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Top executives may get over 10% pay hike this year

Top executives may get over 10% pay hike this year

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

Indian companies are likely to give more than 10 per cent pay hike to their top executives this year amid hopes of revival in economic growth and business prospects, says a study.

Vikram Prabhu: I enjoy everything about films

Vikram Prabhu: I enjoy everything about films

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

The actor talks about playing a mahout and working with an elephant in his next film Ivan Veramathiri

DMDK begins Lok Sabha poll alliance talks with BJP

DMDK begins Lok Sabha poll alliance talks with BJP

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

The Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam, the main opposition party in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, on Thursday announced that it will contest the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections in alliance in Tamil Nadu and that it has begun talks with the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Will the real RGV please stand up?

Will the real RGV please stand up?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

From the sublime to the ridiculous, Ram Gopal Varma's films have been at the extreme ends of the Bollywood spectrum. Ranjeeta Ganesan decodes the original poster boy of "new wave" cinema

Legendary Tamil actress Manorama, remembered as 'Aachi', dies

Legendary Tamil actress Manorama, remembered as 'Aachi', dies

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

Legendary Tamil actress Manorama died at a private hospital in Chennai following a heart attack on Saturday night, family sources said. She was 78. She is survived by her son Boopathi.

End of the race for Mahalaxmi Race Course?

End of the race for Mahalaxmi Race Course?

Rediff.com27 May 2013

Derby regulars and riding enthusiasts are a worried lot as municipal authorities contemplate replacing the iconic Mahalaxmi Race Course with a public park, says Ranjita Ganesan.

France bestows Chevalier de la Legion on Premji

France bestows Chevalier de la Legion on Premji

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

Azim Premji, chairman of IT major Wipro, was conferred the highest French civilian honour for his outstanding contribution to developing the information technology industry in India, his economic outreach in France, and his laudable contribution to society as a philanthropist through the Azim Premji Foundation and Azim Premji University

Srinivasan re-elected TNCA president for eighth term

Srinivasan re-elected TNCA president for eighth term

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

Board of Control for Cricket in India president N Srinivasan was on Thursday re-elected unopposed as president of the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association for the eighth consecutive year, at its 82nd Annual General Meeting in Chennai.

Vigilance raids premises of Karuna's security officers

Vigilance raids premises of Karuna's security officers

Rediff.com2 Mar 2012

Vigilance officials on Friday premises of three security officers of Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam president M Karunanidhi here over allegations that they had caused "losses" to the Tamil Nadu Housing Board in land allotment under the discretionary quota method.

Chennai Express writer passes away

Chennai Express writer passes away

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Director-writer K Subash, who has helmed Tamil superhit film Chathriyan and penned the story of Shah Rukh Khan's Chennai Express, passed away in Chennai on November 23, following kidney problems. He was 57.

PIX: The Changing Faces Of Sridevi

PIX: The Changing Faces Of Sridevi

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

The actress has charmed us for decades!

Kamal Haasan pays tribute to Dilip Kumar

Kamal Haasan pays tribute to Dilip Kumar

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

'Dilipsaab touched something deep within me as an actor,' says Kamal Haasan in his tribute.

The Jazz Player

The Jazz Player

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

At Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas's nuptials, the Adil Manuel Collective played funk, jazz and R&B for longer than planned that evening at the Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur. One of the couple's friends in the audience yelled: 'Are you guys even from India?' Adil Manuel offered to show her their passports.

Bong Joon Ho: Master of Unsubtle Symbolism

Bong Joon Ho: Master of Unsubtle Symbolism

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Only Bong Joon Ho -- whose film Parasite won the Oscars for Best Film, Best Director, Best International Feature -- knows how to work with a heavy hand and still get respectable results, says Ranjita Ganesan.

Kerala: 10 stunning pics of God's own country

Kerala: 10 stunning pics of God's own country

Rediff.com2 Apr 2017

Kerala is clearly having its moment :)

MSV's Greatest Soundtracks Of All Time

MSV's Greatest Soundtracks Of All Time

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

Saluting the late MS Viswanathan and his brilliant music.

How 'working in office' will never be the same again

How 'working in office' will never be the same again

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Fear of the disease has affected the way employees commute, the number of coffee breaks they take, and even their conversations with colleagues. Does a restricted environment affect the spirit of interaction and collaboration that offices are meant to inspire, wonders Ranjita Ganesan.

Former TN Intel chief's premises raided

Former TN Intel chief's premises raided

Rediff.com26 Jul 2011

The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti Corruption officials on Tuesday conducted raids on the premises of former Intelligence chief MS Jaffer Sait and other officials in connection with the Tamil Nadu Housing Board land allotment case.

Cong announces 60 seats for TN poll

Cong announces 60 seats for TN poll

Rediff.com23 Mar 2011

Jayanthi Thangabalu, wife of Tamil Nadu Pradesh Congress Committee chief K V Thangblu, and former Union minister S Thirunavukarasu figure in the list of Congress candidates for 60 seats annnounced by the party on Wednesday for Tamil Nadu assembly elections. Other key names include All India Congress Committee secretary K Jayakkumar and senior party leaders Peter Alphanse and S Ganesan.

'We are cooperating with govt, it should also help us'

'We are cooperating with govt, it should also help us'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

How are Indians faring during the lockdown?

How KBC is now shot

How KBC is now shot

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

'We are very protective of him.' 'People can't go close to him and take pictures like before.'

Tamil actor Manjula passes away

Tamil actor Manjula passes away

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

She was 59.

Legendary music director M S Viswanathan passes away

Legendary music director M S Viswanathan passes away

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

The legendary music director passed away at a private hospital after suffering from geriatric problem.

Trust vote: MDMK to issue whip

Trust vote: MDMK to issue whip

Rediff.com18 Jul 2008

Making it clear that the MDMK will vote against government in the confidence motion, its leader Vaiko said the party will issue a three-line whip. Those who defy the whip, he said, will be disqualified.

Kamal Haasan gets prestigious French honour

Kamal Haasan gets prestigious French honour

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Kamal is the second Tamil actor after Sivaji Ganesan to be awarded this honour.

Want to become Thor? Iron Man? Hulk?

Want to become Thor? Iron Man? Hulk?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

This is your chance, says Ranjita Ganesan

The three fathers in my life

The three fathers in my life

Rediff.com20 Jun 2011

Yesterday was Father's Day and we invited readers to send in special 'Daddy and Me' pics. Here's the next and final set of responses!

Alibaug is the new WFH destination

Alibaug is the new WFH destination

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

As ferry services increase and remote working becomes the norm, the rural beach town has turned into a sought-after refuge for city slickers from Mumbai and Pune.

Designing Kandasamy

Designing Kandasamy

Rediff.com18 Aug 2009

Thota Tharani talks about the spectacular sets of the Tamil film.

Bale Pandiya could have been better

Bale Pandiya could have been better

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

The Tamil movie has its funny moments but fails to sustain its momentum.

Meet the Boss of Sivaji productions

Meet the Boss of Sivaji productions

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

Shivaji Ganesan's eldest son talks about his Tamil production company and the latest venture, Ansal, that it is making.

Vikram's Tamil movie set to break BO records

Vikram's Tamil movie set to break BO records

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

Susi Ganesan's Tamil movie and its Telugu version Mallana starring Vikram and Shriya are going to be released simultaneously on the 21st August not only in India but throughout the world.

Stay away from Magane En Marumagane

Stay away from Magane En Marumagane

Rediff.com24 May 2010

This Tamil film starring Vivek is an endless tearjerker.

Mallana is formula driven

Mallana is formula driven

Rediff.com21 Aug 2009

The Telugu remake of Susi Ganesan's Tamil movie Kandasamy is heavy on slickness and technical finesse rather than substance.

One star, multiple personas

One star, multiple personas

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

Here's a look at the lucky few who've succeeded in pulling off multiple roles in films.

Review: Naan Avan Illai is fun

Review: Naan Avan Illai is fun

Rediff.com27 Nov 2009

Jhabak's Tamil flick starring Jeevan is a rollicking ride.

Review: Naan Avan Illai -- 2 is worth a listen

Review: Naan Avan Illai -- 2 is worth a listen

Rediff.com23 Nov 2009

Check out this Tamil album.

Why film-makers like barbershops

Why film-makers like barbershops

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

'For the film-maker, as for the photographer, barbershops with their many moments of interest -- wall-to-wall mirrors, shiny accoutrements, beaded curtains -- provide ample scope for mis-en-scene,' says Ranjita Ganesan.

Learn the art of sourdough baking

Learn the art of sourdough baking

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

Sourdough is not only a type of bread, but also a technique.