News for 'Amma'

#Mom&Me: 'Amma inspires me to be a better person'

#Mom&Me: 'Amma inspires me to be a better person'

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Ahead of Mother's Day, Pratiksha Shetty from Mumbai explains how her Amma inspires her to be a better person.

The Lady With 11 Driving Licenses!

The Lady With 11 Driving Licenses!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

'I want to tell everybody there is nothing in the world that you can't do.' 'If you apply your mind, you can do anything and everything.'

Taapsee Is A 'Super Womaniya'

Taapsee Is A 'Super Womaniya'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

The third edition of Fever FM's SuperWomaniya Awards 2024 was held at the ITC Grand Central hotel in Mumbai, and several stars made sure to walk the blue carpet.

#Mom&Me: 'My Amma is my strength and motivation'

#Mom&Me: 'My Amma is my strength and motivation'

Rediff.com6 May 2022

Dhiraj Shetty from Hyderabad tells us why his mother is special.

'When Meena Kumari Died, I Became Hysterical'

'When Meena Kumari Died, I Became Hysterical'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

'My mom had told me a great deal about Meena Kumari and how she could make a tear drop at the right moment. A legend who was in total control. But when I finally met her, I saw a frail, shrivelled and petite woman -- just a bag of bones. Very tiny. She was dying.'

MeToo in Mollywood: Mohanlal breaks silence, says he can't...

MeToo in Mollywood: Mohanlal breaks silence, says he can't...

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Top actor Mohanlal on Saturday broke his silence over the shocking revelations in the Justice Hema Committee report which has shaken the Malayalam film industry, and said the entire industry is answerable to the questions raised but the actors' association is targeted and blamed for everything.

SIT files chargesheet against Kerala actor-MLA in sexual assault case

SIT files chargesheet against Kerala actor-MLA in sexual assault case

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

The chargesheet filed at the Ernakulam judicial magistrate court claims that there is digital evidence against Mukesh in the case.

Rekha's Revelations On The Great Indian Kapil Show

Rekha's Revelations On The Great Indian Kapil Show

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Amitabh Bachchan did not make an appearance in The Great India Kapil Show, featuring Rekha as its special guest, but his presence was felt throughout. Even though she never once mentioned his name, Rekha shared her thoughts quite clearly.

'Amma, you're the funniest person I have known'

'Amma, you're the funniest person I have known'

Rediff.com9 May 2021

Readers send in their special messages for their moms on Mother's Day.

Brand 'Amma' will live on

Brand 'Amma' will live on

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

Freebies galore and populist schemes under the popular 'Amma' brand became the hallmark of late Jayalalithaa's tenure as Chief Minister, helping her steamroll arch-rival M Karunanidhi's Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in this year's assembly polls.

'Holy Dip Left Us Praying For Many More Such Moments'

'Holy Dip Left Us Praying For Many More Such Moments'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

'We were struck by the sheer energy even before we stepped into the holy water,' says T N Sekhar.

Nayanthara's Twins Turn Two

Nayanthara's Twins Turn Two

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan's sons Uyir and Ulagam turn two.

Brand Amma's throwaway pricing

Brand Amma's throwaway pricing

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Jayalalitha is rapidly expanding her brand into products that people come in contact almost daily.

Watch Out For Raveena Mini, Rasha

Watch Out For Raveena Mini, Rasha

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Whether Rasha's chemistry around Aaman repeats the success of Ajay-Raveena's?

Citizen speak: What 'Amma' meant to them

Citizen speak: What 'Amma' meant to them

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

Two devoted J Jayalalithaa followers speak of what the TN chief minister meant to them.

Assault case filed against director Ranjith, 4 actors under cloud

Assault case filed against director Ranjith, 4 actors under cloud

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The fallout from the Justice K Hema Committee report on harassment and abuse in the Malayalam film industry intensified on Monday as a case was filed against well-known filmmaker Ranjith, and several female actors stepped forward with disturbing accounts of the mistreatment they faced at the hands of their various male counterparts.

Director Ranjith, actor Siddique quit over sexual abuse charges

Director Ranjith, actor Siddique quit over sexual abuse charges

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

Even as political pressure was building against Ranjith, actor Siddique quit as the general secretary of Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) amid voices from within his fraternity seeking his resignation.

'Time is ripe': Sasikala announces her comeback to politics

'Time is ripe': Sasikala announces her comeback to politics

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

She vowed to usher in Amma's rule by winning the 2026 assembly polls.

Bipasha-Karan 'Let Love Flow'

Bipasha-Karan 'Let Love Flow'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Rakul goes purple... Adah goes for Ganpati darshan... Diana is adbhut...

What Sudha And Akshata Murty Don't Want...

What Sudha And Akshata Murty Don't Want...

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Sudha and Akshata Murthy's candid confessions about each other.

'There Has to Be Exemplary Punishments'

'There Has to Be Exemplary Punishments'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

'These allegations need to be treated with utmost seriousness.'

'Personality politics died with Amma'

'Personality politics died with Amma'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

'I don't think after Amma, the cult of personality will endure.' 'I think there will be a shift back to the politics of ideology and principles rather than a cult of personality.'

Legendary Malayalam writer M T Vasudevan Nair passes away

Legendary Malayalam writer M T Vasudevan Nair passes away

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

The great literary figure of Malayalam and Jnanpith Award winner M T Vasudevan Nair, who had been undergoing treatment at a private hospital here following heart failure, has died, hospital sources said on Wednesday.

Amma, not Chinamma, in OPS' pocket

Amma, not Chinamma, in OPS' pocket

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

OPS has impressed Chennai residents by his astute, on the scene, handling of the Cyclone Vardah aftermath.

Dinakaran launches his new party, Amma Makkal Munetra Kazhagam

Dinakaran launches his new party, Amma Makkal Munetra Kazhagam

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

Dinakaran recalled the difficulties faced by party workers in carrying forward their organisational work without a name.

Kerala forms police team to probe sexual abuse of women in film industry

Kerala forms police team to probe sexual abuse of women in film industry

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

The chief minister's office said the special team will be headed by IG Sparjan Kumar and will include four senior women IPS officers of the state.

After canteens, Amma baby care kits for newborns

After canteens, Amma baby care kits for newborns

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday announced Amma baby care kits to newborns across the state to extend caring hands to mothers delivering babies in state-run hospitals.

Police register rape case against Malayalam actor Sidhique

Police register rape case against Malayalam actor Sidhique

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

A rape case has been registered against Malayalam actor Sidhique following a female actor's allegation that he sexually assaulted her in 2016, the police said on Wednesday.

MT Vasudevan Nair, Suzuki, ex-CJI Khehar Singh get Padma Vibhushan

MT Vasudevan Nair, Suzuki, ex-CJI Khehar Singh get Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday approved 139 Padma awards including seven Padma Vibhushans, 19 Padma Bhushans and 113 Padma Shris.

'Ustadji, I Am Truly Heartbroken!'

'Ustadji, I Am Truly Heartbroken!'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

Like his countless admirers, Durga Dominic was heartbroken when the incomparable Ustad Zakir Hussain left us to play wonderful concerts in the heavens.

Jaya launches 10 'fair price' Amma medical shops

Jaya launches 10 'fair price' Amma medical shops

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Thursday launched 'Amma Pharmacy', which will sell quality medicines at 'fair price.'

Yet another row over Tamil anthem, this time at Udhayanidhi's event

Yet another row over Tamil anthem, this time at Udhayanidhi's event

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

While leaders alleged wrongful rendition of the Tamil anthem and BJP said mother Tamil has taught the Dy CM a 'lesson', Udhayanidhi dismissed such claims and asserted the microphone did not function properly and that it was a technical fault.

'I admire her patience and resilience'

'I admire her patience and resilience'

Rediff.com11 May 2024

To share your Mother's Day story with us (Mother's Day will be celebrated on Sunday, May 12), just mail us at getahead@rediff.co.in (subject: Mother's Day) along with your name, the place where you live, your mother's name and picture and your message about your mom.

Cyclone Fengal causes unprecedented rainfall in Pondy

Cyclone Fengal causes unprecedented rainfall in Pondy

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

After making landfall near Puducherry on November 30, Cyclone Fengal weakened on Sunday, but torrential downpour under its influence paralysed the union territory, with the Army stepping in to evacuate stranded persons in inundated streets.

Why Amma's canteen must be replicated nationwide

Why Amma's canteen must be replicated nationwide

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Sanjeev Nayyar visits an Amma canteen in Chennai, and comes back impressed

Summer Journeys And Nannari Sherbat

Summer Journeys And Nannari Sherbat

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

The prime ingredient in Nannari Sherbat is sarsaparilla syrup, made from a tropical root or vine,

AIADMK remembers Amma on her death anniversary

AIADMK remembers Amma on her death anniversary

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Clad in black shirts, AIADMK coordinator Pannneerselvam and co-coordinator Palaniswami led a silent march

Amma canteens to salt, will the brand survive after Jayalalithaa?

Amma canteens to salt, will the brand survive after Jayalalithaa?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

While Jayalalithaa may have died her political legacy will continue to survive through the slew of 'Amma' branded products and services.

Love does not get bored: Amma

Love does not get bored: Amma

Rediff.com3 Jul 2011

Rediff.com's George Joseph speaks to 'the hugging saint', Mata Amritanandamyi in New York, about spirituality, compassion and human values.

2024: The Best South Films

2024: The Best South Films

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Arjun Menon looks at the Top 10 South films that made an impact in 2024.