News for 'Amma'

Selfie With Mom: Send Us Your Pics!

Selfie With Mom: Send Us Your Pics!

Rediff.com12 May 2023

Send us a picture of you with your mother and tell us what she means to you!

Did Karnataka shy away from 'fixing' Amma?

Did Karnataka shy away from 'fixing' Amma?

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Karnataka would have served no useful purpose by initiating a sensitive legal move in a sensational case, where its locus standi might have been confined to appealing against the high court verdict and not extend to a demand for stay of its application

AIADMK formally severs ties with BJP, to lead 3rd front

AIADMK formally severs ties with BJP, to lead 3rd front

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Monday announced walking out of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and said it would lead a separate front for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

How Kareena Celebrated Sharmila's Birthday

How Kareena Celebrated Sharmila's Birthday

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

Saif Ali Khan took his mother Sharmila Tagore to Jaisalmer to celebrate her 78th birthday on December 8. The rest of the family joined in.

Sharmila Opens Up About Saif's Painful Divorce

Sharmila Opens Up About Saif's Painful Divorce

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

'It wasn't a happy time for us because Ibrahim was just three and we were very fond of the children. Tiger was really fond of Ibrahim and he would say, "That's a good lad." He didn't get that time with him. So we felt doubly deprived to lose Amrita and lose the two kids.

Haddi Review: Violence Runs Amok

Haddi Review: Violence Runs Amok

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Watching Haddi after a meal is not advised since some scenes could induce nausea, warns Deepa Gahlot.

The Politics Of The Bharat Ratna

The Politics Of The Bharat Ratna

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Most politicians and even non-politicians have been honoured because of what they were purported to be electorally worth for the ruling party of their time, argues N Sathiya Moorthy.

I Don't Get this Indian Cricket Team

I Don't Get this Indian Cricket Team

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

They represent a new tribe whose grace and skill-sets lie well beyond my comprehension, notes Sreehari Nair.

AIADMK after Amma: Timeline of crisis within the party

AIADMK after Amma: Timeline of crisis within the party

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

Here is the glimpse of the political turn of events in the state

Shocked Tamil Nadu shuts down to mourn Amma's demise

Shocked Tamil Nadu shuts down to mourn Amma's demise

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

Life virtually came to a grinding halt across Tamil Nadu as the state woke up to deserted streets with shops, including eateries, remaining shut in the wake of the demise of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa.

'Amma' wave in Tamil Nadu blows away DMK, Congress

'Amma' wave in Tamil Nadu blows away DMK, Congress

Rediff.com16 May 2014

The never-before performance, a clean sweep by the Chief Minister Jayalalithaa-headed party coming on a day when she completed three years in office, decimated her opponents, particularly arch-rival DMK, and put her in the driver's seat for the assembly polls due exactly two years from now

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.

How Amma's MPs agreed to support JAC in Rajya Sabha

How Amma's MPs agreed to support JAC in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

According our source in New Delhi, it took Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and All India Dravida Munetra Kazhagam chief J Jayalalithaa's early-hour phone call to Prime Minister Narendra Modi eased the tension about the unanimous resolution on the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill in the Rajya Sabha.

Recipe: Beetroot Rasam With No Tomatoes

Recipe: Beetroot Rasam With No Tomatoes

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Beetroot Rasam is a great soup for a chilly day or may be relished with steamed rice and poriyal/upperi/bhaji.

Kerala woman on video call with family injured in Hamas missile strike

Kerala woman on video call with family injured in Hamas missile strike

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Sheeja Anand, a native of Payyavoor in Kannur district of Kerala, was injured in the missile strikes on Ashkelon, a coastal city in the southern part of Israel on Saturday, while she was on a video call with her husband, her family said.

'She was Amma to all of us'

'She was Amma to all of us'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

'Mrinalini Sarabhai was gracious, well-read, liberal, very secular, and very well informed,' recalls film historian S Theodore Baskaran of the celebrated dancer who passed into the ages last week.

The Postmaster's Cut

The Postmaster's Cut

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

'One evening, my mother announced during dinner that we would open a Cumulative Time Deposit account in the post office. 'My father froze. 'The handful of curd rice that he had just put into his mouth remained there for a few extra seconds.' Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd) recalls an important decision that changed his family's life forever.

Twins For Nayanthara-Vignesh

Twins For Nayanthara-Vignesh

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

The new parents have their named their sons, Uyir and Ulagam.

'She Means The World To Me'

'She Means The World To Me'

Rediff.com15 May 2023

The love continues to overflow from our readers even after Mother's Day.

Mehreen's Beautiful World Of Dressing

Mehreen's Beautiful World Of Dressing

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

She knows her clothes and what they can do for her.

Recipe: Divya's Kerala Kootu

Recipe: Divya's Kerala Kootu

Rediff.com24 May 2023

Kerala Kootu is best enjoyed with steamed rice, but also goes well with rotis or crisp dosas.

371 Films And Shows To Watch!

371 Films And Shows To Watch!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Aseem Chhabra rates the movies he's watched in 2023, and tells you where you can watch them!

Why is Sasikala Crying?

Why is Sasikala Crying?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

AIADMK leaders and supporters pay homage to J Jayalithaa on her 5th death anniversary.

TN bypoll: AIADMK factions face off, BJP delays decision

TN bypoll: AIADMK factions face off, BJP delays decision

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

The opposition AIADMK's discomfiture is likely to work in favour of the ruling DMK-backed Congress candidate.

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.

41 Meiteis reach Assam from Mizoram after threat over Manipur video

41 Meiteis reach Assam from Mizoram after threat over Manipur video

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

The government's assurance came amid reports of Meiteis fleeing the state following an 'advisory' by an ex-militant's association of Mizoram asking them to leave due to tension triggered by the viral video of two women being paraded naked by a mob in Manipur.

AIADMK says no alliance with BJP as of now, but...

AIADMK says no alliance with BJP as of now, but...

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

The bickering between allies All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and Bharatiya Janata Party in Tamil Nadu over late Dravidian stalwart C N Annadurai peaked on Monday with the regional party snapping ties with the saffron organisation, saying it cannot tolerate any affront to the late chief minister and its other leaders.

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.

'Amma' rescued us, she is our saviour, says rescued fisherman

'Amma' rescued us, she is our saviour, says rescued fisherman

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

One of the 16 fishermen who have been released from an Iranian jail speaks to A Ganesh Nadar about his ordeal.

AIADMK Minus BJP Poses Threat To DMK

AIADMK Minus BJP Poses Threat To DMK

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

From the voter-level, traditionally anti-BJP, anti-Hindutva minorities and other secular voters would have an option, especially in the face of the mounting anti-incumbency against the ruling party -- as it happened in the 2001 assembly polls, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Sari Girl Aditi Is Pretty As A Painting

Sari Girl Aditi Is Pretty As A Painting

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

A red carpet crush du jour, ARH looks her best in a sari.

Is Pinarayi jealous of Shailaja's popularity?

Is Pinarayi jealous of Shailaja's popularity?

Rediff.com19 May 2021

'Here is a woman who has got widespread appreciation for her work.' 'Social media was full of posts wanting her as the chief ministerial candidate.' 'This kind of popularity did not go well within the party.' 'See, today the party is Pinarayi Vijayan!'

TN allows liquor only at IPL, investors' summit, bans in marriage halls

TN allows liquor only at IPL, investors' summit, bans in marriage halls

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

The government denied granting permission to serve liquor at wedding halls, even as the opposition parties slammed the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's move to dilute the total prohibition policy.

Meetha Khazana: Diwali Recipes From All Over India

Meetha Khazana: Diwali Recipes From All Over India

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Diwali is a season in India for sweet-making. A treasure of traditional Diwali recipes from all corners of our India.

Recipe: How To Make Rasam

Recipe: How To Make Rasam

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Rasam is my Amma's go-to solution for all ailments, be they a cold, cough, fever or a headache.

PHOTOS: Celebrations outside Amma's, Didi's residences

PHOTOS: Celebrations outside Amma's, Didi's residences

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Even before the trends started coming, eager party workers were seen glued to their smart phones viewing the counting progress online.

Edappadi group calls OPS 'symbol of betrayal', tears down his hoarding

Edappadi group calls OPS 'symbol of betrayal', tears down his hoarding

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's dominant Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) camp on Monday slammed rival leader O Panneerselvam (OPS) as a symbol of 'betrayal' and said the upcoming general council meet shall decide whether OPS would continue as party treasurer or not.

'If not PM, Mr Modi Will Be President'

'If not PM, Mr Modi Will Be President'

Rediff.com22 May 2023

But the presidency of India then won't be the same, says author and columnist Shobhaa De in a no-holds-barred conversation.

Stalin's Breakfast Scheme A Social Revolution

Stalin's Breakfast Scheme A Social Revolution

Rediff.com3 May 2023

'Within a short span, it increased attendance, improved children's physical fitness, and led to a rise in the enrolment ratio.'

Shruti's Birthday Wish

Shruti's Birthday Wish

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

How Aditi gets her perfect look... Gul has 'raccoon eyes!'... Boman celebrates his wife...