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Ready For The Tribe?

Ready For The Tribe?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

From Vijay saving the day yet again to Vikramaditya Motwane's latest offering, here's everything you can watch on OTT this week.

DoctorSpeak: What You Must Know About A Heart Attack

DoctorSpeak: What You Must Know About A Heart Attack

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Dr Ruchit Shah, interventional cardiologist at Mumbai's Masina Hospital, tackles important questions related to the heart.

Madras HC bans Sharia courts in mosques

Madras HC bans Sharia courts in mosques

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

The Madras high court on Monday banned all unauthorised 'Sharia' courts functioning from mosque premises in the state of Tamil Nadu.

Madras Cafe: All about John Abraham...

Madras Cafe: All about John Abraham...

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

A Ganesh Nadar, who once met V Prabhakaran at the LTTE's press conference in Jaffna, feels Madras Cafe is not at all about the Tigers.

EC 'singularly' responsible for 2nd Covid wave: Madras HC

EC 'singularly' responsible for 2nd Covid wave: Madras HC

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

The Madras high court on Monday came down hard on the Election Commission and called it the "the most irresponsible institution" for the alleged spread of the second wave of Covid-19 in the country.

SC raps Centre over Madras HC

SC raps Centre over Madras HC

Rediff.com18 Nov 2005

The bench was perturbed that the Madras high court was working with half the sanctioned strength of 49 judges, though a collegium, consisting of five senior judges of the apex court, had cleared 17 names for the posts.\n\n

University of Madras extends admission deadline

University of Madras extends admission deadline

Rediff.com29 Oct 2004

The last date for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses at the Institute of Distance Education, University of Madras has been extended to November 29.

Plea in Madras HC against IPL due to coronavirus outbreak

Plea in Madras HC against IPL due to coronavirus outbreak

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

A plea has been filed in the Madras High Court seeking a direction to the central government not to allow the Board of Control for Cricket in India to conduct Indian Premier League T20 cricket matches, scheduled to held across India from March 29 to May 24 due to the coronavirus outbreak. The PIL, filed by advocate G Alex Benziger, is likely to come up before a division bench comprising Justices M M Sundresh and Krishnan Ramaswamy on March 12.

Madras HC lifts ban on 'Vishwaroopam'

Madras HC lifts ban on 'Vishwaroopam'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

In a major relief to actor Kamal Haasan, the Madras high court on Tuesday night lifted the ban imposed on his movie 'Vishwaroopam' by the Tamil Nadu government after it courted controversy over its alleged anti-Muslim content.

'What If We Go Back A Few Hundred Years?'

'What If We Go Back A Few Hundred Years?'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

'We have loved Braveheart, Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones and Apocalypto.' 'The thought was 'When are we going to do such films?''

MTech prog at IIT Madras

MTech prog at IIT Madras

Rediff.com17 Apr 2008

Applications are invited for admission to MTech programme at IIT Madras under sponsorship scheme.

Using children in pornography a matter of serious concern, an offence too: SC

Using children in pornography a matter of serious concern, an offence too: SC

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

The observations came from a bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice J B Pardiwala while reserving the verdict on an appeal filed by NGOs -- Just Rights for Children Alliance of Faridabad and New Delhi-based Bachpan Bachao Andolan -- challenging a Madras high court verdict.

'John Abraham is looking very manly sexy in Madras Cafe'

'John Abraham is looking very manly sexy in Madras Cafe'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

This Mum Helps Women Return To Work

This Mum Helps Women Return To Work

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

In two years, the start-up Overqualified Housewives has helped over 6,000 women across India find flexible-job roles across India from salaries ranging between Rs 8,000 to Rs 80,000, making them financially independent.

IIT Madras PGPEX-VLM course

IIT Madras PGPEX-VLM course

Rediff.com24 Nov 2008

IIT Madras invites applications for admission to the third batch of the Post Graduate Diploma Program for Executives for Visionary Leadership in Manufacturing (PGPEX-VLM) course. It is a one-year, full-time joint IIM-IIT course.

Uni of Madras offers programmes in Zoology

Uni of Madras offers programmes in Zoology

Rediff.com16 Aug 2007

University of Madras offers many programmes from the Department of Zoology. "How to Apply" details found inside.

'Madras Cafe is going to rub salt into wounds'

'Madras Cafe is going to rub salt into wounds'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Naam Tamilar leader Seeman on why his party opposes John Abraham's new film.

IIT Madras offers HSEE 2008

IIT Madras offers HSEE 2008

Rediff.com14 Jan 2008

IIT Madras offers HSEE 2008.

This BJP candidate owns assets worth Rs 4,568 crore

This BJP candidate owns assets worth Rs 4,568 crore

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from Chevella Lok Sabha constituency K Vishweshwar Reddy has emerged as one of the wealthiest contestants in Telangana after he declared his family assets worth Rs 4,568 crore, according to an affidavit he filed with the election authorities.

Madras Fertilizers touches 52-week high

Madras Fertilizers touches 52-week high

Rediff.com11 Jun 2003

Madras Fertilizers was perpendicularly boosted by the government's launching the disinvestment process in the company.\n\n\n\n

CJI on judge Gowri: Lawyers who appear for diverse political views make amazing judges

CJI on judge Gowri: Lawyers who appear for diverse political views make amazing judges

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Defending the collegium's decision to appoint advocate Lekshmana Chandra Victoria Gowri appointment as a judge of the Madras high court, Chief Justice DY Chandrachud has said one should not be "cold calling" individuals merely for views they may have held as lawyers.

Madras Christian College alumni meet

Madras Christian College alumni meet

Rediff.com15 Jul 2008

The Madras Christian College (MCC) Class of 1983 celebrates the Silver Jubilee of its graduation.

Univ of Madras admission notice

Univ of Madras admission notice

Rediff.com24 May 2007

University of Madras invites applications for admission to its Masters, MPhil, PG Diploma, Diploma and certificate programmes.

'We Fear People May Be Trapped In Collapsed Buildings'

'We Fear People May Be Trapped In Collapsed Buildings'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

'Till 10 pm last night, we rescued 70 people, after which we had to stop because of bad weather and rain.'

Tamil Nadu ex-minister Senthil Balaji gets bail

Tamil Nadu ex-minister Senthil Balaji gets bail

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Balaji was arrested on June 14 last year by the ED in connection with a money laundering case linked to an alleged cash-for-jobs scam when he was the transport minister in an earlier AIADMK government.

ADIF files complaint with CCI against Google for anti-competitive practices

ADIF files complaint with CCI against Google for anti-competitive practices

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

The Alliance of Digital India Foundation (ADIF), an industry body for startup ecosystem and app developers, on Monday filed a complaint with the Competition Commission of India (CCI) against technology major Google for alleged anti-competitive practices in online advertising. The complaint outlined Google's dominant position and alleged abusive behaviour in both the online search and online display advertising.

'My Heart Yearns For Dilip Sahib'

'My Heart Yearns For Dilip Sahib'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

'How do we truly measure a life? Is it in milestones or the fleeting moments we cherish later?' 'Or perhaps in the anniversaries that come each year, like an old friend?'

Box Office: Madras Cafe gets fair opening

Box Office: Madras Cafe gets fair opening

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

Here's looking at the hits and misses at the box office.

Madras HC judge Karnan to meet Mayawati, Paswan in Delhi

Madras HC judge Karnan to meet Mayawati, Paswan in Delhi

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Last week, a panel of judges headed by the Chief Justice of India ordered that Karnan be transferred to the Calcutta high court. The junior judge reacted that he would fight the order and asked the Chief Justice of India to "not interfere" with his jurisdiction, and also stayed his own transfer order.

Madras HC clash: Four top cops held responsible

Madras HC clash: Four top cops held responsible

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

The Madras High Court on Thursday held four top police officers, including then City Police Commissioner K Radhakrishnan, as 'squarely responsible' for the February 19 police-lawyers clash in which several advocates and police personnel were injured.

Outside IIT-Madras, protesters clash with cops over ban of students' group

Outside IIT-Madras, protesters clash with cops over ban of students' group

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

The protests staged a protest inside the campus demanding recognition and an apology from the dean for his action against them.

The former sports champ who's taken on Madras University

The former sports champ who's taken on Madras University

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

Preethi Srinivasan is a former state level cricket player who has been denied admission into the University of Madras for a distance education course after an unfortunate accident left her quadriplegic for life.

PIX: Nargis, John, Abhishek at Madras Cafe screening

PIX: Nargis, John, Abhishek at Madras Cafe screening

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

Here's a look at star arrivals.

Can't let police into establishment like this: SC in Jaggi case

Can't let police into establishment like this: SC in Jaggi case

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Transferring to itself a habeas corpus petition of a man alleging that his two daughters were held captive inside the premises of the Foundation, a bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud directed the Tamil Nadu police to not take any further action in pursuance of the Madras high court's direction asking it to inquire into the alleged illegal confinement of the women.

'We Lost So Many Things In This War'

'We Lost So Many Things In This War'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

'The war ended in 2009 and I believe the new generation of Tamils don't know what was going on there.' 'I felt it was my duty to tell our story.' 'Since 2009, it seems like we are sleeping.'

Alert: PhD, MS at IIT Madras

Alert: PhD, MS at IIT Madras

Rediff.com17 Mar 2004

Information you can use.

Is Sunita Williams In Danger?

Is Sunita Williams In Danger?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Astronauts aboard the space station have found themselves facing a foe far tinier than any rogue asteroid: A joint study by IIT-Madras and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory -- under Principal Investigator Kasthuri Venkateswaran -- has revealed that strains of the bacterial species Enterobacter bugandensis, a multi-drug resistant superbug, have been hitting the gym in the microgravity crucible. Though the situation at the ISS is slightly unsettling, holding funeral dirges would be an overkill, says Kumar Abishek.

How many judges' appointment is pending with you, SC asks govt

How many judges' appointment is pending with you, SC asks govt

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre to provide information about the numbers and names reiterated by the apex court Collegium for appointment as judges in higher judiciary with reasons why they were not considered so far and at what level they were pending.

Madras Fert, NPC plan JV in Iran

Madras Fert, NPC plan JV in Iran

Rediff.com15 Nov 2005

IIT-Madras director on IITs and Pan-IIT event

IIT-Madras director on IITs and Pan-IIT event

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

Rediff.com guest columnist Yogesh K Upadhyaya talks with Prof M S Ananth to get his views on wide-ranging academic issues and also on the Pan-IIT 2008 meet, which is going to be held at the IIT Madras between December 19 and December 21.