News for 'Saraswathy'

The traditional idli gets a makeover

The traditional idli gets a makeover

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

S Saraswathi meets the duo behind a start-up called Idli Factory, in Chennai

'Why can't we exhume her body?' HC raises doubts over Jayalalithaa's death

'Why can't we exhume her body?' HC raises doubts over Jayalalithaa's death

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

The Madras high court on Thursday expressed doubts over the death of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa in response to a petition filed by a member of her party.

Review: Annakodi is a disappointment

Review: Annakodi is a disappointment

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

The film lacks depth and fails to ignite the passion needed for such an emotionally compelling story.

Seers return to Kanchi

Seers return to Kanchi

Rediff.com8 Jun 2005

. Jayendra also offered 'arthi' to the idol of Adi Sankara, Mutt sources said.

The forgotten spy

The forgotten spy

Rediff.com26 Aug 2005

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

These dancers want to make India proud

These dancers want to make India proud

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Meet Aparna Nagesh and her dancers from High Kicks, one of just nine groups chosen from 54 countries around the world to perform at the Commonwealth Youth Dance Festival in Scotland.

Pragyag Peeth seer demands Jayendra's resignation

Pragyag Peeth seer demands Jayendra's resignation

Rediff.com19 Nov 2004

The Kanchi seer should resign to protect the respect and dignity of the post occupied by him, he said.

Kanchi seer remanded in murder case

Kanchi seer remanded in murder case

Rediff.com12 Nov 2004

The arrest follows investigation into the murder of Sankararaman, who had once managed the accounts of the Mutt.

Chennai building collapse survivor: I drank urine to survive 72 hrs under rubble

Chennai building collapse survivor: I drank urine to survive 72 hrs under rubble

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Prakash Rout, a young plumber hailing from Odisha, spent 72 agonising hours under the rubble of the collapsed 11-storey building near Chennai without food or water. Although Rout had a miraculous escape as he came out without a scratch on his body, he regrets that his childhood friend and colleague wasn't as lucky as him, reports S Saraswathi.

Seer case hearing begins

Seer case hearing begins

Rediff.com16 Jun 2005

The bail petitions of Appu, Kadiravan, Anil and Bhasker have been dismissed. They will also be present on Thursday at the Chengalpattu court.

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.

Great news! The 12th Five-Year plan will focus on education

Great news! The 12th Five-Year plan will focus on education

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

Education is high on the agenda says Pallam Raju Union minister for human resource development while revealing details about the government's upcoming Five Year Plans.

Looking at the Dying Studios of Chennai

Looking at the Dying Studios of Chennai

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

AVM and Prasad Studios were among the few that are still around.

Are Indian students shunning US business schools?

Are Indian students shunning US business schools?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2012

Decline in high-quality applicants from India into US business PhD courses.

An Extraordinary Indian: Risking his life to save others

An Extraordinary Indian: Risking his life to save others

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

Venkatesh, all of 19 years old, has saved over a hundred lives at Chennai's Marina Beach. The school dropout puts his life in danger almost every day for the sake of others, discovers S Saraswathi.

Review: Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru is predictable

Review: Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru is predictable

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

Altough the film manages to enegage the audience, the story is full of cliches and becomes boring.

Review: Kutti Puli is a mass entertainer

Review: Kutti Puli is a mass entertainer

Rediff.com31 May 2013

The film has all the right ingredients which makes a real entertainer.

Review: Soodhu Kavvum is a class apart

Review: Soodhu Kavvum is a class apart

Rediff.com3 May 2013

Soodhu Kavvum is an engaging film, with ingenious characters and entertaining situations.

Review: Ethir Neechal is an absolute delight

Review: Ethir Neechal is an absolute delight

Rediff.com3 May 2013

The film is sure to provide some wholesome family entertainment.

Review: Naan Rajavaaga Pogiren is ordinary

Review: Naan Rajavaaga Pogiren is ordinary

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

Naan Rajavaaga Pogiren has an uninspiring storyline, dialogues and average performances

Review: Thillu Mullu fails to deliver

Review: Thillu Mullu fails to deliver

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

The film fails to evoke the same laughs as the original.

Review: Maranthen Mannithen is enjoyable

Review: Maranthen Mannithen is enjoyable

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

Maranthen Mannithen deals well with many subjects like love, lust, heartbreak, betrayal and jealousy.

Review: Paradesi is exceptional

Review: Paradesi is exceptional

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

An authentic script, simple visuals and down-to-earth characters make this a must-watch.

Review: Gouravam is a huge disappointment

Review: Gouravam is a huge disappointment

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

Gouravam is shallow, it has incompetent script, slow documentary-style narration and weak cast.

Review: Settai, not a patch on Delhi Belly

Review: Settai, not a patch on Delhi Belly

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

Settai is sadly, a great disappointment.

Review: Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga is an entertainer

Review: Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga is an entertainer

Rediff.com29 Mar 2013

Director Pandiraj injects a good dose of humour and makes the film enjoyable to watch.

'What occurred in Delhi can happen to any one of us'

'What occurred in Delhi can happen to any one of us'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2012

Religious leaders from different faiths led a prayer meeting in Chennai to condole the death of the Delhi gangrape victim. S Saraswathi and Sriram Selvaraj report from Chennai

Review: Nadigayin Diary is unwatchable

Review: Nadigayin Diary is unwatchable

Rediff.com27 May 2013

The film is a biopic of Silk Smitha who had such power over men of all ages, is an uninspiring tale.

Review: Moondru Per Moondru Kadhal is a musical treat

Review: Moondru Per Moondru Kadhal is a musical treat

Rediff.com2 May 2013

Though Vasanth fails to recreate the old magic, he makes up for it with the exceptional music.

VIDEO: Girls, here's how you can protect yourself!

VIDEO: Girls, here's how you can protect yourself!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

In Chennai, S Saraswathi attended a workshop on self defence and returned empowered. Read on!

VIDEO: Girls, here's how you can protect yourself!

VIDEO: Girls, here's how you can protect yourself!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

In Chennai, S Saraswathi attended a workshop on self defence and returned empowered. Read on!

PICS: Vaiko, N-activists detained near TN assembly

PICS: Vaiko, N-activists detained near TN assembly

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

Hundreds of anti-nuclear activists and leaders of different political outfits were detained in Chennai on Monday when they attempted to lay siege to the Tamil Nadu assembly demanding scrapping of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant. S Saraswathi reports.

PIX: Aishwarya-Aaradhya, Vidya Balan visit Ganpati pandal

PIX: Aishwarya-Aaradhya, Vidya Balan visit Ganpati pandal

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Aaradhya's day out with mom Aishwarya.

Review: Don't miss Chennaieil Oru Naal

Review: Don't miss Chennaieil Oru Naal

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

The seasoned actors give good all-around performances.

Review: Vathikuchi fails to impress

Review: Vathikuchi fails to impress

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

The film is an interesting concept that grabs our attention at the beginning but fails to keep up the momentum.

'For LIC, online sale is fast becoming a buzzword'

'For LIC, online sale is fast becoming a buzzword'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

Thomas Mathew T, managing director, tells Manojit Saha and M Saraswathy about the LIC's strategy and growth plans.

Review: Ameerin Aadhi Bhagavan is too violent

Review: Ameerin Aadhi Bhagavan is too violent

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

There are no heroes in Ameerin Aadhi Bhagavan, only villains.

Review: Silunu Oru Sandhippu is a simple love story

Review: Silunu Oru Sandhippu is a simple love story

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

Sillunu Oru Sandhippu is not your average run-of-the-mill triangular love story.