News for 'Madurai'

Paramount Air to fly into western India

Paramount Air to fly into western India

Rediff.com15 Feb 2008

The airline is inducting two more 70-seater Embraer planes, which will be based in Bangalore and will be used to connect Bangalore and Chennai with Pune and Goa, and then other cities in western India.

Tamil Nadu awaits good news on Jayalalithaa

Tamil Nadu awaits good news on Jayalalithaa

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa followers are waiting with bated breath as the Supreme Court will hear the bail petition of the former Tamil Nadu chief minister, who has been in a Bangalore jail for almost two weeks after she was convicted in a corruption case and sentenced to four years in jail.

Proposed petrol hike: CPM warns Centre

Proposed petrol hike: CPM warns Centre

Rediff.com11 Jan 2008

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has warned the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance Government at the Centre that it will face countrywide protests if it hikes petrol and diesel prices.

How drones are helping fight against COVID-19

How drones are helping fight against COVID-19

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Drones are being used for carrying out a host of tasks like surveillance to ensure that people are maintaining social distancing, spreading awareness about COVID-19 in densely populated areas, spraying disinfectants and checking people's temperature

MK slams EC, Jaya sees conspiracy

MK slams EC, Jaya sees conspiracy

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

M K Azhagiri, son of Karunanidhi, intimidated the voters to get an 'artificial victory,' Jayalalithaa alleged.

'To dream big has always been my motto'

'To dream big has always been my motto'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2007

M Thiagarajan of Paramount Airways straddles across the aviation sector like a giant. At 29, he is the promoter, chief executive officer and managing director of one of India's best-run airline that made operational profits within two years of starting business.

DMK renominates Raja, Maran; denies ticket to Alagiri

DMK renominates Raja, Maran; denies ticket to Alagiri

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam supremo M Karunanidhi on Monday renominated former telecom minister and 2G scam accused A Raja for the April 24 Lok Sabha polls in Tamil Nadu. He also sent a strong message to rebels in the party by denying a ticket to his son M K Alagiri.

TikTok's future to be decided on Wed

TikTok's future to be decided on Wed

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

The app, which has close to 1 million users per day, its lawyer, is losing close to Rs 4.5 crore in revenues every day.

HC notice to TN govt on AIADMK plea

HC notice to TN govt on AIADMK plea

Rediff.com16 May 2007

The judges, however, refused to issue notice to the Union home secretary, the first respondent, and Azhagiri, the eighth respondent in the PIL.

Main accused in <i>Dinakaran</i> attack surrenders

Main accused in Dinakaran attack surrenders

Rediff.com15 May 2007

The main accused in the Dinakaran newspaper office attack case 'Attack Pandi' on Tuesday surrendered before the police in Madurai and was produced before a lower court, which remanded him to nine days judicial custody.

Azhagiri sends legal notice to Sun TV

Azhagiri sends legal notice to Sun TV

Rediff.com10 May 2007

Azhagiri said he was never implicated in criminal cases as alleged by the network.

Police have not acted: Dinakaran

Police have not acted: Dinakaran

Rediff.com10 May 2007

The management alleged that police had registered the case even before the complaint was given.

In the DMK, it's brother vs brother

In the DMK, it's brother vs brother

Rediff.com9 May 2007

Karunanidhi, who has always appeased Azhagiri when elections were around the corner, while pampering and promoting Stalin at all times and costs, will find Azhagiri hard to please this time around.

TN: 2 killed as Dinakaran office set afire

TN: 2 killed as Dinakaran office set afire

Rediff.com9 May 2007

The survey had given 70 per cent chances to M K Stalin, the second son of Karunanidhi and just 2 per cent to elder son Azhagiri, who controlled the party cadres in Southern districts.

India rolls out world's largest vaccination drive against COVID-19

India rolls out world's largest vaccination drive against COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

The first COVID-19 vaccine shots in India were given on Saturday to nearly two lakh frontline healthcare and sanitary workers as Prime Minister Narendra Modi rolled out the world's largest inoculation drive against the pandemic that has caused 1,52,093 deaths and upended millions of lives in the country.

Karupasamy Kuthagaithaarar music is listless

Karupasamy Kuthagaithaarar music is listless

Rediff.com25 Apr 2007

Music composer Dhina goes folksy and fails.

Of Kamaraj's ideals and Kalam's vision

Of Kamaraj's ideals and Kalam's vision

Rediff.com5 Feb 2008

Tamil actor turned politician Sharat Kumar on why he launched a new party and his aims in public life.

TN court allows bull-taming sport

TN court allows bull-taming sport

Rediff.com11 Apr 2007

The Judges rejected the request of the government pleader to accord the benefit to other sporting events like rekhla race (bullock cart race), saying the petition pertained only to manjuvirattu.

The wedding of the Gods

The wedding of the Gods

Rediff.com9 May 2006

Wedding at Madurai Meenakshi temple.

IBM to start operations in Vizag

IBM to start operations in Vizag

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

IBM India on Wednesday announced its operations in Vizag, as part of its expansion plans to enter 14 new cities in the country, in line with its strategy to make India a truly global hub.

'Dharmapuri is not a political film'

'Dharmapuri is not a political film'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2006

Perarasu talks about his new film starring star-turned-politician Vijayakanth

Pregnant woman contracts HIV after blood transfusion in Tamil Nadu

Pregnant woman contracts HIV after blood transfusion in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

The services of three lab technicians of the blood bank attached to a government hospital at Sattur, near Virudhunagar, have been terminated,Health Minister C Vijayabaskar said Wednesday.

Karunanidhi under grip of betrayers, alleges Alagiri

Karunanidhi under grip of betrayers, alleges Alagiri

Rediff.com17 Mar 2014

Maintaining that he has been "unfairly vilified" and suspended, Dravida Munetra Kazhagam leader M K Alagiri on Monday alleged "some forces" in the party were not allowing its chief and his father M Karunanidhi to discharge his functions.

Central team inspects Kochi naval base for commercial flight ops

Central team inspects Kochi naval base for commercial flight ops

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

The base will be used by carriers such as Alliance Air, a subsidiary of Air India, to operate 70-seater ATR aircraft to places such as Bengaluru.

Is cash still the king in TN polls?

Is cash still the king in TN polls?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

This time round, even 'petrol coupons' were reportedly distributed for those attending campaign rallies, especially those addressed by top leaders, cutting across party lines. If this owed to the rising cost of petrol and diesel -- which is a poll issue this time -- there were the customary coupons for 'quarter' (liquor bottle size) and non-vegetarian biryani. Some media reports claimed that some of these 'crowds' attended more than one political rally on the same day in the last week, and at times for rival political parties in adjoining constituencies or districts, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

6 days after SC order for arrest of Karnan, police on wild goose chase

6 days after SC order for arrest of Karnan, police on wild goose chase

Rediff.com15 May 2017

The 61-year-old has proved to be as elusive as he has been brash, defying the Supreme Court and passing his own judgments against his peers.

Jaya asks PM Modi to promulgate ordinance for Jallikattu

Jaya asks PM Modi to promulgate ordinance for Jallikattu

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Supporters of the bull taming sport Jalikattu on Tuesday staged protests in Tamil Nadu after SC stayed the Centre's notification lifting the ban on it.

Is US behind conversions in India?

Is US behind conversions in India?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2006

He said Muslims were trying to spread their religion by migrating to new areas, infiltration and Jehad.

Thiagarajan, world's youngest airline CEO

Thiagarajan, world's youngest airline CEO

Rediff.com22 Jun 2007

Thiagarajan, who had primarily restricted his aviation activities to south India, is now locating stars of fortune in western and central India for possible acquisitions

Tamil parties pin their hopes on ordinance to bring jallikattu back

Tamil parties pin their hopes on ordinance to bring jallikattu back

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

With the Supreme Court reinforcing its stay on jallikattu, the state BJP hopes it can persuade its party leadership to bring in an ordinance. But this is a path filled with risk, reports R Ramasubramanian.

Bull taming sport gets Madras HC nod

Bull taming sport gets Madras HC nod

Rediff.com9 Jan 2007

Different petitions for and against Jallikattu were posted for hearing in the first week of February.

Dowry case: ADMK MP SS Chandran surrenders

Dowry case: ADMK MP SS Chandran surrenders

Rediff.com18 Jul 2006

Chandran's brother's daughter-in-law Latha filed the case.

TN: Hindu Munnani leader hacked to death

TN: Hindu Munnani leader hacked to death

Rediff.com18 Dec 2006

A Hindu Munnani leader was hacked to death by unidentified persons at Tenkasi in Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu, triggering tension in the communally sensitive town, police said on Monday.

Paramount eyes stakes in other airlines

Paramount eyes stakes in other airlines

Rediff.com15 May 2007

Paramount Airways aims at acquiring stakes in other airlines as part of its plans for a pan-India presence by 2011, according to its top official.

CBI to probe attack on <I>Dinakaran</I> office

CBI to probe attack on Dinakaran office

Rediff.com10 May 2007

With this, the total number of those arrested in connection with the Wednesday's attack has risen to six.

Arrest warrants against Shilpa Shetty, Reema Sen

Arrest warrants against Shilpa Shetty, Reema Sen

Rediff.com20 Jun 2006

The actresses have been summoned for posing for 'obscene' pictures.

Nation remembers Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary

Nation remembers Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

President Pranab Mukherjee, Vice President Hamid Ansari and top leaders of the Congress paid rich tributes to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 97th birth anniversary but no one from the National Democratic Alliance government was present at the event.

Is Sashi Cheliah MasterChef's best winner yet?

Is Sashi Cheliah MasterChef's best winner yet?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The Singapore-based contestant is the first to have scored 93 out of 100 points to win the 10th season.

Akshaya Homes to develop SEZs

Akshaya Homes to develop SEZs

Rediff.com1 Sep 2007

Plans for SEZ development are still in their nascence, Chitty Babu, managing director, Akshaya Homes, said.