News for 'Balachandar'

PIX: When Kamal Haasan met Rajinikanth

PIX: When Kamal Haasan met Rajinikanth

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

On Wednesday Kamal Haasan, now president of the Makkal Needhi Maiyyam, went over to Rajinikanth's bungalow in Chennai's posh Poes Garden area to seek his friend's blessings ahead of taking oath as a Rajya Sabha member on July 25 in New Delhi.

Reality show to apps, Mathrubootham spreads funding wings

Reality show to apps, Mathrubootham spreads funding wings

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Within weeks of announcing his exit as executive chairman of the global software-as-a-service (SaaS) company Freshworks, its founder Girish Mathrubootham appears to be on an investment spree.

Chiranjeevi's Top 10 Movies

Chiranjeevi's Top 10 Movies

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Arjun Menon celebrates his 70th birthday on August 22 by looking at his most memorable films.

How Trump's Tariffs Hurts Dollar Town Of Garments

How Trump's Tariffs Hurts Dollar Town Of Garments

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

'The US slump could hit our hosiery market hard since 40 per cent of our exports go there.' 'Job losses could be severe if the government doesn't step in fast.'

How Ashok Leyland plans to reinvent itself

How Ashok Leyland plans to reinvent itself

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

More than just a legacy brand in commercial vehicles, Ashok Leyland wants to be seen as an old brand embracing new values.

Spotted: Rahul Dravid and Martin Crowe

Spotted: Rahul Dravid and Martin Crowe

Rediff.com15 Apr 2008

Reader Balachandar Muruganantham sent us this picture from Bangalore.

Feeling bored to do your laundry? A start-up will do it for you

Feeling bored to do your laundry? A start-up will do it for you

Rediff.com11 May 2015

In February 2012, Laundry Project opened its first factory in Chennai. Initially, it catered to hotels - Taj, Oberoi, Marriot, Ascot and Radisson.

Review: Rettaichuzi disappoints

Review: Rettaichuzi disappoints

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

It looks like the director couldn't quite decide which genre to adopt: comedy, romance or angst, and the confusion shows. Even more important, some originality would have helped. As it is, the Tamil movie doesn't live up to the hype.

Rajnikanth's daughter gets engaged

Rajnikanth's daughter gets engaged

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

The actor's younger daughter, Soundarya, who is directing her father in an animation movie Sultan, got engaged to Ashwin Kumar in Chennai on Wednesday.

Review: Budhdhivantha

Review: Budhdhivantha

Rediff.com26 Sep 2008

Upendra shines as an actor and a writer in this thoroughly entertaining film with five heroines. Vijay Anthony's exceptional music and Giri's photography are the major highlights. Go and watch the film for Upendra.

PIX: Rajinikanth and Arnold Schwarzenegger, in one frame!

PIX: Rajinikanth and Arnold Schwarzenegger, in one frame!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

The two screen legends met in Chennai, on September 15.

Rajni's best negative role?

Rajni's best negative role?

Rediff.com17 May 2007

With just days to go before his most-anticipated Sivaji releases, jog your memory, dear reader, and tell us what is your favourite negative role by Rajnikanth?

India Inc gets back to office cautiously, even as many MNCs remain shut

India Inc gets back to office cautiously, even as many MNCs remain shut

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Many are testing hybrid models including getting small batches to work, rotating staff every week, introducing shifts and allowing certain functions to operate from office in small numbers.

From Tatas to RIL, India Inc goes into hiring mode as demand picks up

From Tatas to RIL, India Inc goes into hiring mode as demand picks up

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

Most of the hirings are, however, in the entry or junior level.

NHRC directs AP govt to order magisterial probe into police firing

NHRC directs AP govt to order magisterial probe into police firing

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Directing Andhra Pradesh government to conduct a magisterial enquiry into the killing of 20 persons allegedly in police firing in Chittoor district, the National Human Rights Commission on Monday ordered the Tamil Nadu police to give protection to two persons from the state connected with the incident.

'Will criticise Rajinikanth if joins politics'

'Will criticise Rajinikanth if joins politics'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

'I wish him well in whatever he does and I will do so if he enters politics too.'