News for 'D Ravikumar'

Bengaluru: Former Congress MP's daughter kidnapped

Bengaluru: Former Congress MP's daughter kidnapped

Rediff.com19 Jun 2012

A daughter of former Congress Member of Parliament H G Ramulu was allegedly kidnapped by two unidentified persons for ransom from a crowded shopping complex here tonight, police said.

Fishermen death: Ready for out-of-court settlement?

Fishermen death: Ready for out-of-court settlement?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2012

Kerala high court on Tuesday asked the owner of Italian Merchant Vessel Enrica Lexie and the families of the two fishermen allegedly killed by the marines whether they were willing for an out of court settlement for determining the compensation.

How a song taught kids to wash their hands!

How a song taught kids to wash their hands!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

'With running water our two hands play, In and out the colourful soap dances away! It bubbles and froths between our fingers Under our nails it cleans and lingers Then all the soap we wash away!'

REWIND: Top photos of the week from India

REWIND: Top photos of the week from India

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

All that happened in India in the past week, in photos.

 'SKS will be universal finance co for rural folk'

'SKS will be universal finance co for rural folk'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2011

The board has decided to expand into all financial services for the rural population. SKS would, however, continue to be a strong player in the microfinance business. Financial inclusion would continue to be in the centre of our activities.

Row erupts over 'anti-Hindu' paintings at expo, college apologises

Row erupts over 'anti-Hindu' paintings at expo, college apologises

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

The Bharatiya Janata Party and other right-wing outfits had strongly objected to the paintings which had portrayed the trishul, a symbol of Hinduism and 'Bharat Mata', in an inappropriate manner.

Looking at Soundarya Rajinikanth's superstar life!

Looking at Soundarya Rajinikanth's superstar life!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

Happy birthday Soundarya!

Review: Father's Day is a bold effort

Review: Father's Day is a bold effort

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

The film talks about the trauma of a rape victim and the pain her loved ones suffer due to this.

First Look: Rajinikanth's Kochadaiyaan

First Look: Rajinikanth's Kochadaiyaan

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

The film is directed by the superstar's daughter Soundarya R Ashwin.

Vijay Hazare: Padikkal, Krunal Pandya shine with tons

Vijay Hazare: Padikkal, Krunal Pandya shine with tons

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

A roundup of the Vijay Hazare Trophy one-day matches played on Friday.

The Many Avatars of Rajinikanth

The Many Avatars of Rajinikanth

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

Amazing characters. One superstar.

Jaguar fighter aircraft crashes, 2 killed

Jaguar fighter aircraft crashes, 2 killed

Rediff.com4 Aug 2011

A Jaguar fighter aircraft on Thursday crashed in Dilahi Firozpur village in this district, killing its pilot and a girl working in a field, the second Indian Air Force plane to meet with an accident this week.

Review: Thanga Magan is a decent entertainer

Review: Thanga Magan is a decent entertainer

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

Director Velraj's Thanga Magan is all about the coming of age of a fun-loving youngster taking on the responsibility of a family, says S Saraswathi

Iyer, Nair to lead India A teams in UK

Iyer, Nair to lead India A teams in UK

Rediff.com8 May 2018

The two squads comprise a host of players, who have performed consistently for their state teams and IPL franchises over the past couple of seasons.

Manmadhan Ambu hits all the right notes

Manmadhan Ambu hits all the right notes

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

Devi Sri Prasad has a reputation for sticking with his regulation format of tunes and here too, you can see it pop up at certain places but there's also a departure from the usual, mostly an influence of Kamal Haasan in both lyrics and music.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Dhoni scores 43 but Jharkhand lose to Karnataka

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Dhoni scores 43 but Jharkhand lose to Karnataka

Rediff.com25 Feb 2017

Mahendra Singh Dhoni hit couple of towering sixes in his 43 but once again failed as a finisher with Karnataka pipping Jharkhand by five runs in a group D league encounter of the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Kamal Haasan delivers with Manmadhan Ambu

Kamal Haasan delivers with Manmadhan Ambu

Rediff.com23 Dec 2010

Manmadhan Ambu is Kamal Hassan's film all the way!

Ashwin, Rahane's big chance to make ODI comeback

Ashwin, Rahane's big chance to make ODI comeback

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Teenage sensation Prithvi Shaw, who made a successful Test debut against the West Indies, will play for India 'A' captained by Dinesh Karthik.

IL&FS: Contempt notices issued to Axis, StanC, others

IL&FS: Contempt notices issued to Axis, StanC, others

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

The ministry informed the tribunal that former head of ILFS Financial Services Ramesh Chandra Bawa withdrew/transferred Rs 1 crore and Rs 14 lakh from Axis Bank accounts in two instances which are in violation of the December 3, 2018 order of the tribunal which had frozen these accounts.

'There will be more buyers for Jet after NCLT hearing'

'There will be more buyers for Jet after NCLT hearing'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

'When Etihad initiated their bid, it was conditional.' 'They said only if someone takes a 'haircut' would they be interested.'

Amitabh Bachchan to do cameo in Rajinikanth's Rana

Amitabh Bachchan to do cameo in Rajinikanth's Rana

Rediff.com21 Mar 2011

Amitabh Bachchan will be seen doing a cameo in Rajinikanth's next Rana

'We are finally azaad in azaad Hind'

'We are finally azaad in azaad Hind'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

In a landmark judgment, after months of deliberations, the Supreme Court on Thursday struck down the Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, which criminalised homosexuality. A five-judge Constitution bench, headed by Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra and comprising Justices D Y Chandrachud, Rohinton Fali Nariman, A M Khanwilkar and Indu Malhotra in its verdict said, "Criminalising gay sex is irrational and indefensible." Following this historic judgment, reactions poured in on Twitter, celebrating the verdict. Here are some of them.

Is Deepika Padukone Rajnikanth's latest heroine?

Is Deepika Padukone Rajnikanth's latest heroine?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2011

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Tamil cinema, right here!

Vote! Which actress would look best opposite Rajnikanth

Vote! Which actress would look best opposite Rajnikanth

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

Here's a look at potential future heroines for Rajni.

Vidarbha inch closer to maiden Ranji Trophy final

Vidarbha inch closer to maiden Ranji Trophy final

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

At stumps on the penultimate day, Karnataka skipper R Vinay Kumar (19) and Shreyas Gopal (1) were batting at the Eden Gardens.

Vijay Hazare: Sreesanth leads Kerala to win with first five-wicket haul

Vijay Hazare: Sreesanth leads Kerala to win with first five-wicket haul

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

Sreesanth, who was not shortlisted in IPL 2021 auction's final list, returned figures of five for 65 in his first List A game in more than eight years.

Aadhavan is clean fun

Aadhavan is clean fun

Rediff.com17 Oct 2009

Aadhavan is uncomplicated, clean, fun, and doesn't expect you to take it seriously.

Jaggubhai is a dull copy of Wasabi

Jaggubhai is a dull copy of Wasabi

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

Radaan Media's Tamil film directed by K S Ravikumar is a silly copy of Wasabi.

Review: Aadama Jeichomada is entertaining

Review: Aadama Jeichomada is entertaining

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Badri's Aadama Jeichomada is a satirical take on the rampant spot-fixing in the IPL matches.

Aadhavan's music is medicore

Aadhavan's music is medicore

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

Looks like Harris Jeyaraj is caught in a recycling rut as this Tamil album has nothing new to offer.

PHOTOS: A riot of colours as India plays Holi

PHOTOS: A riot of colours as India plays Holi

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

The festival of colours celebrated with traditional fanfare.

Train carrying water reaches parched Chennai

Train carrying water reaches parched Chennai

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

Scorching heat and delayed monsoon have crippled Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu with an acute water crisis.

MUST SEE: Images from Rajinikanth's Lingaa

MUST SEE: Images from Rajinikanth's Lingaa

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Is this the big blockbuster of the year?

Jaggubhai's music is interesting

Jaggubhai's music is interesting

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

Barring the very heavy western feel, this Tamil album does have something going for it.

RBI may hike rate in future: Analysts

RBI may hike rate in future: Analysts

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Terming the RBI action on Wednesday as a "pleasant surprise", analysts today cautioned that possibility of a rate hike in the future cannot be ruled out. Urijit Patel committee's report on monetary policy would clear the air on RBI's future stand, they added.

Yet another woman director debuts in Tamil

Yet another woman director debuts in Tamil

Rediff.com5 Aug 2009

Thirty-one-year-old Nandhini JS is the latest woman director to join the handful of women in the Tamil film industry with her debut film Thiru Thiru, Thuru Thuru.

Spotted: Ravi K Chandran shooting for KJo's next

Spotted: Ravi K Chandran shooting for KJo's next

Rediff.com31 Dec 2008

Reader Ravikumar Sriranagam has sent us a photograph.

Duleep Trophy: Karn Sharma spins India Red to big win

Duleep Trophy: Karn Sharma spins India Red to big win

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

India Green, resuming the day at 98 for two and chasing an improbable 474-run target, were dismissed for 303 in their second innings with Sharma taking six for 94 to take his match tally to 10 for 133, his best figures in first class cricket.

Dasavatharam music is mediocre

Dasavatharam music is mediocre

Rediff.com28 Apr 2008

Dasavatharam is a good album. But one wonders about the possibilities for such an over-hyped film, starring Kamal Haasan. If only the music was composed by stalwarts like A R Rahman, Vidyasagar, Harris Jairaj, Vishal Bhardwaj or even youngsters like Yuvan Shankar Raja or G V Prakash, who are familiar with the Tamil ethos.

Kamal Haasan thanks the people of Andhra

Kamal Haasan thanks the people of Andhra

Rediff.com18 Jun 2008

Kamal Haasan thanked the people of Andhra Pradesh for making his film, Dasavathaaram a hit in the state during a tete-a-tete with the media on Tuesday evening.