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Anti-Lanka protests: Over 500 students arrested in Chennai

Anti-Lanka protests: Over 500 students arrested in Chennai

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

Over 100 students taking part in anti-Lanka protests were arrested in Chennai on Monday when they tried to lay siege on the Raj Bhavan. Students in Tamil Nadu have stepped up pressure on the Union government, demanding that India move a resolution against Sri Lanka -- for its alleged war crimes against Lankan Tamils -- at the United Nation's human rights body meet later this month.

Students in TN continue protests over Lankan Tamils issue

Students in TN continue protests over Lankan Tamils issue

Rediff.com17 Mar 2013

Students' of various colleges in Tamil Nadu continued their protests for the seventh day on Sunday over the Sri Lankan Tamils issue.

AirAsia might fly from Chennai to Bangalore, Kolkata

AirAsia might fly from Chennai to Bangalore, Kolkata

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

An aviation website has evaluated AirAsia's potential network in India based on passenger market size, distance from Chennai and competition.

Selva's MOST TIRING SCENE in The Family Man

Selva's MOST TIRING SCENE in The Family Man

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

'In the climax, if you see, Manoj Bajpayee and I engage in a fist fight.' 'It had to be shot in a single take so either of us couldn't make any mistakes.'

Director Mysskin unique way of promoting films

Director Mysskin unique way of promoting films

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

The director decided to stick the poster of his new film Onaiyum Aattinkuttiyum on the street walls.

Power shortage plunges business into crisis in south India

Power shortage plunges business into crisis in south India

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

Power cuts has caused thousands of businesses to suffer losses and shut down.

'Nivar' now a very severe cyclonic storm

'Nivar' now a very severe cyclonic storm

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Meanwhile, water will be released from Chembarambakkam lake, one of the key drinking water sources to Chennai, since it was nearing capacity, the government said.

Top 8 entrance exams beyond the IIT-JEE

Top 8 entrance exams beyond the IIT-JEE

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

Your opportunity to study at a leading engineering institute just got better.

Air India shows operational, financial improvement in FY'14

Air India shows operational, financial improvement in FY'14

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

The net loss of the carrier marginally decreased to Rs 5,388.82 crore (Rs 53.88 billion) in 2013-14 as against Rs 5,490.16 crore (Rs 54.9 billion) in the previous fiscal.

'Saira was more beautiful than I thought'

'Saira was more beautiful than I thought'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

'She had indeed grown to full womanhood and was in reality more beautiful than I thought she was.'

Former DMK minister arrested in land grabbing case

Former DMK minister arrested in land grabbing case

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

Former Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam minister M P Swaminathan was on Monday arrested at Tirupur near Coimbatore in connection with a land grabbing case, police said.

With short-haul flights, Air Carnival joins the aviation race

With short-haul flights, Air Carnival joins the aviation race

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Air Carnival can make quick progress by stepping into the space that SpiceJet has left empty.

Five more held in Bangalore blast case

Five more held in Bangalore blast case

Rediff.com6 May 2013

Five more persons have been arrested in connection with with the April 17 blast near the Bharatiya Janata Party office in Bangalore that left 16 persons injured.

Two arrested over blasts outside BJP office in Bengaluru

Two arrested over blasts outside BJP office in Bengaluru

Rediff.com3 May 2013

The police on Friday arrested two more people for their alleged involvement in blasts outside the Bharatiya Janata Party's office in the city. Vayalar Hakim and Azghar Ali, who were picked up by the Tamil Nadu police, hail from Coimbatore.

Bangalore blast: Al-Ummah operatives arrested in TN

Bangalore blast: Al-Ummah operatives arrested in TN

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

The banned terror outfit Al-Ummah was neutralised to a large extent after the 1998 Coimbatore blasts, but it now appears they are making a come back, reports Vicky Nanjappa

US-based Trioz Tech sets up R&D unit India

US-based Trioz Tech sets up R&D unit India

Rediff.com12 Jun 2003

Eyeing to capture wider market for embedded software systems, Florida-based Trioz Tech launched its operations in India by setting up a research and development centre in Coimbatore.\n\n

Acute shortage of gold in south India

Acute shortage of gold in south India

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

Centres like Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu and Thrissur and Kochi in Kerala are facing huge shortage of gold. These centres constitute around 15-20 per cent of India's overall annual demand of the yellow metal.

For Amma's recovery, supporter holds Rs 35 lakh yagna

For Amma's recovery, supporter holds Rs 35 lakh yagna

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

The yagna was organised by lawmaker R Vetrivel, a Jayalalithaa loyalist who has spent a fortune on prayers for his unwell leader.

Modi regrets not learning 'world's oldest language' Tamil

Modi regrets not learning 'world's oldest language' Tamil

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said he regrets not being able to learn the world's oldest language Tamil during his long political innings as a chief minister and prime minister.

Power, pharma offer good investment opportunity'

Power, pharma offer good investment opportunity'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2003

Tarun Shah, the CEO of share broking house Sharekhan, sees great potential for investment in power and pharmaceutical sectors.\n\n\n\n

Jet engineers on 'go-slow' mode

Jet engineers on 'go-slow' mode

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

Even as its senior executives are reported to be in Abu Dhabi to further negotiate with Etihad on the proposed stake sale to the Gulf carrier, Jet Airways engineers are on a "go-slow" mode following the failure of talks over wage hike and arrears, sources said.

WATCH: Inside Chennai's Robot themed restaurant

WATCH: Inside Chennai's Robot themed restaurant

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

It's the first-of-its kind restaurant in India where robots interact with customers and deliver food.

Review: Miruthan is a tedious watch

Review: Miruthan is a tedious watch

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

The film is reduced to a lame science fiction with an overdose of action, writes S Saraswathi.

'Indo-US trade to cross $100 billion soon'

'Indo-US trade to cross $100 billion soon'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2013

US exports to India have quadrupled, while Indian exports to the US have grown by 180 per cent for the last three years, but despite this India was still only 13th largest trading partner for the US, Consul General of US Consulate, Chennai, Jennifer Macintyre, said in Coimbatore.

With MNCs in retail, farmers lose, consumers gain

With MNCs in retail, farmers lose, consumers gain

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

Weidlich said that India failed to take Ayurveda and Siddha medicines to the world market.

Textiles likely to achieve 7-8 per cent growth

Textiles likely to achieve 7-8 per cent growth

Rediff.com17 Jun 2009

Textiles Minister Dayanidhi Maran said in Coimbatore on Tuesday that the government would try to achieve a 7-8 per cent growth in the industry in fiscal year April 2009-March'10.

Sasikala brings EPS-OPS rift out in open

Sasikala brings EPS-OPS rift out in open

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

The revived factionalism in the AIADMK, if not curbed now, has the potential to split the party vertically, warns N Sathiya Moorthy.

AI to sell or rent its properties to raise Rs 1,000 cr

AI to sell or rent its properties to raise Rs 1,000 cr

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

The carrier has debt of Rs 43,000 crore.

Greet with namaste: PM amid coronavirus scare

Greet with namaste: PM amid coronavirus scare

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

The entire world is taking up the habit of 'namaste', Modi said.

Tamil Nadu EV policy seeks to attract Rs 50,000 cr, create 150,000 jobs

Tamil Nadu EV policy seeks to attract Rs 50,000 cr, create 150,000 jobs

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

The government will create an EV Venture Capital Fund, for financial support to start-ups in the segment. The overall aim is to make Tamil Nadu the preferred destination for EVs and component makers.

Fly-pasts, lit-up ships: Military prepares to thank 'corona warriors'

Fly-pasts, lit-up ships: Military prepares to thank 'corona warriors'

Rediff.com3 May 2020

The thanks-giving activities will start with laying of wreaths at the police memorial in Delhi and in several other cities on Sunday morning to honour the police personnel deployed in enforcement of the nationwide lockdown, officials said. It will be followed by fly-pasts by fighter and transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force, covering a sizeable number of cities and towns across the country between 10 am and 11 am, officials said.

Coal gate case: 'Will CBI dare to probe PMO or PM?'

Coal gate case: 'Will CBI dare to probe PMO or PM?'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) general secretary and Rajya Sabha MP, Tapan Sen, on Friday termed as a 'drama' the Central Vigilance Commission referring a complaint to the Central Bureau of Investigation on alleged irregularities in use of coal blocks by some private firms.

Really! Women to sleep with robots?

Really! Women to sleep with robots?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

This sadly is expected to be the future of sex!

With 1,752 COVID-19 cases, India sees biggest single-day jump; toll 723

With 1,752 COVID-19 cases, India sees biggest single-day jump; toll 723

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

A total of 37 deaths were reported since Thursday evening of which 14 fatalities were reported from Maharashtra, nine from Gujarat, three from Uttar Pradesh, two each from Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh,Tamil Nadu and Telengana and one from Karnataka, ministry data stated.

How this rickshaw driver's daughter made it to law school

How this rickshaw driver's daughter made it to law school

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Coimbatore's Menaga Murugan is the daughter of a rickshaw driver who struggles to make ends meet -- but that did not deter this 18-year-old from pursuing her dream of becoming a top lawyer. Successfully securing an undergraduate seat at the city's Government Law College, she's set an example for underprivileged youth across the country.

How Tamil Nadu is fighting Covid-19

How Tamil Nadu is fighting Covid-19

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

The state is following surveillance, containment, increasing testing facilities, and ensuring essentials at people's doorstep, among other strategies, reports T E Narasimhan.

Ahmedabad, Jaipur among India's next big IT hotspots

Ahmedabad, Jaipur among India's next big IT hotspots

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Kolkata excels in business performance with employee headcount and number of engineering students doubling in the last five years.

SBI claims Rs 570 cr seized by poll officers in TN

SBI claims Rs 570 cr seized by poll officers in TN

Rediff.com14 May 2016

The SBI said its officials were ferrying Rs 570 crore after the Reserve Bank of India asked them to, to address a temporary cash shortage in Andhra Pradesh.