News for 'Madras'

No poll for gen sec till apex court has heard AIADMK leadership row: EPS to SC

No poll for gen sec till apex court has heard AIADMK leadership row: EPS to SC

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

Palaniswami currently helms the party founded by the charismatic M G Ramachandran and nurtured by the redoubtable J Jayalalithaa.

TN governor returns bill banning online rummy to govt for reconsideration

TN governor returns bill banning online rummy to govt for reconsideration

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

The Raj Bhavan has returned a bill banning online rummy to the Tamil Nadu assembly for its reconsideration, official sources said in Chennai on Wednesday.

TN moves SC against CBI probe into Thanjavur student suicide case

TN moves SC against CBI probe into Thanjavur student suicide case

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

Recently, the Madurai bench of the Madras high court has ordered that the probe into the girl suicide matter will be transferred to the CBI.

Something very rotten, says HC; reopens 2 DMK ministers' asset cases

Something very rotten, says HC; reopens 2 DMK ministers' asset cases

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Justice N Anand Venkatesh, who holds the portfolio for MP/MLA cases in the state, took up the cases against senior ministers Thangam Thennarasu and his wife and KKSSR Ramachandran and his spouse and also a friend of the DMK leader.

Be careful while using social media, warns SC

Be careful while using social media, warns SC

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court has said social media users should be careful about its impact and reach as it dismissed a petition filed by actor and former Tamil Nadu MLA S Ve Shekher who is facing cases for sharing a Facebook post in 2018 allegedly containing derogatory remarks against women journalists.

'I was in the best team that never played for India'

'I was in the best team that never played for India'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Michael Dalvi, who played first class cricket for Delhi, Tamil Nadu and Bengal, once hit a century against a fiery Malcolm Marshall and the West Indies. At 77, he has a razor sharp memory, a ready wit and is a rare cricketing treasure.

Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan -- 2 will release on...

Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan -- 2 will release on...

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

PS-1 was a huge hit. Will PS-2 get the same love?

Stalin, others pay tribute to Gen Rawat

Stalin, others pay tribute to Gen Rawat

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

People pay their respects to the chief of defence staff and the 13 others who died in Wednesday's helicopter crash near Coonoor.

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.

ED freezes Rs 30 cr land linked to TN minister Balaji in money laundering probe

ED freezes Rs 30 cr land linked to TN minister Balaji in money laundering probe

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

A 2.49 acre land valued at more than Rs 30 crore belonging to the sister-in-law of Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji has been frozen as part of an ongoing money laundering investigation against him, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) said on Thursday.

Best City For Women To Work Is...

Best City For Women To Work Is...

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

'That the South and West regions are more women-friendly in terms of employment is not a surprise.'

SC verdict has unmasked betrayers: Palaniswami

SC verdict has unmasked betrayers: Palaniswami

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

The favourable apex court was a result of the 'divinity' of party stalwarts, the late Chief Ministers M G Ramachandran and J Jayalalithaa, he said at a mass wedding ceremony in Madurai.

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.

Buying Financial Products? Beware!

Buying Financial Products? Beware!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Avoid relying on a bank RM for investment advice. Instead, approach a Sebi-registered investment advisor whose livelihood depends on the fee paid by his customers and not on product commissions.

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.

HC go ahead for AIADMK gen secy election, restrains to declare results

HC go ahead for AIADMK gen secy election, restrains to declare results

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

The high court heard a plea by Pannnerselvam's aides on Sunday against the election to the powerful general secretary post, scheduled to be held on March 26.

TN girl's death: SC rejects dad's request for doc of his choice in SIT

TN girl's death: SC rejects dad's request for doc of his choice in SIT

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

The Supreme Court on Tuesday did not agree to the plea of a man, whose 17-year-old daughter was found dead at a private residential school in Tamil Nadu, that a doctor of his choice be permitted to be part of a team of experts ordered by the Madras high court to conduct a fresh post-mortem on her body.

Meet K Krithivasan, TCS' CEO-designate

Meet K Krithivasan, TCS' CEO-designate

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

"Humble", "kind", and "spiritual" are some adjectives used to describe K Krithivasan, chief executive officer designate and global head of banking, financial services, and insurance business, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), where he is an old stager. Krithivasan, based out of Chennai, has been part of the global technology sector for over 34 years. He joined TCS in 1989. During his long tenure at the company, he has held leadership roles in delivery, customer relationship management, large programme management, and sales.

FUN-FUN Bollywood Quiz!

FUN-FUN Bollywood Quiz!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

'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.'

Rahul says Muslim League 'completely secular', BJP lashes out

Rahul says Muslim League 'completely secular', BJP lashes out

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

On a tour to the US, Gandhi told reporters in Washington that the Muslim League is a completely secular party and there is nothing non-secular about it.

Cyclone Michaung paralyses Chennai, revives fears of 2015 flood

Cyclone Michaung paralyses Chennai, revives fears of 2015 flood

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Heavy rains continued to pound Chennai and nearby districts on Monday under the impact of a cyclonic storm, which is likely to cross the coast in Andhra Pradesh on December 5.

Can Vijay Succeed Where Rajini Couldn't?

Can Vijay Succeed Where Rajini Couldn't?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Will Vijay will go the most successful MGR/Jayalalithaa way, or that of Vijayakanth, Seeman or Kamalahaasan, or will he end up as another Rajinikanth who cries wolf at the last minute and quits the scene even before it all had really begun, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

IIT alumni are opening their wallets wide to give back despite Covid-19

IIT alumni are opening their wallets wide to give back despite Covid-19

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

While the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur may have attracted among the highest donations by an individual (former student and IndiGo Airlines co-founder Rakesh Gangwal) at Rs 100 crore last week, IITs have largely seen such contributions rise over recent years, despite the Covid pandemic. According to Mahesh Panchagnula, dean, Alumni and Corporate Relations, IIT Madras, in the last five years, the premier institute has raised more than Rs 135 crore under the endowment category of education alone. Despite the pandemic, there has been an increasing trend in endowment funding received at IIT Madras, with an average increase of about 20 per cent year-on-year across the last five years.

Tamil Nadu assembly passes bill to ban online gambling again

Tamil Nadu assembly passes bill to ban online gambling again

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

The Tamil Nadu assembly on Thursday once again unanimously adopted the bill to ban online gambling, weeks after state Governor R N Ravi had returned it to the government for its reconsideration.

On Justice Gowri's appointment, SC says cannot quash collegium's recco

On Justice Gowri's appointment, SC says cannot quash collegium's recco

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court, which had on February 7 refused to entertain two pleas seeking to restrain Lekshmana Chandra Victoria Gowri from taking oath as an additional judge of the Madras high court, on Friday pronounced the reasons for the dismissal of the petitions.

Rummy, poker games of skill: HC rejects TN's online ban

Rummy, poker games of skill: HC rejects TN's online ban

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

The Madras high court on Thursday declined to declare the entire Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Act, 2022, as ultra vires the Constitution and held rummy and poker as 'games of skill.'

'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.'

Google investing $10 billion in India's digitisation fund: Pichai tells PM Modi

Google investing $10 billion in India's digitisation fund: Pichai tells PM Modi

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

Internet giant Google is investing $10 billion in India's digitisation fund, its CEO Sundar Pichai has told Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a step that will recognise India's leadership on fintech and will support small and large businesses in India, the US and around the world. Pichai met Prime Minister Modi in Washington on Friday and also announced the opening of Google's global fintech operation centre in the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT) in Gandhinagar. "It was an honour to meet Prime Minister Modi during the historic visit to the US. We shared with the Prime Minister that Google is investing $10 billion in India's digitisation fund," Pichai said.

HC judge chides OPS for seeking change of judge in AIADMK gen council case

HC judge chides OPS for seeking change of judge in AIADMK gen council case

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

When the matter came up today, Justice Ramaswamy strongly condemned the action of the lawyers and remarked it was a very cheap practice, scandalising the judiciary.

Was A Tamil Nadu Temple Sealed For This Reason?

Was A Tamil Nadu Temple Sealed For This Reason?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

A district collector leads Dalits into a temple in Tamil Nadu, which is then sealed. A Ganesh Nadar finds out why.

Appearing for class 10, 12 board exams twice a year will be optional: Pradhan

Appearing for class 10, 12 board exams twice a year will be optional: Pradhan

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Pradhan, who is also the skill development minister, said he has received positive feedback from students on the plan to conduct board exams twice a year.

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.

The Men Behind Chandrayaan-3 Mission

The Men Behind Chandrayaan-3 Mission

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

Only three countries (United States, Russia and China) have successfully landed spacecraft on the airless lunar surface.

Did Ravi Act Without The Centre's Okay?

Did Ravi Act Without The Centre's Okay?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Is Governor Ravi acting without informing/consulting the Centre, or is the BJP leadership unsure of what to do with the DMK in Tamil Nadu? asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

'You can't experience India without experiencing its food'

'You can't experience India without experiencing its food'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'My God, we could win half the world over just by our food alone.'

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.

'Time flies, doesn't it?' Hitman completes Sweet 16

'Time flies, doesn't it?' Hitman completes Sweet 16

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

There is something about 16 that has a lingering sweet aftertaste. Ask Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, who completed 16 summers as an international cricketer!

Keeping Balaji on as minister not good governance, observes HC

Keeping Balaji on as minister not good governance, observes HC

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

The Madras high court on Tuesday observed that the continuance of V Senthil Balaji as a minister without portfolio in the MK Stalin-led Tamil Nadu cabinet will serve no purpose and it does not augur well with the principles of good governance and purity in administration.

Citing Perarivalan order Rajiv Gandhi murder convict Nalini moves SC for release

Citing Perarivalan order Rajiv Gandhi murder convict Nalini moves SC for release

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Nalini Sriharan, one of the convicts who was serving life imprisonment in connection with the assassination of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi, on Thursday approached the Supreme Court seeking release from prison -- like fellow convict AG Perarivalan.