News for 'Amma'

Sasikala doing 'audio politics', trying to divide and rule: AIADMK

Sasikala doing 'audio politics', trying to divide and rule: AIADMK

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Senior All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader D Jayakumar on Wednesday slammed V K Sasikala, confidante of late party supremo J Jayalalithaa, for attempting to create confusion in the party using "audio politics" and for trying to "divide and rule."

24 hours later, Didi, Amma join bandwagon; Congratulate Pichai

24 hours later, Didi, Amma join bandwagon; Congratulate Pichai

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

Larry Page on Tuesday named Pichai as Google's new head.

Palaniswami's good fight slows down DMK juggernaut

Palaniswami's good fight slows down DMK juggernaut

Rediff.com3 May 2021

If not for Palaniswami, it is hard to guess if the AIADMK would have been able to garner 33.3 per cent vote share as against the DMK's 37.7 per cent. AIADMK won 66 seats, its allies Pattali Makkal Katchi and Bharatiya Janata Party five and four seats respectively and proved yet again that the western region was its fortress.

Guv stages unprecedented walkout amid high drama at TN assembly

Guv stages unprecedented walkout amid high drama at TN assembly

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi on Thursday staged an unprecedented walkout from the state assembly following a face-off with Chief Minister M K Stalin over the former's customary address to members of the house in its first session of the year.

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.

Sasikala released from prison after serving 4-yr term

Sasikala released from prison after serving 4-yr term

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Expelled All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader V K Sasikala was set free on Wednesday by authorities after she completed four years imprisonment in a jail here in a case of disproportionate assets, setting off celebrations by her supporters in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

The Joy Of Learning With My Kid

The Joy Of Learning With My Kid

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Are we teaching our children or are they teaching us? Divya Nair, mother of a little boy, wonders.

Two sons of OPS, 16 others expelled from AIADMK for anti-party activities

Two sons of OPS, 16 others expelled from AIADMK for anti-party activities

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

Raveendranath, the party's Lok Sabha member from Theni constituency and Jeyapradeep, both sons of Panneerselvam and a former Minister, Vellamandi N Natarajan were expelled.

Amma creates poll history as Tamil Nadu remains 'Dravidian', yet

Amma creates poll history as Tamil Nadu remains 'Dravidian', yet

Rediff.com19 May 2016

With Tamil Nadu's electoral fate decided, all eyes would now veer round to the pending 'disproportionate assets case' against Jayalalithaa in the Supreme Court, and Stalin's own future within the DMK, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

This Baby Is Now A Star! Recognise Her?

This Baby Is Now A Star! Recognise Her?

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Bollywood stars shower their moms with love on Mother's Day.

'We are staying with Chinnamma'

'We are staying with Chinnamma'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

A day after the Tamil Nadu assembly speaker disqualified 18 MLAs from the AIADMK's V K Sasikala-T T V Dinakaran faction, Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar spoke to a couple of MLAs.

Will EPS Now Take On The BJP?

Will EPS Now Take On The BJP?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The EPS camp believes that the BJP was already arm-twisting the AIADMK into conceding more seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections 'than they deserve' observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

As TN CM, Palaniswami's first order is to shut down 500 liquor shops

As TN CM, Palaniswami's first order is to shut down 500 liquor shops

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

The announcement was part of late All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam supremo J Jayalalithaa's promise to usher in prohibition in the state in a phased manner, Palaniswami said in his first formal press conference since his elevation as chief minister last week.

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.

'Sasikala will return with full power if...'

'Sasikala will return with full power if...'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

'If the EPS government falls, Sasikala will return. If EPS wins, he will become an indispensable leader and Sasikala will not be able to return.' T E Narasimhan reports.

Why Kantara Is A Must Watch

Why Kantara Is A Must Watch

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Kantara is mesmerising, applauds Rajesh Karkera.

'Amma wants unity of all Tamils'

'Amma wants unity of all Tamils'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2006

'When he was pushed against the wall, he had to retaliate'

'When he was pushed against the wall, he had to retaliate'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

'He was doing so well as the CM, which some vested interests didn't like.' 'They didn't like his stature growing day by day.'

Thalaivi trailer: Kangana is spot on as Jaya

Thalaivi trailer: Kangana is spot on as Jaya

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

The Thalaivi trailer is effective, observes Moumita Bhattacharjee, who hopes there will be more to the film than just heroine worship.

'The party will be remote controlled by Modi'

'The party will be remote controlled by Modi'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

'Did you not see it on TV?' 'He blessed Sasikala and comforted OPS.'

After mother's death, India cricketer Veda loses sister to COVID-19

After mother's death, India cricketer Veda loses sister to COVID-19

Rediff.com6 May 2021

Veda Krishnamurthy's sister died due to COVID-19, two weeks after her mother succumbed to the dreaded virus.

Setback for Amma after Karnataka moves SC against 'illegal' acquittal

Setback for Amma after Karnataka moves SC against 'illegal' acquittal

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

In its petition, the Karnataka government called Jayalalithaa's acquittal as illegal.

'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.'

OPS Weakens AIADMK By Backing Sasikala

OPS Weakens AIADMK By Backing Sasikala

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

O Panneerselvam should not be surprised if the current controversy that he has kicked off is used to rid him of the party coordinator's post, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

The Teacher Who Changed My Life

The Teacher Who Changed My Life

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

On this Teachers Day, I once again bow my head as I remember all the teachers who had taught me in school, college, military academy, army courses and so on. But Ms Shantha Potty Aunty, this one more head bow is specially for you, admirably says Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd).

'My deivam has to come home'

'My deivam has to come home'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

As doctors treat Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, a different daily drama takes place outside the Apollo Hospitals gates.

'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.'

The 2021 Kerala, Tamil Nadu election sentimeter

The 2021 Kerala, Tamil Nadu election sentimeter

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Tamil Nadu and Kerala are voting in single-phase for 234 and 140 assembly constituencies respectively.

SHOCKING! Amma fan crucifies self for her return as CM

SHOCKING! Amma fan crucifies self for her return as CM

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Shihan Hussaini nailed himself to a cross and remained on it for 6.7 minutes.

AIADMK fight shifts to EC, banks; EPS, OPS move HC against sealing of HQ

AIADMK fight shifts to EC, banks; EPS, OPS move HC against sealing of HQ

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) interim general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) and ousted party leader O Panneerselvam on Tuesday moved the Madras high court against the sealing of the party headquarters by the Tamil Nadu government following violence there on July 11.

TN's politically sensitive Kodanadu case adjourned to Sep 2

TN's politically sensitive Kodanadu case adjourned to Sep 2

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

The district sessions court, which is hearing the sensational Kodanadu heist and murder case, on Friday adjourned it for September 2 following argument by All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam lawyers that the case cannot be taken up as another case is pending in Madras high court in this regard.

Preity Loves Motherhood

Preity Loves Motherhood

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

Sara Ali Khan wishes her grandmother (you know who!) on her 77th birthday... Esha Deol wishes her dad (you know who!) on his 86th birthday ... Genelia wishes her mum on her birthday...

Sasikala to be released from prison on Jan 27: Dinakaran

Sasikala to be released from prison on Jan 27: Dinakaran

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Sasikala had contracted coronavirus on January 20 and was later admitted to the Bowring Hospital.

'OPS is standing alone as an orphan'

'OPS is standing alone as an orphan'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

'OPS is the first person in history to ransack his own party office.'

Alliances fall apart as TN heads for local bodies poll

Alliances fall apart as TN heads for local bodies poll

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

An interesting multi-cornered contest is on the cards for the urban local body elections in Tamil Nadu scheduled for February 19 with opposition parties, which were with the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam till a few days ago, set to take on the ruling DMK banking on their respective party's own strength.

Conspiracy to squeeze us out from politics: Dinakaran on I-T raids

Conspiracy to squeeze us out from politics: Dinakaran on I-T raids

Rediff.com18 Nov 2017

The Chief Minister Palaniswami camp, however, blamed the Sasikala family for the raids.

My mom's sacrifice: 'Amma, I bow to you'

My mom's sacrifice: 'Amma, I bow to you'

Rediff.com8 May 2010

With Mother's Day coming up on May 9, we invited readers to share special stories of sacrifices their mothers have made for them. Here are a few more responses.

Washing clothes, cooking: Candidates spice up TN poll campaign

Washing clothes, cooking: Candidates spice up TN poll campaign

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

Amusing spectacles unfold everyday with candidates attempting a variety of things from donning the role of a chef to washing clothes to woo voters, spicing up the campaign for the April 6 assembly polls in Tamil Nadu.

Will it be Amma or Karunanidhi? Fates to be decided on Monday

Will it be Amma or Karunanidhi? Fates to be decided on Monday

Rediff.com15 May 2016

More than 5.79 crore voters will seal the fate of 3,740 aspirants including arch rivals Chief Minister Jayalalithaa and Dravida Munnetra Kazagham president M Karunanidhi, as the stage is set for polling in 233 assembly seats in Tamil Nadu under tight vigil on Monday.