News for '-t-nagar'

Have You Tasted Yummy Ambur Biryani?

Have You Tasted Yummy Ambur Biryani?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

The biryani, happily, was the very definition of simple. light-textured, with a subtle tomato-ey twang, it reminded me a lot of a North Indian pulao. The flavour whack came from the sweet-sour Khatta Baingan simmered in a gravy of tamarind, jaggery, fried mustard seeds, and spices, served with it.

Alt News co-founder Zubair alleges life threat

Alt News co-founder Zubair alleges life threat

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Zubair also shared the handles which leaked his personal address and mobile number and said, "There's a threat to me and my family staying at that address."

Complaint filed against Kamal Haasan, ban on film likely

Complaint filed against Kamal Haasan, ban on film likely

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Actor Kamal Haasan has sparked outrage in Karnataka after he said "Tamil gave birth to Kannada" at an event in Chennai. Pro-Kannada groups have staged protests across the state, demanding an apology from the actor. They have also threatened to disrupt screenings of his upcoming film "Thug Life" in Karnataka. The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce is also set to discuss a possible ban on the actor.

Nainar Nagendran set to lead TN BJP; Annamalai gets national role

Nainar Nagendran set to lead TN BJP; Annamalai gets national role

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

BJP legislator Nainar Nagendran will become the next state chief of the BJP in Tamil Nadu, succeeding K Annamalai, who is set for a national role. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who is in the city to review the party's functioning, praised Annamalai's work. Nagendran, the lone contestant, is the current state vice president and was formerly with the AIADMK. He is expected to be officially announced as the new state president soon.

5 Budget-Friendly Honeymoon Destinations

5 Budget-Friendly Honeymoon Destinations

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Embark on a romantic escapade without worrying about the budget!

'BJP will have no effect. Not even an iota'

'BJP will have no effect. Not even an iota'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

'The people of Tamil Nadu in particular Chennai know about the double standards of the BJP. Nothing will work for them here.'

Sasikala Meets Perarivalan: What's Cooking?

Sasikala Meets Perarivalan: What's Cooking?

Rediff.com26 May 2022

A G Perarivalan -- a convict in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, who was released by the Supreme Court on May 18, 2022 -- and his mother Arputhammal met V K Sasikala, former AIADMK chief minister J Jayalalithaa's long-time associate, at her residence at T Nagar in Chennai on Wednesday, May 25, 2022.

Will Chennai Shed Its 'Disaster Capital' Tag?

Will Chennai Shed Its 'Disaster Capital' Tag?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

For the Stalin government to win back the confidence of voters ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, post-flooding restoration works, their speed and efficacy would be closely watched, and not just by the political Opposition, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

A Rainy Day Check-List for Chennaiites

A Rainy Day Check-List for Chennaiites

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

If only you had thought ahead, you would have stocked snacks and biscuits, bread and cake, and vegetables suited for Amma or pondatti to make your favourite bajji and pakoda, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Finding Aaron: A Lost-And-Found Miracle

Finding Aaron: A Lost-And-Found Miracle

Rediff.com31 May 2023

John and Tamilarasi had their newborn stolen eight years ago, and lost all hope of ever finding him. Now they have got him back, though not fully. Not yet.

Chennai: Kumaran Silks showroom sealed for overcrowding

Chennai: Kumaran Silks showroom sealed for overcrowding

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

The action against Kumaran Silks in the heart of the city came after a video purportedly showing a huge crowd in the shop went viral, with many on social media platforms expressing concern over it.

CM called me 'anti-national': Digvijay presents himself before police

CM called me 'anti-national': Digvijay presents himself before police

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

The police, however, told the former chief minister that he could not be arrested as there was no case registered against him.

Petrol 'bombs' hurled at TN BJP headquarters over its pro-NEET stand

Petrol 'bombs' hurled at TN BJP headquarters over its pro-NEET stand

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

After setting fire to three bottles filled with petrol, he threw them at the BJP state headquarters in the early hours.

Sasikala eyes comeback as AIADMK's jubilee fete begins

Sasikala eyes comeback as AIADMK's jubilee fete begins

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

She unfurled the AIADMK flag at the T Nagar memorial of party founder and late Chief Minister M G Ramachandran in Chennai and a plaque unveiled on the occasion addressed her as party 'general secretary,' which was strongly opposed by the main opposition party.

Leaders, public pay homage to deceased LS MP Vasanthakumar

Leaders, public pay homage to deceased LS MP Vasanthakumar

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

The 70-year old first time MP, and working president of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee, who was admitted to Apollo Hospitals on August 10 after he tested positive for coronavirus, succumbed to the illness on Friday.

TN cops ask YouTube to block channel over offensive content against Lord Murugan

TN cops ask YouTube to block channel over offensive content against Lord Murugan

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

The Central Crime Branch police team also conducted searches in the office of the Karuppar Kootam channel at T Nagar and sealed it days ago.

Why I Became An IPS Officer

Why I Became An IPS Officer

Rediff.com6 May 2022

'Any person who wants to enter this service should have a single object of serving the public irrespective of hindrances.'

Tried my best to stop Sasikala from 'stepping aside': Dinakaran

Tried my best to stop Sasikala from 'stepping aside': Dinakaran

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) chief T T V Dinakaran on Wednesday said he tried his best to persuade his aunt V K Sasikala from 'stepping aside' from politics.

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.

Readers share tips on keeping COVID-19 away

Readers share tips on keeping COVID-19 away

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

We asked you, dear readers to share tips, suggestions and stories of how you are preventing coronavirus.

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.

COVID Hero: He Feeds the Hungry

COVID Hero: He Feeds the Hungry

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

N Kalyanasundaram started saving up last year so that he could feed the hungry during the second COVID lockdown.

Sasikala takes everyone by surprise, says she is quitting politics

Sasikala takes everyone by surprise, says she is quitting politics

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Weeks ahead of the Tamil Nadu assembly elections, V K Sasikala, expelled All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader and close aide of late chief minister J Jayalalithaa, on Wednesday announced that "she will stay away from politics," but would pray for the "golden rule" of the late party supremo.

MP's 'Bolt' flatters to deceive in trials

MP's 'Bolt' flatters to deceive in trials

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Gurjar, who attracted a lot of attention on social media earlier this month, finished last in a trial run conducted by the Sports Authority of India and the state government in Bhopal

Sasikala reaches Chennai after 23-hr road trip

Sasikala reaches Chennai after 23-hr road trip

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Expelled All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazahagm leader VK Sasikala on Tuesday arrived in Chennai, 23 hours after her departure from Bengaluru, where she had served a four year jail term in a corruption case and also underwent treatment for COVID-19.

COVID fallout: Markets crowded, but malls empty

COVID fallout: Markets crowded, but malls empty

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

What can malls do to entice customers? Brand coach Ambi Parameswaran has a few suggestions.

Sasikala to be back in TN on Feb 7, Dinakaran already sees changes

Sasikala to be back in TN on Feb 7, Dinakaran already sees changes

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

V K Sasikala, late J Jayalalithaa's confidante would return to Tamil Nadu on February 7 from Bengaluru and a grand welcome from party cadres awaited her right from the state's border, Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam general secretary T T V Dinakaran said in Madurai on Wednesday.

DMK MLA J Anbazhagan dies of COVID-19

DMK MLA J Anbazhagan dies of COVID-19

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

The 62-year old MLA, born on June 10, 1958 incidentally died on his 62nd birthday today and he is the first legislator victim of COVID-19 in the state and perhaps the first elected representative to die of the virus induced illness in the country. Anbazhagan battled severe COVID-19 triggered pneumonia and his health condition rapidly deteriorated early morning on Wednesday, Dr Rela Institute and Medical Centre, where he was treated said in a statement.

Paati Veedu: Grandma's handpicked recipes on a platter

Paati Veedu: Grandma's handpicked recipes on a platter

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

Bang in the middle of Chennai, A Ganesh Nadar experiences a culinary delight that brings back fond memories of his childhood.

Rajinikanth, Kamal Hasan fast for Tamils in Lanka

Rajinikanth, Kamal Hasan fast for Tamils in Lanka

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

The South Indian Film Artistes' association -- also known as the Thenindiya Nadigar Sangam -- on Tuesday organised a one-day hunger strike to protest against the alleged atrocities committed against the Tamil community in Sri Lanka.

North Bangalore turns into residential hotspot

North Bangalore turns into residential hotspot

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

In Bangalore, the best performing areas in 2012 were Hebbal, Sahakar Nagar and R T Nagar in north Bangalore. These locations saw the highest demand and appreciation during the year.

'We will all be slaves to MNCs,' says Saravana Stores founder

'We will all be slaves to MNCs,' says Saravana Stores founder

Rediff.com29 Nov 2011

S Rajarathinam is the founder-owner of this retailing giant. We asked him about his opinion on the government's decision to allow 51 per cent foreign direct investment in India's multi-brand retail trade and 100 per cent FDI in single-brand retail trade.

Shehla murder bleak reminder of unsolved killings

Shehla murder bleak reminder of unsolved killings

Rediff.com21 Aug 2011

Shehla murder bleak reminder of unsolved killings

Watch out for these 7 money facts!

Watch out for these 7 money facts!

Rediff.com26 Mar 2009

Check out some basic truths about your hard earned money.

Now, buy your insurance policy at kirana shops

Now, buy your insurance policy at kirana shops

Rediff.com27 Aug 2008

With the general insurance penetration at a dismal 0.60 per cent (measured as a percentage of GDP), many companies feel that selling the policies through photo studios, grocery stores and even telephone booths would help improve the figure. "If telecom companies are able to use grocery stores, petty shops and other small outlets, why not insurance companies?" said an Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority official.

Ten DMK men held over post-fatwa rampage

Ten DMK men held over post-fatwa rampage

Rediff.com24 Sep 2007

Ten members of the Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam, including a ward secretary, were arrested by the police on Monday in connection with Sunday's attack on the offices of the Bharatiya Janata Party and Hindu Munnani office.

Chennai shop fire put out, building to be razed down

Chennai shop fire put out, building to be razed down

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

12 persons were rescued from the seven storied building.

Simbu's Beep Song controversy gets ugly

Simbu's Beep Song controversy gets ugly

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Simbu has applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in the Beep Song controversy.

Lokayukta files FIRs against Yeddy, Kumaraswamy in land denotification case

Lokayukta files FIRs against Yeddy, Kumaraswamy in land denotification case

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Charging them under the Prevention of Corruption Act and several IPC provisions, including criminal conspiracy and cheating.