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Stalin manages to quell internal tensions ahead of TN polls

Stalin manages to quell internal tensions ahead of TN polls

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

MK Stalin's ruling AIDMK rival does not thankfully face such problems as he did, but its problems could be worse if saner counsel does not prevail between now and the assembly polls, warns N Sathiya Moorthy.

Jaya's ex-driver, key suspect in murder case, killed in accident

Jaya's ex-driver, key suspect in murder case, killed in accident

Rediff.com29 Apr 2017

Kanagaraj, 36, was employed at Jayalalithaa's Poes Garden home in Chennai and sacked three years ago.

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.

Going into the decider, Dhoni happy with team's complete performance

Going into the decider, Dhoni happy with team's complete performance

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

Praising centurion Virat Kohli for his superb batting in the team's series-levelling win against South Africa on Thursday, Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni said that it was the first game in which his team did well in all the three departments.

Stalin files nomination papers, all set to become DMK president

Stalin files nomination papers, all set to become DMK president

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Sibling rivalry between Stalin and his elder brother M K Alagiri came to the fore recently, when the latter claimed that true loyalists of Karunanidhi were with him.

'My Muslim-ness did not matter, my professional competence did'

'My Muslim-ness did not matter, my professional competence did'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

At an online book release event, former vice president Hamid Ansari lays to rest the controversies surrounding his tenure.

For Rohingyas, Tamil Nadu offers succour during lockdown

For Rohingyas, Tamil Nadu offers succour during lockdown

Rediff.com8 May 2020

A cyclone shelter building at Kelambakkam, which was recently given a fresh coat of paint, is the current home of nearly 100 Rohingyas who belong to 18 families. The neighbourhood is on the way to Mamallapuram, about 25 km from Tiruvanmiyur in south Chennai. While some Rohingya men work as butchers, some are helpers in restaurants and others do odd jobs like delivering goods on their fish cart.

Air India likely to rejig team of directors

Air India likely to rejig team of directors

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

Air India is likely to rejig its team of directors shortly in view of retirement of some of its top officials.

'Chennai could have avoided the floods'

'Chennai could have avoided the floods'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

A number of cities, including Chennai, are water-scarce.

Ram Charan Teja's second outing

Ram Charan Teja's second outing

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

A look at Magadheera, the latest Telugu film, which is one of the most keenly awaited movie this year.

PIX: Naga Chaitanya-Samantha's grand reception

PIX: Naga Chaitanya-Samantha's grand reception

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Nagarjuna hosts a star-studded reception for his son and daughter-in-law.

Finger spinners have a role at World Cup, says Bhajji

Finger spinners have a role at World Cup, says Bhajji

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

'It's come down to the people and their belief whether finger spinners could do the job or not. I feel finger spinners have a role to play provided you back them'

Why Dhoni, Kohli want better wickets at Chepauk

Why Dhoni, Kohli want better wickets at Chepauk

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

The IPL 2019 opener turned out to be a low-scoring contest and rival captains Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Virat Kohli expressed dissatisfaction over the slowness of the Chepauk track.

ICMR asks states not to use rapid test kits for 2 days

ICMR asks states not to use rapid test kits for 2 days

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

"We have received complaint from a state yesterday and so far discussed with three states. Too much variations have been reported in results of rapid test kits and RT-PCR kits. We advise states not to use them for the next two days," ICMR's Dr Raman R Gangakhedkar said.

Shooting Arundhati

Shooting Arundhati

Rediff.com25 May 2009

Director Senthil Kumar talks about his movie which became the highest grosser in Telugu cinema.

No force can wean me away from AIADMK: Sasikala

No force can wean me away from AIADMK: Sasikala

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

AIADMK General Secretary V K Sasikala said her thoughts will continue to remain with the party even from inside the jail.

India sees highest spike of 2,003 COVID-19 deaths

India sees highest spike of 2,003 COVID-19 deaths

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday asked states to make full use of the expanded COVID-19 testing capacity and saving lives a top priority as India recorded the highest ever spike of 2,003 coronavirus deaths after Maharashtra and Delhi added earlier fatalities not attributed to the disease.

Panneerselvam asks banks not to allow anyone to operate party accounts

Panneerselvam asks banks not to allow anyone to operate party accounts

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

In separate letters to the two banks, located at Mylapore area, he said that under the relevant party laws, he continued to be the AIADMK treasurer.

Fear of the future provokes mental health crisis

Fear of the future provokes mental health crisis

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

The young are most vulnerable to self-harm and suicidal ideas at this time.

'Democracy is dead': Rapper rejects Sasikala with a song

'Democracy is dead': Rapper rejects Sasikala with a song

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

Sofia Ashraf, along with a guitarist and three other women, stormed Sasikala's residence and sang the song, protesting her elevation.

Rs 5 cr of Rs 340 cr RBI cash transported by train stolen

Rs 5 cr of Rs 340 cr RBI cash transported by train stolen

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Four of the 226 boxes stacked with the cash were found tampered with.

Tips to crack the Common Law Admission Test

Tips to crack the Common Law Admission Test

Rediff.com12 May 2009

Senthil Kumar, National Marketing Head, LST, Career Launcher, hosted a chat with GA readers. The transcript.

India's coronavirus tally: 724 cases, 17 deaths, 66 cured

India's coronavirus tally: 724 cases, 17 deaths, 66 cured

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Concern is growing among healthcare experts who believe that if people do not follow the lockdown or social distancing seriously, the situation can quickly go out of control.

'Elections will not be held immediately'

'Elections will not be held immediately'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

'They are going to be clubbed with the Lok Sabha elections which are six months away.' 'These people who are ruling Tamil Nadu know very well that they cannot win another election.'

'We can take on any Chinese threat without a problem'

'We can take on any Chinese threat without a problem'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'Their air force is no match to ours!'

After Rajini's exit, BJP at AIADMK mercy?

After Rajini's exit, BJP at AIADMK mercy?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

It looked as if the BJP was hoping to use Rajinikanth to press their seat-bargain with the AIADMK. Now with the Rajini bait gone, the question now is not how much the BJP would settle for, but how much the AIADMK would be ready to offer, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

8 Indian mission staffers' identity compromised; branded as 'agents'

8 Indian mission staffers' identity compromised; branded as 'agents'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

The Dawn reported that the alleged Indian intelligence personnel, whose cover was blown off in the media leak include commercial counsellor Rajesh Kumar Agnihotri, first secretary, press and culture Balbir Singh, first secretary, commercial Anurag Singh, visa attache Amardeep Singh Bhatti, visa assistants Dharmedra, Vijay Kumar Verma and Madhavan Nanda Kumar, and assistant, personnel welfare office Jayabalan Senthil.

Chennai techie spent hours on NASA pix to spot Vikram

Chennai techie spent hours on NASA pix to spot Vikram

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Subramanian, 33, who was on Tuesday the toast of the astronomy world, managed what ISRO and NASA couldn't through his close examination of before and after images of the scheduled landing.

IPL PIX: Dhoni scripts CSK's third win on trot

IPL PIX: Dhoni scripts CSK's third win on trot

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's well-calculated half-century in challenging conditions turned out to be game-changer as Chennai Super Kings won their third match of the season with a eight-run defeat of Rajasthan Royals, in Chennai, on Sunday.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 48 hours.

India Open: Contrasting wins for Sindhu, Srikanth

India Open: Contrasting wins for Sindhu, Srikanth

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Former champions P V Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth progressed to the second round in the Yonex-Sunrise India Open badminton scoring contrasting victories, in Delhi, on Wednesday. Si

India, China pose no threat to each other: Envoy

India, China pose no threat to each other: Envoy

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

The Summit will take bilateral relations to a higher level and have a major and positive impact on regional and world peace, stability and development, Sun said.

Are the COVID-19 figures in India correct?

Are the COVID-19 figures in India correct?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

'In our country, there is a lot of checks and balances, the figures cannot go wrong.' 'Because they are being checked by not only the governments, but by doctors themselves.'

IPL: CSK-RCB to slug it out in battle of biggies

IPL: CSK-RCB to slug it out in battle of biggies

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

It will be a big statement if Virat Kohli's young side could start off with a bang at Mahendra Singh Dhoni's 'spritual home', a task which will be easier said than done.

Secret of Rohit's success: No room for negativity

Secret of Rohit's success: No room for negativity

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

"Honestly speaking, I stopped thinking about Test matches long time back", says Rohit Sharma, who made a superb return to the five-day format in the series against South Africa. The India opener also had a successful 2019 in white-ball cricket, says he is no longer bothered by criticism.

AP train fire: Forensic experts begin investigations

AP train fire: Forensic experts begin investigations

Rediff.com29 Dec 2013

Forensic experts on Sunday began examination and collecting evidence from the ill-fated AC coach of the Bangalore-Nanded Express that caught fire on Saturday killing 26 people in Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur.

Sasikala presents MLAs before journalists, claims they are free and united

Sasikala presents MLAs before journalists, claims they are free and united

Rediff.com12 Feb 2017

Addressing reporters at the resort where the MLAs are staying, she chose to adopt a wait and watch policy when asked about the verdict in the disproportionate assets case expected in the coming week.

Rajini launches app, website to mobilise volunteers for party

Rajini launches app, website to mobilise volunteers for party

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

In a brief one minute video clip, Rajinikanth thanked all those who welcomed his political plunge.

Trouble in DMK? Azhagiri claims loyal workers with him

Trouble in DMK? Azhagiri claims loyal workers with him

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

Karunanidhi had expelled Azhagiri and his supporters from the party in 2014 at the height of his fight with his younger brother M K Stalin over establishing supremacy in Tamil Nadu's main opposition party.

DMK wins big in LS polls; AIADMK manages to state save govt

DMK wins big in LS polls; AIADMK manages to state save govt

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The DMK chief said it was a 'resounding victory' given to his party led alliance by the people of Tamil Nadu.