News for 'Madras'

Can India Create Multi Language AI Like Chat GPT?

Can India Create Multi Language AI Like Chat GPT?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Creating an LLM trained on Indian languages is not easy. Experts say each language in India has a nuance of its own, so creating a ChatGPT-like product is an ambitious challenge.

SC relief to TN minister as heart surgery performed at private hospital

SC relief to TN minister as heart surgery performed at private hospital

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

A Supreme Court vacation bench of Justice Surya Kant and Justice MM Sundresh noted that the petition was still pending in the high court and asked the ED to approach that court.

Strong protests over de-recognition of Madras IIT student body for criticising Modi

Strong protests over de-recognition of Madras IIT student body for criticising Modi

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Scores of Congress party-affiliated National Students Union of India workers on Friday held a protest outside Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani's official residence in New Delhi over IIT-Madras de-recognising a students' body for reportedly criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Pay woes: IIT Madras faculty begins protest

Pay woes: IIT Madras faculty begins protest

Rediff.com6 Aug 2009

Around 450 members from IIT-M, besides the other seven IITs in the country, are resorting to the black badge protest. The association said on Wednesday that the present IIT pay-scales were neither commensurate with the required qualifications nor enough to attract fresh talent,even to well established IITs and that the faculty are 'frustrated with the inordinate delay' in implementing the Sixth Pay Commission recommendations.

HC raps police for not taking action in Udhayanidhi's Sanatan Dharma row

HC raps police for not taking action in Udhayanidhi's Sanatan Dharma row

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

The Madras high court has observed that persons in power should realise the danger of remarks with "fissiparous tendency" and pulled up the police for their alleged failure to take action against some ruling DMK ministers who had participated in an anti-Sanatana Dharma meeting held in Chennai in September.

Madras HC grants Nalini Chidambaram interim protection from arrest

Madras HC grants Nalini Chidambaram interim protection from arrest

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

The ED had registered an ECIR (Enforcement Case Information Report) in the matter under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

After historic 2023, ISRO is ready for packed 2024

After historic 2023, ISRO is ready for packed 2024

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

The new year will witness two unmanned missions under the "Gaganyaan" project, deep ocean exploration project, "Samudrayaan" and many more.

Retiring SC judge says tolerance must for each other's opinion

Retiring SC judge says tolerance must for each other's opinion

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

People must have tolerance for each other's opinion at a time when the tolerance level has gone down internationally, Supreme Court judge Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul said on Friday.

Tunnel rescue: Vertical boring underway, here's what happens now

Tunnel rescue: Vertical boring underway, here's what happens now

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

The vertical approach was one of the at least five options on which preparatory work had begun some days back, as anxiety mounted over the fate of the men trapped in the under-construction tunnel on Uttarakhand's Char Dham route.

Governor duty-bound to okay online rummy ban bill if...: TN minister

Governor duty-bound to okay online rummy ban bill if...: TN minister

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

The Madras high court had said in its 2021 judgment that a new law to ban online gambling may be enacted by the government and this made it clear that the state legislature is competent to pass a Bill to ban online rummy, Tamil Nadu Law Minister S Regupathy said in Chennai on Thursday.

HC verdict seals AIADMK succession war in favour of Palaniswami

HC verdict seals AIADMK succession war in favour of Palaniswami

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The court rejected all petitions, including that against the conduct of the party's General Secretary election.

Lawyers provoked Madras HC violence: SC Committee

Lawyers provoked Madras HC violence: SC Committee

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

The provocation of violence in the Madras high court was started by the lawyers and the police later went "berserk", the Supreme Court-appointed committee has said while holding that the judges had followed a "soft- pedalling policy" leading to the "piquant situation".

Castrate child rapists to curb sex offences, Madras HC to Centre

Castrate child rapists to curb sex offences, Madras HC to Centre

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

The HC judge in a letter to the Centre said it would be a good deterrent in wake of increasing crimes against minors.

SC orders inquiry into Madras HC clash

SC orders inquiry into Madras HC clash

Rediff.com26 Feb 2009

The Supreme Court has appointed retired apex court judge Justice B Srikrishna to inquire into the recent clash between lawyers and police in the Madras High Court premises.The committee will submit its interim report within two weeks to the apex court.The SC also asked the state government to transfer four top police officials over the issue.

DMK takes Tamil Nadu trust vote issue to Madras high court

DMK takes Tamil Nadu trust vote issue to Madras high court

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

E K Palaniswami had won the trust vote 122-11 in the 234-member assembly aided by the eviction of main opposition DMK and walkout by its allies, amid stormy scenes during which mikes were uprooted, chairs toppled and sheets of papers torn.

Madras HC reserves order on Nalini's petition

Madras HC reserves order on Nalini's petition

Rediff.com19 Sep 2008

Justice S Nagamuthu reserved the orders without fixing any date after hearing elaborate arguments of Tamil Nadu government, Nalini's counsel and Janata Party president Subramanian Swamy, who was allowed by the HC to assist it in hearing Nalini's petition.

Chat with Madras Cafe director Shoojit Sircar, right here!

Chat with Madras Cafe director Shoojit Sircar, right here!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

Connect with Shoojit Sircar as he takes questions from Rediff readers on Thursday, August 29, only on ZaraBol.

Madras HC stays hanging of Rajiv Gandhi's killers

Madras HC stays hanging of Rajiv Gandhi's killers

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

The three -- Murugan, Santhan and Perarivalan-- lodged in Vellore Jail, were scheduled to be hanged on September 9.

Subramanian Swamy assaulted in Madras High Court

Subramanian Swamy assaulted in Madras High Court

Rediff.com17 Feb 2009

The Janata Party President Subramanian Swamy was manhandled and abused by a group of lawyers in a court room at the Madras High Court on Tuesday.

Karnataka plans 190-km-long tunnel to ease Bengaluru traffic

Karnataka plans 190-km-long tunnel to ease Bengaluru traffic

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Thursday said a 190 km long tunnel has been proposed to ease traffic congestion in Bengaluru and within 45 days, the state government will be inviting public tenders for it.

Govt cannot keep returning judgeship proposals, says SC collegium

Govt cannot keep returning judgeship proposals, says SC collegium

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

The Supreme Court collegium has for the second time reiterated the names of two advocates -- Amitesh Banerjee and Sakya Sen -- for appointment as judges of the Calcutta high court "expeditiously", saying it was not open for the government to repeatedly send back the same proposal.

SpiceJet, Credit Suisse resolve financial dispute

SpiceJet, Credit Suisse resolve financial dispute

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

Low cost airline SpiceJet and Swiss firm Credit Suisse AG on Thursday told the Supreme Court they have resolved their financial dispute. The apex court then permitted SpiceJet to withdraw its appeal against a Madras high court verdict ordering that the airline be wound up on account of alleged non-payment of dues to Credit Suisse AG. "There is a settlement which has taken place on May 23, 2022 as per the consent terms.

Madras HC allows prisoner leave for 'purpose of procreation'

Madras HC allows prisoner leave for 'purpose of procreation'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

The bench then observed that it was time the government forms a committee to consider allowing conjugal visits to prisoners and that many countries had given them such rights.

Madras HC under security blanket as lawyers hold 'siege' stir

Madras HC under security blanket as lawyers hold 'siege' stir

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

The advocates are seeking withdrawal of the amended rules under the Advocates Act, that empower judges to act against errant lawyers.

Madras HC passes strictures on CCB police

Madras HC passes strictures on CCB police

Rediff.com12 Jun 2008

The Madras high court has come down heavily on the elite Central Crime Branch police, stating that the special department of the state police delayed filing FIRs and accepted bribes from both the accused and the complainant. Dismissing an anticipatory bail petition in an economic offences case on Wednesday, Justice R Regupathi questioned the CCB's inability to quickly file cases against the suspects and conduct an investigation.

Madras HC stays cancellation of Greenpeace India's licence

Madras HC stays cancellation of Greenpeace India's licence

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Greenpeace contended that the order cancelling its licence was false and violated law.

Why South India Is Unhappy With Modi

Why South India Is Unhappy With Modi

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

On one hand, South Indian states have been complaining about denial of a proportionate portion of the sharable funds from the Centre, based on population. On the other hand, they stand to lose Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha seats that again are based on population, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

ED moves SC against shifting TN minister to private hospital

ED moves SC against shifting TN minister to private hospital

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Mehta told the bench that Balaji is an influential minister and the high court has allowed his transfer to a private hospital which could hamper investigation.

Madras HC restrains sale of TVS Flame

Madras HC restrains sale of TVS Flame

Rediff.com16 Feb 2008

The Madras high court on Saturday restrained TVS Motor Company from manufacturing, marketing and selling its bike 'TVS Flame 125' in the ongoing patent infringement case with rival Bajaj Auto Limited.

IIT-M Scores BIG On Job Offers

IIT-M Scores BIG On Job Offers

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

The average salary received by students during campus placements for 2021-2022 was Rs 21.48 lakh per annum. The highest salary offered was $250,000.

IIT JEE results declared; Madras zone student tops

IIT JEE results declared; Madras zone student tops

Rediff.com26 May 2010

Anumula Jithendar Reddy, from Madras zone, has claimed the top spot this year.

Madras HC upholds govt order on admissions

Madras HC upholds govt order on admissions

Rediff.com2 Jul 2007

It directed unaided colleges to admit students under management quota through counselling.

Madras HC asks for update on Jayalalithaa's health

Madras HC asks for update on Jayalalithaa's health

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

People are anxious to know about the health condition of the chief minister as some information is already in public domain, a division bench orally observed when a public interest litigation filed by social activist K R 'Traffic' Ramaswamy came up for hearing.

Madras HC suspends lawyer close to A Raja

Madras HC suspends lawyer close to A Raja

Rediff.com7 Dec 2010

In further embarrassment to former telecom minister A Raja, the Madras high court on Tuesday suspended from the bar a top lawyer who was allegedly involved in an attempt to influence a judge taking the name of the minister.A division bench comprising Justice F M Ibrahim Khalifulla and Justice M M Sundaresh, said the status of R K Chandramohan, a member and subsequently the chairman of the Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Pondichery, shall stand suspended forthwith.

Madras HC gives go ahead to Kudankulam N-plant

Madras HC gives go ahead to Kudankulam N-plant

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

The Madras high court on Friday gave its nod to the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project, clearing the decks for the fuel loading and commissioning of unit 1 of the controversy-hit Indo-Russian project.

91 Indian Uni On Times World Rankings

91 Indian Uni On Times World Rankings

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

India has also become the fourth best represented nation in the 2024 rankings, up from sixth last year.

'India is only a 150-year-old name'

'India is only a 150-year-old name'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

'Bharat is a name that is 7000 years old.' 'We are not saying the name of the country should be changed from India to Bharat; we only recommended that the stress should be on Bharat.'

That Wonder Woman Called Waheeda Rehman

That Wonder Woman Called Waheeda Rehman

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

The luminous Waheeda Rehman will be honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award this year,

Madras HC dismisses PIL against Sasikala's elevation as AIADMK chief

Madras HC dismisses PIL against Sasikala's elevation as AIADMK chief

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

The petitioner had contended that Sasikala was made general secretary by the AIADMK general council in violation of Rule 20 of the party by-laws.

'Muslims should give Gyanvapi, Mathura to Hindus'

'Muslims should give Gyanvapi, Mathura to Hindus'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

'During the nine years of BJP rule, not a single temple has been reconstructed.' 'They might have constructed the Ram temple as it is an emotional issue. But they are not much interested in issues like heritage.'