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AIADMK fight shifts to EC, banks; EPS, OPS move HC against sealing of HQ

AIADMK fight shifts to EC, banks; EPS, OPS move HC against sealing of HQ

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) interim general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) and ousted party leader O Panneerselvam on Tuesday moved the Madras high court against the sealing of the party headquarters by the Tamil Nadu government following violence there on July 11.

The biggest surprises at Tokyo Olympics

The biggest surprises at Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Some of the biggest surprises so far from the Tokyo Games.

An Assembly Bypoll Like None Other

An Assembly Bypoll Like None Other

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Neither the ruling DMK nor the fractured AIADMK Opposition anticipated that an assembly by-election would put them both to test, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Indian women walloped by New Zealand in dead rubber

Indian women walloped by New Zealand in dead rubber

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

The White Ferns chased down the target in 29.2 overs to register a morale-boosting win.

Online Chess Olympiad: Anand loses as India bows out in semis

Online Chess Olympiad: Anand loses as India bows out in semis

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

The US team fought back brilliantly after being trounced in Round 1 by India to win the second and the Blitz tie-break 4.5-1.5, emerging victorious in an exciting semi-final in the FIDE Online Chess Olympiad on Tuesday.

Full text: President's address to the nation on the eve of Republic Day 2023

Full text: President's address to the nation on the eve of Republic Day 2023

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Here's the full text of address to the nation by President Droupadi Murmu on the eve of the Republic Day 2023.

Restrain Team Sasikala from using AIADMK office: OPS camp to EC

Restrain Team Sasikala from using AIADMK office: OPS camp to EC

Rediff.com19 May 2017

OPS also requested the EC to restarin Sisikala's pick Dindigul C Sreenivasan from functioning as the party treasurer

Former SC judge P B Sawant passes away

Former SC judge P B Sawant passes away

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Former Supreme Court judge P B Sawant died due to cardiac arrest at his residence in Pune in Maharashtra on Monday morning, family sources said. He was 90.

Arrogance, AAP and Rahul Gandhi

Arrogance, AAP and Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com15 Dec 2013

Arrogance can never be strength. It is a mask for lack of confidence. Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi's press conference on December 14 only reaffirms this. Hope the Aam Aadmi Party learns this lesson as well, says Arun Jaitley

Fed Cup: Serena loses in singles but US survive

Fed Cup: Serena loses in singles but US survive

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

The United States survived a fright from little Latvia on Saturday before winning 3-2 in a Fed Cup qualifier as Serena Williams suffered her first career singles loss in the team event. Switzerland, Spain, Belgium, Slovakia, Germany, Russia and Belarus also moved through to the inaugural 12-nation showdown in Budapest.

Winter Olympics: Valieva tumbles to fourth in singles

Winter Olympics: Valieva tumbles to fourth in singles

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Russian teenage figure skater Kamila Valieva tumbled to fourth place in the women's singles event on Thursday, yielding to the pressure of a doping controversy that has rocked the Beijing Games.

AAP leaders not providing info on party funding: Centre to HC

AAP leaders not providing info on party funding: Centre to HC

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

The Centre on Wednesday told the Delhi high court that AAP leaders, including Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, have not provided the information sought by them on the funding received by the party.

Olympics Hockey: Germany hand India women second defeat

Olympics Hockey: Germany hand India women second defeat

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

After the 1-5 drubbing from world No. 1 the Netherlands, the Indians lifted their game but it was not enough to get past world No. 3 and Rio Games bronze-medallists Germany in their second Pool A match at the Oi Hockey stadium.

Saurabh Chaudhary claims gold in shooting World Cup

Saurabh Chaudhary claims gold in shooting World Cup

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

Saurabh Chaudhary shot 16 in the gold medal contest to finish ahead of Germany's Michael Schwald (6).

The woman who cured Deepika Padukone

The woman who cured Deepika Padukone

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Meet Anna Chandy, chairperson of the Deepika Padukone-led Live Love Laugh Foundation.

Corbyn ignores revolt within shadow cabinet, replaces top team

Corbyn ignores revolt within shadow cabinet, replaces top team

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

The motion of no confidence in Corbyn was submitted by Labour MPs Dame Margaret Hodge and Ann Coffey and a secret ballot could be held on Tuesday.

Why is an honest PM scared of being probed by Lokpal: Team Hazare

Why is an honest PM scared of being probed by Lokpal: Team Hazare

Rediff.com13 Jun 2011

Civil society led by Anna Hazare on Monday hit back at the government over the charge that it was undermining Parliament and Constitution and asked why an "honest" man like Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is "scared" of being investigated by the Lokpal.

Four killed in TN rains; more downpour likely in next 24 hrs

Four killed in TN rains; more downpour likely in next 24 hrs

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Surplus rain water gushed out of reservoirs while several roads here resembled swollen rivers and four persons were killed in rain related incidents in Tamil Nadu and over 60 houses suffered damage, authorities here said on Monday.

Will EPS Reign Supreme in AIADMK?

Will EPS Reign Supreme in AIADMK?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

EPS' real test will commence with a decision whether or not to patch up with OPS and on what terms -- and then, to decide whether or not to have the BJP for an electoral ally, come 2024, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Betrayer, Unstable': After OPS' revolt, Team Sasikala begins the name calling

'Betrayer, Unstable': After OPS' revolt, Team Sasikala begins the name calling

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

The AIADMK propaganda secretary also claimed "Panneerselvam is instable." State minister C Ve Shanmugam called Panneerselvam "a betrayer".

HC asks Centre to look into accounts of AAP

HC asks Centre to look into accounts of AAP

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

The Delhi high court on Thursday asked the Centre to look into "afresh" the accounts of Aam Aadmi Party to find out the source of money received by it after its inception.

Meet Wimbledon champion Ash Barty

Meet Wimbledon champion Ash Barty

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

World number one Ash Barty became the first Australian woman to win the Wimbledon singles title for 41 years on Saturday when she defeated Czech Karolina Pliskova in the final.

Where Does AIADMK Go From Here?

Where Does AIADMK Go From Here?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

There is nothing to suggest that the DMK stands to gain from the AIADMK split nor is there anything indicative of an extraordinary advantage for the BJP, independently or in the company of the AIADMK, explains N Sathiya Moorthy.

Techie's death: AIADMK leader arrested

Techie's death: AIADMK leader arrested

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Jayagopal, a former councillor who had been booked by the police on charges of attempt to commit culpable homicide, was nabbed from Krishnagiri district in western Tamil Nadu, police said.

Mittal wins double trap gold at World Championship

Mittal wins double trap gold at World Championship

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Ankur Mittal claimed the men's double trap gold medal in the ISSF World Championship for his career's biggest triumph, as the Indian shooting team continued its dominance in the premier shooting tournament.

Day 3: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 3: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Russians win team Figure skating gold, Valieva first woman to land Games quads

After Rahul's push for Lokpal, Hazare hails draft bill

After Rahul's push for Lokpal, Hazare hails draft bill

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

Anna Hazare, fasting for the last five days for passage of Lokpal Bill, on Saturday said he was happy with the amended legislation presented in the Rajya Sabha and would call off his hunger strike the moment the law is enacted.

Online chess: India loses to Rest of World

Online chess: India loses to Rest of World

Rediff.com5 May 2020

India went down to Rest of the World 1.5-2.5 in the second round of the FIDE-Chess.com Online Nations Cup. Earlier in the opening round, India split points with USA with Humpy posting a win over Anna Zatonkish while the legendary Anand drew with the highly-rated Hikaru Nakamura.

Bengaluru scientists solve mystery behind Odisha's 'black tigers'

Bengaluru scientists solve mystery behind Odisha's 'black tigers'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

a team led by ecologist Uma Ramakrishnan and her student Vinay Sagar from the National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bangalore, have discovered that the coat colouration and patterning which make the wild cats appear dark boil down to a single mutation

Another golden day for Indian shooters at World Cup

Another golden day for Indian shooters at World Cup

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Gold rush continues for India but 16th Olympic quota eludes hosts.

India footballer Indumathi dons COVID-19 role

India footballer Indumathi dons COVID-19 role

Rediff.com26 May 2020

The nationwide lockdown has transformed many otherwise buzzing streets across the country into tranquil expanses. It is on a few of such streets filled with ghastly echoes that the quaint figure of a female police officer goes about her duty with her colleagues, making sure that movement is restricted amongst the people in order to flatten the proverbial curve. Wearing the traditional khaki uniform of the Tamil Nadu Police -- a surgical mask stretched over her face, and a pair of gloves pulled over her hands for protection, India women's team midfielder Indumathi Kathiresan is barely recognisable to those stopped by her for checking on the streets of Anna Nagar, Chennai.

European C'ship: Elavenil, Saurabh put up strong show

European C'ship: Elavenil, Saurabh put up strong show

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Participating in the continental tournament as guest invitee, the Indians only shot in the MQS section, and hence, their scores were not considered for medals.

Day 11: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 11: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Valieva dominates the ice despite doping scandal

Double blow for India on Day 2 of Online Nations Cup Chess

Double blow for India on Day 2 of Online Nations Cup Chess

Rediff.com6 May 2020

India suffered a double blow, losing its third and fourth round matches to Europe and top-seeded China by similar 1.5-2.5 margins, on the second day of the FIDE-Chess.com Online Nations Cup on Wednesday. Five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand came up against a strong opponent in Ding Liren and the two agreed to sign peace in 54 moves. P Harikrishna held higher-rated Yu Yangyi to a draw while long-time rivals Koneru Humpy and Hou Yifan drew their game.

Review: Satyagraha fails miserably

Review: Satyagraha fails miserably

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Prakash Jha delivers a potion that is but a terrible hodgepodge of his earlier films.

NZ lifter will be first transgender athlete to participate at Olympics

NZ lifter will be first transgender athlete to participate at Olympics

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Save Women's Sport Australasia, a group opposed to transgender women competing in women's sports, said Hubbard's selection was allowed by "flawed policy from the IOC".

Deepika-Ranveer want THIS as their wedding gift

Deepika-Ranveer want THIS as their wedding gift

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

The couple have requested a special wedding gift from their guests.

PIX: Fraser-Pryce leads Jamaican sweep in women's 100m

PIX: Fraser-Pryce leads Jamaican sweep in women's 100m

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Images from the World Athletics Championships on Sunday, Day 3, in Oregon.

Under Stalin agriculture, environment get a new name; non-resident Tamils a new ministry

Under Stalin agriculture, environment get a new name; non-resident Tamils a new ministry

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Governor Banwarilal Purohit administered the oath of office and secrecy to 68-year old Stalin, for whom this would be the first stint as CM

Online chess: India draw with Europe after win against Rest of World

Online chess: India draw with Europe after win against Rest of World

Rediff.com9 May 2020

India played out a 2-2 draw against Europe in Online Nations Cup chess tournament in the eighth round, a setback after their first win in the event notched up against the Rest of the World. Vidith Gujrathi ended his barren spell with a win over Levon Aronian of Europe with white pieces while Jan-Krystozf Duda beat P Harikrishna to level the scores in the match on Friday.