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Vijay resumes campaign, accuses DMK of Rs 4,730 cr sand loot

Vijay resumes campaign, accuses DMK of Rs 4,730 cr sand loot

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Actor-politician Vijay, founder of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, is set to resume his political campaign on Sunday in Kanchipuram district. He will address people at an indoor facility, with arrangements made for a smooth event. Approximately 1,500 people with QR-coded passes will be allowed entry, and security measures are in place.

Nagarjuna in a film based on Adi Sankara

Nagarjuna in a film based on Adi Sankara

Rediff.com12 Mar 2013

Get your lowdown on what's happening in Telugu cinema.

First look: Nara Rohit's Sankara

First look: Nara Rohit's Sankara

Rediff.com28 May 2014

Sankara is a remake of the Tamil sleeper hit Mouna Guru.

US-based Sankara Eye Foundation to focus on Bihar

US-based Sankara Eye Foundation to focus on Bihar

Rediff.com7 Jun 2014

At the annual Bihar Diwas celebrations hosted by the Bihar Foundation West Coast in Cupertino, California on May 3, the Sankara Eye Foundation, a United States-based non-profit organisation, whose aim is to eradicate curable blindness in India by 2020, announced that it will set up a hospital in the eastern Indian state.

Is AIADMK Feeling Uncomfortable With BJP's Politics?

Is AIADMK Feeling Uncomfortable With BJP's Politics?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

While acknowledging that they needed strong allies for a chance in the assembly polls, AIADMK cadres seemingly prefer actor-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam to the BJP, owing to the latter's 'communal agenda' and consequent hardline Hindutva image, explains N Sathiya Moorthy.

When Hansika, Shriya, Sobhitha Choose To Bedazzle

When Hansika, Shriya, Sobhitha Choose To Bedazzle

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

What makes temple jewellery so special?

Kerala BJP chief pitted against Rahul Gandhi in Wayanad

Kerala BJP chief pitted against Rahul Gandhi in Wayanad

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Announcing candidates for the remaining four seats in Kerala, the Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded its state chief K Surendran in the high-profile Wayanad constituency against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

'I Won't Allow Kedarnath Temple Replica In Delhi'

'I Won't Allow Kedarnath Temple Replica In Delhi'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

'People want to do business in the name of the Kedarnath temple.'

'Togetherness Is The Message From Ayodhya'

'Togetherness Is The Message From Ayodhya'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

'Sri Ayodhyaji will emerge as the greatest centre of cultural togetherness, universal harmony, vasudeva kutumbakam, compassion, and love for every single living being on this Earth.'

8 Indore families donate organs of temple mishap victims

8 Indore families donate organs of temple mishap victims

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

The large-hearted families agreed to donate the skin and eyes of their loved ones whom they lost after the roof of the stepwell collapsed during a havan held on the occasion of Ram Navami at the Beleshwar Mahadev Jhulelal temple, said voluntary organisation Muskan Group.

Had to move court for telecast of Ayodhya event in Tamil Nadu: BJP

Had to move court for telecast of Ayodhya event in Tamil Nadu: BJP

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party vs ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam battle over live telecast of the Ayodhya Ram temple consecration in Tamil Nadu shrines reached the Supreme Court on Monday, with the apex court asking the authorities to act in accordance with the law and not based on any oral instructions.

Change Of Guard At Banks, LIC In 2023

Change Of Guard At Banks, LIC In 2023

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

The first quarter of calendar 2023 will see new faces heading four large public-sector banks -- Canara Bank, Bank of Baroda, Indian Overseas Bank, and Bank of India.

Is Governor Ravi Serving Hindutva Electoral Cause Well?

Is Governor Ravi Serving Hindutva Electoral Cause Well?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

While Governor Ravi's speeches have put the local BJP supporters on the defensive in matters of religion and social justice, his add-on 'attack on the constitutional scheme' in the 'Senthil Balaji case', has been condemned squarely by many legal experts and editorial writers across the country, thus adding weight to CM Stalin's position -- at least until the courts come up with their binding views, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Privatisation of PSBs gets bankers' thumbs up

Privatisation of PSBs gets bankers' thumbs up

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Exuding confidence in sustaining the tempo of credit growth, public sector bankers said on Wednesday that consolidation in the public sector bank (PSB) space has given them a robust base to scale. The privatisation of PSBs can be done through divestment of government stake to a wider base of investors without haste. There is nothing to worry about at this point (high credit offtake) as underwriting standards and risk management are much better.

Spotted: Sadhana Sargam

Spotted: Sadhana Sargam

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

Reader Santosh Shah sends us a picture.

First Salary: 'I bought a watch worth Rs 650'

First Salary: 'I bought a watch worth Rs 650'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

In the first of responses to a reader invite, reader Sankara Narayan from Chennai tells us why his first salary is memorable to him.

Sengol And The BJP's Election 2024 Plan

Sengol And The BJP's Election 2024 Plan

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

The BJP seems wanting to return to a 'Tamil Hindutva' agenda for elections in Tamil Nadu, explains N Sathiya Moorthy.

US funds for eye treatment research

US funds for eye treatment research

Rediff.com17 Feb 2005

Chennai-based eye hospital Sankara Nethralaya is likely to tie up with United State based organisation, the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology for research in ophthalmology.

9/11: Philosophy does not take away the pain

9/11: Philosophy does not take away the pain

Rediff.com16 Sep 2011

Vasantha Velamuri remembers her husband Sankara Velamuri. George Joseph reports

'Balamurali scolded me saying, Who asked you for money? Let's record now'

'Balamurali scolded me saying, Who asked you for money? Let's record now'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Ghatam exponent T H Subash Chandran recalls his association with the Carnatic great who passed into the ages on Monday.

Vijayendra Saraswathi is now head of Kanchi Mutt

Vijayendra Saraswathi is now head of Kanchi Mutt

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

Vijayendra Saraswathi, 48, had become the 70th acharya of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam on May 29, 1983.

Faced with shortage, Tamil Brahmin grooms to scout for brides up north

Faced with shortage, Tamil Brahmin grooms to scout for brides up north

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Faced with a problem of suitable brides, Thamizhnadu Brahmin Association to cast net in UP and Bihar.

Rajni fans wear Endhiran

Rajni fans wear Endhiran

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

Reader Anjana Sankara Narayanan sends in a picture.

The Monk Who Lived India

The Monk Who Lived India

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

'He will always live in the hearts of the millions of children who have studied in schools and colleges established by him and the faithful Hindus to whom he was a symbol of the invincible spirit of glorious Hindu Dharma,' says Tarun Vijay.

CRPF jawan shoots 4 colleagues dead, injures another

CRPF jawan shoots 4 colleagues dead, injures another

Rediff.com9 Dec 2017

The jawans reportedly had a brawl before the fatal incident took place.

11 feared to have gone blind after cataract surgeries in MP

11 feared to have gone blind after cataract surgeries in MP

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

Similar incident had been reported at the hospital in 2010 when cataract surgeries performed on 18 patients had gone wrong,

Announcing work-integrated BS, MS programmes

Announcing work-integrated BS, MS programmes

Rediff.com17 May 2010

The Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani invites applications off-campus, work-integrated learning programmes.

Tamil Nadu's Is Saivism Hinduism Debate

Tamil Nadu's Is Saivism Hinduism Debate

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Stalin's personal intervention in the Adheenam row may have contained the avoidable political damage and social tensions at least for now, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Why this eye hospital is a case study at Harvard

Why this eye hospital is a case study at Harvard

Rediff.com6 Apr 2009

Sanskara Eye Care's model of charging fee from only 20 per cent of the patients is sufficient to make each hospital self-sustaining in three to five years. But is not the only source of its sustenance. In the US, children are donating their pocket money towards eye surgery in these hospitals. It is $30 for a surgery, says founder R V Ramani.

Andhra set 327 run target for Orissa

Andhra set 327 run target for Orissa

Rediff.com25 Nov 2007

Andhra Pradesh amassed 287 runs in the second innings of their Ranji trophy Elite Group-B match putting a stiff target of 327 runs before hosts Orissa Orissa to win

From mountains to seas, India celebrates Yoga Day

From mountains to seas, India celebrates Yoga Day

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Brimming with excitement and energy, thousands of people across the country gathered in large numbers at various parks and public squares to mark the third International Day of Yoga.

Kanchi acharya remanded in custody

Kanchi acharya remanded in custody

Rediff.com12 Nov 2004

Kanchi Shankaracharya was produced before a magistrate in Kancheepuram on Friday and was remanded in judicial custody\n

Rajiv Gandhi assassination convict released for a month

Rajiv Gandhi assassination convict released for a month

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Imprisoned since 1991, this is the first time she has been out on parole for 30 days.

Kanchi junior seer in judicial custody till Jan 24

Kanchi junior seer in judicial custody till Jan 24

Rediff.com19 Jan 2005

Meanwhile, the Chengalpattu sessions court adjourned the hearing on Vijayendra's bail plea to January 25 following a request from the prosecution.

A R Rahman to perform at UN on I-Day

A R Rahman to perform at UN on I-Day

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

A R Rahman will be the second Indian artiste to perform at the UN General Assembly after M S Subbulakshmi.

'They were waiting to punish him'

'They were waiting to punish him'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2004

M N Krishanmani, the Kanchi Shankaracharya's lawyer, believes Jayendra Saraswati is the victim of personal vendetta.

Kanchi seer gets chargesheet copy in assault case

Kanchi seer gets chargesheet copy in assault case

Rediff.com18 Jul 2005

Kanchi Seer Jayendra Saraswathi, main accused in the Radhakrishnan assault case, and 11 others were today given copies of the chargesheet

Kanchi seer visits mutt

Kanchi seer visits mutt

Rediff.com28 Mar 2005

Since a chargesheet has been filed in the Sankararaman murder case, the bail conditions prohibiting his entry into the mutt no longer apply, police said.

One lakh suicides a year in India

One lakh suicides a year in India

Rediff.com20 May 2005

Kerala topped the list in number of suicides, where for every one lakh population 26 people committed suicide, followed by Karnataka, Tamil nadu and West Bengal.\n

Malaysia drops plan to source cars from India

Malaysia drops plan to source cars from India

Rediff.com21 Aug 2003

Malaysia's leading carmaker 'Proton' has shelved plans to source cars from India.