News for 'Tamil Nadu Class'

Another key accused in Kanchi murder case held

Another key accused in Kanchi murder case held

Rediff.com27 Dec 2004

Ravi Subramaniam is an accused in the murder case. He was presented before the first class judicial magistrate in Kanchipuram.

Ajoba Inspires Grandsons To Join Armed Forces

Ajoba Inspires Grandsons To Join Armed Forces

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Keshav Govind Vyas is the reason his grandsons chose to join the armed forces.

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.

TNCA's internal probe committee gives 'clean chit' to TNPL

TNCA's internal probe committee gives 'clean chit' to TNPL

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

The internal probe committee of the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) concluded that "no actionable incidents had been noticed" into allegations of match-fixing that surfaced during the last edition of TNPL T20 tournament earlier this year.

Let states fix quotas: TN

Let states fix quotas: TN

Rediff.com2 Jun 2008

The ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu on Monday urged the Centre to amend the Constitution empowering the States to fix the quantum of reservation as per their needs.

'We know whom Modi is batting for'

'We know whom Modi is batting for'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

'We will resist it.' 'Farmers will not let that happen.'

Active COVID-19 cases in India continue to dip

Active COVID-19 cases in India continue to dip

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,11,80,751.

Protests across Chennai over NEET petitioner's suicide

Protests across Chennai over NEET petitioner's suicide

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

The state government had announced relief of Rs 7 lakh to her family.

Jayalalithaa slams diesel price hike, demands roll back

Jayalalithaa slams diesel price hike, demands roll back

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

Decrying the hike in diesel prices as "unjustified" action, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Tuesday demanded its roll back and withdrawal of powers granted to oil companies to regulate fuel prices.

BJP on horns of a dilemma over allowing jallikattu

BJP on horns of a dilemma over allowing jallikattu

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

It's election season in Tamil Nadu and all political parties are tying themselves in knots over the banned jallikattu but none more than the BJP, says R Ramasubramanian.

Modi refers to 'Quit India' to target opposition bloc

Modi refers to 'Quit India' to target opposition bloc

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday accused the opposition of playing 'negative politics' and said now the entire country is rooting for corruption, dynasty and appeasement to 'quit India'.

Puducherry bans use of mobiles in schools

Puducherry bans use of mobiles in schools

Rediff.com19 Oct 2007

Announcing this on Friday, Education Minister M O H F Shahjahan in a release said the decision taken as use of mobile phones led to diversion in students' concentration from their studies. He said teachers also should not use the mobile phones inside the class rooms.

Maharashtra health minister warns of 3rd Covid wave in Maha post-Diwali

Maharashtra health minister warns of 3rd Covid wave in Maha post-Diwali

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

"The second wave of the pandemic is not over yet. But there is no favourable condition for a third wave as of now. The state task force has cautioned of a third wave post the Diwali season. We are assessing the situation," health minister Tope said.

Chetan Sharma retained as chairman of new selection panel

Chetan Sharma retained as chairman of new selection panel

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

hetan Sharma was retained as the chairman of the senior selection committee, exactly two months after his entire panel was disbanded by the BCCI.

HC hands over Jayalalithaa's home to nephew, niece

HC hands over Jayalalithaa's home to nephew, niece

Rediff.com27 May 2020

The Madras high court on Wednesday asked the Tamil Nadu government to reconsider its decision to convert late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's residence in Chennai into a memorial and declared her niece and nephew as the legal heirs of her property worth several crores. A division bench of Justices N Kirubakaran and Abdul Quddhose also suggested that Veda Nilayam, located in the upmarket Poes Garden area, be converted into the official residence of the chief minister of the state, while a portion of the property can be a memorial if needed.

'Modi government will favour caste census if...'

'Modi government will favour caste census if...'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'...it gets a survey report that they are going to lose elections.' 'The fear of losing elections will make them immediately conduct a caste census.'

Wish to dedicate this post to women, says first female paramilitary chief

Wish to dedicate this post to women, says first female paramilitary chief

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Ramasundram, who was the Director of National Crime Records Bureau in her previous posting, is the first woman chief in over six-decade-long combined history of the five paramilitary forces.

Ranji roundup: Punjab youngster Gill emulates Dravid

Ranji roundup: Punjab youngster Gill emulates Dravid

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

He is the second Indian batsman after Rahul Dravid in Adelaide 2003, in first-class history to remain not out on 199 at the end of a day's play.

Microsoft to train 20,000 teachers

Microsoft to train 20,000 teachers

Rediff.com22 Aug 2005

Microsoft India and the Tamil Nadu government on Monday signed an MoU, under which the former will help set up an 'information technology academy' in the city to provide comprehensive training programme to nearly 20,000 teachers in the state for a pe

How Stalin is different from Karunanidhi, Jaya

How Stalin is different from Karunanidhi, Jaya

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Unlike the regimes of Jayalalitha, Palaniswami and Karunanidhi, ministers are actually getting to make decisions on their own, with the unmentioned rider that they would be held responsible and accountable, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Modi's guarantee India will be 3rd largest economy in BJP's 3rd term, says PM

Modi's guarantee India will be 3rd largest economy in BJP's 3rd term, says PM

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

He slammed naysayers for opposing developmental projects, saying some people have a habit of trying to stall any good work.

Poncha equals Nat. 400m medley record

Poncha equals Nat. 400m medley record

Rediff.com25 Jun 2003

The Karnataka swimmer picked his second gold at the Nat. Junior aquatic championships.

Prithvi Shaw made history: In Numbers

Prithvi Shaw made history: In Numbers

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

The peaks Prithvi Shaw scaled on the first day of his Test career in numbers, via Rajneesh Gupta.

Stalin Prepares For Battle Of 2024

Stalin Prepares For Battle Of 2024

Rediff.com6 May 2022

The going is not going to be easy for the DMK and its allies in Elections 2024. Despite the seats sweepstake in the 2021 assembly polls, the vote-share difference of 5.6% (DMK's 45.38% versus AIADMK-BJP's 39.72%) is not insurmountable on a bad day, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

India adds 46,164 new Covid cases, 607 deaths

India adds 46,164 new Covid cases, 607 deaths

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

The active cases comprise 1.03 per cent of the total infections while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 97.63 per cent, the ministry said.

Amma canteens to salt, will the brand survive after Jayalalithaa?

Amma canteens to salt, will the brand survive after Jayalalithaa?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

While Jayalalithaa may have died her political legacy will continue to survive through the slew of 'Amma' branded products and services.

Ranji round-up: Pant, Rana take Delhi to 260/4 vs Maharashtra

Ranji round-up: Pant, Rana take Delhi to 260/4 vs Maharashtra

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Friday

Ranji Trophy: Pujara fails but Saurashtra poised for win; UP in command

Ranji Trophy: Pujara fails but Saurashtra poised for win; UP in command

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

With more than a 100 runs still to get, it would be an uphill task for Maharashtra to turn the match around on Day 3.

Ranji Roundup: Mumbai in strong position; Waghmode, Shah slam tons

Ranji Roundup: Mumbai in strong position; Waghmode, Shah slam tons

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

Medium pacers Dhawal Kulkarni and Tushar Deshpande wrecked havoc by grabbing four wickets apiece as Mumbai put themselves in the drivers seat by dismissing Tamil Nadu for a paltry 87 on the opening day in their Ranji Trophy Group A match, in Lahli, on Thursday.

TN girl who took NEET fight to SC commits suicide

TN girl who took NEET fight to SC commits suicide

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Anitha was reportedly upset after it became known that Tamil Nadu will not be exempted from the ambit of National Entrance-cum-Eligibility Test.

Ranji roundup: Shaw slams ton as Ashwin & Co. suffer on Day 1

Ranji roundup: Shaw slams ton as Ashwin & Co. suffer on Day 1

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Young opener Prithvi Shaw underlined his class with a century against a quality Tamil Nadu attack to lead Mumbai to 314 for seven on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy Group C match in Mumbai.

Satyam plans mega centre; to hire 15,000

Satyam plans mega centre; to hire 15,000

Rediff.com17 Nov 2004

Satyam, which started its Chennai operations in 1997 with exports of Rs 20 million, now has six offices in the city with about 3,500 employees and exports of Rs 154 crore (Rs 1.54 billion) in the year ended March 2004.

Ranji roundup: Mumbai facing huge defeat in 500th game

Ranji roundup: Mumbai facing huge defeat in 500th game

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

Swapnil Singh broke an eleven-year jinx as he scored his maiden first class century, a knock of 164 without a blemish, to help Baroda take a massive first innings lead of 404 runs against Mumbai on Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy Group C match.

TN fire: Kids paid the price for obedience

TN fire: Kids paid the price for obedience

Rediff.com16 Jul 2004

Police said most of the students did not move out of their classes after one of the teachers ordered them to remain in their places as the fire was 'too minor' and was being doused.

Ranji roundup: Punjab bundle out Delhi for 107 on Day 1

Ranji roundup: Punjab bundle out Delhi for 107 on Day 1

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

Punjab seamer Siddarth Kaul returned with an impressive six-wicket haul to dismiss Delhi for 107 in their first innings on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy Group B match.

How drones can give wings to farmers

How drones can give wings to farmers

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

So far, the drones that were considered important for the agriculture sector were nature-made winged-insects - a key component of the bee-based natural pollination cycle. The new-age drone is a whirring machine with rotors that can help farmers plan and grow and manage their crops. For the farm sector in India, which has had low levels of mechanisation, the impact of drones can be tremendous. The use of drones can help it leapfrog to modernisation in the same way that mobile phones helped India overcome its traditional lack of connectivity.

How Hindi conquers other Indian languages

How Hindi conquers other Indian languages

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

It looks like Hindi, which faces political opposition at the front door, is entering Tamil Nadu through the kitchen, says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

What Ails India's Civil Service

What Ails India's Civil Service

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

'A large portion of youngsters who aspire to join the civil services are not motivated by the spirit of public service and idealism of which the civil services offer in abundance.' 'When they join the mandarin club they look for the loaves and fishes of office, rather than make a difference and wipe what Mahatma Gandhi called 'every tear from every Indian',' points out Rup Narayan Das.

India's active Covid cases lowest in 197 days

India's active Covid cases lowest in 197 days

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

The death toll climbed to 4,48,573 with 234 fresh fatalities, according to the data updated at 8 am.

IA, Punjab Police to clash in Nehru hockey final

IA, Punjab Police to clash in Nehru hockey final

Rediff.com24 Nov 2003

Indian Airlines thumped Tamil Nadu 6-1 while the policemen beat Bharat Petroleum 2-0 in the Nehru hockey semi-finals.