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10 Classic Tamil Films On OTT

10 Classic Tamil Films On OTT

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Divya Nair makes a list of Tamil films you must watch at least once. The good news is that they're on OTT right now.

Jallikattu Verdict A Victory For Tamil Youth Power

Jallikattu Verdict A Victory For Tamil Youth Power

Rediff.com22 May 2023

They just wanted their angst noticed, and as a symbol of recognition, Jallikattu, restored without the annual ritual of court cases and adjournments, explains N Sathya Moorthy.

SEE: PM Modi flags off first-ever torch relay for Chess Olympiad

SEE: PM Modi flags off first-ever torch relay for Chess Olympiad

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

IDE, for the very first time has instituted the torch relay, which is part of the Olympic tradition but was never done in the Chess Olympiad.

'Chennai Super Kings have the upper hand going by their record'

'Chennai Super Kings have the upper hand going by their record'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

With a new-look side at his disposal, Delhi Daredevils skipper Jean-Paul Duminy conceded that two-time champions Chennai Super Kings have an upper hand in their opening game of the IPL.

IPL to return to its old home and away format in 2023

IPL to return to its old home and away format in 2023

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

The IPL has been held at only a few venues since the outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020

Gukesh, 16, youngest to beat World champion Carlsen

Gukesh, 16, youngest to beat World champion Carlsen

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Teenaged Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh upset Magnus Carlsen in the ninth round of the preliminary phase of the Aimchess Rapid online chess tournament, becoming the youngest to beat the World champion.

India's Praggnanandhaa, Nandhidhaa bag Asian chess C'ship titles

India's Praggnanandhaa, Nandhidhaa bag Asian chess C'ship titles

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

S L Narayanan, Harsha Bharathakoti, Karthik Venkataraman and Shamsiddin Vokhidov, the other players who had an outside chance of a shot at the title, missed out after drawn games.

Stalin-Kejriwal launch TN school scheme based on Delhi model

Stalin-Kejriwal launch TN school scheme based on Delhi model

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

If state and central governments came together, Kejriwal said that within 5 years, all government schools in the country could provide best education to students.

Turning Point: Rashid Khan's Cameo

Turning Point: Rashid Khan's Cameo

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

For most of the encounter, Gujarat Titans were second best against a resurgent CSK outfit.

HC verdict seals AIADMK succession war in favour of Palaniswami

HC verdict seals AIADMK succession war in favour of Palaniswami

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The court rejected all petitions, including that against the conduct of the party's General Secretary election.

Is BJP Getting It Wrong In Tamil Nadu?

Is BJP Getting It Wrong In Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The AIADMK is convinced that the BJP will remain an electoral burden for a long time to come, beginning the Lok Sabha polls next year, reveals N Sathiya Moorthy.

It's about staying grounded for GM Praggnanandhaa

It's about staying grounded for GM Praggnanandhaa

Rediff.com27 May 2022

His semifinal match against Giri went up to 2am and a few hours later, he had to be at his school to take his 11th-class board examination.

BCCI boss says need to find why Indian players injury plagued

BCCI boss says need to find why Indian players injury plagued

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the 90th annual day of the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association in Chennai, the former India cricketer said if the openers provided a strong start there was a better chance of the team winning matches.

What's Up, Ziva, Gracia?

What's Up, Ziva, Gracia?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Ziva Dhoni and Gracia Raina follow the action as their dad's team Chennai Super Kings fought a close battle with the Delhi Capitals in Dubai on Monday.

Who Can Forget This Day 50 Years Ago?

Who Can Forget This Day 50 Years Ago?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

December 16, 1971. A Day Never To Be Forgotten.

Nora was jealous of Jacqueline, wanted me to date her: Conman

Nora was jealous of Jacqueline, wanted me to date her: Conman

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

Sukesh in a press statement issued through his lawyers Anant Malik and A K Singh stated that Nora Fatehi always brainwashed him against Jacqueline, so she wanted him to leave Jacqueline and start dating her.

Praveen wins triple jump gold; qualifies for Worlds

Praveen wins triple jump gold; qualifies for Worlds

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Tamil Nadu's Praveen Chitravel produced the third longest-ever jump by an Indian with a stunning effort of 17.18m to clinch gold in the triple jump and qualify for the World Championships

BJP Barking Up The Wrong Tree In Tamil Nadu

BJP Barking Up The Wrong Tree In Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

The BJP continuing to look at the Dravidian polity through the religious prism has not worked in Tamil Nadu whereas it has yielded political and electoral results across much of the rest of the country, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Enough room in world for China, India to develop together: Outgoing envoy

Enough room in world for China, India to develop together: Outgoing envoy

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

In his farewell remarks posted on the Chinese embassy website, Sun said it is only natural for important neighbours China and India to have some differences but the key is how to handle the differences.

In a first, US naval ship comes to Indian shipyard for repair

In a first, US naval ship comes to Indian shipyard for repair

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

New Delhi had proposed during the 2+2 dialogue in April that the US navy could avail of the services and expertise of Indian shipyards.

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.

Chessable Masters final: Praggnanandhaa loses in final

Chessable Masters final: Praggnanandhaa loses in final

Rediff.com27 May 2022

Young Indian Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa went down fighting to World No. 2 Ding Liren in the tie-break of the Meltwater Champions Chess Tour Chessable Masters 2022 online tournament final on Friday.

CWG: Watch out for 14-year-old squash star Anahat!

CWG: Watch out for 14-year-old squash star Anahat!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

14-year-old squash sensation Anahat Singh, among the youngest to represent India at the upcoming 2022 Commonwealth Games, hopes to bump into her role model P V Sindhu over the course of her stay in Birmingham.

WhatsApp resumes after nearly 2-hour global disruption

WhatsApp resumes after nearly 2-hour global disruption

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Meta, which owns the popular messaging app, said it has fixed the glitch, and the service was back.

Pallikal clinches Dread Squash Series 2 WISPA event

Pallikal clinches Dread Squash Series 2 WISPA event

Rediff.com17 Oct 2011

India's top-ranked squash female player Dipika Pallikal faced stiff resistance from England's Sarah-Jane Perry before prevailing 11-9, 11-3, 11-7 in the final to win the WISPA Dread Series 2 tournament in Washington.

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.

Rajinikanth appeals to fans not to urge him to reconsider entering politics

Rajinikanth appeals to fans not to urge him to reconsider entering politics

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

A day after his fans held an agitation, urging him to reverse his choice, the actor said he has already made known his decision and explained the reasons for it.

OPS signals EPS to rethink on taking Sasikala back into party

OPS signals EPS to rethink on taking Sasikala back into party

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Presiding over a Christmas event in Chennai, Panneerselvam, quoting the preaching of Jesus Christ, said if those who commit wrongs reform and return, accepting them back is leadership quality.

Dipika teams up with Ghosal, Joshna for mixed and women's doubles world title

Dipika teams up with Ghosal, Joshna for mixed and women's doubles world title

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

Dipika and Joshna made history in 2014 when they won the women's doubles gold at the CWG. Compared to Asian Games, the competition in CWG is much tougher with all top nations competing, barring Egypt.

Tharoor carries on with Malabar yatra as warring Cong groups unite against him

Tharoor carries on with Malabar yatra as warring Cong groups unite against him

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Although the leaders are not on same page on many matters related to the party, they have apparently come together to check Tharoor's larger political ambition in the state, they said.

Chennai Open: Yuki stuns Busta, Somdev exits in first round

Chennai Open: Yuki stuns Busta, Somdev exits in first round

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

Home sensation and wild card entrant Yuki Bhambri sprung a surprise by upsetting higher-rated Pablo Carreno Busta of Spain to enter the second round even as compatriot Somdev Devvarman made a shocking first round exit at the ATP Chennai Open.

Veterans, cubs in the mix as Ranji Trophy returns after two years

Veterans, cubs in the mix as Ranji Trophy returns after two years

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

All eyes will be on the opening fixture between defending champions Saurashtra and record 41-time champions Mumbai in Ahmedabad with Rahane and Pujara on either side, aiming to make the big scores that have deserted them at the Test level for a while.

HCA chief Azharuddin offers to host IPL games in Hyderabad

HCA chief Azharuddin offers to host IPL games in Hyderabad

Rediff.com4 Apr 2021

Hyderabad Cricket Association president Mohammed Azharuddin offered to host IPL matches in Hyderabad in case they are shifted out of COVID-hit Mumbai.

Are Computers Destroying Chess?

Are Computers Destroying Chess?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Cheating poses an existential challenge to chess. It's hard to know how it will be mitigated, but it must be, if chess is to continue being a legitimate sport, asserts Devangshu Datta.

Rohit is a bit laid back: Ganguly

Rohit is a bit laid back: Ganguly

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Ganguly was impressed by Rohit, who has won a record five Indian Premier League (IPL) titles for Mumbai Indians, and said he should be given a longer rope before being compared with the likes of the great MS Dhoni and Kohli.

Cong jubilant as Rahul set to embark on Bharat Jodo Yatra

Cong jubilant as Rahul set to embark on Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Ahead of the launch of its 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' on Wednesday, the Congress said it is a turning point in Indian politics and marks a 'new beginning'.

Get ready for women's IPL in 2023!

Get ready for women's IPL in 2023!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

Women's IPL set to take place in March with 5 teams

Ranji Trophy season to begin from February 16

Ranji Trophy season to begin from February 16

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

The format has been tweaked and there will be eight groups of four teams each with the plate group comprising six teams.

Filmmaker's remark on Chola king triggers row in TN

Filmmaker's remark on Chola king triggers row in TN

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Tamil filmmaker Vetrimaaran claimed that Raja Raja Cholan was depicted as a Hindu king and already attempts were made to take away Tamil saint poet Tiruvalluvar's identity as well.