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Does Modi Understand Tamil Nadu?

Does Modi Understand Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

In focus are the assembly polls in 2026. From a BJP perspective, their attack on the ruling DMK, using the 'Hindutva' card, and Annamalai's targeting of both Dravidian majors on corruption has not worked, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Justice Siddharth Mridul appointed chief justice of Manipur HC

Justice Siddharth Mridul appointed chief justice of Manipur HC

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

The top court collegium headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud had on July 5 recommended the appointment of Justice Mridul, a judge of the Delhi high court, as the chief justice of the Manipur high court, amid the ethnic turmoil in the border state.

Govt cannot keep returning judgeship proposals, says SC collegium

Govt cannot keep returning judgeship proposals, says SC collegium

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

The Supreme Court collegium has for the second time reiterated the names of two advocates -- Amitesh Banerjee and Sakya Sen -- for appointment as judges of the Calcutta high court "expeditiously", saying it was not open for the government to repeatedly send back the same proposal.

Governor duty-bound to okay online rummy ban bill if...: TN minister

Governor duty-bound to okay online rummy ban bill if...: TN minister

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

The Madras high court had said in its 2021 judgment that a new law to ban online gambling may be enacted by the government and this made it clear that the state legislature is competent to pass a Bill to ban online rummy, Tamil Nadu Law Minister S Regupathy said in Chennai on Thursday.

Mast Mein Rehne Ka Review: Delightful Watch

Mast Mein Rehne Ka Review: Delightful Watch

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Mast Mein Rehne Ka is a thoroughly human film, which makes you laugh as hard as it will make you feel for the characters, notes Mayur Sanap.

Does Aishwarya Look WICKED?

Does Aishwarya Look WICKED?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

The star has a double role in PS-1 -- she plays Mandakini Devi, the mother, and Nandini, the daughter.

Why are lawyers being wedding priests: Madras HC

Why are lawyers being wedding priests: Madras HC

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

The Madras High Court on Tuesday came down heavily on lawyers donning the role of priests for effecting registration of marriages, saying such acts "performed in secrecy" in their offices and Bar Association rooms cannot amount to solemnisation.

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.

Aishwarya Gets EVIL for Mani Ratnam

Aishwarya Gets EVIL for Mani Ratnam

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Mani Ratnam reunites with the gorgeous Aishwarya Rai for the Tamil film Ponniyin Selvan: I, also known as PS-I, a historical fiction based on Kalki Krishnamurthy's namesake novel.

SC tells TN minister habeas corpus plea only for illegal detention

SC tells TN minister habeas corpus plea only for illegal detention

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed pleas of Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji and his wife Megala challenging the Madras high court order upholding his arrest in a money laundering case.

Manmohan's PMO intervened in Madras HC judge case: Govt

Manmohan's PMO intervened in Madras HC judge case: Govt

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

The Prime Minister's Office during Manmohan Singh's tenure had asked why the Supreme Court collegium had not recommended extension for a Madras High Court judge who was facing corruption charges after the collegium expressed its hesitation, Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said in Parliament on Tuesday

Why You Must Visit This Mumbai Landmark

Why You Must Visit This Mumbai Landmark

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Mumbai's Church of St John the Evangelist or Afghan Church looks today as good as it did 158 years ago.

SC relief to TN minister as heart surgery performed at private hospital

SC relief to TN minister as heart surgery performed at private hospital

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

A Supreme Court vacation bench of Justice Surya Kant and Justice MM Sundresh noted that the petition was still pending in the high court and asked the ED to approach that court.

How Tech Is Reinventing Fashion Shopping

How Tech Is Reinventing Fashion Shopping

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

With the fashion world blurring the lines between innovation, technology and reality, shopping is all set to be revolutionised.

Republic Day 2024: Main attractions of platinum celebrations

Republic Day 2024: Main attractions of platinum celebrations

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

The 75th Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path on Friday showcased India's rich cultural diversity, military prowess, and 'Nari Shakti'.

How to get an IIT degree without clearing JEE

How to get an IIT degree without clearing JEE

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

The last date to apply for the September 2022 term of the programme is August 19, 2022.

SC rules in 27-yr marital discord case for octogenarian couple, denies divorce

SC rules in 27-yr marital discord case for octogenarian couple, denies divorce

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

The top court said despite the increasing trend of filing divorce proceedings in courts, the institution of marriage is still considered to be a pious, spiritual and invaluable emotional life-net between couples in the Indian society.

Don't allow non-Hindus beyond flagpole of temples, HC directs TN

Don't allow non-Hindus beyond flagpole of temples, HC directs TN

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Justice S Srimathy of the HC's Madurai Bench gave the judgement while hearing a plea from D Senthilkumar, who sought directions to the respondents to permit Hindus alone to the Arulmigu Palani Dhandayuthapani Swamy temple and its sub-temples.

How UPA Govt Failed To Honour Sam Manekshaw

How UPA Govt Failed To Honour Sam Manekshaw

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

'We failed as a country because those who should have been there to say goodbye did not show up.'

Will realise the dreams of Constitution makers: Victoria Gowri

Will realise the dreams of Constitution makers: Victoria Gowri

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Gowri in her address after sworn in as additional judge asserted that she would dispense justice in realising the dreams of the makers of the Constitution.

Sorry Mr Modi, Katchatheevu Isn't An Election Issue In Tamil Nadu

Sorry Mr Modi, Katchatheevu Isn't An Election Issue In Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Rulers in New Delhi and their political aides in sensitive states like Tamil Nadu have to be doubly careful not to provoke a situation whose consequences may be much more than visible now to the naked eye, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Startups On Hiring Spree!

Startups On Hiring Spree!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

In 2024 so far, 20 startups have already visited the campus with 80 placements.

Madras HC walks tightrope in TN power tussle

Madras HC walks tightrope in TN power tussle

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

A full one year after Jayalalithaa was hospitalised on the night of September 22, 2016, followed by long hospitalisation and death on December 5, Tamil Nadu continues to be rocked by instability and non-governance of every which kind, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Does EPS Look Like MGR?

Does EPS Look Like MGR?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

To celebrate his coronation as AIADMK general secretary on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 -- Madras High Court Justice K Kumaresh Babu rejected interim applications by O Paneerselvam and his supporters seeking stay on the general secretary polls -- Edappadi K Palaniswami went all MGR.

ED moves SC against shifting TN minister to private hospital

ED moves SC against shifting TN minister to private hospital

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Mehta told the bench that Balaji is an influential minister and the high court has allowed his transfer to a private hospital which could hamper investigation.

No homework for Class 1 and 2 students, rules Madras HC

No homework for Class 1 and 2 students, rules Madras HC

Rediff.com29 May 2018

In its interim order, the court also said use of National Council for Educational Research and Training books be made mandatory.

Madras HC rejects Rajiv Gandhi killer's plea for premature release

Madras HC rejects Rajiv Gandhi killer's plea for premature release

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Nalini had submitted that she had spent 25 years in jail though the legal requirement was only 20 years to be eligible for early release.

'If he was in India, Einstein wouldn't have got out of school'

'If he was in India, Einstein wouldn't have got out of school'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

'Most students find it difficult to cope with the way they are expected to learn at the IITs.' 'So, all the students face the same stress.' 'But those students who are mentally weak are more affected.'

Dhoni moves HC for contempt proceedings against cop

Dhoni moves HC for contempt proceedings against cop

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

After obtaining consent from Advocate-General R Shanmugasundaram on July 18 this year to file the contempt application, Dhoni preferred the present contempt application on October 11 this year to punish Sampath Kumar for his alleged action of making remarks against the judiciary in violation of the court's interim order passed in 2014.

Online Shoppers, Please Read This!

Online Shoppers, Please Read This!

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

An online company would show a particular price to the customer and then quickly increase the cost after analysing consumer behaviour or detecting any kind of desperation.

Madras HC summons archaeologist who okayed demolition of 400-yr-old temple

Madras HC summons archaeologist who okayed demolition of 400-yr-old temple

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

Taking serious view of demolition of a about 400-year-old temple, the Madras high court has directed the consultant Archaeologist/Conservationist K T Narasimhan to appear in person before the court.

Blow to OPS as SC allows EPS to remain AIADMK chief

Blow to OPS as SC allows EPS to remain AIADMK chief

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a Madras high court order allowing Edappadi K Palaniswami to continue as interim general secretary of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, establishing his position as the single, supreme leader of the party.

Pepsi, Coke can use water from Tamil Nadu river: Madras HC

Pepsi, Coke can use water from Tamil Nadu river: Madras HC

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

The Madras High Court Bench in Madurai on Thursday dismissed a couple of public interest litigation petitions filed against the supply of Tamirabarani surface water to industries set up by co-packers of Pepsi and Coca Cola at the Industrial Growth Centre established by SIPCOT at Gangaikondan in Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu.

What Makes Mani Ratnam Such A Master

What Makes Mani Ratnam Such A Master

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

'He's always been an all-inspiring kind of director that nobody can surpass,' R Madhavan tells Subhash K Jha about Mani Ratnam.

Karnataka plans 190-km-long tunnel to ease Bengaluru traffic

Karnataka plans 190-km-long tunnel to ease Bengaluru traffic

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Thursday said a 190 km long tunnel has been proposed to ease traffic congestion in Bengaluru and within 45 days, the state government will be inviting public tenders for it.

Soldiers Show Unarmed Combat Skills

Soldiers Show Unarmed Combat Skills

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Abhishek Chinnappa/Getty Images captures glimpses of the dress rehearsal in Bengaluru, January 24, 2023, for the parade to celebrate Republic Day.

Why Is The BJP Talking About Stability?

Why Is The BJP Talking About Stability?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

'What should surprise BJP supporters is Modi's call for 'stability' at the manifesto launch, a theme that he and his team members had not touched ahead of the Lok Sabha polls in 2014 and 2019.' 'The last time the party called for 'stability at the Centre' was in 1998 and 1999,' recalls N Sathiya Moorthy.

HC raps police for not taking action in Udhayanidhi's Sanatan Dharma row

HC raps police for not taking action in Udhayanidhi's Sanatan Dharma row

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

The Madras high court has observed that persons in power should realise the danger of remarks with "fissiparous tendency" and pulled up the police for their alleged failure to take action against some ruling DMK ministers who had participated in an anti-Sanatana Dharma meeting held in Chennai in September.

'Minister has converted ED into an extended arm of the BJP'

'Minister has converted ED into an extended arm of the BJP'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

'Now the political boss decides, and the ED acts.'