hospital

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

The crowd, who was trying to barge inside the hospital, was lathi-charged on Sunday night by the police deployed to avoid any unwelcome situation.

DMK members evicted en masse from TN assembly

DMK members evicted en masse from TN assembly

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

Opposition Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam members were on Monday evicted enmasse from Tamil Nadu Assembly with a couple of them being handed a two-day suspension for disrupting the proceedings.

i-flex chief discharged by London court

i-flex chief discharged by London court

Rediff.com15 May 2003

Senthink Kumar, the London-based chief of Dutch subsidiary of Indian Software giant i-flex, was discharged on Thursday by a court after the Netherlands government failed to convince Britain to launch extradition proceedings against him.

Dhoni, Kohli unhappy with Chepauk track

Dhoni, Kohli unhappy with Chepauk track

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

'The wicket definitely needs to be much better, even with dew it was spinning big'

With over 48,000 cases, India's COVID-19 tally climbs to 13,85,522

With over 48,000 cases, India's COVID-19 tally climbs to 13,85,522

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

This is the fourth consecutive day when COVID-19 cases have increased by more than 45,000.

In a mission of many firsts, ISRO launches military satellite

In a mission of many firsts, ISRO launches military satellite

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

India scripted history by successfully launching EMISAT, a military satellite, and 28 foreign nano satellites on-board its polar rocket from Sriharikota on Monday, in a complex mission which marked many a first for Indian Space Research Organisation.

Flight ops to resume from Monday across India, except AP and Bengal

Flight ops to resume from Monday across India, except AP and Bengal

Rediff.com24 May 2020

Many states like Maharashtra, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu were opposed to opening up of their airports in view of rising cases of the coronavirus infection.

Review: Uppu Karuvaadu is a decent entertainer

Review: Uppu Karuvaadu is a decent entertainer

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Despite the poor technical support and the monotony, Radha Mohan's Uppu Karuvaadu leaves you with a smile, says S Saraswathi.

CBI takes over Pollachi sex abuse case

CBI takes over Pollachi sex abuse case

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

The CBI has began the probe on the request of the Tamil Nadu government on March 12.

TTV Dhinakaran's close aide joins DMK

TTV Dhinakaran's close aide joins DMK

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

Days after his outburst against AMMK leader T T V Dhinakaran, close aide Thanga Tamilselvan on Friday joined the DMK in the presence of its chief M K Stalin. He is the second top Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam leader after V Senthil Balaji to join the principal opposition party in Tamil Nadu.

Chennai flooded after overnight downpour; more rains expected

Chennai flooded after overnight downpour; more rains expected

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

The Met department forecast heavy to very heavy showers in north coastal Tamil Nadu till Saturday.

'If AIADMK wins, they will not be ruling Tamil Nadu'

'If AIADMK wins, they will not be ruling Tamil Nadu'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

'The BJP will be the ruling party.'

'Tamil now echoes in US': PM reaches out to TN post Hindi row

'Tamil now echoes in US': PM reaches out to TN post Hindi row

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

On his first visit to Tamil Nadu after retaining power in this year's Lok Sabha polls, the prime minister reiterated his campaign against single-use plastic.

T20s: Dhawan takes centre stage as India sweep Windies

T20s: Dhawan takes centre stage as India sweep Windies

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

The left-hander's classy 92 off 62 balls guided India to the brink of victory, and he was helped by powerful hitting from Rishab Pant, whose 58-run knock was part of the 130-run partnership that formed the backbone of the Indian chase.

i-flex CEO's case postponed to May 2

i-flex CEO's case postponed to May 2

Rediff.com11 Apr 2003

The hearing in the extradition case of Senthil Kumar, Chief of the Dutch subsidiary of Indian software firm i-flex solutions Ltd, has been postponed to May 2.

EC bribery case: Delhi police serves summons to Dinakaran

EC bribery case: Delhi police serves summons to Dinakaran

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

The Delhi Police personnel, who were inside Dinakaran's house for about 20 minutes, declined to speak to the waiting media while leaving the premises.

Which Tamil film will you watch this weekend?

Which Tamil film will you watch this weekend?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Choose from the eight releases this week.

ISRO launches crucial communication satellite on board 'Bahubali'

ISRO launches crucial communication satellite on board 'Bahubali'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

The 3,423 kg GSAT-29 carries Ka and Ku band high throughput transponders intended to meet the communication requirements of users, including in the North East and in Jammu and Kashmir.

'AIADMK is not keen on BJP'

'AIADMK is not keen on BJP'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

'The AIADMK gets votes from all sections of the minorities.' 'By aligning with the BJP the AIADMK stands to lose that vote'

'On further stimulus, I've kept my options open'

'On further stimulus, I've kept my options open'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

'Prime Minister Modi stated several times that we shall not let this challenge go away without converting it into an opportunity to undertake systemic reforms.' 'And hasn't that been reiterated in action?'

Cloudy skies leave eclipse watchers wanting more

Cloudy skies leave eclipse watchers wanting more

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

The skies turned ember but the so-called "blood moon", when the Earth's natural satellite turns strikingly red, remained elusive. Enthusiasts anxiously waited until past midnight for clouds to give way to the spectacular event to become visible.

RK Nagar bypoll ends with record 77.68% turnout

RK Nagar bypoll ends with record 77.68% turnout

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

The 2015 RK Nagar bypoll, in which Jayalalithaa was elected by a huge margin of 1.5 lakh votes, had witnessed a record 75% turnout

AIADMK MP's post suggests all's not well within unified factions

AIADMK MP's post suggests all's not well within unified factions

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

On various occasions, the leaders of the two faction have maintained that they no longer have differences.

TN announces panchayat polls, SC to hear plea on Dec 5

TN announces panchayat polls, SC to hear plea on Dec 5

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

"List it for hearing on Thursday," said the bench, which also comprised Justice B R Gavai and Justice Surya Kant.

Modi gets ready for the Battle of 2024

Modi gets ready for the Battle of 2024

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

'The BJP's all-India plans can be expected to become clearer around 2022-2023, particularly if -- as some anticipate -- the senior Congress leadership cracks, broadly as between the Nehru-Gandhi loyalists and those who may be termed 'pro-changers',' observes Arun Bhatnagar, a retired IAS officer.

Meet the future stars of men's tennis...

Meet the future stars of men's tennis...

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

This year's ATP Finals boasts a fresh new

How Chennai is surviving water scarcity

How Chennai is surviving water scarcity

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

'We buy water.'

Decks cleared for Sasikala as governor accepts Panneerselvam's resignation

Decks cleared for Sasikala as governor accepts Panneerselvam's resignation

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

Panneerselvam had resigned on Sunday citing "personal reasons". His resignation came after All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief Sasikala was elected the Legislature Party Leader.

How IPL-contracted cricketers can play other leagues

How IPL-contracted cricketers can play other leagues

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

India offie, Harbhajan Singh, who plays in the Indian Premier League, had to withdraw his name from the players' draft of the 'Hundred' competition. The CSK spinner explains how the BCCI can save IPL while allowing its players play across leagues.

In a first, over 150 inmates of mental health centre cast votes

In a first, over 150 inmates of mental health centre cast votes

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

The exercise to add the inmates' names to the electoral roll was initiated in February this year.

Dinakaran booked for issuing pamphlets against TN, Centre

Dinakaran booked for issuing pamphlets against TN, Centre

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

They were distributing pamphlets which allegedly containing defamatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami.

'Rajinikanth has confused people all the more'

'Rajinikanth has confused people all the more'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

'If he goes ahead with his plan, it might work.'

Chennai: Jawan dies after Army tank 'loses control'

Chennai: Jawan dies after Army tank 'loses control'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2012

An army jawan was killed and two others were injured when a Combat Battle Tank hit a building during testing inside a Defence Research and Development Organisation lab in the city.

Karunanidhi laid to rest at Marina, lakhs bid adieu

Karunanidhi laid to rest at Marina, lakhs bid adieu

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

After an unsavoury courtroom battle, his party won to secure for him the final resting place at the Chennai landmark

'Lockdown unlikely to contain COVID-19 surge in India'

'Lockdown unlikely to contain COVID-19 surge in India'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'India is nowhere near the peak of the infection given its large population of 1.3 billion'