News for 'Madras'

Every Covid patient infecting 2 others as Delhi's R-value up to 2.1: IIT

Every Covid patient infecting 2 others as Delhi's R-value up to 2.1: IIT

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Delhi's R-value, which indicates the spread of COVID-19, was recorded at 2.1 this week, implying that every infected person is infecting two others in the national capital, according to an analysis by IIT-Madras.

'This exposes the real face of the BJP'

'This exposes the real face of the BJP'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

'This is the real purpose behind the arrest, and it is not about controlling corruption.' 'It is like taking Amit Shah into custody before the 2024 elections.' 'How will it affect the BJP's election machinery?'

'American or Chinese soldiers are not a patch on Indian soldiers'

'American or Chinese soldiers are not a patch on Indian soldiers'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

'The next war will be fought by China-Pakistan against India and we have to fully be prepared. We must read the writing on the wall.'

'A judge who dispenses justice without fear'

'A judge who dispenses justice without fear'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

'They might not have liked his judgments on IT rules, the Election Commission and Pondicherry.'

Pepsi, Coke can use water from Tamil Nadu river: Madras HC

Pepsi, Coke can use water from Tamil Nadu river: Madras HC

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

The Madras High Court Bench in Madurai on Thursday dismissed a couple of public interest litigation petitions filed against the supply of Tamirabarani surface water to industries set up by co-packers of Pepsi and Coca Cola at the Industrial Growth Centre established by SIPCOT at Gangaikondan in Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu.

Madras HC summons archaeologist who okayed demolition of 400-yr-old temple

Madras HC summons archaeologist who okayed demolition of 400-yr-old temple

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

Taking serious view of demolition of a about 400-year-old temple, the Madras high court has directed the consultant Archaeologist/Conservationist K T Narasimhan to appear in person before the court.

Mortal remains of Gen Rawat, others being taken to Delhi

Mortal remains of Gen Rawat, others being taken to Delhi

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

The mortal remains were brought to the Madras Regimental Centre where people paid floral tribute to General Rawat and other personnel.

Quiet Doesn't Flow The Cauvery

Quiet Doesn't Flow The Cauvery

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

Today, with the Lok Sabha polls only months away, any inter-state dispute over the Cauvery water dispute has the potential to take more political turns than otherwise, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Politically, BJP is ruthless'

'Politically, BJP is ruthless'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

'The BJP think they are running an ideology machine in this country, and they have to convert everyone, from people to parties to party leaders.'

Hema-Rekha Party Together!

Hema-Rekha Party Together!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Hema Malini hosted a party for her friends on her 74th birthday on October 16.

AIADMK-BJP Snipe At Each Other

AIADMK-BJP Snipe At Each Other

Rediff.com26 May 2023

The BJP and the AIADMK are unable to sort out ideological differences, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Sengol-makers will attend new Parliament inauguration

Sengol-makers will attend new Parliament inauguration

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Made of silver with a coat of gold, the historical sceptre will be installed near the chair of the Lok Sabha Speaker on May 28, the same day the new Parliament building will be dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

You won't be able to bear the consequences: Stalin warns BJP

You won't be able to bear the consequences: Stalin warns BJP

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Thursday warned the Bharatiya Janata Party not to 'provoke' the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, saying it will not be able to 'bear the consequences' and that his party also knows 'all types of politics', escalating his attack on the saffron party after the arrest of his cabinet colleague V Senthil Balaji.

Why 2024 Polls Are Crucial For AIADMK

Why 2024 Polls Are Crucial For AIADMK

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

With the assembly polls only two years away, in 2026, any demoralising defeat in 2024, would challenge not only the party's continued relevance but also EPS's leadership, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Car import case: Madras HC upholds 2-yr jail term for Sasikala's husband

Car import case: Madras HC upholds 2-yr jail term for Sasikala's husband

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

Justice G Jayachandran said there is ample evidence placed before the court by the prosecution to show that these accused were involved in cheating the government by producing forged documents.

Unacceptable: Cong on SC decision to free Rajiv Gandhi's killers

Unacceptable: Cong on SC decision to free Rajiv Gandhi's killers

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

"The Congress party criticises it clearly and finds it wholly untenable. It is most unfortunate that the Supreme Court has not acted in consonance with the spirit of India on this issue," he said.

The Bravest Of The Brave

The Bravest Of The Brave

Rediff.com11 May 2022

President Ram Nath Kovind -- supreme commander of India's defence forces -- conveyed the nation's deepest gratitude to bravehearts who had protected the motherland from harm at the Defence Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday May 10, 2022.

Cops committing grave offences will attract dismissal from service: HC

Cops committing grave offences will attract dismissal from service: HC

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Police personnel committing serious offences, infringing the fundamental rights of citizens, would attract dismissal from service too, the Madras high court has said.

Stronger the judge, greater the allegations against him: SC

Stronger the judge, greater the allegations against him: SC

Rediff.com23 May 2022

The Supreme Court Monday said that making allegations against judges is 'unfortunately' becoming a new fashion now and the stronger the judge, the greater the allegations against him.

If India Becomes Bharat...

If India Becomes Bharat...

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

By changing the nation's name from India to Bharat, would this landmass overnight lose the emotional and cultural linkage that had been built over generations, centuries and millennia, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

'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.'

Governor finally gives assent to TN bill banning online gambling

Governor finally gives assent to TN bill banning online gambling

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi has given his assent to a bill banning online gambling which was adopted in March by the state assembly for a second time, official sources said on Monday.

Ahead of make-or-break AIADMK meet, OPS says 'dharma will win again'

Ahead of make-or-break AIADMK meet, OPS says 'dharma will win again'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam coordinator O Panneerselvam on Wednesday appeared to have resigned himself to the fact that the odds are stacked against him and his followers, ahead of the June 23 party meeting which is expected to take up the sole leadership question.

SC stays ban on The Kerala Story, asks producer to insert disclaimer

SC stays ban on The Kerala Story, asks producer to insert disclaimer

Rediff.com18 May 2023

According to the apex court, the disclaimer should say that 'there is no authenticated data to back up the suggestion on figure of conversion and the film represents the fictionalised version'.

SC to hear Tamil Nadu's appeal against RSS rally on March 3

SC to hear Tamil Nadu's appeal against RSS rally on March 3

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear on March 3 an appeal of the Tamil Nadu government against the Madras high court order permitting the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to take out a march in the state.

Madras HC stays ban on sale of cattle for slaughter

Madras HC stays ban on sale of cattle for slaughter

Rediff.com30 May 2017

In its interim order, a Madurai bench directed the Centre to file counter in 4 weeks.

Stalin's Breakfast Scheme A Social Revolution

Stalin's Breakfast Scheme A Social Revolution

Rediff.com3 May 2023

'Within a short span, it increased attendance, improved children's physical fitness, and led to a rise in the enrolment ratio.'

Which Banks Should You Keep Your Money?

Which Banks Should You Keep Your Money?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Be wary of co-operative banks which have historically been most vulnerable.

RSS gets HC nod for route march in TN on rescheduled dates

RSS gets HC nod for route march in TN on rescheduled dates

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Also, the RSS was asked to ensure strict discipline and make sure there is no provocation or incitement on their part during the march.

IIT Madras students hold beef fest to protest ban on cattle slaughter

IIT Madras students hold beef fest to protest ban on cattle slaughter

Rediff.com29 May 2017

More than 50 students supported the cause by participating in this fest late on Sunday night. Earlier on May 27, Students' Federation of India staged similar protest in Kerala by eating beef outside University College, Trivandrum.

1970 Asian Games medallist Kenneth Powell passes away

1970 Asian Games medallist Kenneth Powell passes away

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

Powell rose to claim the sprint double in the inaugural National Inter-State Athletics Championships in Allahabad in February 1963, winning the 100m race in 10.8 seconds and the 200m in 22.0 seconds.

TN migrant crisis: SC refuses plea by jailed Youtuber against invoking NSA

TN migrant crisis: SC refuses plea by jailed Youtuber against invoking NSA

Rediff.com8 May 2023

In a setback to jailed Bihar Youtuber Manish Kashyap, the Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain his plea challenging invocation of the stringent National Security Act (NSA) against him for allegedly circulating fake videos of migrant labourers being attacked in Tamil Nadu.

With Justice Indira Banerjee retiring, SC now has 3 women judges

With Justice Indira Banerjee retiring, SC now has 3 women judges

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Justice Indira Banerjee, who was the eighth woman judge in the Supreme Court, on Friday demitted office with Chief Justice of India UU Lalit, terming her as a "jewel" of the legal fraternity.

Why Caste Violence Is On The Rise In Tamil Nadu

Why Caste Violence Is On The Rise In Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Tamil Nadu is the celebrated home of the 'social justice' movement in the country, yet caste differences and violence has only been increasing in numbers and becoming more brutal in recent years, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Dalits not safe in TN: Governor Ravi opens fresh fire on Stalin govt

Dalits not safe in TN: Governor Ravi opens fresh fire on Stalin govt

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

Although there is a lot of talk on social justice, Dalits in Tamil Nadu face atrocities of some kind every other day, Governor R N Ravi has said, apparently targeting the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam after a gap of about a month.

On Victoria Gowri's appointment as judge, govt says...

On Victoria Gowri's appointment as judge, govt says...

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Differences of opinion are a part of democracy and there are ways to find solutions to that, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Thursday in Rajya Sabha on whether there exists differences between the judiciary and the executive on the issue of appointment of judges.

Planning For Higher Pension Under EPS?

Planning For Higher Pension Under EPS?

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Remember, pension from EPS will be taxable at slab rate, reducing the post-tax income for people who remain in the higher tax brackets after retirement.

Why We IAF Pilots Love Our Ray-Bans

Why We IAF Pilots Love Our Ray-Bans

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

'I was a young pilot in the IAF and Tom Cruise (with his genuine Ray-Bans) was now an icon with his sensational performance in Top Gun.' 'The IAF, maybe influenced by the movie, decided to 'issue' pilots Ray-Bans as part of their flying kit,' remembers IAF Veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe.

Aristotle Would Have Envied Ivan

Aristotle Would Have Envied Ivan

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

'I think my first obsessive, possessive and only half-requited -- as we would joke -- 'love' was Ivan. I saw him first slouching down the corridor of St Stephen's College nearly 50 years ago and was instantly smitten (as was everyone else around him).'

DMK Starts Giving it Back To BJP

DMK Starts Giving it Back To BJP

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

The BJP has nothing to lose after a point. For the DMK it is a difficult choice, as it would not want to give too much of space to a 'national party' lest the 'Dravidian duel' of the past decades should be lost forever, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.