News for 'Vijayalakshmi'

College student dies after taking borax for weight loss

College student dies after taking borax for weight loss

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Sshe watched a video on the YouTube channel titled 'Venkaaram to melt fat and slim body', and on January 16, she bought the substance from a native medicine shop

Actor Darshan arrested from wife's house after SC cancels bail

Actor Darshan arrested from wife's house after SC cancels bail

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Observing that persons regardless of popularity are equal before the law, the Supreme Court on Thursday cancelled the bail granted to actor Darshan and other accused in the Renukaswamy murder case.

Should Women's Chess Be Abolished?

Should Women's Chess Be Abolished?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

'Scrapping titles like WIM, WGM and a separate women's category will kill women's interest in chess.'

S Vijayalakshmi crashes out

S Vijayalakshmi crashes out

Rediff.com17 Mar 2006

She was the only remaining Indian woman in the World chess championships in Russia

Vijayalakshmi Iyer: Bank of India's saviour?

Vijayalakshmi Iyer: Bank of India's saviour?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

Restoring the bank to its former glory will be the top priority for Vijayalakshmi Iyer, the seasoned banker who took over as chairperson and managing director of the Mumbai-based bank last month.

MT Vasudevan Nair, Suzuki, ex-CJI Khehar Singh get Padma Vibhushan

MT Vasudevan Nair, Suzuki, ex-CJI Khehar Singh get Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday approved 139 Padma awards including seven Padma Vibhushans, 19 Padma Bhushans and 113 Padma Shris.

KTR behind Naga Chaitanya-Samantha divorce: T'gana minister

KTR behind Naga Chaitanya-Samantha divorce: T'gana minister

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Naga Chaitanya's father and top Telugu actor Nagarjuna strongly condemned the minister's remarks.

Beyond the Court: Sindhu, Marin's Special Bond

Beyond the Court: Sindhu, Marin's Special Bond

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

'Despite their contrasting playing styles -- Sindhu's calm demeanour versus Marin's fiery intensity -- the two aces share an undeniable bond. Their mutual respect for each other's abilities is evident in their interactions off the court.'

Renukaswamy murder: Actor Darshan gets interim bail

Renukaswamy murder: Actor Darshan gets interim bail

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

In a relief to actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, an accused in the Renukaswamy murder case, the Karnataka high court on Wednesday granted him interim bail on medical grounds, to undergo spine surgery.

How India Conquered The Chess Olympiad

How India Conquered The Chess Olympiad

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

'The Indian Open team was extremely well prepared and motivated to win the gold medal.' 'With two players in the world top 10 club, and four players with over 2,700 ELO points (GMs Arjun Erigaisi, D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, all below 20) and Vidit Gujrathi and P Harikrishna, it was a solid team.'

Why RJD Won Only 4 Seats!

Why RJD Won Only 4 Seats!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

The RJD polled the highest vote share in Bihar, but it was not reflected in the number of seats it won.

'Few OBCs fielded': Cong media cell vice president quits

'Few OBCs fielded': Cong media cell vice president quits

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Hours after the Congress party released its first list of 144 candidates for the upcoming Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections, Vice President of Congress Media Department Ajay Singh Yadav resigned from his post as fewer candidates from backward classes have been fielded by the party.

When Navy Chief Touched His Mother's Feet

When Navy Chief Touched His Mother's Feet

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

In scenes we don't recall seeing earlier at the elevation ceremony of a previous service chief, Admiral Hari Kumar touched his mother's feet, then his proud mother gave her son an affectionate hug and kissed the medal that affirmed his promotion to admiral of the fleet on his chest.

Humpy, Vijayalakshmi off to a flier

Humpy, Vijayalakshmi off to a flier

Rediff.com12 Mar 2006

Humpy cruised to an easy victory over Sabure in the first round of World women's chess championship.

Modern Love Chennai: Whistle Podu!

Modern Love Chennai: Whistle Podu!

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Things may not always look bright, but the sun won't stay out forever is a running theme conveyed across its short films about people from various walks of life in all their varying moods and musings, applauds Sukanya Verma.

4-yr-old mauled to death by stray dogs in Hyderabad

4-yr-old mauled to death by stray dogs in Hyderabad

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

The child was apparently carrying a packet containing some food item when the dogs pounced on him, a Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) official said.

HC reopens disproportionate wealth case against OPS, slams lower courts

HC reopens disproportionate wealth case against OPS, slams lower courts

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

The Madras high court on Thursday ordered issuing notice to deposed All Indi Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Paneerselvam and his relatives on a criminal revision case initiated on its own, relating to their discharge in a disproportionate wealth case by a trial court in 2012.

Be warned! RTI plea can bring cops to you

Be warned! RTI plea can bring cops to you

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Budding RTI activist from Chennai files request with ONGC. Instead of response, police comes asking about her.

War of words during no-trust motion in AP assembly

War of words during no-trust motion in AP assembly

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

Speaking for the first time in the Andhra Pradesh legislative assembly after she was elected six months ago, YS Vijayalakshmi, widow of former Chief Minister Y S Rajashekhar Reddy, defended her son and member of Parliament YS Jaganmohan Reddy.

AP: YSR's wife elected to Assembly unopposed

AP: YSR's wife elected to Assembly unopposed

Rediff.com5 Dec 2009

Vijayalakshmi, widow of the late Y S Rajasekhara Reddy, was on declared elected unopposed from Pulivendula Assembly seat in Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh. Election observer Manish Moudgil said Vijayalakshmi was elected unanimously from Pulivendula assembly constituency.

Jagan May Be Party President For Life, But...

Jagan May Be Party President For Life, But...

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

]If Andhra Pradesh's middle class is denied salaries and pensions or, if these are delayed, it will rise against Jagan Mohan Reddy with the same fervour with which it voted him in.

When Marin's mom waited for Sindhu's mother

When Marin's mom waited for Sindhu's mother

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

Being hounded by eager selfie seekers is something that top level sportspersons are used to but Saina Nehwal's father and PV Sindhu's mother had a surprise 'fan' waiting for them outside the World Badminton Championship venue.

Before Atique Ahmed, there was Chand Baba in UP

Before Atique Ahmed, there was Chand Baba in UP

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Atique Ahmed is one of the most feared dons of Uttar Pradesh today. There was another don who preceded Atique and had he survived, Atique wouldn't have been around today, recalls Sudhir Bisht.

Gupta cruises to Commonwealth Chess Championship title

Gupta cruises to Commonwealth Chess Championship title

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Grandmaster and former World junior champion Abhijeet Gupta won the Commonwealth Chess Championship after settling for a quick draw with Arghyadip Das in the ninth and final round in New Delhi, on Tuesday.

Court rejects Darshan's bail plea

Court rejects Darshan's bail plea

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

The Kannada actor is undergoing treatment in hospital for asthma and jaundice.

Kannada actor Darshan arrested

Kannada actor Darshan arrested

Rediff.com9 Sep 2011

The actor apparently threatened his wife at gun point.

AP by-polls: Jagan, mother launch campaign

AP by-polls: Jagan, mother launch campaign

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

Making a headstart, YSR Congress Party president Y S Jaganmohan Reddy and his mother Y S Vijayalakshmi on Wednesday separately launched their campaigns for the May 8 by-elections for Kadapa Lok Sabha and Pulivendula Assembly seats in Andhra Pradesh.

Statehood issue: YSR Congress chief begins indefinite fast

Statehood issue: YSR Congress chief begins indefinite fast

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

YSR Congress Party honorary president Y S Vijayalakshmi began her indefinite fast against the proposed division of Andhra Pradesh and accused TDP president N Chandrababu Naidu of having a tacit understanding with Congress on the separate statehood issue.

YSR's wife files nomination from Pulivendula

YSR's wife files nomination from Pulivendula

Rediff.com1 Dec 2009

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy's wife Vijayalakshmi filed her nomination, on Tuesday, for the bypoll to Pulivendula assembly seat previously held by her late husband. Vijayalakshmi filed the nomination as Congress candidate.

Ee Bandhana is worth watching

Ee Bandhana is worth watching

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

Ee Bhandana has a classy touch. The family story is inspired by a Hollywood hit and has some top performances from lead artists Dr Vishnuvardhan, Anant Nag and Jayaprada. Mano Murthy's music rocks.

Amazon Unveils Slate Of Films, Series

Amazon Unveils Slate Of Films, Series

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Amazon Prime Video has doubled its content investments in India and announced as many as 41 new titles in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and English, thereby throwing an open challenge to their streaming competitor, Netflix.

Indian eves beat France

Indian eves beat France

Rediff.com24 Oct 2004

Indian eves cruised to an emphatic 2-1 victory over eighth seeds France in the eighth round of the 36th Chess Olympiad.

CBI's preliminary enquiry not accused's right: SC

CBI's preliminary enquiry not accused's right: SC

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

The Supreme Court held on Friday that Preliminary Enquiry (PE) is not mandatory before FIR registration by the CBI under the Code of Criminal Procedure or Prevention of Corruption Act or the investigative agency's manual and the accused cannot insist on it as a right.

Sasikiran inching towards title

Sasikiran inching towards title

Rediff.com29 Jan 2003

S Vijayalakshmi, Nisha Mohta and R Aarthie share the lead in the women's section in the National A chess championship.

'Sweety is a lighthearted, feel-good movie'

'Sweety is a lighthearted, feel-good movie'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Actress producer and director Vijayalakshmi Singh talks about her latest directorial venture Sweety.

Review: Nadigayin Diary is unwatchable

Review: Nadigayin Diary is unwatchable

Rediff.com27 May 2013

The film is a biopic of Silk Smitha who had such power over men of all ages, is an uninspiring tale.

Three Kannada films to release on Valentine's Eve

Three Kannada films to release on Valentine's Eve

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

A biopic on Veerappan along with two other films are up for release.

EC not to intervene in Jagan's arrest

EC not to intervene in Jagan's arrest

Rediff.com29 May 2012

The three-member Election Commission met on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Chief Election Commissioner S Y Quraishi and discussed the letter from Y S Vijayalakshmi, YSR Congress honorary president, seeking a direction from the Commission for her son's release.

Kannada film Ondu Kshanadalli to release finally!

Kannada film Ondu Kshanadalli to release finally!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

The much-delayed film is set to release on October 5.