News for 'Little Tamil Nadu'

'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.'

OPS signals EPS to rethink on taking Sasikala back into party

OPS signals EPS to rethink on taking Sasikala back into party

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Presiding over a Christmas event in Chennai, Panneerselvam, quoting the preaching of Jesus Christ, said if those who commit wrongs reform and return, accepting them back is leadership quality.

India vs England: 50 per cent fans allowed for 2nd Test

India vs England: 50 per cent fans allowed for 2nd Test

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

The official said that media would be allowed to cover both the Tests from the press box at the stadium.

GT Vs PBKS: Who Batted Best? VOTE!

GT Vs PBKS: Who Batted Best? VOTE!

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

Rahul Tewatia's entertaining cameo of 36 from 18 balls was the turning point for the Gujarat Titans.

Why his daughter has 'no caste, no religion'

Why his daughter has 'no caste, no religion'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

'By birth, you are not superior or inferior to anyone.' 'There are millions of people who want to have a casteless society. I am one of them.'

I have a censor in me now: Tamil writer Perumal Murugan

I have a censor in me now: Tamil writer Perumal Murugan

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

A censor is seated inside me now. He is testing every word that is born within me. His constant caution that a word may be misunderstood so, says Murugan.

What Erode Win Means For Stalin's Politics

What Erode Win Means For Stalin's Politics

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

For now, the DMK can be expected to sound the bugle for Opposition unity at the national level, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Should college students be expelled for drinking?

Should college students be expelled for drinking?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

'There are plenty of videos of boys drinking on social media; I have not heard of any boys being dismissed from college because of this.' 'They have been dismissed just because they are girls.'

We've identified chinks in our armour: Lakra ahead of FIH Junior World Cup

We've identified chinks in our armour: Lakra ahead of FIH Junior World Cup

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Amandeep Lakra, the spirited defender of the Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team, is elated about making the cut to represent the nation at the upcoming FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup in Malaysia next month.

'Distress-sharing' may be a workable option whenever Cauvery comes up again

'Distress-sharing' may be a workable option whenever Cauvery comes up again

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Considering that the Supreme Court has now included two, rather three, new variable to the tribunal's findings, it could imply that whenever the current order comes in for review, the two states could raise specific issues flowing from them, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Karnataka beat TN by ten wickets

Karnataka beat TN by ten wickets

Rediff.com5 Jan 2007

The victory gave them five points and kept them on course for a berth in the semi-finals of the Ranji Trophy.

Karthik's century puts TN in command vs Maharashtra

Karthik's century puts TN in command vs Maharashtra

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Dinesh Karthik scored a solid 113 as Tamil Nadu took command of their Ranji Trophy semi-final against Maharashtra at the Eden Gardens, in Kolkata, on on Thursday. On a deceptive green top that had little in it for the bowlers, he made hay even as half-centuries from Vijay Shankar (91), Ramaswamy Prasanna (64 not out) and Baba Indrajith (68 not out) down the order ensured Tamil Nadu amassed 426 for 5 in 177 overs at the close of play on Day 2.

Mandaviya asks states to stay alert amid Covid spike

Mandaviya asks states to stay alert amid Covid spike

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

The Centre and the states need to continue working in collaborative spirit as was done during the previous surges for COVID-19 prevention and management, Mandaviya said.

No electrifying effect from government's EV push

No electrifying effect from government's EV push

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

State governments need to focus on building charging infrastructure to realise the goal of transitioning a large proportion of their sales to EVs, reports Ishaan Gera.

Rain plays spoilsport in Chennai

Rain plays spoilsport in Chennai

Rediff.com9 Dec 2005

A little over half-an-hour of play was possible on the first day of the Elite Group 'A' Ranji Trophy match between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

'Vital to look at Cauvery beyond water disputes'

'Vital to look at Cauvery beyond water disputes'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

'Sharing of water from a river which flows through several states is a crucial challenge which comes in the way of maintaining the spirit of good neighbourly relations.'

Ranji Trophy: Uthappa, Rahul put Karnataka in command

Ranji Trophy: Uthappa, Rahul put Karnataka in command

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

A brilliant 153 from Robin Uthappa coupled with a patient 91 from KL Rahul has helped the defending champions Karnataka, post a commanding 302-2 in the Ranji Trophy quarter-final match against Assam in Indore.

The Lives PSU Bankers Lead

The Lives PSU Bankers Lead

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

A peek into the life of a public-sector banker who did well professionally, but paid a price for it, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Is M K Stalin eyeing a national role?

Is M K Stalin eyeing a national role?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Is Stalin positioning himself as a central figure in the anti-Bharatiya Janata Party, anti-Narendra Modi formation?

Pujara, Rahane eye big runs as youngsters embark on fresh journey

Pujara, Rahane eye big runs as youngsters embark on fresh journey

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Bright dreams of a new journey, desperation to stage a comeback and desire to rediscover old glory will be the dominant themes of this season's Ranji Trophy that begins at various centres across the country from Friday.

10 Must Watch Mani Ratnam Movies On OTT

10 Must Watch Mani Ratnam Movies On OTT

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Deepa Gahlot lists 10 popular Mani Ratnam films that you can watch on streaming platforms.

'As finance minister, it is very difficult to do as much as one should'

'As finance minister, it is very difficult to do as much as one should'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

'Since the NDA took office in 2014, and aggressively since 2019, the Union government seems hell bent on centralising all power and resources, only to fail spectacularly.'

The Machine That Saved Tanishq

The Machine That Saved Tanishq

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Stories are legion about the Karatmeter's use at that time. Hundreds of people standing in queue for testing, customers breaking down after discovering the actual purity of their jewellery and then becoming irate about the jeweller who had gypped them, the local jewellery industry leaning heavily on the Tanishq franchisees to desist from using it, some jewellers even threatening violent action.

'Rahul will be rewarded with a T20 World Cup slot if...'

'Rahul will be rewarded with a T20 World Cup slot if...'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

If KL Rahul leads Lucknow Super Giants to their maiden IPL title, he will automatically be rewarded with a spot in the Indian team for the T20 World Cup, reckons head coach Justin Langer, who wants his team's national hopefuls to "concentrate" on doing well for the franchise first.

Four killed in TN rains; more downpour likely in next 24 hrs

Four killed in TN rains; more downpour likely in next 24 hrs

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Surplus rain water gushed out of reservoirs while several roads here resembled swollen rivers and four persons were killed in rain related incidents in Tamil Nadu and over 60 houses suffered damage, authorities here said on Monday.

SUPERCUTE! Mumbai's Penguin Triplets

SUPERCUTE! Mumbai's Penguin Triplets

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Every week, we bring you fascinating videos, chosen by you, through your likes.

Jadeja 'ready for Australia' after seven-wicket haul against TN

Jadeja 'ready for Australia' after seven-wicket haul against TN

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

Jadeja's haul helped Saurashtra bowl out TN for 133 in the second innings and the visitors require 262 runs for an outright victory on Friday.

Yet to take a decision on premature release of Rajiv Gandhi killer: TN Govt

Yet to take a decision on premature release of Rajiv Gandhi killer: TN Govt

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

The Tamil Nadu government on Friday told the Madras high court that it was yet to take a decision on the premature release of Nalini Sriharan, the life convict in Rajiv Gandhi assassination case since her case with other co-convicts are pending before the Supreme Court.

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.

Recipe: Zelda's South Indian Mango Rice

Recipe: Zelda's South Indian Mango Rice

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Another delicious South Indian rice

78 companies vanish after raising funds; 17 in Gujarat

78 companies vanish after raising funds; 17 in Gujarat

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

Cumulatively these 78 vanishing companies have raised a little over Rs 310 crore (Rs 3.1 billion).

Modi attacks PM, Sonia; says LS polls all about decisive PM

Modi attacks PM, Sonia; says LS polls all about decisive PM

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

Launching a frontal attack against the Congress top brass including Manmohan Singh, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Narendra Modi on Thursday took swipes at him over a book written by his former aide and said the current Lok Sabha polls was all about a "decisive" prime minister.

Modi Is Being Outnumbered And Out-Rallied

Modi Is Being Outnumbered And Out-Rallied

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

This time Modi has no emotive message to take to the stump. Muscular nationalism doesn't work against the backdrop of China's successive inroads into Indian territory. Rising prices is a sore point that cuts across class and caste barriers; unprecedented levels of unemployment has the youth in a ferment. This has reduced the BJP campaign to a laundry list of recycled grievances and thinly veiled communal appeals, neither of which are working as well as they have in the past, argues Prem Panicker.

Discover India's 10 Great Lakes

Discover India's 10 Great Lakes

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Which are India's most impressive lakes? Choose and journey there now!

Burning bodies in misty forest numb people with disbelief

Burning bodies in misty forest numb people with disbelief

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

Eyewitness accounts said hearing 'something like a boom' and then 'clanking of objects', while the fire raged for well over half an hour, destroying the copter, killing its occupants and reducing huge trees to ashes.

Recipe: Chef Brar's Peanut Curry

Recipe: Chef Brar's Peanut Curry

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

A quick rescue-the-meal curry.

Ranji Trophy: Karnataka beat Mumbai to enter final

Ranji Trophy: Karnataka beat Mumbai to enter final

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Karnataka outplayed a Mumbai team by 112 runs to enter the final of the Ranji Trophy.

Apple Sales In India Up to 67,000 Cr

Apple Sales In India Up to 67,000 Cr

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Despite the robust growth in this country, Apple's India share in its overall global sales remained modest -- constituting 1.5 per cent of its overall turnover of $389 billion in FY23.

Question mark over Sasikala's relevance in TN politics

Question mark over Sasikala's relevance in TN politics

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

If Sasikala wants to stay in active politics, she will have to go to EPS crawling, reports Aditi Phadnis.

Distinct trait found in coronavirus in India

Distinct trait found in coronavirus in India

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

They have named this unique cluster of virus population as 'Clade A3i' found in 41 per cent of the genome sequenced in India.