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Wedding diary: How I met his parents

Wedding diary: How I met his parents

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

In her latest entry, Divya Nair talks about the nervousness she encountered while meeting her parents-in-law for the first time and how it helped her decide whether or not she would live with them post marriage.

'It won't be easy for Sasikala to take over the AIADMK'

'It won't be easy for Sasikala to take over the AIADMK'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

'Sasikala definitely has an emotional advantage over the others, but there are very seasoned politicians with a strong support base.' 'For the time being, they may toe her line.'

Chennai Central is a cakewalk for Dayanidhi Maran

Chennai Central is a cakewalk for Dayanidhi Maran

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

'If they really wanted to give him competition, the AIADMK should have contested the seat, not its ally the PMK.'

'In Tamil Nadu, people are always ready to accept money'

'In Tamil Nadu, people are always ready to accept money'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

In one village, a woman asks, "They are always showing cash seizures on television, you think some of it will escape and we will get money as usual?" "Only 1 percent of cash is actually seized, the rest has arrived, you don't worry," a party worker assures her. Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar reports on the election in the southern-most tip of the country.

Undisclosed income of Kalki Bhagwan may cross Rs 600 cr: I-T

Undisclosed income of Kalki Bhagwan may cross Rs 600 cr: I-T

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

On October 18, the tax department had said searches had led to detection of undisclosed income of more than Rs 500 crore in addition to Rs 93 crore worth seizures, including gold jewellery and diamonds. A revised appraisal of such seizures now pegs its value at Rs 106 crore which includes cash (Rs 45 crore), gold jewellery and diamonds (Rs 41 crore) and foreign currency Rs 20 crore.

Kerala boy celebrates his mother's second marriage

Kerala boy celebrates his mother's second marriage

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Don't be in a relationship for the sake of your children, Gokul Sreedhar wrote in a post celebrating his mother's second marriage.

Quick fix recipe: Kaara Kuzhi Paniyaaram

Quick fix recipe: Kaara Kuzhi Paniyaaram

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

Try this simple, traditional recipe made with leftover idli batter.

'Tight contest in TN, but with edge to DMK'

'Tight contest in TN, but with edge to DMK'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

'The alliance led by the DMK is starting with 15% votes while the AIADMK is starting from scratch.' 'Minority votes may be crucial'

'Delhi isn't a sultanate and we aren't small kings who'll pay tribute'

'Delhi isn't a sultanate and we aren't small kings who'll pay tribute'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

'When you enter our secretariat, you are insulting us.' 'It is the seat of government of the state of Tamil Nadu,'

'AIADMK' poster on Jaya threatens Kannadigas in Tamil Nadu

'AIADMK' poster on Jaya threatens Kannadigas in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

A poster put out by an expelled AIADMK party man in Chennai threatening Kannadigas living in Tamil Nadu if convicted party chief Jayalalithaa was not released from jail has created a flutter amidst the common populace.

No white paper on treatment given to Jaya: AIADMK

No white paper on treatment given to Jaya: AIADMK

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Party said the Opposition demand is a part of a 'planned campaign' against Sasikala.

AIADMK alleges pact between TTV-DMK; Stalin rejects charge

AIADMK alleges pact between TTV-DMK; Stalin rejects charge

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

"The result of the RK Nagar bypoll is an outcome of the tacit understanding between DMK working president M K Stalin and Dinakaran," Panneerselvam and Palaniswami said in a joint statement on Sunday night.

'Dear nurses, we feel for you': Padma Lakshmi

'Dear nurses, we feel for you': Padma Lakshmi

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

The supermodel's gratitude post is winning the Internet for all the right reasons.

The Indian the government has forgotten

The Indian the government has forgotten

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

Even as the government moves heaven and earth to free the Indians trapped in Iraq and Libya, Father Alexis Prem Kumar, who was abducted in Afghanistan on June 2, appears to have been forgotten.

'Both EPS and OPS will probably pull back'

'Both EPS and OPS will probably pull back'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

'Both are mature enough to realise that a break will not benefit either of them and both will be losers'

'The battle is over, but the war has just begun'

'The battle is over, but the war has just begun'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2017

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami said that the vow taken by AIADMK General Secretary V K Sasikala has been fulfilled.

Jaya interacting, progressing gradually: Hospital

Jaya interacting, progressing gradually: Hospital

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

The hospital said she 'continues to be under treatment and observation for all vital parameters, respiratory support and passive physiotherapy'.

The royal and political privileges of the Scindias

The royal and political privileges of the Scindias

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

People close to the erstwhile royal family underline that Jyotiraditya Scindia is neither as accessible nor as unpretentious as his father.

Three Malayalam films to battle it out this weekend

Three Malayalam films to battle it out this weekend

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

Ranjan Pramod Rose Guitarinaal, Vinay Govind's Kili Poyi and Binoy George's Omega.exe are set to release today.

Pressler gets a hug and loves it

Pressler gets a hug and loves it

Rediff.com27 Sep 2003

'BJP has very little play in Tamil Nadu'

'BJP has very little play in Tamil Nadu'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Dr Vasudevan Maitreyan, was virtually the face of the AIADMK in New Delhi since February 2002, finds himself ignored by the current leadership.

No buffet dinners please, we're Indians!

No buffet dinners please, we're Indians!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

In her fourth entry Divya Nair talks about how food served at weddings is avidly discussed and becomes a crucial part of the wedding preparations and memories.

Stalin drops motion for TN speaker's removal

Stalin drops motion for TN speaker's removal

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

"A stand was taken to seek his (Dhanapal's) removal based on the circumstances at that point of time. The party, however, now feels that the motion was not warranted," Stalin said on the opening day of the assembly session in Chennai.

Why Kerala is Angry at Shailaja's Exit

Why Kerala is Angry at Shailaja's Exit

Rediff.com20 May 2021

Personal competence, where it should have been acknowledged and appreciated, was sacrificed for that oft heard line: Party-is-supreme. It angered that at a time when lives are at stake amidst the pandemic, the government didn't deem continuity in leadership important for the health portfolio, observes Shyam G Menon.

TN announces Haj subsidy months after Centre scrapped it

TN announces Haj subsidy months after Centre scrapped it

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

The CM said the state government has been extending grant for the Hindus and the Christians for their overseas pilgrimage.

Chorus grows in AIADMK for Sasikala to take charge as TN CM

Chorus grows in AIADMK for Sasikala to take charge as TN CM

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Lok Sabha Deputy Speaker M Thambidurai appealed to the newly appointed party general secretary V K Sasikala to become Tamil Nadu chief minister, saying the leadership in both the party and governance should be with the same person.

'#MeToo will change the narrative forever'

'#MeToo will change the narrative forever'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

'#MeToo is a giant stride towards protesting sexual/verbal assault.' 'It is very important for us, as a society, to 'listen', to introspect and to understand that this is part of 'change' towards a safer society.' 'Hushing it up will only encourage the perpetrators who will begin to feel that they are invincible.'

Things to do before I step into 2015

Things to do before I step into 2015

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

While the rest of the world is busy making plans for the New Year, I have drawn up a list of what I should do before the year ends.

Bypoll in Karunanidhi's constituency Tiruvarur cancelled

Bypoll in Karunanidhi's constituency Tiruvarur cancelled

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Tiruvarur is one of the worst-hit districts in the Cauvery delta region of Tamil Nadu due to severe cyclonic storm Gaja in November, 2018.

Mother's Day: Readers share their special moments

Mother's Day: Readers share their special moments

Rediff.com13 May 2013

Readers share pictures clicked with their mothers.

Sasikala's nephew Dinakaran to be AIADMK's candidate for R K Nagar by-poll

Sasikala's nephew Dinakaran to be AIADMK's candidate for R K Nagar by-poll

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Dinakaran, who was expelled from the AIADMK in 2011, was re-inducted into the party last month by Sasikala after he expressed regret for his alleged anti-party activities.

Kaala Review: Rajini movie you've been waiting for a decade

Kaala Review: Rajini movie you've been waiting for a decade

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

'It's the film you can take your appa, amma, pati, or even your girlfriend and everyone will walk home with a smile,' says Divya Nair.

'Issues' force EPS and OPS to press pause on AIADMK merger

'Issues' force EPS and OPS to press pause on AIADMK merger

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

Party sources indicated that there were "some ticklish issues" that were to be addressed by both groups, but declined to elaborate further.

MGR comes alive in Thiruvananthapuram!

MGR comes alive in Thiruvananthapuram!

Rediff.com11 May 2016

What is 'MGR' doing in Thiruvananthpuram, seeking votes?

Sathyan on Snehaveedu, Mohanlal's 300th film

Sathyan on Snehaveedu, Mohanlal's 300th film

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

The filmmaker talks about the landmark film.

TTV Dhinakaran's close aide joins DMK

TTV Dhinakaran's close aide joins DMK

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

Days after his outburst against AMMK leader T T V Dhinakaran, close aide Thanga Tamilselvan on Friday joined the DMK in the presence of its chief M K Stalin. He is the second top Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam leader after V Senthil Balaji to join the principal opposition party in Tamil Nadu.

10 important life lessons from Ganesha

10 important life lessons from Ganesha

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

There is more to the Lord of Beginnings and Destroyer of Obstacles than intelligence and power. His legends offer lessons in duty, righteousness, kindness and forgiveness.

How I Met My Mother

How I Met My Mother

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

'After having rejected and sometimes also being rejected by 32 men in my unsuccessful journey to matrimony, I prayed that it would be love at first sight with motherhood,' says Priya Ramanathan.

Jaya govt launches ad blitzkrieg as it turns one

Jaya govt launches ad blitzkrieg as it turns one

Rediff.com16 May 2012

The extensive floral arrangements on the floor of the Tamil Nadu Assembly said it all. The Jayalalithaa government in the state had turned one and it was time to celebrate.

Jayalalithaa shifted to private room; AIADMK cadre celebrate

Jayalalithaa shifted to private room; AIADMK cadre celebrate

Rediff.com19 Nov 2016

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam supremo and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa was on Saturday shifted to a private room in a ward of Apollo Hospital in Chennai after she was admitted in the critical care unit on September 22.