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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.

MGR comes alive in Thiruvananthapuram!

MGR comes alive in Thiruvananthapuram!

Rediff.com11 May 2016

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

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.

Review: Aravaan is brilliant

Review: Aravaan is brilliant

Rediff.com2 Mar 2012

With some brilliant art-work and amazing direction Aaravan deserves to become a legendary film.

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.

Alia Bhatt shoots for Dabboo Ratnani's calendar

Alia Bhatt shoots for Dabboo Ratnani's calendar

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Special: The A-Z of Malayalam cinema

Special: The A-Z of Malayalam cinema

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

A look at the Malayalam films which best symobolise the letters of the alphabet!

Two die during rath yatra in Puri

Two die during rath yatra in Puri

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

At least two persons, including a woman, died during Lord Jagannath's car festival, official sources said.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The importance of being Jayalalithaa

The importance of being Jayalalithaa

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

With the Apollo Hospitals chairman saying that she has recovered, the party can go back to business as usual.

A year in power for EPS, a year in jail for Sasikala

A year in power for EPS, a year in jail for Sasikala

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

For now, Edappadi K Palaniswami is in the saddle in Tamil Nadu, and firmly so. Both inside the party and the government, he has made OPS a yes-man, as the latter used to be under Jayalalithaa, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

111 Tamil farmers to contest against Modi in Varanasi

111 Tamil farmers to contest against Modi in Varanasi

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Ayyakannu, who is also president of the National South Indian Rivers Inter-Linking Farmers Association, said the decision to contest the polls from Uttar Pradesh was to urge the Bharatiya Janata Party to include in their manifesto that their demands, including "profitable prices for farm produce," would be fulfilled.

Jaya's portrait unveiled in TN assembly, Oppn stays away

Jaya's portrait unveiled in TN assembly, Oppn stays away

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Facing the opposition benches, it is the 11th portrait to adorn the House.

In post-Jaya era, AIADMK heading for rout

In post-Jaya era, AIADMK heading for rout

Rediff.com23 May 2019

From being the third largest party in the outgoing Lok Sabha with 37 seats, the AIADMK has to now contend with single digit tally, pushed to the third spot behind arch rival DMK and Congress despite fighting the polls as part of a "mega alliance" with parties, including the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Jaya's niece alleges harassment by 'Sasikala camp'

Jaya's niece alleges harassment by 'Sasikala camp'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2017

"I could not even stay at my house and goons are being sent against me. I do not know who (goons) they are...," Jayakumar said.

A Chennai shocker for BJP in presidential poll?

A Chennai shocker for BJP in presidential poll?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

With faction bosses not seeming to control anyone any more, can the BJP count on the AIADMK for the presidential polls any more, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

'I am super excited about Engeyum Eppodum'

'I am super excited about Engeyum Eppodum'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

Telugu actor Sharwanand talks about his new film.

Revealed: Why Sushma disowned Reddy bros

Revealed: Why Sushma disowned Reddy bros

Rediff.com30 May 2011

When the powerful Reddy brothers of Karnataka staged a coup against B S Yeddyurappa a couple of months back, they had said something very important, "Our final decision would depend on what Sushma amma says."

Jayalalithaa: Tamil Nadu's comeback queen

Jayalalithaa: Tamil Nadu's comeback queen

Rediff.com13 May 2011

After suffering successive defeats in elections since 2004, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief J Jayalalithaa has made a spectacular comeback in Tamil Nadu by shedding her rigid attitude and cobbling up a formidable alliance with once-not-so friendly actor Vijayakant and the Left parties.

In Thiruvarur, a daughter seeks votes for the CM

In Thiruvarur, a daughter seeks votes for the CM

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi's daughter Selvi is sweating it out in Thiruvarur, seeking votes for her father. Despite odds stacked up against him, her father's AIADMK rival K M Rajendran is confident about causing an upset in the DMK chief's hometown. Saisuresh Sivaswamy reports from Thiruvarur.

Sasikala attacks 'betrayer' Panneerselvam, says he won't go unpunished

Sasikala attacks 'betrayer' Panneerselvam, says he won't go unpunished

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Sasikala's comments came after Panneerselvam alleged that he was told to quit the chief minister's post to protect party's discipline and failure to follow would be a violation of party discipline

Modi attacks PM, Sonia; says LS polls all about decisive PM

Modi attacks PM, Sonia; says LS polls all about decisive PM

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

Launching a frontal attack against the Congress top brass including Manmohan Singh, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Narendra Modi on Thursday took swipes at him over a book written by his former aide and said the current Lok Sabha polls was all about a "decisive" prime minister.

Once a video shop owner, she will now be Tamil Nadu CM

Once a video shop owner, she will now be Tamil Nadu CM

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

For V K Sasikala, election as the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam legislature party leader to pave her way to become the chief minister, marks continuance of the legacy of late Jayalalithaa who also held the two posts, allowing her to wield complete control over the party and the government.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Here's a recap of the events from the past 24 hours.

No power sharing with allies: AIADMK

No power sharing with allies: AIADMK

Rediff.com13 May 2011

Describing party chief Jayalalithaa as a "very powerful and strong political leader", AIADMK leader M Thambidurai said she will get a "full majority" to rule the state and "there is no point" in forming a coalition government.

It's Dhool vs Hori this Friday

It's Dhool vs Hori this Friday

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

Kannada cinema goers will have two films -- Dhool and Hori -- to choose from this Friday.

Kabir Bedi's Tamil debut

Kabir Bedi's Tamil debut

Rediff.com13 Jan 2011

The actor is acting in Vasantha Balan's Aravan.

Puri Jagannadh, Ravi Teja team up for Idiot 2

Puri Jagannadh, Ravi Teja team up for Idiot 2

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

Get your lowdown on what's happening in Telugu cinema.

Pinarayi Vijayan sworn in as Kerala CM

Pinarayi Vijayan sworn in as Kerala CM

Rediff.com25 May 2016

There are 13 new faces, including two women, in the cabinet. Five ministers had held positions in previous LDF ministries.

AIIMS team confirms Jaya has completely recovered, says AIADMK

AIIMS team confirms Jaya has completely recovered, says AIADMK

Rediff.com4 Dec 2016

Ponnaiyan said the chief minister was doing 'physical exercises' and undergoing 'physiotherapy', was eating food on her own and advising officers on issues related to government and party activities.

Why OPS has the toughest job in Indian politics

Why OPS has the toughest job in Indian politics

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

'Going by his political conduct over the past 15 years since first becoming chief minister, he has made enough enemies among equals as friends and followers.' 'They could gang up and that could mean a lot for AIADMK politics to handle,' says N Sathiya Moorthy.

'It is an election to save the soul of Tamil Nadu'

'It is an election to save the soul of Tamil Nadu'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

'The last four years was not Dravidian rule, it was BJP rule by proxy.'

Remaking Polladhavan in Telugu

Remaking Polladhavan in Telugu

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

Sandeep Gunnam on directing his first venture Kurradu.

TN orders permanent closure of Sterlite copper plant

TN orders permanent closure of Sterlite copper plant

Rediff.com28 May 2018

The government order said it endorsed the recent closure direction of the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, and also asked the TNPCB to "seal the unit and close the plant permanently".

EPS, OPS factions form panels to hold AIADMK merger talks

EPS, OPS factions form panels to hold AIADMK merger talks

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

In signs of thaw on All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam merger move, the factions led by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami and the one by O Panneerselvam on Friday announced formation of their respective committees to hold discussions.

'Was I in love with Madhubala?'

'Was I in love with Madhubala?'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

'I was attracted to her both as a fine co-star and as a person who had some of the attributes I hoped to find in a woman at that age and time,' says Dilip Kumar in his autobiography, Dilip Kumar: The Substance And The Shadow.

Dinakaran's alleged middleman was fond of fast cars and big cons

Dinakaran's alleged middleman was fond of fast cars and big cons

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

At the age of 27, Chandrashekhar has cases of cheating and illegal money laundering against him in the Enforcement Directorate, the Central Bureau of Investigation, the Chennai Police and the Bengaluru Police, a senior Delhi police officer said.