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Relief for OPS as Madras HC bars AIADMK meet from taking up single leadership

Relief for OPS as Madras HC bars AIADMK meet from taking up single leadership

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

The Madras high court on Thursday ruled that no unannounced resolutions could be taken up at the meeting of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam general and executive councils in Chennai, restraining the camp led by joint co-ordinator Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) from initiating any such move over the possible single leadership issue.

Why Cancer Insurance Is A Must

Why Cancer Insurance Is A Must

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

A person who has cancer and doesn't have any health insurance will find it difficult to buy a regular hospitalisation cover. An indemnity-based cancer plan may cover them.

Court remands Sisodia to CBI custody till March 4 in excise scam case

Court remands Sisodia to CBI custody till March 4 in excise scam case

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

A special CBI court on Monday remanded Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in five-day custody of the central probe agency till March 4, a day after his arrest in the excise scam case.

Coming soon: Biopic on Leander Paes

Coming soon: Biopic on Leander Paes

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

Leander Paes said he is currently busy working on a biopic to portray the father-son duo's legacy on the big screen.

'Taking Panditji's photos is the most unforgettable memory'

'Taking Panditji's photos is the most unforgettable memory'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

'When I realised that I was to take the pictures of Pandit Nehru, I was very nervous and scared.'

Aishwarya Gets EVIL for Mani Ratnam

Aishwarya Gets EVIL for Mani Ratnam

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Mani Ratnam reunites with the gorgeous Aishwarya Rai for the Tamil film Ponniyin Selvan: I, also known as PS-I, a historical fiction based on Kalki Krishnamurthy's namesake novel.

'Absolute hypocrisy': Activists on PM's pledge to protect free speech at G7

'Absolute hypocrisy': Activists on PM's pledge to protect free speech at G7

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

'On the international platform, the prime minister is talking about freedom of speech and he should be ashamed of it'

Overhearing talk about CAA protest, cab driver summons cops

Overhearing talk about CAA protest, cab driver summons cops

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Secretary of the All India Progressive Women's Association Kavita Krishnan tweeted about the incident, allegedly involving poet Bappadittya Sarkar on Thursday.

Liger Review

Liger Review

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Liger is a dead duck from the word go, declares Sukanya Verma.

Lootcase: Realisation of the secret middle-class dream

Lootcase: Realisation of the secret middle-class dream

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

'It's also a movie-crazed kid's idea of a great time,' discovers Sreehari Nair.

Ceasefire pact: Army to exercise 'maximum restraint'

Ceasefire pact: Army to exercise 'maximum restraint'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

Two top Army commanders on Saturday said the fresh ceasefire between India and Pakistan will have no bearing on the counter-terrorism operations in Jammu and Kashmir and that the force will exercise 'maximum restraint' in the event of any violation by the neighbouring country.

Fear is the key for Indian boxing ace Vikas Krishnan

Fear is the key for Indian boxing ace Vikas Krishnan

Rediff.com7 Jul 2012

India's young boxing sensation Vikas Krishan Yadav talks about his achievements, his transition into the senior tour, his unique technique and preparations for the 2012 Olympics.

'Can penalty on late ITR filing be waived off?'

'Can penalty on late ITR filing be waived off?'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Mihir Tanna, Associate Director, S K Patodia & Associates, answers your tax queries.

CBI sleuths probing Bengal violence among 29 awarded Prez medals

CBI sleuths probing Bengal violence among 29 awarded Prez medals

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Joint Director Ramnish Geer, who led the probe in cases like housing scam allegedly involving the then Union minister Sheila Kaul, Naval war room leak case, kidnapping of an NRI businessman and his release besides other high profile anti-corruption cases, received the coveted President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service.

Charred body of project staff found on IIT Madras campus

Charred body of project staff found on IIT Madras campus

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

According to sources, the charred body was recovered from a hockey stadium at the premier technical institute by the police on Thursday night after some hockey players alerted them.

Scheduled international flights to remain suspended till July 31

Scheduled international flights to remain suspended till July 31

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

The coronavirus-induced suspension of scheduled international passenger flights has been extended till July 31, aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation said.

Sisodia sent to ED remand till Mar 17; bail plea to be heard on Mar 21

Sisodia sent to ED remand till Mar 17; bail plea to be heard on Mar 21

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

A Delhi court on Friday sent former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, arrested in a money laundering case related to the excise policy, to the Enforcement Directorate's custody till March 17.

PS:2: So Who Killed Aditha Karikalan?

PS:2: So Who Killed Aditha Karikalan?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

The question 'Who was/were behind Aditha Karikalan's killing?' will continue to remain a historic mystery despite Mani Ratnam setting out to unravel it in his own way, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Paul McCartney Stands Up For Joymala

Paul McCartney Stands Up For Joymala

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

'Jeymalyatha has suffered more than enough and that she deserves to spend the rest of her time on this Earth away from her abusive trainers, rehabilitating, and with others of her kind.'

Retirement age of TN govt employees enhanced to 60 yrs

Retirement age of TN govt employees enhanced to 60 yrs

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

The Tamil Nadu government on Thursday enhanced the retirement age of its employees, including teachers and PSU staff, to 60 years.

Chennai likely to get heavy showers for next 3 days: IMD

Chennai likely to get heavy showers for next 3 days: IMD

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

A cyclonic circulation lies over north coastal Tamil Nadu, southeast of Bay of Bengal and a low pressure area is likely to form by November 9, the Meteorological department said on Sunday and has forecast widespread rainfall for at least the next three days in the state.

PIX: Check out 'The Home of Dhoni Fan'

PIX: Check out 'The Home of Dhoni Fan'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

Gopi Krishnan and his family have paid an unbelievable tribute to the Chennai Super Kings captain.

Kamal Haasan to make electoral debut from Coimbatore South

Kamal Haasan to make electoral debut from Coimbatore South

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Actor-turned politician Kamal Haasan would make his electoral debut, contesting from Coimbatore South constituency in the April 6 Tamil Nadu assembly elections.

Tennis is always going to be a big part of my life: Sania Mirza

Tennis is always going to be a big part of my life: Sania Mirza

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Sania Mirza, who is bidding adieu to the game, says she never had the fear of losing in her heart because it makes a player defensive.

Faadu: A Love Story Review: Half-Baked Show

Faadu: A Love Story Review: Half-Baked Show

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Faadu: A Love Story looks like one of those old movies with a socialist bent that glorified honest poverty and looked down upon ambition and enterprise, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Debt mutual funds see Rs 92,248-cr outflow in June

Debt mutual funds see Rs 92,248-cr outflow in June

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Mutual funds focused on investing in fixed-income securities witnessed a heavy outflow of Rs 92,248 crore in June on uncertain macro environment, driven by expectations around an increasing rate cycle, higher commodity prices and slowdown in growth. This comes following a net outflow of Rs 32,722 crore in May and an inflow of Rs 54,756 crore in April, data available with Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi) showed. Out of the 16 fixed-income or debt fund categories, 14 witnessed net outflows during the month under review.

The Woes Of Wayanad Continue

The Woes Of Wayanad Continue

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Away from the distraction of its new high-profile politics, Wayanad's worries seemed very down to earth, discovers Shyam G Menon.

Equity mutual funds inflow drops 43% to Rs 8,898 crore in July

Equity mutual funds inflow drops 43% to Rs 8,898 crore in July

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Equity mutual funds attracted Rs 8,898 crore in July, a 43 per cent decline compared to the preceding month as markets continued to remain volatile amid concerns over inflation and rate hike expectations. For the 17th straight month, equity mutual funds witnessed inflows in July. The net inflows in July were lower compared to Rs 15,495 crore seen in June, Rs 18,529 crore in May and Rs 15,890 crore in April, according to data released by Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi) on Monday.

Why do you need news portal editor's custodial interrogation, HC asks Delhi poilce

Why do you need news portal editor's custodial interrogation, HC asks Delhi poilce

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

The Delhi high court on Thursday extended till December 17 the interim protection from arrest granted to Newsclick editor-in-chief Prabir Purkayastha in a foreign funding case and asked the Delhi police why it needed his custodial interrogation when the RBI has given a prima facie finding in his favour.

Nagarjuna Is Not Afraid of Covid

Nagarjuna Is Not Afraid of Covid

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

'Nag feels his fans need all the laughter they can get during these traumatic times.'

HC quashes order to convert Jaya's residence into memorial

HC quashes order to convert Jaya's residence into memorial

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

The Madras high court on Wednesday set aside an order of the previous AIADMK regime to convert late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's residence, 'Veda Nilayam' in Chennai as a memorial.

Revealed: 6-point plan to revive TN economy

Revealed: 6-point plan to revive TN economy

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

The Palaniswami government is expected to utilise the Rangarajan Committee's recommendations before the 2021 assembly election.

Bank credit likely to grow at 4-year high of 11-12% in FY23

Bank credit likely to grow at 4-year high of 11-12% in FY23

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Bank credit is likely to grow at a four-year high of 11-12 per cent in fiscal 2023, on the back of better economic growth and budgetary support from the government, according to a report. In the fiscal ended March 2022, bank advances have likely grown at 9-10 per cent. "Healthy economic growth and budgetary support from the government should lift bank credit growth by 200-300 basis points to 11-12 per cent this fiscal," Crisil Ratings said in the report. The higher credit growth expectation is also supported by the improved resilience of the banking system, it added.

'Disappointing': Activists on marital rape criminalisation verdict

'Disappointing': Activists on marital rape criminalisation verdict

Rediff.com11 May 2022

'Women's consent is central to this and the idea of equality, of bodily integrity. There needs to be some clarity on violence, that violence is violence where ever it happened. This is also a part of domestic violence'

Gold ETFs log Rs 248-cr outflow in Feb

Gold ETFs log Rs 248-cr outflow in Feb

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Gold exchange traded funds (ETFs) witnessed a net outflow of Rs 248 crore in February, making it the second consecutive month of withdrawals as investors preferred equities over other segments on record SIP flows. Net outflows from the gold ETFs were at Rs 452 crore in the month of January. Prior to that, the asset class had seen a net investment of Rs 313 crore, according to the data of Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi). Despite the outflows, the category witnessed an increase in net assets under management (AUM) of gold ETFs to Rs 18,727 crore at the end of February from Rs 17,839 crore in January-end.

Indian-origin Banerjee lifts Wimbledon boys' singles title

Indian-origin Banerjee lifts Wimbledon boys' singles title

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

Playing only his second junior Grand Slam, 17-year-old won 7-5, 6-3

'You learn everything from history'

'You learn everything from history'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

'This novel, even after 1,000 years, is still relevant.' 'The politics and psychology is still relevant.' 'It is as contemporary as you can get.'

Ex-DU Prof Saibaba acquitted after spending 8 yrs in 'Anda Cell'

Ex-DU Prof Saibaba acquitted after spending 8 yrs in 'Anda Cell'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

The SC, however, rejected NIA's request for immediate stay to the order.

Storm crosses TN coast, 14 killed in heavy rains

Storm crosses TN coast, 14 killed in heavy rains

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Intense showers battered Chennai and other northern regions of Tamil Nadu on Thursday while the depression over Bay of Bengal crossed the coast by evening.

Maha Omicron patient responding well to treatment: Official

Maha Omicron patient responding well to treatment: Official

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

Samples of six other people, who tested positive for the coronavirus after arriving in Kalyan-Dombivli area of Thane district from different countries, have been sent for genome sequencing and the results are awaited, another official said.