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Tu Yaa Main Review: Adarsh Gourav-Shanaya Kapoor's Film Is Too Gimmicky

Tu Yaa Main Review: Adarsh Gourav-Shanaya Kapoor's Film Is Too Gimmicky

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Tu Yaa Main feels rather indulgent for a survival drama. You can see where it's headed, and it just grows tiresome after a point, observes Mayur Sanap.

Kerala probes students singing RSS song on Vande Bharat's maiden run

Kerala probes students singing RSS song on Vande Bharat's maiden run

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

According to the minister, the government views the incident with utmost seriousness.

Movie Legend B Saroja Devi Dies

Movie Legend B Saroja Devi Dies

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Veteran actor B Saroja Devi passed into the ages on Monday, July 14, in Bengaluru.

Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam anoints junior pontiff

Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam anoints junior pontiff

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Sri Satya Chandrashekarendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya, a 25-year-old Rig Vedic scholar from Andhra Pradesh, was anointed as the junior pontiff of the ancient Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam at a grand religious ceremony. The historic event took place on the auspicious Akshya Thritiya, attended by seers from across the country. The new acharya, known as Ganesha Sharma Dravid before his initiation into sanyasa, is the successor to the present Seer Sri Vijayendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya. The event coincided with the 2534th Jayanti Mahotsavam (May 2, 2025) of Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya, who established Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam in 482 BCE.

Delegations firm on terror: World must eradicate this scourge

Delegations firm on terror: World must eradicate this scourge

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

All-party parliamentary delegations on Monday met with the leaders of several countries and highlighted India's resolve to combat terrorism, which they stressed must be eradicated in the interests of all humanity.

'Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham is not a remake of Saraswathi Sabatham'

'Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham is not a remake of Saraswathi Sabatham'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

K Chandru makes his debut as a Tamil director with Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham.

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.

India can never permit others to have a veto on its choices: Jaishankar

India can never permit others to have a veto on its choices: Jaishankar

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said India can never permit others to have a veto on its choices and will do whatever is right in the national interest and for the global good without being intimidated to conform. In a video message for a function in Mumbai on Sunday, he said when India is etched more deeply in global consciousness, its repercussions are truly profound. In a world grappling with unhealthy habits, stressed lifestyles or recurring climate events, there is much learning to be gained from India's heritage. But the world will only know when the countrymen take pride in it, he said.

Amid chants Jayendra Saraswathi interred in Kanchi Mutt

Amid chants Jayendra Saraswathi interred in Kanchi Mutt

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

The burial ceremony was performed in the presence of Sri Vijayendra Saraswathi, the junior pontiff of the Mutt and some close family relatives of the late seer.

Review: Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham disappoints

Review: Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham disappoints

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

Tamil film Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham is a pathetic first attempt, according to S Saraswathi.

Saraswathi Saha qualifies for Athens

Saraswathi Saha qualifies for Athens

Rediff.com23 Jul 2004

The 24-year-old Eastern Railway employee won the 200m in the fourth National circuit athletic meet.

Ram idol by Karnataka sculptor picked for consecration in Ayodhya

Ram idol by Karnataka sculptor picked for consecration in Ayodhya

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi confirmed as much on his social media handle on Monday, saying a renowned idol-maker from the 'land of Hanuman' will see his piece of creation find pride of place at the Ram Temple on January 22.

Channelling Saraswathi, Lakshmi and Durga!

Channelling Saraswathi, Lakshmi and Durga!

Rediff.com4 May 2010

After a 10-year gap, Gowthami returns, but this time to the small screen with the Tamil serial Abhirami.

DMK's dy general secretary Subbulakshmi Jagadeesan quits party, politics

DMK's dy general secretary Subbulakshmi Jagadeesan quits party, politics

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam deputy general secretary Subbulakshmi Jagadeesan on Tuesday announced her decision to quit her post and the party.

Fact-finding team on NEET frisking to submit report in 4 weeks

Fact-finding team on NEET frisking to submit report in 4 weeks

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

A three-member committee set up by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to look into the alleged incident of an NEET aspirant in Kerala asked to remove her bra before the exam, will submit its report in four weeks, according to officials.

Connect Review: Predictable

Connect Review: Predictable

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Like the countless other things that were made possible online by the deadly coronavirus, Connect adds demonic possession and exorcism to the list, observes S Saraswathi.

Annam lamp, Thanjavur painting: Modi's gifts to Xi

Annam lamp, Thanjavur painting: Modi's gifts to Xi

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

The lamp has a round base decorated with beautiful patterns. It has slender and intricately -- designed ornamental stem with branches taking off at three levels.

'He will live on in the hearts and minds of lakhs of devotees'

'He will live on in the hearts and minds of lakhs of devotees'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bharatiya Janata Party chief Amit Shah, Congress president Rahul Gandhi and other leaders condoled the death of the seer.

'What's Tharoor's experience in the Congress party?

'What's Tharoor's experience in the Congress party?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

'To lead the Congress party, you need experience.' 'You should have held some positions which give you the experience of running the party at any level.' 'Tharoor doesn't have any such experience.'

Pix: Vidya Balan turns 40!

Pix: Vidya Balan turns 40!

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

Happy birthday Vidya!

'Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu' declared Tamil Nadu's state anthem

'Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu' declared Tamil Nadu's state anthem

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

The Tamil Nadu government on Friday announced Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu, an invocation sung in praise of mother Tamil, as the state anthem and directed that all present during its rendition should remain standing.

Can Religious Rows Hurt DMK In 2024?

Can Religious Rows Hurt DMK In 2024?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Party insiders concede statements of the Raja kind have the potential to hurt the DMK's electoral chances in closely-fought seats in 2024, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Tamil Thai Vazhthu' is prayer song, not Anthem: HC

'Tamil Thai Vazhthu' is prayer song, not Anthem: HC

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

The 'Tamil Thai Vaazhthu', an invocation, is only a prayer song and not a National Anthem and hence, there is no need for every one to remain in standing posture when it is rendered, the Madras High Court bench here has ruled.

Hijab row: Clothes that 'disturb harmony' banned in edu institutions

Hijab row: Clothes that 'disturb harmony' banned in edu institutions

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

'Invoking 133 (2) of the Karnataka Education Act-1983, which says a uniform style of clothes has to be worn compulsorily. The private school administration can choose a uniform of their choice,' the government order said.

Five success principles for aspiring entrepreneurs

Five success principles for aspiring entrepreneurs

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

Prof Saras Saraswathy of the University of Virginia's Darden School shares some essential life lessons.

Kanchi seer acquitted in auditor assault case

Kanchi seer acquitted in auditor assault case

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Kanchi Sankaracharya Jayendra Saraswathi and eight others were on Friday acquitted of all charges, including attempt to murder, in the 2002 the auditor Radhakrishnan assault case.

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.

Watch: Alka Yagnik sings for Jatin-Lalit

Watch: Alka Yagnik sings for Jatin-Lalit

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Jatin-Lalit are back!

Jaya started living normal life: AIADMK

Jaya started living normal life: AIADMK

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

Ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday said party supremo and Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, hospitalised in Chennai for more than a month, has "progressed well" and "started living a normal life" as it exuded confidence that she will soon resume her public service.

PIX: Vidya Balan, family watch Kabali

PIX: Vidya Balan, family watch Kabali

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Let's take a look at the pictures of Vidya Balan and Siddharth Roy Kapur at Aurora Theatre...

PIX: Vidya, Karan, Arjun at New Year's party

PIX: Vidya, Karan, Arjun at New Year's party

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

Bollywood parties hard on New Year's eve.

This school provides free education to the deaf

This school provides free education to the deaf

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Balavidyalaya in Chennai is probably India's only school for the deaf that trains the child and (one) parent for free.

Sankararaman case: 3 more witnesses turn hostile

Sankararaman case: 3 more witnesses turn hostile

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

Three more prosecution witnesses, including a woman, in the Sankararaman murder case, in which Kanchi Sankaracharya Jayendra Saraswathi and his junior Vijayendra Saraswathi are the main accused, turned hostile during the trial in a local court on Thursday.

Seer case: Framing of charges deferred

Seer case: Framing of charges deferred

Rediff.com12 Jul 2005

A Chengalpattu court, which was to have framed charges in the Sankararaman murder case on Tuesday, adjourned proceedings to July 25 in view of the boycott by advocates in Tamil Nadu.

Witnesses turn hostile in Sankararaman murder case

Witnesses turn hostile in Sankararaman murder case

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

Four more witnesses turned hostile on Thursady during their examination in a Puducherry court in the trial of Sankararaman murder case in which Kanchi Sankaracharyas Jayendra Saraswathi and his deputy Vijayendra Saraswathi are the prime accused.

Rape case against Asaram Bapu may be politically motivated: BJP

Rape case against Asaram Bapu may be politically motivated: BJP

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party Vice President Uma Bharti on Thursday said that the rape charge levelled by a teenage girl against Asaram Bapu could be "politically motivated" as he had been critical of top Congress leadership.

Sankararaman murder case: Kanchi Shankaracharya, 22 others acquitted

Sankararaman murder case: Kanchi Shankaracharya, 22 others acquitted

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

In a huge relief to the pontiffs of Kanchi Sankara Mutt, Jayendra Saraswathi and Vijayendra Saraswathi, a local court on Wednesday acquitted them in the murder case of a temple official in Kancheepuram in Tamil Nadu.

'My daughter wants to work in America'

'My daughter wants to work in America'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on entrance examinations, admission procedures at international universities.

Why the 'Sun' won't set in Chennai Central

Why the 'Sun' won't set in Chennai Central

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

For decades the Chennai Central parliamentary constituency has been voting for the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and this election may not be any different, reports Rediff.com's S Saraswathi.

Pack your bags! 8 places to travel to this year

Pack your bags! 8 places to travel to this year

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

Bitten by the travel bug? Here's where you should be heading to. Now!