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Notice to cop who reported special treatment to Sasikala in jail

Notice to cop who reported special treatment to Sasikala in jail

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

Siddaramaiah said she could have approached any of her superiors about her charges against senior officials.

Jayalalithaa sworn-in as Tamil Nadu CM for the 6th time

Jayalalithaa sworn-in as Tamil Nadu CM for the 6th time

Rediff.com23 May 2016

The AIADMK supremo retained 13 of her ministers, who were in the previous cabinet, besides inducting 17 new faces including four women.

Dhanush teams up with Karthik Subbaraj

Dhanush teams up with Karthik Subbaraj

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

The latest updates from the Tamil film industry.

A super filmi week with Anushka, Kangana and Jeetendra!

A super filmi week with Anushka, Kangana and Jeetendra!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

A lesson for Jeetendra from Raaj Kumar, Shashi Kapoor delivering gas and Susan Sarandon-Jessica Lange's caustic retelling of the infamous Bette Davis-Joan Crawford feud, Sukanya Verma's super-filmi week turned out to quite a blast from the past.

AIADMK all set to oust Sasikala; Dinakaran's orders invalidated

AIADMK all set to oust Sasikala; Dinakaran's orders invalidated

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

The meeting also discussed the validity of the appointments made by Sasikala before going to jail.

HC rejects DMK plea for disqualification of OPS, 10 other MLAs

HC rejects DMK plea for disqualification of OPS, 10 other MLAs

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Panneerselvam had opposed the petition saying the whip was issued only to the 122 MLAs who were then camping in a resort and not his erstwhile group.

Dharam, Shatru, Hema remember Jaya

Dharam, Shatru, Hema remember Jaya

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

Three stars of Hindi cinema share their memories of Jayalalithaa.

Congress cannot 'derail' GST, affirms Jaitley

Congress cannot 'derail' GST, affirms Jaitley

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

'Congress party's strategy is two fold -- to disturb and delay.'

Telangana still a few steps away, but race for CM post begins

Telangana still a few steps away, but race for CM post begins

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

Hoping that the new state of Telangana will come into being by January, over a dozen Congress leaders from the region are said to be lobbying hard with the party high command for the chief minister's post.

Amala Paul's SUPERSTAR life in pictures!

Amala Paul's SUPERSTAR life in pictures!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

Happy birthday, Amala!

Kerala and Tamil Nadu are quiet champions of India

Kerala and Tamil Nadu are quiet champions of India

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

'There is a degree of civility, efficiency, cleanliness and cultural ease here that has all but vanished in the squalid, chaotic and rootless Hindi heartland,' says Sunil Sethi.

FULL TEXT of President's address on the eve of 71st Republic Day

FULL TEXT of President's address on the eve of 71st Republic Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's address to the nation on the eve of 71st Republic Day.

Another Sasikala nephew enters TN politics

Another Sasikala nephew enters TN politics

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

Jeyanandh Dhivakaran, son of Sasikala's brother, V Dhivaharan, is making headlines in Tamil Nadu politics, reports Gireesh Babu.

Not worried about threats, every drop of blood for India: Modi

Not worried about threats, every drop of blood for India: Modi

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

The prime minister said the opposition's hatred against him was reaching new levels daily and they have a competition over who abused him the most.

Woman arrested for shouting slogans in front of TN BJP chief gets bail

Woman arrested for shouting slogans in front of TN BJP chief gets bail

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

Soundararajan is heard telling the student and the people who gathered at the lounge that a plane was no place to raise slogans.

I-T raids constitutional assault, says ousted Tamil Nadu chief secretary

I-T raids constitutional assault, says ousted Tamil Nadu chief secretary

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

A combative Rao, who claimed the I-T search warrant did not have his name, repeatedly invoked the legacy of former chief minister, the late J Jayalalithaa, and asked if raids would have occurred at his office had she been alive.

TN, Nagaland, Jharkhand, Maharashtra set to become plastic-free

TN, Nagaland, Jharkhand, Maharashtra set to become plastic-free

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

The state governments expressed their resolve to end the menace as India played global host to 2018 World Environment Day celebrations with the theme "Beat Plastic Pollution".

OPS camp stakes claim to two-leaves symbol; will contest RK Nagar bypolls

OPS camp stakes claim to two-leaves symbol; will contest RK Nagar bypolls

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

He said his faction will formally file a petition with the Election Commission of India on Friday.

Sri Lanka releases 5 Indian fishermen on death row

Sri Lanka releases 5 Indian fishermen on death row

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

The five Indian fishermen, who were sentenced to death on charges of drug trafficking, have been released by the Sri Lankan authorities.

Hardly a drop to drink, but water not a poll issue for Dravidian majors

Hardly a drop to drink, but water not a poll issue for Dravidian majors

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

At first look, the reader would be aghast at the similarities in the DMK and AIADMK's manifestos, wondering if the same hand had drafted both. Yet, when it comes to drinking water and irrigation supplies, both parties are equally silent on the subject -- as if summer did not exist, as didn't water scarcity, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

HC orders CBI probe into graft charges against TN CM

HC orders CBI probe into graft charges against TN CM

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

The court order is seen as a major embarrassment for the AIADMK as Palaniswami will be the first chief minister in the state to face a CBI probe over corruption charges.

OPS camp 'sacks' Sasikala, kin from party; meets speaker

OPS camp 'sacks' Sasikala, kin from party; meets speaker

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

E Madusudanan, who was earlier removed as presidium chairman by Sasikala, said she had 'violated' her promise to the late Jayalalithaa that she will not enter politic.

Vijay: All issues over release of Kaththi resolved

Vijay: All issues over release of Kaththi resolved

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

The A R Murugadoss-directed action film had run into rough weather with about 150 groups, under an umbrella organisation spearheaded by T Velmurugan, opposing the movie alleging that producer Lyca Productions were close to Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapajksa.

As Tamil Nadu readies for poll battle, PMK is the real winner

As Tamil Nadu readies for poll battle, PMK is the real winner

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

'With its vote bank is intact, the PMK, though a smaller party of Vanniars, was able to twist around major parties like the DMK and AIADMK, negotiating with both before settling for Chief Minister Edapadi K Palaniswami's side.' 'There is a lesson in it for regional parties in other states as well, on how to dominate the national parties with a committed vote share of just 7 to 8 per cent,' says R Rajagopalan.

Sarkar row 'comes to an end' as 'objectionable' scenes deleted

Sarkar row 'comes to an end' as 'objectionable' scenes deleted

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

Madras high court on Friday restrained the police from arresting the film's director A R Murugadoss till November 27.

Alagiri's 'show of strength' turns out to be a flop show

Alagiri's 'show of strength' turns out to be a flop show

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Contrary to expectations, not a single DMK functionary was present.

Isolated Congress seeks reexamination on judicial appointments bill

Isolated Congress seeks reexamination on judicial appointments bill

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Facing isolation in Rajya Sabha over its stand against the Judicial Appointments Bill, Congress on Monday said it was "not opposed" to the amendments but would take a decision in the matter only after "examining" the changes.

EPS orders probe into Jaya's death, museum at Poes Garden

EPS orders probe into Jaya's death, museum at Poes Garden

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

The twin announcements have virutally cleared the decks for the merger of the two factions.

Film industry mourns Jayalalithaa's death

Film industry mourns Jayalalithaa's death

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

The latest update from celebrities.

OPS wanted to meet me in bid to 'oust' Palaniswami, claims Dinakaran

OPS wanted to meet me in bid to 'oust' Palaniswami, claims Dinakaran

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

Dinakaran said he was revealing the information now since Panneerselvam was being critical of him in public fora, even while making efforts to mend fences.

'Betrayer, Unstable': After OPS' revolt, Team Sasikala begins the name calling

'Betrayer, Unstable': After OPS' revolt, Team Sasikala begins the name calling

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

The AIADMK propaganda secretary also claimed "Panneerselvam is instable." State minister C Ve Shanmugam called Panneerselvam "a betrayer".

Mrinalini Sarabhai transformed Gujarat's cultural life

Mrinalini Sarabhai transformed Gujarat's cultural life

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Ahmedabad's cultural scene would not have gone beyond the garba, but for Mrinalini Sarabhai's pioneering efforts.

Don't miss! Bollyfolk and their beautiful moms

Don't miss! Bollyfolk and their beautiful moms

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Bollystars post their mums's pix: A Mother's Day special.

Devgn doesn't clobber a single soul in Raid

Devgn doesn't clobber a single soul in Raid

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

'His portrayal of Income Tax Commissioner Amay Patnaik relies on his firm footing as a man of consequence to pitch itself as a tribute to the IT department's unsung heroes.' 'It's the most I've enjoyed watching Ajay Devgn in a while,' says Sukanya Verma.

Bypolls won, AIADMK may pad up for local body polls

Bypolls won, AIADMK may pad up for local body polls

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

But the question before the leadership will be whether to retain the BJP alliance or dump it, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

The Grandmaster behind OPS' comeback

The Grandmaster behind OPS' comeback

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

There is a hidden hand behind the political developments in Tamil Nadu...

Cyclone Ockhi: 357 fishermen from TN and Kerala rescued, says defence minister

Cyclone Ockhi: 357 fishermen from TN and Kerala rescued, says defence minister

Rediff.com3 Dec 2017

Heavy rainfall is expected at isolated places in north Lakshadweep during the next 12 hours.

Aping TN, Congress opens Indira canteens in Karnataka

Aping TN, Congress opens Indira canteens in Karnataka

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

The canteens would provide breakfast at Rs 5 and lunch and dinner at a cost of Rs 10.

Legalities dog AIADMK reunification

Legalities dog AIADMK reunification

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

The two rival factions of the AIADMK may have merged, but there are problems staring at it on all fronts -- governmental, political, electoral and organisational, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Sai's Take: TN heading for a one-sided verdict

Sai's Take: TN heading for a one-sided verdict

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

'Let me stick my neck out and say that Tamil Nadu will keep alive its reputation for landslide election verdicts, with the DMK front winning at least 30 of the 40 Lok Sabha seats going to the polls in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.