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The BEST Political Web series

The BEST Political Web series

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

City Of Dreams 2 released recently, and is quite a must watch.

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.

Don't Miss! The Best Videos of the Week

Don't Miss! The Best Videos of the Week

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

The Hottest Videos of the Week!

Check out the BEST Videos of the Week!

Check out the BEST Videos of the Week!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

The Hottest Videos of the Week!

Deadlock continues over AIADMK merger talks

Deadlock continues over AIADMK merger talks

Rediff.com29 Apr 2017

AIADMK-Amma led by Palaniswami accused the O Panneerselvam faction of "refusing" to come for talks.

AIADMK leadership tussle clouds Jaya anniversary event

AIADMK leadership tussle clouds Jaya anniversary event

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

Claims over leadership became the focal point at the former All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam supremo J Jayalalithaa's death anniversary event held in Chennai on Sunday with the main opposition party in Tamil Nadu, led by O Panneerselvam and K Palaniswami, asserting that it is a 'fortress' that cannot be shaken by anyone.

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.

Bollywood's REAL LIFE Stories in 2021

Bollywood's REAL LIFE Stories in 2021

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Many big Bollywood's big movies have been pushed forward to 2021, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown. Among them are quite a few bio-pics.

RK Nagar bypoll: Team OPS campaigns with Jaya's body replica

RK Nagar bypoll: Team OPS campaigns with Jaya's body replica

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

A replica of a coffin with late chief minister Jayalalithaa's figurine was on Thursday deployed by All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (Puratchi Thalaivi Amma) faction as part of campaign for the RK Nagar assembly bypoll, highlighting its demand for a probe into her death.

Film industry mourns Jayalalithaa's death

Film industry mourns Jayalalithaa's death

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

The latest update from celebrities.

Jayalalithaa gets Parliament on her 66th birthday

Jayalalithaa gets Parliament on her 66th birthday

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief J Jayalalithaa, who is eyeing a larger role for herself in the national politics after Lok Sabha polls, was on Monday presented a cake resembling Parliament by her party colleagues on her 66th birthday.

7 MUST WATCH FILMS of 2021

7 MUST WATCH FILMS of 2021

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

Some movies of 2021 excelled in content but yet, they did not do well.

HC hands over Jayalalithaa's home to nephew, niece

HC hands over Jayalalithaa's home to nephew, niece

Rediff.com27 May 2020

The Madras high court on Wednesday asked the Tamil Nadu government to reconsider its decision to convert late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's residence in Chennai into a memorial and declared her niece and nephew as the legal heirs of her property worth several crores. A division bench of Justices N Kirubakaran and Abdul Quddhose also suggested that Veda Nilayam, located in the upmarket Poes Garden area, be converted into the official residence of the chief minister of the state, while a portion of the property can be a memorial if needed.

AIADMK merger in 'a day or two'

AIADMK merger in 'a day or two'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2017

Both OPS and EPS say positive results are expected soon.

Thalapathy, Kalaignar, Thalaivar... name of the TN game

Thalapathy, Kalaignar, Thalaivar... name of the TN game

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

Stalin gets a new title...

OPS's tweet on alliance with BJP sparks row

OPS's tweet on alliance with BJP sparks row

Rediff.com20 May 2017

A tweet by O Panneerselvam, leader of the Puratchi Thalaivi faction of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, on a possible alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party after the declaration of civic polls kicked up a storm on Saturday.

No headway in AIADMK merger as OPS sticks to demands

No headway in AIADMK merger as OPS sticks to demands

Rediff.com6 May 2017

State Finance Minister D Jayakumar said such "politics of opportunism" will not succeed.

Panneerselvam vows to continue fight against Sasikala

Panneerselvam vows to continue fight against Sasikala

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

"Let us all together stop the party and government from going into the hands of a single family again. Let us form a people's government again in sync with the aspirations of people and till then this struggle will continue," he said.

'Sasikala's arrival won't impact AIADMK'

'Sasikala's arrival won't impact AIADMK'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

'Our party cadre does not want her in the party.'

In AIADMK's symbol row, Sasikala gets hat, OPS gets electricity pole

In AIADMK's symbol row, Sasikala gets hat, OPS gets electricity pole

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

The faction led by O Panneerselvam will be referred to as 'AIADMK Puratchi Thalaivi Amma' and the Sasikala faction will be referred to as 'AIADMK Amma'.

Jaya's 'star birthday' celebrations begin across TN

Jaya's 'star birthday' celebrations begin across TN

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Special prayers and celebrations were held on Monday by ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam party workers across Tamil Nadu on the occasion of the 'star birthday' of Chief Minister Jayalalithaa.

Dinakaran launches his new party, Amma Makkal Munetra Kazhagam

Dinakaran launches his new party, Amma Makkal Munetra Kazhagam

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

Dinakaran recalled the difficulties faced by party workers in carrying forward their organisational work without a name.

OPS dissolves panel formed for merger of AIADMK factions

OPS dissolves panel formed for merger of AIADMK factions

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

OPS said he was being "forced" to come up with such an announcement.

Tamil CM urges people to remain calm after Jaya's bail plea rejected

Tamil CM urges people to remain calm after Jaya's bail plea rejected

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Soon after the Karnataka high court denied bail for Jayalalithaa, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Paneerselvam on Tuesday appealed to people not to resort to strike or any other form of protest to express solidarity with the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief as she would not like to cause inconvenience to the common man.

Symbol on website was 'unnoticed': Dinkaran to EC

Symbol on website was 'unnoticed': Dinkaran to EC

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's Sasikala faction on Thursday said the presence of two leaves symbol, frozen by the Election Commission ahead of the April 12 RK Nagar assembly byelection, on its website was 'unnoticed' and would be removed.

Chennai celebrates Amma's homecoming

Chennai celebrates Amma's homecoming

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam supremo J Jayalalithaa on Saturday walked out of a Bangalore prison following Supreme Court granting her bail in a graft case, arriving to a grand homecoming with scores of avid supporters turning up to welcome her despite heavy downpour.

Meet Edappadi Palaniswami, Tamil Nadu's new CM

Meet Edappadi Palaniswami, Tamil Nadu's new CM

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

Palaniswami, Tamil Nadu's new CM was among the senior ministers who had proximity to Jayalalithaa.

Rival factions of AIADMK extend support to Kovind

Rival factions of AIADMK extend support to Kovind

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

The ruling faction's announcement came two days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi rang up Palaniswami to seek his party's support.

She came out unscathed like 'gold refined in fire': Amma fans

She came out unscathed like 'gold refined in fire': Amma fans

Rediff.com12 May 2015

They expressed joy on Jayalalithaa being acquitted in the Rs 66.66 crore disproportionate assets case by the Karnataka high court on Monday.

AIADMK going DMK way in dynastic politics

AIADMK going DMK way in dynastic politics

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

Though both the Dravidian majors are facing questions on family politics, the ruling party especially finds itself in the dock since its late leader J Jayalalithaa had often used it to target her party's archrival DMK.

Vijay: All issues over release of Kaththi resolved

Vijay: All issues over release of Kaththi resolved

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

The A R Murugadoss-directed action film had run into rough weather with about 150 groups, under an umbrella organisation spearheaded by T Velmurugan, opposing the movie alleging that producer Lyca Productions were close to Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapajksa.

Parole ends, Sasikala to return to jail today

Parole ends, Sasikala to return to jail today

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

She visited her husband M Natarajan, who underwent liver and kidney transplantation at a hospital in Chennai, on all five days of her parole period.

I-T raids constitutional assault, says ousted Tamil Nadu chief secretary

I-T raids constitutional assault, says ousted Tamil Nadu chief secretary

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

A combative Rao, who claimed the I-T search warrant did not have his name, repeatedly invoked the legacy of former chief minister, the late J Jayalalithaa, and asked if raids would have occurred at his office had she been alive.

Good ambience evolving for AIADMK merger talks, says Panneerselvam

Good ambience evolving for AIADMK merger talks, says Panneerselvam

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

Panneerselvam's remark came a day after the two factions were squabbling and blaming each other for the delay in the talks getting off the ground.

Sasikala cries foul, says tough for a woman to be in politics

Sasikala cries foul, says tough for a woman to be in politics

Rediff.com12 Feb 2017

"A letter addressed to the governor, bearing my signature, is being circulated stating that I will kill myself. I would like to say that this letter is fake. It shows that there are some people, who cannot tolerate a lady's entry in electoral politics," Sasikala said.

What transpired between OPS and Modi in Delhi?

What transpired between OPS and Modi in Delhi?

Rediff.com22 May 2017

What transpired between O Panneerselvam and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi? R Rajagopalan reveals.

Sasikala posters removed from AIADMK headquarters

Sasikala posters removed from AIADMK headquarters

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

The party HQ, addressed as 'Thalamai Kazhagam' in Tamil, now has only banners of late chief minister J Jayalalithaa.

After Amma, AIADMK appoints Chinnamma as party chief

After Amma, AIADMK appoints Chinnamma as party chief

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

Party treasurer and Chief Minister O Panneerselvam said, "In tune with party rules, honourable Chinnamma is appointed AIADMK general secretary and a resolution to this effect has been adopted unanimously by the general council."

Amid cries of 'Amma', sea of humanity throngs Rajaji hall

Amid cries of 'Amma', sea of humanity throngs Rajaji hall

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

Cries of "Amma" rent the air as a sea of humanity thronged the Rajaji Hall grounds on Tuesday to pay their last respects to AIADMK supremo and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, whose body lay in state in Chennai where normal life virtually came to a grinding halt.

EPS orders probe into Jaya's death, museum at Poes Garden

EPS orders probe into Jaya's death, museum at Poes Garden

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

The twin announcements have virutally cleared the decks for the merger of the two factions.