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Airhostess dies after being thrown off amusement park ride

Airhostess dies after being thrown off amusement park ride

Rediff.com2 Oct 2012

A 20-year-old airhostess died on Tuesday when she was thrown off during an adventure ride inside an amusement park on the outskirts of Chennai. Three persons have been arrested in this connection, police said.

What we LEARNT about COVID-19

What we LEARNT about COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

'If you delay the diagnosis even by 24 hours, in that 24 hours individuals would have affected more people.' 'So, contact tracing, testing, isolation, quarantine needs to continue.'

I have got nothing to do with Meiyappan: Srinivasan

I have got nothing to do with Meiyappan: Srinivasan

Rediff.com21 Sep 2013

BCCI President N Srinivasan sought to distance himself from his son-in-law and Chennai Super Kings Team Principal Gurunath Meiyappan, who will be chargesheeted in the IPL spot-fixing scandal, saying that law will take its course in the matter.

Singer Abhijeet in trouble after abusing journalist on Twitter

Singer Abhijeet in trouble after abusing journalist on Twitter

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

Singer Abhijeet is at the centre of a controversy for hurling abuses on a female journalist after he got involved in a Twitter fight with her and other media persons.

Ranji: Dhull 3rd Indian to hit two tons on debut; Pujara saves Saurashtra

Ranji: Dhull 3rd Indian to hit two tons on debut; Pujara saves Saurashtra

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

A round up of the fourth and final day's action of the Ranji Trophy matches on Sunday.

ED recovers diamonds, rubies from bizman Paras Mal Lodha's bank locker

ED recovers diamonds, rubies from bizman Paras Mal Lodha's bank locker

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

The ED is investigating Lodha after it booked him on criminal charges for his alleged involvement in two high-profile black money cases of illegal conversion of old notes post demonetisation.

Stalin's advice to Rajini as he refuses to apologise

Stalin's advice to Rajini as he refuses to apologise

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Rajinikanth said he stood by his comments made on Periyar, maintaining that they were factual and refused to apologise as demanded by fringe Dravidian outfits. DMK chief advised him to exercise caution while expressing views on Periyar.

Institutions continue to be clouded in attacks in Tamil Nadu, but...

Institutions continue to be clouded in attacks in Tamil Nadu, but...

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

The 'Raj Bhavan/Nakkeeran Gopal case', in which editor S Gopal was arrested in the morning and set free by the court in the afternoon, is not the first one where the Tamil Nadu's once-reputed police force is seen as faltering in the eye of the law, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

EC bribery case: TTV Dinakaran sent to 15-days judicial custody

EC bribery case: TTV Dinakaran sent to 15-days judicial custody

Rediff.com1 May 2017

Special Judge Poonam Chaudhry sent Dinakaran and his aide Mallikarjuna to Tihar Jail till May 15 after the police said that the accused were not needed for custodial interrogation.

Can such people be doctors you would trust?

Can such people be doctors you would trust?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Two medical students, who hurled a dog from a terrace, and filmed the incident, were on Wednesday arrested after the shocking video went viral drawing outrage. But they got bail in less than five minutes because the law lacks bite, says T S Sudhir

All in family: Srinivasan's daughter Rupa set to become TNCA president

All in family: Srinivasan's daughter Rupa set to become TNCA president

Rediff.com22 Sep 2019

It is highly unlikely that Srinivasan's daughter will face any opposition with the last date for filing nomination being September 24.

IPL: Rajasthan Royals owner set to sell stakes

IPL: Rajasthan Royals owner set to sell stakes

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Rajasthan Royals' owners are all set to sell half of their stakes in order to give the side a much needed financial boos

Ban TikTok, it's encouraging pornography: Madras HC to govt

Ban TikTok, it's encouraging pornography: Madras HC to govt

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

The children who use the said application are vulnerable to sexual predators, the court said.

Fought for Islamic State in Iraq, was paid $100 per month: TN man reveals all

Fought for Islamic State in Iraq, was paid $100 per month: TN man reveals all

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

Subahani Haja Moideen told NIA investigators that on his return, he collected money, procured explosives and plotted to target tourists and judges in Kerala.

Techie murder case: Accused allegedly commits suicide in jail

Techie murder case: Accused allegedly commits suicide in jail

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

The accused in the sensational murder of 24-year-old IT professional Swathi on a railway platform allegedly committed suicide at the Puzhal Central prison in Chennai on Sunday, police said.

Public 'casual', will tighten lockdown, warns TN CM

Public 'casual', will tighten lockdown, warns TN CM

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

He also announced an assistance of Rs 3,000 for accredited journalists while acknowledging their role in the dissemination of information on COVID19.

ED carries out countrywide raids against PFI

ED carries out countrywide raids against PFI

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

The PFI, formed in 2006 in Kerala and headquartered in Delhi, called the raids a gimmick and an attempt to divert attention from the farmers' issue.

Karti confronted with Indrani at Mumbai prison

Karti confronted with Indrani at Mumbai prison

Rediff.com4 Mar 2018

Karti and Mukerjea were brought face-to-face and questioned by the CBI team for about four hours.

Delhi police issues lookout notice against Dinakaran

Delhi police issues lookout notice against Dinakaran

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

Dinakaran said how could he flee the country when his passport 'is in court' for 20 years.

Govt promises clean drinking water to all by 2024

Govt promises clean drinking water to all by 2024

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Besides, the government would also undertake and promote steps for water conservation and curbing extraction of underground water, which is depleting the water table and is a matter of concern, the minister said.

63 kg of smuggled gold seized at Vizag airport

63 kg of smuggled gold seized at Vizag airport

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Over 60 kg of gold "concealed and smuggled" by several passengers on three flights coming from Singapore and Malaysia was seized at the Visakhapatnam airport by the directorate of revenue intelligence, officials said on Monday.

Dean Jones would have been sought after in T20s: Tendulkar

Dean Jones would have been sought after in T20s: Tendulkar

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Sachin Tendulkar has no doubts in his mind that Dean Jones would have been one of the "most sought after batsmen" if he were to be part of the T20 generation and called him a player well ahead of his time.

Will Marina Puratchi be released?

Will Marina Puratchi be released?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

'The biggest agitation in Tamil Nadu -- after the anti-Hindi agitation in 1965 -- were the Jallikattu protests. The anti-Hindi agitations had the backing of a political party but this one does not. No famous actor is involved in it either. It was an incredible agitation.'

'Harassed' by financier, Tamil film producer 'ends life'

'Harassed' by financier, Tamil film producer 'ends life'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

Kumar reportedly accused the financier of charging exorbitant interest on some loans obtained by him, and harassing him over the same.

In EC bribery case, Dinakaran confesses to meeting middleman

In EC bribery case, Dinakaran confesses to meeting middleman

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

The AIADMK leader, however, told cops he believed that the arrested middleman -- Sukesh Chandrasekhar -- was a high court judge.

Pune and Rajkot the two new IPL teams

Pune and Rajkot the two new IPL teams

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

The BCCI followed the reverse bidding process to select the two new team owners. The new teams will replace the suspended teams Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals, for two years.

Mumbai Police jointly question Meiyappan, Vindoo

Mumbai Police jointly question Meiyappan, Vindoo

Rediff.com26 May 2013

Chennai Super Kings team owner Gurunath Meiyappan confronted actor Vindoo Dara Singh during questioning about IPL spot-fixing and betting.

Sarkar row 'comes to an end' as 'objectionable' scenes deleted

Sarkar row 'comes to an end' as 'objectionable' scenes deleted

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

Madras high court on Friday restrained the police from arresting the film's director A R Murugadoss till November 27.

Drones: Bleeding India Without War

Drones: Bleeding India Without War

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Unless each attack drone can be neutralised, India will be literally deploying elephants to stamp out ants -- and the ants may still survive! points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Karunanidhi saw the 2G episode -- from the leak of the CAG report to the weak defence put forth by Congress leaders -- as politically motivated

Karunanidhi saw the 2G episode -- from the leak of the CAG report to the weak defence put forth by Congress leaders -- as politically motivated

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

Karunanidhi was convinced that using the 2G cases against the DMK and reopening the fodder case against Lalu Prasad Yadav were products of the Congress leadership's short-sightedness. A revealing excerpt from A S Panneerselvan's Karunanidhi: A Life.

Lankan Tamils issue: MDMK chief Vaiko held

Lankan Tamils issue: MDMK chief Vaiko held

Rediff.com23 Oct 2008

This is the second time that Vaiko had been arrested for supporting the banned outfit. He was arrested under POTA by the previous All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government for speaking in support of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam.

Declared dead at 15, she's an INSPIRATION!

Declared dead at 15, she's an INSPIRATION!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Disability activist Virali Modi recounts her life's most challenging moments and how she turned adversities in her favour.

Tamil Nadu: 35 crew members of US ship get conditional bail

Tamil Nadu: 35 crew members of US ship get conditional bail

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

A local court in Tuticorin has granted conditional bail to all the 35 crew members of a US ship, arrested on charges of illegally carrying weapons on board the vessel and straying into Indian waters.

SC turns down former judge Karnan's bail plea

SC turns down former judge Karnan's bail plea

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

The apex court said it was duty-bound by the seven-judge bench's order in the case and 'cannot override it'.

Jayalalithaa didn't suffer trauma, reveals 19-page death report

Jayalalithaa didn't suffer trauma, reveals 19-page death report

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

The Tamil Nadu government on Monday said Apollo Hospitals and AIIMS reports on the treatment given to late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa has clearly suggested that she passed away on December 5 after a massive cardiac arrest.

'ICC had warned Gurunath against bookies'

'ICC had warned Gurunath against bookies'

Rediff.com31 May 2013

An ICC official had '"warned' CSK team owner Gurunath Meiyappan to be 'careful' about his association with bookies weeks before he was arrested in connection with the IPL betting scandal, police said on Friday.

N Srinivasan and the men who matter in the BCCI

N Srinivasan and the men who matter in the BCCI

Rediff.com31 May 2013

While the calls for Board of Control for Cricket in India president Narayanaswami Srinivasan's resignation get louder by the day, members are split over whether the veteran administrator should continue or go.

Former Test cricketer Milkha Singh passes away

Former Test cricketer Milkha Singh passes away

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

Former India cricketer A G Milkha Singh passed away at a hospital in Chennai on Friday following a cardiac arrest.

BCCI mulls over suspending Srinivasan

BCCI mulls over suspending Srinivasan

Rediff.com25 May 2013

N Srinivasan's days as BCCI president seem to be numbered as a faction within the Board is planning to initiate suspension proceedings against him if he refuses to step down in the aftermath of the IPL spot-fixing scandal that has thrown Indian cricket into disarray.

Coronavirus: Good cop, bad cop

Coronavirus: Good cop, bad cop

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

As we get used to a long haul of isolation to curb the spread of COVID-19, the police's new avatar in many places is a far cry from that of the high-handed enforcer of law and order.