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Lawyer seeks ex-CJI's correspondence with HC judge

Lawyer seeks ex-CJI's correspondence with HC judge

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

A plea was made in the Supreme Court for production of correspondence between ex-CJI KG Balakrishnan, sitting judge H L Gokhale and then Madras High Court judge R Reghupathi who had alleged that former Telecom Minister A Raja attempted to influence him in a criminal case.

The 13 YO Designer Making Waves

The 13 YO Designer Making Waves

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Born with autism spectrum disorder, Nandhitha's signature collection was released online recently.

Lessons in renewable energy from NY to Mumbai

Lessons in renewable energy from NY to Mumbai

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

As part of an international student exchange programme, 40 Indian students visited the United States to learn about the various aspects of renewable energy. Rajendran P reports.

Chennai techie murder suspect attempt suicide before cops nabbed him

Chennai techie murder suspect attempt suicide before cops nabbed him

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

He allegedly attempted suicide when police went to arrest him. He is undergoing treatment at a government hospital, police said.

Stalin drops motion for TN speaker's removal

Stalin drops motion for TN speaker's removal

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

"A stand was taken to seek his (Dhanapal's) removal based on the circumstances at that point of time. The party, however, now feels that the motion was not warranted," Stalin said on the opening day of the assembly session in Chennai.

'South Asians voted overwhelmingly against Trump'

'South Asians voted overwhelmingly against Trump'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

'This election might be the most significant for the community and indicates the possibility of greater engagement.'

'Indian Americans are professionals at creating problems for themselves''

'Indian Americans are professionals at creating problems for themselves''

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

When I knocked on doors (while campaigning), Indian Americans talked more about politics in India -- and I had to tell them this was about elections in New Jersey.

'Urumi was difficult to shoot for'

'Urumi was difficult to shoot for'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2011

Actress Nithya Menon talks about Urumi.

The suspense over Mohanlal's Koothara continues

The suspense over Mohanlal's Koothara continues

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

The title Koothara has been derived from the names of the three young actors, Koubrin (Bharath), Tharun (Tovino Thomas) and Ram (Sunny Wayne).

'Report on Nalini's plea will take more time'

'Report on Nalini's plea will take more time'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

An advisory board formed to consider the plea for premature release of Nalini, undergoing life imprisonment in the Rajiv Gandhi's assassination case, will take some more time to submit its report to the government, a top official said.

Indian scientist finds virus link to obesity

Indian scientist finds virus link to obesity

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

'Indians have more body fat, less muscle mass...Obesity is more prevalent among vegetarians....' advises Dr Nikhil Dhurandhar.

'Biden knows Kamala is ready to be President'

'Biden knows Kamala is ready to be President'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

'She'll probably be leading some significant portfolio from the White House, the way that Vice President Biden did in the Obama White House.'

Chennai cops receive SMS threat to Karunanidhi

Chennai cops receive SMS threat to Karunanidhi

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

"We have received an SMS at our traffic control room threatening the life of the chief minister. We are investigating it," city police commissioner T Rajendran told reporters in Chennai at a media briefing. When asked about the details of the message, he said the SMS stated that the chief minister would be killed in a bomb attack

Why do terrorists target Times Square?

Why do terrorists target Times Square?

Rediff.com3 May 2010

Behind the JumboTron faade of Times Square dwells a vibrant, quintessential America. Any attack plot on the Times Square is an assault on the liberalism the United States stands for. P Rajendran gets a bit nostalgic the day the 'Crossraods of the World' stood on the brink of danger.

Lessons from 2014: What were your greatest learnings?

Lessons from 2014: What were your greatest learnings?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

What are the five lessons you learnt from the year gone by? We'd love to know!

Psychologist by day, desi beauty blogger by night

Psychologist by day, desi beauty blogger by night

Rediff.com7 Oct 2009

Desi beauty blogger Sumi tells P Rajendran how she manages write about beauty and to study clinical psychology at the same time.

The blogger who quit school and employed his mom

The blogger who quit school and employed his mom

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

Amit Gupta's blogging efforts help the layman put the fun back in photography, reports P Rajendran.

This atheist blogger sold his soul on eBay

This atheist blogger sold his soul on eBay

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

Hemant Mehta's atheism-oriented blog works, finds P Rajendran, because of its non-confrontational tone.

He swapped a cushy job for blogging, Web research

He swapped a cushy job for blogging, Web research

Rediff.com2 Sep 2009

In the first of a new series featuring Indian bloggers, P Rajendran speaks to Gaurav Mishra, the maverick behind gauravonomics.com

How Times Square 'humiliates' terrorism

How Times Square 'humiliates' terrorism

Rediff.com3 May 2010

While it is still not clear who was behind the attempt to bomb New York on Sunday, some tourists and other gawkers are particularly glad to add a dash of adventure to their trip. The crowds are back in strength, drawn by the parades in town, the vague whiff of danger, or both. Notes rediff.com's P Rajendran.

'I will teach you to be rich' says this blogger

'I will teach you to be rich' says this blogger

Rediff.com30 Sep 2009

Negotiate like an Indian and defer wants, were the two thumbrules personal finance blogger Rami Sethi learnt from his parents, he tells P Rajendran.

Ultra-brown: A blogger who fights discrimination

Ultra-brown: A blogger who fights discrimination

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

As part of a series featuring Indian bloggers, P Rajendran speaks to Manish Vij, who uses the Internet to fight political discrimination.

Indian-origin woman set afire by former boyfriend

Indian-origin woman set afire by former boyfriend

Rediff.com6 Jan 2010

A South African Indian woman is in a critical condition in hospital and her former boyfriend in jail after he allegedly set her on fire.

Review: Darling is worth a watch

Review: Darling is worth a watch

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Debutante director Sam Anton's Darling has a decent pace, some excellent comedy and an engaging screenplay, says S Saraswathi.

'Across the country Sikhs are mourning'

'Across the country Sikhs are mourning'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

'Hate and violence are an ever-present threat to us.' 'The community is staying vigilant of their surroundings.'

'Under Biden, US-India ties will see new heights'

'Under Biden, US-India ties will see new heights'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

'President-elect Biden, in particular, has deep knowledge of, and experience with, dealing with India, serving as a custodian and champion of the relationship long before it was fashionable to do so.'

Kerala govt in a fix over Tata land row

Kerala govt in a fix over Tata land row

Rediff.com6 Jul 2007

The statement by the Communist Party of India man in the CPI(M)-led ministry has spurred widespread criticism against the V S Achuthanandan government.

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.

Kerala limps back to normalcy

Kerala limps back to normalcy

Rediff.com24 Jun 2007

Reports from across the state said there was a lull in rains in most places on Sunday morning, but hundreds of families were still in relief camps with the coastal stretches, low-lying areas and hill districts remaining vulnerable.

Indians face no threat in Malaysia: delegation

Indians face no threat in Malaysia: delegation

Rediff.com7 Dec 2007

Sure, the community faces some problems, but there is no threat per se, a delegation of poets visiting India said.

Protester: 'Modi not welcome in US'

Protester: 'Modi not welcome in US'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

The protest outside the NRG stadium against Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi's visit at the NRG Stadium was seemingly irrepressible, displaying signs saying 'Free Kashmir', '8 million people caged', 'Go back Modi' -- and worse.

'Masks definitely are not 100 percent effective'

'Masks definitely are not 100 percent effective'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

'They should always be used in combination with social distancing and washing and other recommendations.'

Kerala: Social activist Vijayan cremated

Kerala: Social activist Vijayan cremated

Rediff.com4 Oct 2007

The body of M N Vijayan, critic, social activist and Marxist thinker, who died in Thrissur on Wednesday, was cremated on Thursday with state honours at Kudungallur in Thrissur.

Car parked at news channel's office vandalised

Car parked at news channel's office vandalised

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan directed the police to conduct a "robust" probe Following the incident at the Asianet News office.

Pharma majors open new R&D chapter

Pharma majors open new R&D chapter

Rediff.com28 Jun 2007

Part research being farmed out to medical colleges, universities to cut cost and time.

Review: Thirudan Police is a delight to watch

Review: Thirudan Police is a delight to watch

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

Thirudan Police explores the highly complex father-son relationship, while giving a realistic picture of the everyday life of a policeman.

'The biggest winners are Indian Americans'

'The biggest winners are Indian Americans'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

'This year felt different -- and was different.' 'For the first time, the Indian American voter seemed to matter.'

Secret behind Acer's success

Secret behind Acer's success

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

Acer is ranked fourth in India and third in the world in terms of PC shipments. It plans to position itself in the top three in India. Acer sponsors the FC Barcelona team.

'We want to give voice to the workers' misery'

'We want to give voice to the workers' misery'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

In one case, the folks at SWAN discovered that of the Rs 1,500 they'd transferred as relief in the account of a stranded worker, the bank had deducted Rs 800 as penalty for not having minimum balance!

Aus: Indian asked to work 365 days/yr, without pay

Aus: Indian asked to work 365 days/yr, without pay

Rediff.com11 Oct 2007

Anbalagan said his employer gave him a sheet, blanket and pillow and told him to sleep on the floor in the hallway. His belongings had to be kept in a shed in the backyard, and he was told to shower and wash his clothes there.