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Meet the man who did the Rudra Tandavam in Kochadaiiyaan

Meet the man who did the Rudra Tandavam in Kochadaiiyaan

Rediff.com21 May 2014

29-year-old Yuvraaj Jayakumar who runs Rhythmic Beat Dance Court, a dance school in Trichy has done the intricate dance moves for superstar Rajinikanth.

TN plans to release Rajiv Gandhi's assassins, seeks Centre's views

TN plans to release Rajiv Gandhi's assassins, seeks Centre's views

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

The convicts are V Sriharan alias Murugan, T Suthendraraja alias Santhan, A G Perarivalan alias Arivu, Jayakumar, Robert Payas, Ravichandran and Nalini.

TN assembly expresses grief over train mishap

TN assembly expresses grief over train mishap

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

Tamil Nadu assembly on Thursday expressed grief over the train accident at Sitheri and conveyed its condolences to the families of the victims.

Dalit panchayat chief in TN not allowed to sit on chair

Dalit panchayat chief in TN not allowed to sit on chair

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

A woman Dalit panchayat president in the district was allegedly humiliated by the vice president, who did not allow her to sit on a chair at meetings or hoist the national flag, drawing widespread condemnation from political parties.

Who are these COVID-19 warriors?

Who are these COVID-19 warriors?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Femina magazine salutes the indomitable spirit and selfless service of 15 women who have contributed to fighting the deadly pandemic.

Bickering continues in AIADMK over CM face for 2021 polls

Bickering continues in AIADMK over CM face for 2021 polls

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

AIADMK coordinator and deputy chief minister O Panneerselvam, who has also staked his claim for being the chief ministerial candidate of the party in the polls next year, for the second consecutive day held discussions with party leaders at his residence in Chennai.

Reader pics: From Andaman to Kashmir and beyond

Reader pics: From Andaman to Kashmir and beyond

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

Where did you head this summer? We want to know! Send in your most memorable summer photographs!

Review: David is a masterpiece

Review: David is a masterpiece

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

The film has some power-packed performances and startlingly perfect casting.

AIADMK going DMK way in dynastic politics

AIADMK going DMK way in dynastic politics

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

Though both the Dravidian majors are facing questions on family politics, the ruling party especially finds itself in the dock since its late leader J Jayalalithaa had often used it to target her party's archrival DMK.

Granite scam: Non-bailable warrant against Alagiri's son

Granite scam: Non-bailable warrant against Alagiri's son

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

A local court on Monday issued a non-bailable warrant against Durai Dayanidhi, son of Union Minister M K Alagiri, in the multi-crore illegal granite quarrying scam case.

Two DMK MLAs evicted from TN assembly

Two DMK MLAs evicted from TN assembly

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

Two Opposition Dravida Munettra Kazhagam members of Legislative Assembly were evicted from Tamil Nadu Assembly following a heated exchange of words with rival All India Anna Dravida Munetra Kazhagam legislators.

BJP's Khushbu held, Manusmriti row escalates

BJP's Khushbu held, Manusmriti row escalates

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

With BJP workers staging agitations across the state demanding that Thol Thirumavalavan apologise for his remark allegedly denigrating women, the VCK cadres countered it by flash protests and they allegedly attacked saffron party office-bearers at Madurai.

Christians safe in Kashmir Valley: JKLF

Christians safe in Kashmir Valley: JKLF

Rediff.com4 Mar 2012

"Christians have been living in the Valley with dignity and honour and Muslims of Kashmir have never interfered in their religious affairs," JKLF chairman Yasin Malik told A Sameul Jayakumar, executive secretary of National Council of Churches in India on Sunday.

Upset over seat-sharing, Vijayakanth's DMDK quits AIADMK-led alliance in TN

Upset over seat-sharing, Vijayakanth's DMDK quits AIADMK-led alliance in TN

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Vijayakanth said the decision to snap ties with the AIADMK was taken following a unanimous view reached at a consultative meeting with party's district secretaries in Chennai.

First Salary: I sent Rs 100 to my grandma

First Salary: I sent Rs 100 to my grandma

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

Readers tell us about their first salary and how they spent it.

Notice to Lokayukta police, complainants over Yeddyurappa case

Notice to Lokayukta police, complainants over Yeddyurappa case

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

The Karnataka high Court on Friday ordered issue of notices to the Lokayukta police and the complainants in two anticipatory bail applications filed by former chief minister B S Yeddyurappa in two private complaints filed before the Lokayukta court in alleged land scam cases.

TN: Anti-nuclear plant stir mounts; govt calls for talks

TN: Anti-nuclear plant stir mounts; govt calls for talks

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

As the protest against Koodankulam Nuclear Power Plant in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu continued to gather momentum with over 20,000 people staging a relay fast on Wednesday, the state government invited representatives of the core group spearheading the stir for talks.

11 govt banks don't have a chairman!

11 govt banks don't have a chairman!

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

The annual earnings of a non-executive chairman of a PSB is capped at Rs 10 lakh, inclusive of fees for attending board meetings. This is way below the compensation of the chairman of any private bank, reveals Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Have you tried these MUST TRY DISHES?

Have you tried these MUST TRY DISHES?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Don't wait for the weekend to binge on these tempting dishes!

Floods End Stalin's Honeymoon

Floods End Stalin's Honeymoon

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

With the unanticipated floods across Tamil Nadu catching the unprepared administration unawares, Stalin finds that some of the early positives that had rubbed on his initiatives have been lost, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Sasikala will return with full power if...'

'Sasikala will return with full power if...'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

'If the EPS government falls, Sasikala will return. If EPS wins, he will become an indispensable leader and Sasikala will not be able to return.' T E Narasimhan reports.

Yeddyurappa bail plea adjourned to October 24

Yeddyurappa bail plea adjourned to October 24

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

The Karnataka high court on Friday adjourned to October 24 hearing on the interim bail plea moved by former chief minister B S Yeddyurappa.

Kerala: 4 held for sending provocative Ayodhya SMS

Kerala: 4 held for sending provocative Ayodhya SMS

Rediff.com30 Sep 2010

Four youth were arrested from Ochira in Kollam district on Thursday for allegedly sending provocative SMS messages to friends relating to the Ayodhya issue.

Will IPL matches be shifted out of Chennai?

Will IPL matches be shifted out of Chennai?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

"The cricket board has been apprised of our sentiments," Fisheries minister D Jayakumar said.

Cauvery row: Dinakaran urges youth to boycott IPL in Chennai

Cauvery row: Dinakaran urges youth to boycott IPL in Chennai

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

The Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagham leader is set to embark on a series of protests covering the Cauvery basin regions of Tamil Nadu beginning Saturday.

Rajiv assassination convict Perarivalan attacked in Vellore jail

Rajiv assassination convict Perarivalan attacked in Vellore jail

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Perarivalan is being treated at the prison hospital, police said.

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.

Jaya's niece Deepa's husband launches political party

Jaya's niece Deepa's husband launches political party

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

K Madhavan launched MGR Jayalalithaa DMK Kazhagam after paying his respects to Jayalalithaa and MGR at their memorials at the Marina beac

'Kamal Hassan is for real!'

'Kamal Hassan is for real!'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

'As an actor he was surrounded in stardom, but as a politician he is humble'

Jaya's niece files nomination for R K Nagar bypoll

Jaya's niece files nomination for R K Nagar bypoll

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

Deepa filed her papers before polling officer Pravin Nair after paying respects at the memorial of Jayalalithaa.

RK Nagar bypoll: Vishal says nomination accepted; EC says 'matter under process'

RK Nagar bypoll: Vishal says nomination accepted; EC says 'matter under process'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

"The nomination that I filed has been accepted. I thank the Election Commission," the actor said.

Rajiv case convict's mother meets TN Guv, seeks son's release

Rajiv case convict's mother meets TN Guv, seeks son's release

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

Arputhammal, mother of Perarivalan alias Arivu, said she met Governor Purohit at the Raj Bhavan in Chennai and presented a petition with some accompanying material and exuded confidence he will accept her demand.

HC hands over Jayalalithaa's home to nephew, niece

HC hands over Jayalalithaa's home to nephew, niece

Rediff.com27 May 2020

The Madras high court on Wednesday asked the Tamil Nadu government to reconsider its decision to convert late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's residence in Chennai into a memorial and declared her niece and nephew as the legal heirs of her property worth several crores. A division bench of Justices N Kirubakaran and Abdul Quddhose also suggested that Veda Nilayam, located in the upmarket Poes Garden area, be converted into the official residence of the chief minister of the state, while a portion of the property can be a memorial if needed.

Shivinder Mohan, Khorakiwala on the Fortis deal

Shivinder Mohan, Khorakiwala on the Fortis deal

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

We were aggressively expanding and investing heavily in various new hospital projects. But the global meltdown and crash of the markets put a lot of financial strain on us, says Habil Khorakiwala.

SC stays criminal proceedings against MS Dhoni

SC stays criminal proceedings against MS Dhoni

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

In a major relief for Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the Supreme Court on Friday stayed the criminal proceedings against him in his case of allegedly 'denigrating' a Hindu god by posing as Lord Vishnu on the cover page of a magazine. Dhoni has also sought the transfer of the case against him from Anantapur to Bengaluru and the apex court has issued a notice on the same. The interim relief comes after a court in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh had issued a non-bailable warrant against the cricketer. In September last year, the Supreme Court had stayed the criminal proceedings against Dhoni and also issued notice to social activist Jayakumar Hiremath, who had filed the case against the cricketer.

RSS-affiliated organisation fumes at PMO over denial of award

RSS-affiliated organisation fumes at PMO over denial of award

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

Vijnana Bharati or Vibha, an RSS-affiliated organisation, lashed out at the Prime Minister's Office and called upon the PM to constitute Scientific Advisory Committee 'on an urgent basis'.

All eyes on Guv as Palanisami, OPS claim to have numbers

All eyes on Guv as Palanisami, OPS claim to have numbers

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

It remains to be seen whether the Governor goes by the AG's advice for a floor test by the two competing claimants for chief ministership or invites Palanisami to form the government.

What next in Puducherry?

What next in Puducherry?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Will acting LG Soundararajan invite N Rangaswamy to form a government or recommend President's rule, so close to the assembly election, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

What BASF plans to do in India

What BASF plans to do in India

Rediff.com23 Sep 2009

Germany-based BASF, the world's largest chemical manufacturer, acquired Swiss chemical maker Ciba last year in a $3.27 billion transaction.

Sasikala to be back in TN on Feb 7, Dinakaran already sees changes

Sasikala to be back in TN on Feb 7, Dinakaran already sees changes

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

V K Sasikala, late J Jayalalithaa's confidante would return to Tamil Nadu on February 7 from Bengaluru and a grand welcome from party cadres awaited her right from the state's border, Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam general secretary T T V Dinakaran said in Madurai on Wednesday.