News for 'South Chennai'

Favourites India aim for Olympic berth with good show at Asian Games

Favourites India aim for Olympic berth with good show at Asian Games

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

The midfield will be spearheaded by Olympic bronze medal-winning former skipper Manpreet Singh, current vice-captain Hardik Singh and young Vivek Sagar Prasad, while India also boasts of a strong, attacking forwardline in Shamsher Singh, Mandeep Singh, Gurjant Singh, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Abhishek and Sukhjeet Singh.

Sridevi spends a quiet birthday in Chennai

Sridevi spends a quiet birthday in Chennai

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Her sister Latha and her family joined them for the celebrations.

All safe in reserved coaches of Howrah Exp, a few in GS hurt: Officials

All safe in reserved coaches of Howrah Exp, a few in GS hurt: Officials

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

The overturned GS and SLRD (Brake Van) coaches are still being restored and rescue works are on, they said.

Asian Games: Men's hockey team undergoes shift in philosophy

Asian Games: Men's hockey team undergoes shift in philosophy

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

The Indian men's hockey team is undergoing a philosophy shift, moving away from the traditional attacking style of play with new head coach Craig Fulton emphasising on having a sound defense.

OC World Cup: Teams India Must Defeat

OC World Cup: Teams India Must Defeat

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

Everything you need to know about India's matches at the 2023 ODI World Cup.

Sanatan Dharma row: BJP slams INDIA bloc, questions Mumbai meet agenda

Sanatan Dharma row: BJP slams INDIA bloc, questions Mumbai meet agenda

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

What he has said is shocking and shameful, former Union minister and BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad said, noting that the son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has repeated his remarks.

Chennai blast suspect reveals Pak role in spreading terror

Chennai blast suspect reveals Pak role in spreading terror

Rediff.com9 May 2014

'I reported to two people at the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo and informed them about my reconnaissance activities, which I carried out under the guise of being a footwear exporter. I photographed various sensitive locations, including nuclear stations and the US consulate in Chennai.' These comments made by alleged ISI spy Zaheed Hussain reveal how Pakistan is playing an active role in spreading terror in the country. Vicky Nanjappa presents an excerpt of his confession.

Hayden cleared to play for Chennai

Hayden cleared to play for Chennai

Rediff.com24 Nov 2008

Matthew Hayden has been cleared by Cricket Australia to play for Chennai Super Kings in next month's Champions League Twenty20 starting December 3, according to coach Tim Nielsen.

IPL 2023: 'He has found a way of playing T20 cricket'

IPL 2023: 'He has found a way of playing T20 cricket'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Ajinkya Rahane has been in stellar form and Eric Simons said the Indian cricketer has found the way to play T20 cricket.

Automakers in Chennai face logistics nightmare

Automakers in Chennai face logistics nightmare

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Logistics, due to road conditions, continues to pose a challenge.

Chennai rains: Aerial sorties called off

Chennai rains: Aerial sorties called off

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

"The water level in the city has gone down considerably after initial days of flooding. Since Saturday evening all aerial rescue and relief operations have been called off. There are no further communications from either Tamil Nadu government or Centre to carry them out as the city is slowly returning to normalcy," a top IAF official told PTI on Sunday.

CSA T20 League: Du Plessis, Moeen signed by CSK-owned Johannesburg Team

CSA T20 League: Du Plessis, Moeen signed by CSK-owned Johannesburg Team

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

Du Plessis, who was also part of CSK in the Indian Premier League (IPL) from 2011 to 2021, except for 2016 and 2017, when the team was suspended, was recently roped in by the Johannesburg franchise.

Brilliant Bravo helps Chennai edge past holders Kolkata

Brilliant Bravo helps Chennai edge past holders Kolkata

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by two runs in a low-scoring Indian Premier League match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

Top Performer: Conway, The Super King!

Top Performer: Conway, The Super King!

Rediff.com1 May 2023

CSK opener Devon Conway is enjoying a dream run with the bat with five half-centuries from six matches in IPL 2023.

Asian CT: India face Japan in high-stakes semis

Asian CT: India face Japan in high-stakes semis

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

India look to maintain intensity throughout 60 minutes in semi-final against Japan

South Indian Films You Must See

South Indian Films You Must See

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

In 2020, Hindi cinema had a tough time staying on par with its southern counterparts.

Chennai completes a journey of 371 years

Chennai completes a journey of 371 years

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

From a tiny fishing village to a high-tech metropolis with major automobile units, a thriving information technology industry and pride as the cultural capital of the South, it's been a long and eventful journey for Chennai, which turns 371 on Sunday.

Boney Was Drawn To Sridevi More And More

Boney Was Drawn To Sridevi More And More

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

A fascinating excerpt from Amborish Roychoudhury's book, Sridevi: The South Years.

'Good stories are being told in the South'

'Good stories are being told in the South'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

Siddharth Roy Kapoor on UTV's expansion in the Southern film industry.

South Mumbai's Tardeo is India's costliest residential location

South Mumbai's Tardeo is India's costliest residential location

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Worli and Mahalaxmi in Mumbai Metropolitan Region are placed at second and third positions with average housing prices of Rs 41,500 and Rs 40,000 per sq ft, respectively.

How Bumrah's break might skyrocket his WC performance

How Bumrah's break might skyrocket his WC performance

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Glenn McGrath says layoff will help Jasprit Bumrah return fresh to international cricket

Spotted: Vikram at Chennai airport

Spotted: Vikram at Chennai airport

Rediff.com14 Jul 2008

Reader Narayan G sends us a photograph.

Chennai ODI: India level series with a convincing 35-run win

Chennai ODI: India level series with a convincing 35-run win

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

Virat Kohli slammed a brilliant 138 before the bowlers produced an impressive performance as India comfortably beat South Africa by 35 runs to level the series 2-2 in Chennai on Thursday.

Revealed! Dhoni continues to play despite knee injury

Revealed! Dhoni continues to play despite knee injury

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is nursing a knee injury, which is hindering his movement somewhat, said head coach Stephen Fleming.

ISRO all set to launch South Asian satellite today

ISRO all set to launch South Asian satellite today

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Except Pakistan, seven SAARC countries are a part of the project.

Chennai Test ends in a draw

Chennai Test ends in a draw

Rediff.com30 Mar 2008

Neil McKenzie was unbeaten on a fluent 155 as the first Test between India and South Africa at the MA Chidambaram stadium in Chennai ended in a dull draw on Sunday.

What turned the match in Chennai Super Kings' favour

What turned the match in Chennai Super Kings' favour

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Chennai Super Kings batsman Suresh Raina reckons that the early dismissal of South African swashbuckler A B de Villiers proved to be the decisive factor in CSK's 27-run victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore in their Indian Premier League match in Bangalore on Wednesday.

All's still not lost, reckons DC coach Ponting

All's still not lost, reckons DC coach Ponting

Rediff.com12 May 2023

Former Australia captain Ponting believes Australian players are more suited to English conditions and will have more of an edge than India.

Chennai blasts: Were bombs being transported to Andhra?

Chennai blasts: Were bombs being transported to Andhra?

Rediff.com1 May 2014

Was some area in poll-bound Andhra Pradesh the real target of the two bombs that exploded in Chennai Central railway station early today?

After Beirut, 700 tonnes of chemical near Chennai raises alarm

After Beirut, 700 tonnes of chemical near Chennai raises alarm

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

The chemical worth Rs 1.80 crore was seized from a Tamil Nadu-based importer in 2015, who had allegedly declared it as fertiliser grade although it was an explosive grade.

Shah Rukh: 'I am just great'

Shah Rukh: 'I am just great'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Shah Rukh Khan, whose fame and popularity often seems as vast as the universe, is the man of the hour.

Inspirational! How Police Reforms First-Time Offenders

Inspirational! How Police Reforms First-Time Offenders

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

288 first-time offenders have been coaxed to leave the path of crime and lead a normal life.

What Is Your 2024 Game Plan, Modiji?

What Is Your 2024 Game Plan, Modiji?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

By keeping the Sanatana Dharma row alive and adding the Ayodhya temple consecration scheduled for January 22 and adding the free darshan promise from four polled states to the entire country, the BJP may have a self-fulfilling concoction, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Rains stay away from Chennai... for now; 269 dead across Tamil Nadu

Rains stay away from Chennai... for now; 269 dead across Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

In a minor relief for residents of flood-hit Chennai, the rains have stayed away for the last few hours.

Ford India begins bulk export from Chennai

Ford India begins bulk export from Chennai

Rediff.com10 Aug 2009

According to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers' (Siam's) data, Ford India between April and June produced 6,752 cars, of which 219 units were exported, through containers in different shipments.

WATCH VIDEO: Tremors of Indonesia quake felt in Chennai

WATCH VIDEO: Tremors of Indonesia quake felt in Chennai

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

A massive quake measuring 8.7 on the Richter Scale rattled northern Sumatra in Indonesia on Wednesday, at around 2:38 pm. A tsunami warning has now been issued by the US Geological Survey after the quake.

Anti-collision system yet to be installed on route, railways launches probe

Anti-collision system yet to be installed on route, railways launches probe

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

The railways has initiated a high-level probe into the train crash in Odisha to be headed by the commissioner of railway safety, South Eastern Circle.

Bowling in the death is not easy: CSK pacer Deshpande

Bowling in the death is not easy: CSK pacer Deshpande

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Chennai Super Kings' pacer Tushar Deshpande said bowling during the death overs is not an easy skill and he is still learning the tricks of the trade.

Chennai: Apollo gets Joint Commission accredition

Chennai: Apollo gets Joint Commission accredition

Rediff.com10 May 2006

Prathap Reddy, chairman, Apollo Hospitals group, said the group was aiming to provide the best of West and East in healthcare.

TN BJP secy arrested; saffron party calls CM 'original Stalin'

TN BJP secy arrested; saffron party calls CM 'original Stalin'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

Chandrasekhar was reacting to the arrest of Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party leader S G Suryah under the Indian Penal Code and the Information Technology (IT) Act allegedly over a social media post.