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Review: Saroja

Review: Saroja

Rediff.com4 Sep 2008

Amma Creations' Saroja, directed by Venkat Prabhu is a feel-good entertainer with logic, fun and music. Go watch it.

Tamil parties up in arms over Shah's Hindi pitch

Tamil parties up in arms over Shah's Hindi pitch

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

After Shah said Hindi is the most spoken language which can unite the nation as a common language, Tamil Nadu parties rallied against it.

How star-power plays out on the streets of Tamil Nadu

How star-power plays out on the streets of Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

In Tamil Nadu, the alternative to one Dravidian party has been another, and for one actor-politician CM, there is another. Their initial popularity may owe to their filmi charisma, but their continued acceptance owed to their government's policies and programmes targeting the poor and the needy in the state, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Like Rajini, ill-health may mar Sasikala's political plans too

Like Rajini, ill-health may mar Sasikala's political plans too

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

At 70, going by hospital records made public, most age and health-related arguments put out against super-star Rajinikanth's entry into politics, before he withdrew citing a 2016 kidney-transplant, hold good for Sasikala, too, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Review: Vazhthukkal is tedious

Review: Vazhthukkal is tedious

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

Watch Amma Creations' Vazhthukkal only if you're madly, crazily in love -- even then, life inside a greeting card can get tedious.

MLAs loyal to Dinakaran revolt against CM; DMK demands trust vote

MLAs loyal to Dinakaran revolt against CM; DMK demands trust vote

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

We don't have confidence in the chief minister, the MLAs said.

Can the lone BJP MP in TN retain his seat?

Can the lone BJP MP in TN retain his seat?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

Pon Radhakrishnan is also a Union minister of state. His opponent is the richest candidate in Tamil Nadu.

Campaigning for phase 2 of Lok Sabha polls ends

Campaigning for phase 2 of Lok Sabha polls ends

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Elections will also be held in 35 assembly constituencies in Odisha.

AIADMK dumps Sasikala and family; path clear for OPS's ghar wapsi

AIADMK dumps Sasikala and family; path clear for OPS's ghar wapsi

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

Emerging from a "consultative" meeting chaired by Chief Minister E K Palaniswami, Finance Minister D Jayakumar declared that the "unanimous" decision was taken in tune with the aspirations of the party cadres and people.

Khatarnak: Watch at own risk!

Khatarnak: Watch at own risk!

Rediff.com15 Dec 2006

A wayward plot, pathetic music and irritating humour marks this Telugu film.

First Look: Ilaena's Khartarnak

First Look: Ilaena's Khartarnak

Rediff.com11 Dec 2006

Amma Rajashekar's second film is ready for release on December 14.

10 things to know about Gita Gopinath, IMF's new chief economist

10 things to know about Gita Gopinath, IMF's new chief economist

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

Announcing her appointment, IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde hailed the Mysore-born Gopinath as "one of the world's outstanding economists with impeccable academic credentials, a proven track record of intellectual leadership and extensive international experience".

NTR Jr in Koratala Siva's Janatha Garage

NTR Jr in Koratala Siva's Janatha Garage

Rediff.com25 May 2016

The latest updates from the Telugu film industry.

Rang De heads to the Oscars!

Rang De heads to the Oscars!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2006

Will BJP's carrot-and-stick for TN reunite AIADMK factions?

Will BJP's carrot-and-stick for TN reunite AIADMK factions?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

Considering that all sides to the game feel being targeted by the BJP-ruled Centre through taxmen and their ED/CBI counterparts, both factions may not rule out the possibility of patching up after a time, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Review: Velaiyilla Pattadhari is pure entertainment

Review: Velaiyilla Pattadhari is pure entertainment

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

Tamil film Velaiyilla Pattadhari shines because of Dhanush's performance, says S Saraswathi.

What would you like to wear on your wedding day?

What would you like to wear on your wedding day?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

Presenting 11 stunning bridal creations of the season!

How BJP plans to make inroads into TN

How BJP plans to make inroads into TN

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Despite drawing a blank in Tamil Nadu, its leaders in the state claimed they should strike roots without using a crutch at this "most opportune" time, reports Radhika Ramaseshan.

DMK's bitter-sweet victory!

DMK's bitter-sweet victory!

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The DMK has performed well in the general election and will get more seats than its rival, the AIADMK, in the by-elections. But this victory won' help them, reports A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com.

Out on bail, Dinakaran meets aunt Sasikala in Bengaluru jail

Out on bail, Dinakaran meets aunt Sasikala in Bengaluru jail

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

Will just sit back and see, said Dinakaran over AIADMK merger.

Napkins to Nirodh: Why the message isn't loud and clear

Napkins to Nirodh: Why the message isn't loud and clear

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

Why does any talk about reproduction, or condoms, or sanitary napkins make us so uncomfortable, wonders Divya Nair.

R K Nagar bypoll: Dinakaran declares assets worth Rs 74 lakh

R K Nagar bypoll: Dinakaran declares assets worth Rs 74 lakh

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

Dinakaran said the value of his movable and immovable assets stood at Rs 74,17,807 -- immovable assets worth Rs 57.44 lakh and movable assets worth were Rs 16.73 lakh.

Meeting Deepa Jayakumar, Jaya's niece

Meeting Deepa Jayakumar, Jaya's niece

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

'I can only say that I will put my best foot forward,' Deepa Jayakumar tells Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar.

Kerala limping back to normalcy, now focus on rehabilitation

Kerala limping back to normalcy, now focus on rehabilitation

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

Though people from relief camps have started returning to their homes, more than 10.40 lakh people were still in 2,770 camps across the state.

Do you believe in faith healing?

Do you believe in faith healing?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2005

Tell us!

'I pleaded with CM to allot burial space for Thalaivar at Marina'

'I pleaded with CM to allot burial space for Thalaivar at Marina'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

Reacting to the criticism, the ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam said the government could not initially allot space at the Marina beach for burying the DMK leader due to pending cases against construction of memorials on the famous sands.

Crowds, posters and tears: Emotions run high at AIADMK's meet

Crowds, posters and tears: Emotions run high at AIADMK's meet

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

A Ganesh Nadar captures the mood and scenes from outside the hall in Vaanagaram where Sasikala was appointed as the new party chief.

The not-so-subtle art of Tamil slogan writing

The not-so-subtle art of Tamil slogan writing

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

If you thought you knew all about sloganeering, maybe you should take a trip to Tamil Nadu. Politicians in the southern Indian state have perfected the art of using catchy idioms and phrases to capture the public imagination, says David Gabri

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.

Cop who exposed VIP treatment given to Sasikala in jail served notice

Cop who exposed VIP treatment given to Sasikala in jail served notice

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

Roopa had alleged that Rs 2 crore had exchanged hands to provide special facilities to Sasikala.

A battle of two ex-MoSes in Arakkonam

A battle of two ex-MoSes in Arakkonam

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

What happens when two former ministers go up against each other? No sparks fly, reports A Ganesh Nadar from the Arakkonam Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu, but it is the summer heat that has the last word on the campaign.

Sharwanand shoots for his 25th film

Sharwanand shoots for his 25th film

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

The latest updates from the Telugu film industry.

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.

Nephews expelled by Jaya, re-inducted into party by Sasikala

Nephews expelled by Jaya, re-inducted into party by Sasikala

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Dinakaran has been re-inducted and elevated to the position of deputy general secretary.

The VOICE behind these AMAZING SONGS

The VOICE behind these AMAZING SONGS

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

'You could be out of sight, out of mind but it may take just one song to bring you back and to let you know that your audience is still rooting for you.'

Bollywood's 36 jhoola moments

Bollywood's 36 jhoola moments

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Sukanya Verma looks at the jhoola, and how it's an unforgettable part of many a Bollywood imagery in celebration, romance, frolic and, sometimes, even menace.

Google doodle honours poet Kamala Das

Google doodle honours poet Kamala Das

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

On this day, February 1, in 1976, the Kerala-born poet released her autobiography, My Story.

A good decision will be attained shortly: OPS on AIADMK merger

A good decision will be attained shortly: OPS on AIADMK merger

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

Party sources indicated that there may be a meeting at the party headquarters on Monday where decisions could be made by the Palaniswami camp on the question of the "formal expulsion" of V K Sasikala.

Rafale issue rocks Parliament; House adjourned for 4th straight day

Rafale issue rocks Parliament; House adjourned for 4th straight day

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

The two Houses were adjourned for the day amid sparring between the treasury and the opposition benches on the issue.