News for 'Saritha'

Indian-origin woman slits son's throat after Disneyland visit

Indian-origin woman slits son's throat after Disneyland visit

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

An Indian-origin woman has been charged with murdering her 11-year-old son after a three-day vacation to Disneyland. Saritha Ramaraju, 48, was arrested after calling 911 to report that she had killed her son and taken pills to kill herself. The boy was found dead in a motel room with Disneyland souvenirs. Ramaraju faces a maximum sentence of 26 years to life if convicted.

Saritha blames Mukesh of bigamy

Saritha blames Mukesh of bigamy

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

The actress is contemplating legal action and charging Mukesh with bigamy.

Solar scam: Saritha produces more 'evidence' before commission

Solar scam: Saritha produces more 'evidence' before commission

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Prime accused in the solar panel scam, Saritha S Nair, on Friday submitted before a commission what she claimed was more documentary proof, including her 'videos' with four powerful leaders, which also comprised two ministers.

Sandhya: the Saritha of 2006

Sandhya: the Saritha of 2006

Rediff.com2 Feb 2006

Delhi city bus's 1st woman driver is from Telangana

Delhi city bus's 1st woman driver is from Telangana

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

After driving autorickshaws and BMWs, Telangana native Vankadarath Saritha has become the first woman to hit the Delhi roads as a DTC driver.

Chess Olympiad: 'India has the potential to grab three medals'

Chess Olympiad: 'India has the potential to grab three medals'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

Former women's World champion Susan Polgar feels that the rising strength of Indian players makes them favourites to grab three out of the six medals at stake.

'Woman with self-respect will die if raped': Kerala Cong chief's shocker

'Woman with self-respect will die if raped': Kerala Cong chief's shocker

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

"One can understand when a woman is raped once. But what if she repeatedly says it. A woman with self respect will either die by suicide after she is raped or try not to be sexually assaulted again."

Disha Patani looks GORGEOUS!

Disha Patani looks GORGEOUS!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

Katrina soaks in the sun... Aahana goes for brunch... Mandira works out...

Tempting food pics! A feast for the eyes

Tempting food pics! A feast for the eyes

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

The best of food pics this week. You can share yours too here #RediffFoodies.

Solar scam: Fraudster called ministers, leaders

Solar scam: Fraudster called ministers, leaders

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

With the solar panel scam continuing to turn the heat on Kerala's Congress-led United Democratic Front government, telephone call details gathered by investigators showed that several ministers and political leaders had made calls to the prime accused in the case Saritha Nair, apart from getting frequent calls from her.

Indian startups raised $42 billion in 2021

Indian startups raised $42 billion in 2021

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

Indian startups have raised $42 billion in 2021, up from $11.5 billion in the previous year, a report by Orios Venture Partners said. The report titled 'The Indian Tech Unicorn Report 2021' said India saw 46 unicorns (companies with $1 billion valuations) in 2021 alone, more than doubling the total number of unicorns to 90. These include ShareChat, Cred, Meesho, Nazara, Moglix, MPL, Grofers (now Blinkit), upGrad, Mamaearth, GlobalBees, Acko, Spinny and others. India - with 90 unicorns - is the third-largest unicorn hub behind the US (487) and China (301), and ahead of the UK (39).

High drama in solar case: CD incriminating Kerala CM remains elusive

High drama in solar case: CD incriminating Kerala CM remains elusive

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

On a day of dramatic turn of events in the solar panel scam probe, the prime accused in the case on Thursday night failed to 'discover' purported video clippings in which six 'powerful' Kerala politicians, including Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, were seen talking to his partner Saritha S Nair and 'engaging in wrong situations'.

Anand to mentor Indian squads at Chess Olympiad

Anand to mentor Indian squads at Chess Olympiad

Rediff.com2 May 2022

It has bolstered the home team's medal chances at the 14-day event, which is expected to see massive participation from more than 150 countries.

Solar scam: TV actress Salu Menon taken into custody

Solar scam: TV actress Salu Menon taken into custody

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

Television actress and danseuse Salu Menon was taken into custody on Friday in connection with the solar panel scam that has rocked Kerala and brought the office of Chief Minister Oomen Chandy under a cloud.

Review: Chandamama Kathalu is a slice of life film

Review: Chandamama Kathalu is a slice of life film

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

Chandamama Kathalu may be slow and without the regular commercial ingredients but the film has its moments

Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan: Actors who debuted with K Balachander

Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan: Actors who debuted with K Balachander

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

The 84-year-old Dadasaheb Phalke Award winner has given some of the best talents to Indian cinema.

Political bigwigs evade Kerala's solar scam heat

Political bigwigs evade Kerala's solar scam heat

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

In a three-page complaint submitted to the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate in Kochi, second accused Saritha Nair put the blame for the fraudulent dealings on the first accused Biju Radhakrishnan and actress Shalu Menon while stating that associating her name with politicians and ministers was incorrect.

12 Films by Rajinikanth: The Actor, Not Superstar

12 Films by Rajinikanth: The Actor, Not Superstar

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

If you'd like to know more about Rajini the actor, Saisuresh Sivaswamy offers a wide selection.

Quiz Time: Besides Rati Agnihotri, which other heroine starred in Ek Duje Ke Liye?

Quiz Time: Besides Rati Agnihotri, which other heroine starred in Ek Duje Ke Liye?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Solar scam: CPI-M no to joint panel to examine CCTV footage

Solar scam: CPI-M no to joint panel to examine CCTV footage

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

Sticking to its demand for resignation of Chief Minister Oommen Chandy over the solar scam, the Comkmunist Party of India-Marxist in Kerala on Friday rejected his proposal to set up a joint panel to examine the CCTV footage of the CM's office.

Fire and smoke at Chandy's programme venue creates tension

Fire and smoke at Chandy's programme venue creates tension

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

A minor fire followed by smoke at the venue of Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy's mass contact programme held here amid tight security gave tense moments to police and other officials on Friday.

The Very Best of K Balachander

The Very Best of K Balachander

Rediff.com2 May 2011

The Phalke awradee has given a new direction to Tamil cinema with his work.

K Balachander's finest films

K Balachander's finest films

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Hailed as one of the finest filmmakers of his time, K Balachander, who passed into the ages on December 23, has left behind a rich legacy of hard-hitting films, some of which have been routinely credited with redefining Tamil cinema.

Amethi's Special 26 who cost Rahul the election

Amethi's Special 26 who cost Rahul the election

Rediff.com28 May 2019

26 candidates in Amethi fray take away 60,545 votes; the difference between the victorious Smriti Irani and Rahul Gandhi is 55,120 votes.

Lip-smacking recipes: Nutty veggies and more

Lip-smacking recipes: Nutty veggies and more

Rediff.com23 Oct 2009

We publish readers' responses to our recipes invite. Here's how to prepare Nutty Veggies, Baby Corn Manchurian, Ghee Rice and Bitter Gourd Curd Kurma.

Ladies, your personal finance queries answered!

Ladies, your personal finance queries answered!

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

Dear readers, we had asked you to send in your personal finance queries to be answered by Basis founder and CEO Hena Mehta. Here's the first batch of responses.

Joy Mathew mocks Padma awards

Joy Mathew mocks Padma awards

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

A destructive obsession

A destructive obsession

Rediff.com26 Feb 2003

Heated exchanges in Kerala Assembly over solar scam

Heated exchanges in Kerala Assembly over solar scam

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

The Kerala Assembly on Thursday witnessed uproarious scenes over the solar scam with the Communist Party of India-Marxist-led Left Democratic Front opposition and ruling United Democratic Front headed by Congress coming face-to-face, leading to the adjournment of the House for the day.

'Modi is a visionary'

'Modi is a visionary'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

'We are on the world map. Every country is watching this event.'

Review: Inam is a revelation

Review: Inam is a revelation

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

Set in the backdrop of the Sri Lankan Civil War, Santosh Sivan's Inam brings to light the plight of the thousands of hapless Lankan Tamils, who were caught in the crossfire between the LTTE (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam) and the Sri Lankan government.

Does only SEX sell in Kerala?

Does only SEX sell in Kerala?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

The media in Kerala seems obsessed with women and sex, says Shobha Warrier.

Bitter truth of India's sugar industry

Bitter truth of India's sugar industry

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

Poor rain threatens recovery in production this season, sugar prices at three-month high

Solar scam: Protests against Kerala CM, call for resignation grows

Solar scam: Protests against Kerala CM, call for resignation grows

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

Thousands of Left Democratic Front Opposition volunteers continued their siege of the secretariat in Thiruvananthapuram for the second day, demanding resignation of Chief Minister Oommen Chandy and a judicial probe into the solar scam.

Chandy discusses Kerala politics with Rahul

Chandy discusses Kerala politics with Rahul

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, who has been under attack from the Communist Party of India - Marxist over the solar panel scam, on Friday met Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi and discussed the political developments in the state.

Solar scam: LDF hartal hits normal life in Kerala

Solar scam: LDF hartal hits normal life in Kerala

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Normal life was on Wednesday disrupted in Kerala due to the dawn-to-dusk 12-hour hartal called by Communist Party of India-Marxist led Left Democratic Front to demand resignation of Chief Minister Oommen Chandy over the solar scam issue.

Solar scam rocks Kerala, CM Chandy say he won't quit

Solar scam rocks Kerala, CM Chandy say he won't quit

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

The 'Solar panel' scam, which has brought the office of the Kerala chief minister under a cloud, rocked the state assembly on Monday with the Left Democratic Front opposition stepping up their demand for Oommen Chandy's resignation and a judicial probe into the matter.

Pause in LDF's stir grants temporary reprieve to Chandy

Pause in LDF's stir grants temporary reprieve to Chandy

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

Beleaguered Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, who is under attack from the Communist Party of India - Marxist-led Left Democratic Front opposition ever since the solar scam broke out in June, has got a breather after the Front called off its two-day secretariat siege on Tuesday.