News for 'Sarath'

Ceasefire violations will cost Pakistan dearly: Govt

Ceasefire violations will cost Pakistan dearly: Govt

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

Army Vice Chief Sarath Chand said that India will continue to give a "befitting reply"

LTTE fighters were dressed in India army uniforms: Fonseka

LTTE fighters were dressed in India army uniforms: Fonseka

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam fighters were dressed in Indian army uniforms during the final battles of the nearly three-decade long civil war, former Sri Lankan army chief Sarath Fonseka has said.

PIX: Rajinikanth pays respect to mentor K Balachander

PIX: Rajinikanth pays respect to mentor K Balachander

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Eminent filmmaker K Balachander passed away in Chennai on December 23

PHOTO: Rajinikanth's Kochadaiiyaan look

PHOTO: Rajinikanth's Kochadaiiyaan look

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

The film is slated for release in July.

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.

Four Malayalam films to release this Christmas

Four Malayalam films to release this Christmas

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

Four major films fight it out at the box office this Christmas season.

Review: Mynaa is a beautiful love story

Review: Mynaa is a beautiful love story

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

The film is quite engaging.

Mammootty's Varsham releases today

Mammootty's Varsham releases today

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

The film is produced under the actor's banner.

Fonseka a pawn in game to checkmate Rajapaksa: Lanka media

Fonseka a pawn in game to checkmate Rajapaksa: Lanka media

Rediff.com22 May 2012

While Sri Lanka's state media chose to ignore Sarath Fonseka's release from prison, pro-government newspapers said on Tuesday that the former army chief had become a "political pawn" in the hands of foreign countries against President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Ex-Sri Lanka army chief Fonseka granted bail

Ex-Sri Lanka army chief Fonseka granted bail

Rediff.com18 May 2012

Jailed former Sri Lankan army chief Sarath Fonseka was on Friday granted bail by the high court in Colombo in a case for harbouring military deserters, ahead of an imminent presidential pardon for him.

Sri Lanka evacuates northern coast before cyclone hits

Sri Lanka evacuates northern coast before cyclone hits

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

The meteorological department said that a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal was developing into a marginal cyclone and was set to hit the northern coast of Sri Lanka.

Fonseka calls for Arab Spring-style uprising in SL

Fonseka calls for Arab Spring-style uprising in SL

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

Former Sri Lankan army chief General Sarath Fonseka has said that he will lead an Arab Spring-style uprising in his country to force the government from office. Fonseka, who was jailed for running as an opposition candidate, launched a bitter attack on President Mahinda Rajapaksa, whom he accused of persecuting his family and terrorising opponents, and pledged a new campaign to topple his government.

After release, Fonseka to form his own political party

After release, Fonseka to form his own political party

Rediff.com23 May 2012

Sri Lanka's former Army Chief Sarath Fonseka, who had dared to challenge the country's powerful President in the 2010 electoral battle, will now form his own political party.

Sri Lankan army chief who crushed LTTE to be released

Sri Lankan army chief who crushed LTTE to be released

Rediff.com20 May 2012

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Sunday ordered the release of his former army chief turned political rival Sarath Fonseka, paving the way for him to walk out of prison after two years

Ex-Sri Lanka army chief Fonseka to be freed soon: Sources

Ex-Sri Lanka army chief Fonseka to be freed soon: Sources

Rediff.com15 May 2012

Jailed former Sri Lankan army chief Sarath Fonseka, who led the successful battle against the Tamil Tigers, might be released within the next few days, presidential sources in Colombo said.

'Spinners must make friends with 'keepers first'

'Spinners must make friends with 'keepers first'

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Former India spinner Venkatapathy Raju explains the mysteries of spin bowling.

Venkatesh to play Mohanlal's role in the Telugu remake of Drishyam

Venkatesh to play Mohanlal's role in the Telugu remake of Drishyam

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

Directed by Sripriya, the film will also star Meena and Nadia in the film.

Fonseka finally walks free from Lanka prison

Fonseka finally walks free from Lanka prison

Rediff.com21 May 2012

Sri Lanka's war hero Sarath Fonseka walked free from prison on Monday on a presidential pardon after spending two years behind bars for crossing swords with the powerful president and dabbling into politics.

First Look: Simbu-Varalakshmy in Poda Podi

First Look: Simbu-Varalakshmy in Poda Podi

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

A romantic story, the film capture two different seasons of London

Dileep's The Metro is out to thrill you

Dileep's The Metro is out to thrill you

Rediff.com19 Jan 2011

This week's Malayalam release is a thriller based on three separate incidents taking place in a city.

Anupam Kher's acting school goes to Chennai

Anupam Kher's acting school goes to Chennai

Rediff.com1 Aug 2011

Anuapm Kher teams up Radhika Sarath Kumar to start a branch of Actor Prepares in Chennai.

Sri Lanka: Former Army chief convicted in white flag case

Sri Lanka: Former Army chief convicted in white flag case

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

Former Sri Lankan army chief and presidential candidate Sarath Fonseka was on Friday convicted and sent to three year imprisonment after the high court found him guilty in the 'white flag' case.

Why Varsham is crucial for Mammootty

Why Varsham is crucial for Mammootty

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Mammootty has already had six releases this year, of which only two films were successful.

Reivew: Christian Brothers is entertaining

Reivew: Christian Brothers is entertaining

Rediff.com18 Mar 2011

The film is a typical multi-starrer that is made with an eye at the box office with not much depth in the subject.

'Acting as a transgender was challenging'

'Acting as a transgender was challenging'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2011

Sarath Kumar talks about playing a transgender and his other work.

Dileep excited about forthcoming releases

Dileep excited about forthcoming releases

Rediff.com21 Mar 2011

A quick chat with Malayalam actor Dileep at the location of Orma Maathram

Serious charges against Fonseka: Sri Lanka

Serious charges against Fonseka: Sri Lanka

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

Sri Lanka on Tuesday, claimed that charges against defeated opposition presidential candidate Sarath Fonseka were "serious enough" to warrant his arrest, raising a question mark on his participation in the forthcoming Parliamentary elections.

First look: Venkatesh's Drishyam

First look: Venkatesh's Drishyam

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

Drishyam is slated to release in July.

Rivals Mammootty, Suresh Gopi to come together?

Rivals Mammootty, Suresh Gopi to come together?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

Catch the action in the Malayalam film industry right here!

Fonseka charged with employing deserters

Fonseka charged with employing deserters

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

The Sri Lankan government has slapped a fresh case on detained former army chief Sarath Fonseka for allegedly employing military deserters during the presidential campaign earlier this year, the poll which he contested unsuccessfully against President Mahinda Rajapakse. The attorney general's department filed a fresh case against Fonseka, who is now an opposition lawmaker. He is accused of employing 10 army deserters in the run-up to the January presidential poll.

SL: Fonseka challenges Rajapaksa's victory

SL: Fonseka challenges Rajapaksa's victory

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

Sri Lanka's defeated presidential candidate Sarath Fonseka on Tuesday filed a petition in the supreme court in Colombo challenging the results of the January 26 polls and accused President Mahinda Rajapaksa of rigging the vote.

Lanka detains 37 in 'Rajapaksa assassination bid'

Lanka detains 37 in 'Rajapaksa assassination bid'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2010

Sri Lankan authorities are questioning 37 persons, including a brigadier, a colonel and some army deserters, detained for their alleged role in a plot to assassinate President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Tamil actor Parthiban makes Malayalam debut

Tamil actor Parthiban makes Malayalam debut

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Tamil cinema, right here!

Lanka ex-army chief begins 30-month prison term

Lanka ex-army chief begins 30-month prison term

Rediff.com1 Oct 2010

Sri Lanka's former army chief Sarath Fonseka has been moved to prison to serve out his 30-month sentence ratified by president Mahinda Rajapaksa, even as the opposition termed his incarceration as a 'degrading form of revenge'. Fonseka was court-martialled on charges of corruption in defence deals and subsequently transferred to the prison from his detention centre at the naval headquarters.

Lanka President approves 30-month jail for Fonseka

Lanka President approves 30-month jail for Fonseka

Rediff.com30 Sep 2010

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa has approved the 30-month jail term given to former army chief Sarath Fonseka by a military court on charges of corruption, top officials said on Thursday.

Sri Lanka: Fonseka convicted for corruption

Sri Lanka: Fonseka convicted for corruption

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

Already stripped off his military rank and medals, former Sri Lankan Army chief Sarath Fonseka, was held guilty of corruption charges by a second court martial, sentenced to a prison term of three years. Fonseka had been charged with favouring an arms firm headed by his son-in-law in defence deals during his time as army chief.

SC asks Fonseka to approach EC for 'media bias'

SC asks Fonseka to approach EC for 'media bias'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has asked opposition presidential candidate General Sarath Fonseka to direct his petition alleging bias on part of state-run media organisations to the election commissioner, before approaching the apex court.

Rajapaksa ratifies Fonseka's court martial

Rajapaksa ratifies Fonseka's court martial

Rediff.com14 Aug 2010

"The President in his capacity of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed forces has confirmed the findings and the punishment handed down by the first court martial," a military official said.

Rajapaksa guilty of war crimes in Lanka: WikiLeaks

Rajapaksa guilty of war crimes in Lanka: WikiLeaks

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa and his former army chief Sarath Fonseka were responsible for alleged war crimes and killing of Tamil civilians during the last phase of the 30-year-old civil war, according to a secret United States cable made public by WikiLeaks.

'Silent fast' by cinema industry in support of Jayalalithaa

'Silent fast' by cinema industry in support of Jayalalithaa

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Expressing solidarity with jailed All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam supremo Jayalalithaa, a former actor, members of the Tamil cinema industry on Tuesday embarked on a day-long 'silent fast" in Chennai on Tuesday.