News for 'Saravana'

Theatre Groups Clash During Mahabharat Staging In Odisha

Theatre Groups Clash During Mahabharat Staging In Odisha

Rediff.com28 May 2026

A clash between two theatre groups staging 'Mahabharat' in Odisha's Ganjam district resulted in injuries to several people, including police personnel, prompting arrests and increased security measures.

Odisha Police Detain Two In Couple Assault Case

Odisha Police Detain Two In Couple Assault Case

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Odisha's Ganjam police have detained two individuals in connection with the assault on a young couple in Berhampur. The incident, which occurred in full public view, has sparked outrage and prompted a police investigation to apprehend the remaining suspects.

Couple Assaulted In Odisha; Incident Sparks Outrage

Couple Assaulted In Odisha; Incident Sparks Outrage

Rediff.com19 May 2026

A man and his female friend were allegedly assaulted with sticks by a group of people in Odisha's Berhampur city, triggering outrage after a video of the incident went viral on social media.

Public Assault In Berhampur Sparks Political Outrage

Public Assault In Berhampur Sparks Political Outrage

Rediff.com19 May 2026

A man and his female friend were assaulted in Berhampur, Odisha, leading to political condemnation and allegations of deteriorating law and order under the BJP government.

Odisha Farmer Murdered Near Betel Leaf Farm: Police Investigate

Odisha Farmer Murdered Near Betel Leaf Farm: Police Investigate

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

A 58-year-old farmer was allegedly hacked to death near his farmland in the Ganjam district of Odisha, India. Police are investigating the incident and the motive remains unknown.

Odisha: Two arrested for defrauding man of 7.5 million in land scam

Odisha: Two arrested for defrauding man of 7.5 million in land scam

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Two land brokers have been arrested in Odisha's Ganjam district for allegedly defrauding a software engineer of 7.5 million by selling him a land parcel that had already been sold to others decades ago.

TN police arrest 3 suspects in Coimbatore rape case after gunfight

TN police arrest 3 suspects in Coimbatore rape case after gunfight

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

All three, who were responsible for the heinous crime near the Coimbatore international airport on Sunday, were found to have been involved in criminal cases in the past, the police said on Tuesday.

'Saravana Bhavan' founder surrenders in TN court

'Saravana Bhavan' founder surrenders in TN court

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Following submissions of the counsel for the convicts in connection with the surrender, both of them are expected to be shifted to the Puzhal Central Prison.

College student gang-raped at Odisha beach; minors among 10 held

College student gang-raped at Odisha beach; minors among 10 held

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

The incident happened on Sunday night when the woman, an undergraduate student at a private college, went to the beach along with her boyfriend, who is a classmate, on the occasion of the Raja festival, they said.

Recipe: Zelda's Black Carrot Halwa

Recipe: Zelda's Black Carrot Halwa

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Gajjar halwa made from this dark variety of carrots is slightly more earthy-tasting than standard GH.

Saravana Bhavan founder, serving life term, dies

Saravana Bhavan founder, serving life term, dies

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Earlier, Rajagopal had surrendered before a local court to serve life sentence in a murder case and had been shifted to Vijaya Hospital, after the Madras high court passed an interim order on a petition filed by his son.

'We will all be slaves to MNCs,' says Saravana Stores founder

'We will all be slaves to MNCs,' says Saravana Stores founder

Rediff.com29 Nov 2011

S Rajarathinam is the founder-owner of this retailing giant. We asked him about his opinion on the government's decision to allow 51 per cent foreign direct investment in India's multi-brand retail trade and 100 per cent FDI in single-brand retail trade.

Saravana Bhavan to open more outlets

Saravana Bhavan to open more outlets

Rediff.com25 Jun 2003

SC refuses to give more time to 'Saravana Bhavan' owner to surrender

SC refuses to give more time to 'Saravana Bhavan' owner to surrender

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Earlier, an apex court bench had dismissed appeals of nine convicts, including Rajagopal, and upheld the Madras high court verdict awarding life term to them.

TN: 9 killed as tourist bus falls into gorge in Nilgiris

TN: 9 killed as tourist bus falls into gorge in Nilgiris

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

According to police, the bus was on its way from Coonoor to Tenkasi when it met with the accident. The passengers who were onboard the bus were returning home from a tour in Ooty.

Kolkata to Tiruchirappali: Lord Ganesha!

Kolkata to Tiruchirappali: Lord Ganesha!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.

5 ministers inducted in NDA cabinet in Puducherry

5 ministers inducted in NDA cabinet in Puducherry

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

Ending the more than a month long suspense over cabinet formation, five ministers, including two from the Bharatiya Janata Party, were inducted in the Chief Minister N Rangasamy-led National Democratic Alliance cabinet.

Chennai Open chess: Nitin posts 7th straight win, in top spot

Chennai Open chess: Nitin posts 7th straight win, in top spot

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

A hard-fought 99-move win on the top board against B Vignesh has put Nitin on 7 points, a full point ahead with three rounds remaining.

BJP gets majority in K'taka legislative council as 7 elected 'unopposed'

BJP gets majority in K'taka legislative council as 7 elected 'unopposed'

Rediff.com27 May 2022

The election was necessitated as the term of office of seven members expires on June 14.

Rise and fall of the Dosa King

Rise and fall of the Dosa King

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

His blind faith in astrology took him down a tragic path that has now come to define his life.

Siva Group to see generational shift at the helm

Siva Group to see generational shift at the helm

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

In his new role, chief Chinnakannan Sivasankaran's son Saravana is likely to manage 60% of the group's revenues

Readers' pix: A Ganesha made of sand

Readers' pix: A Ganesha made of sand

Rediff.com15 Sep 2018

Rediff readers share photographs of their celebrations.

Meet the Opposition's grand marshall in the Rajya Sabha

Meet the Opposition's grand marshall in the Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

Despite the Congress having nearly four times as many members in the Rajya Sabha as the TMC (48 to 13), Derek O'Brien has been informally leading the coordination of Opposition parties, rallying other parties to demand a discussion on electoral reforms and to protest the government's disinvestment plans, report Rahul Jacob and Archis Mohan.

PIX: Sunny Leone SIZZLES in Tamil item number

PIX: Sunny Leone SIZZLES in Tamil item number

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

Images from Sunny Leone's Tamil debut.

Abide by decision, says Yedi as BJP overlooks son for MLC ticket

Abide by decision, says Yedi as BJP overlooks son for MLC ticket

Rediff.com24 May 2022

B Y Vijayendra said power and position itself are not the ultimate objectives in politics.

'For the retail business, the rest of the month is finished'

'For the retail business, the rest of the month is finished'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

'My turnover is in crores. I am not going to sit down with IT officials, explaining where I got the notes from.' 'I would rather wait a few days for business to come back to normal.'

I feel pressure, I feel scared too: Dhoni

I feel pressure, I feel scared too: Dhoni

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Dhoni was speaking to coaches from various sports during an interaction, which was organised before the country went into a lockdown to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.

ASK AJIT: Stocks To Buy, Hold, Sell

ASK AJIT: Stocks To Buy, Hold, Sell

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your stock market queries.

'Goa offers a superb setting to Dum Maaro Dum'

'Goa offers a superb setting to Dum Maaro Dum'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2011

Rohan Sippy and Abhishek Bachchan discuss books, Bollywood and their latest film Dum Maaro Dum.

Spotted: Kris Srikkanth in Kalahasti

Spotted: Kris Srikkanth in Kalahasti

Rediff.com29 May 2009

Reader S Ganesh sent us this picture from Andhra Pradesh.

Cyclist Ronaldo scripts history in Asian c'ships

Cyclist Ronaldo scripts history in Asian c'ships

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Indian freestyle wrestlers claim Asian team title in U-17 category

Spotted: Mahesh Bhupathi in New York

Spotted: Mahesh Bhupathi in New York

Rediff.com11 Aug 2008

Reader Sreekanth Nandagiri sent us a picture of Mahesh Bhupathi from the USA.

First look: Subbiah's ABCD

First look: Subbiah's ABCD

Rediff.com21 Nov 2005

Shaam, Sneha, Nandana and Aparna star in the new film.

Readers wishes for John Wright

Readers wishes for John Wright

Rediff.com7 Jul 2003

Rediff.com readers wish the Indian coach on his 49th birthday.

Readers wishes for John Wright

Readers wishes for John Wright

Rediff.com7 Jul 2003

Rediff.com readers wish the Indian coach on his 49th birthday.

7 killed in building collapse in Bengaluru

7 killed in building collapse in Bengaluru

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

Eye-witnesses said the blast took place at around 7 am. They said a noise of the blast was heard and the 20-year-old building was reduced to rubble.

Review: Vadacurry is worth a watch

Review: Vadacurry is worth a watch

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

Tamil film Vadacurry is a commendable effort, says S Saraswathi.

Nokia workers question transfer of sales division

Nokia workers question transfer of sales division

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

Last Friday, the apex court had ordered Nokia to give a Rs 3,500-crore (Rs 35-billion) guarantee before it transferred its Sriperumbudur facility, one of its biggest plants globally.

AIADMK workers, supporters hold prayers for Jaya's recovery

AIADMK workers, supporters hold prayers for Jaya's recovery

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

After observing ritualistic stipulations for days, a massive "milk pot" procession was taken out in Madurai by AIADMK workers and supporters in which a sizable number of women cadres participated.

16 of 17 disqualified K'taka MLAs join BJP; 13 get bypoll tickets

16 of 17 disqualified K'taka MLAs join BJP; 13 get bypoll tickets

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

The BJP will need to win at least six seats to remain in power.