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Chennai techie helped NASA find Vikram lander on moon

Chennai techie helped NASA find Vikram lander on moon

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

On October 3, Subramanian, a Chennai-based mechanical engineer, had tagged the Twitter handles of NASA, LRO and ISRO in a tweet, asking, "Is this Vikram lander? (1 km from the landing spot) Lander might have been buried in Lunar sand?"

Is Sashi Cheliah MasterChef's best winner yet?

Is Sashi Cheliah MasterChef's best winner yet?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The Singapore-based contestant is the first to have scored 93 out of 100 points to win the 10th season.

6 days after SC order for arrest of Karnan, police on wild goose chase

6 days after SC order for arrest of Karnan, police on wild goose chase

Rediff.com15 May 2017

The 61-year-old has proved to be as elusive as he has been brash, defying the Supreme Court and passing his own judgments against his peers.

Chennai techie spent hours on NASA pix to spot Vikram

Chennai techie spent hours on NASA pix to spot Vikram

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Subramanian, 33, who was on Tuesday the toast of the astronomy world, managed what ISRO and NASA couldn't through his close examination of before and after images of the scheduled landing.

HC notice to TN govt on AIADMK plea

HC notice to TN govt on AIADMK plea

Rediff.com16 May 2007

The judges, however, refused to issue notice to the Union home secretary, the first respondent, and Azhagiri, the eighth respondent in the PIL.

Main accused in <i>Dinakaran</i> attack surrenders

Main accused in Dinakaran attack surrenders

Rediff.com15 May 2007

The main accused in the Dinakaran newspaper office attack case 'Attack Pandi' on Tuesday surrendered before the police in Madurai and was produced before a lower court, which remanded him to nine days judicial custody.

Azhagiri sends legal notice to Sun TV

Azhagiri sends legal notice to Sun TV

Rediff.com10 May 2007

Azhagiri said he was never implicated in criminal cases as alleged by the network.

Police have not acted: Dinakaran

Police have not acted: Dinakaran

Rediff.com10 May 2007

The management alleged that police had registered the case even before the complaint was given.

In the DMK, it's brother vs brother

In the DMK, it's brother vs brother

Rediff.com9 May 2007

Karunanidhi, who has always appeased Azhagiri when elections were around the corner, while pampering and promoting Stalin at all times and costs, will find Azhagiri hard to please this time around.

TN: 2 killed as Dinakaran office set afire

TN: 2 killed as Dinakaran office set afire

Rediff.com9 May 2007

The survey had given 70 per cent chances to M K Stalin, the second son of Karunanidhi and just 2 per cent to elder son Azhagiri, who controlled the party cadres in Southern districts.

Jaya asks PM Modi to promulgate ordinance for Jallikattu

Jaya asks PM Modi to promulgate ordinance for Jallikattu

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Supporters of the bull taming sport Jalikattu on Tuesday staged protests in Tamil Nadu after SC stayed the Centre's notification lifting the ban on it.

Karupasamy Kuthagaithaarar music is listless

Karupasamy Kuthagaithaarar music is listless

Rediff.com25 Apr 2007

Music composer Dhina goes folksy and fails.

Karunanidhi under grip of betrayers, alleges Alagiri

Karunanidhi under grip of betrayers, alleges Alagiri

Rediff.com17 Mar 2014

Maintaining that he has been "unfairly vilified" and suspended, Dravida Munetra Kazhagam leader M K Alagiri on Monday alleged "some forces" in the party were not allowing its chief and his father M Karunanidhi to discharge his functions.

Of Kamaraj's ideals and Kalam's vision

Of Kamaraj's ideals and Kalam's vision

Rediff.com5 Feb 2008

Tamil actor turned politician Sharat Kumar on why he launched a new party and his aims in public life.

TN court allows bull-taming sport

TN court allows bull-taming sport

Rediff.com11 Apr 2007

The Judges rejected the request of the government pleader to accord the benefit to other sporting events like rekhla race (bullock cart race), saying the petition pertained only to manjuvirattu.

Tamil parties pin their hopes on ordinance to bring jallikattu back

Tamil parties pin their hopes on ordinance to bring jallikattu back

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

With the Supreme Court reinforcing its stay on jallikattu, the state BJP hopes it can persuade its party leadership to bring in an ordinance. But this is a path filled with risk, reports R Ramasubramanian.

The wedding of the Gods

The wedding of the Gods

Rediff.com9 May 2006

Wedding at Madurai Meenakshi temple.

Every Indian is proud that Abhinandan is from Tamil Nadu: PM

Every Indian is proud that Abhinandan is from Tamil Nadu: PM

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

Modi hit out at the UPA government for allegedly 'blocking' surgical strikes post 26/11 Mumbai attacks in 2008.

IBM to start operations in Vizag

IBM to start operations in Vizag

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

IBM India on Wednesday announced its operations in Vizag, as part of its expansion plans to enter 14 new cities in the country, in line with its strategy to make India a truly global hub.

'Dharmapuri is not a political film'

'Dharmapuri is not a political film'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2006

Perarasu talks about his new film starring star-turned-politician Vijayakanth

TN politics turns Stalin-centric in election year

TN politics turns Stalin-centric in election year

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

From Chief Minister EK Palaniswami to Seeman to TTV Dhinakaran to elder brother M K Azhagiri, everyone's favourite target these days seems to the DMK chief Stalin, which is good news in an election year, but that doesn't mean he is going to sweep the polls, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

How AIADMK feud continues to keep DMK confused

How AIADMK feud continues to keep DMK confused

Rediff.com19 Aug 2017

DMK leader MK Stalin is concerned that a no-trust move would force the EPS faction to patch up with not only the OPS group but also the TTV camp and also get the 'Two Leaves' poll symbol unfrozen, which could upset his party's electoral apple cart, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Godse remark: HC refuses to admit PIL against Haasan

Godse remark: HC refuses to admit PIL against Haasan

Rediff.com15 May 2019

"The cause of action has not arisen within the jurisdiction of this court... We find no grounds to entertain the petition," it said.

'When the government wants to harass you, it will file an FIR'

'When the government wants to harass you, it will file an FIR'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

'It was a professional relationship with Jayalalithaa.' 'Being a businessman, I have to be in touch with the ruling party.'

Nation remembers Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary

Nation remembers Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

President Pranab Mukherjee, Vice President Hamid Ansari and top leaders of the Congress paid rich tributes to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 97th birth anniversary but no one from the National Democratic Alliance government was present at the event.

Is US behind conversions in India?

Is US behind conversions in India?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2006

He said Muslims were trying to spread their religion by migrating to new areas, infiltration and Jehad.

Thiagarajan, world's youngest airline CEO

Thiagarajan, world's youngest airline CEO

Rediff.com22 Jun 2007

Thiagarajan, who had primarily restricted his aviation activities to south India, is now locating stars of fortune in western and central India for possible acquisitions

Bull taming sport gets Madras HC nod

Bull taming sport gets Madras HC nod

Rediff.com9 Jan 2007

Different petitions for and against Jallikattu were posted for hearing in the first week of February.

Dowry case: ADMK MP SS Chandran surrenders

Dowry case: ADMK MP SS Chandran surrenders

Rediff.com18 Jul 2006

Chandran's brother's daughter-in-law Latha filed the case.

Flood alert sounded as heavy rains lash Chennai, parts of Tamil Nadu

Flood alert sounded as heavy rains lash Chennai, parts of Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Heavy rains on Tuesday pounded several parts of Tamil Nadu with most areas of Chennai witnessing water logging severely disrupting train and bus services.

TN: Hindu Munnani leader hacked to death

TN: Hindu Munnani leader hacked to death

Rediff.com18 Dec 2006

A Hindu Munnani leader was hacked to death by unidentified persons at Tenkasi in Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu, triggering tension in the communally sensitive town, police said on Monday.

Paramount eyes stakes in other airlines

Paramount eyes stakes in other airlines

Rediff.com15 May 2007

Paramount Airways aims at acquiring stakes in other airlines as part of its plans for a pan-India presence by 2011, according to its top official.

CBI to probe attack on <I>Dinakaran</I> office

CBI to probe attack on Dinakaran office

Rediff.com10 May 2007

With this, the total number of those arrested in connection with the Wednesday's attack has risen to six.

Arrest warrants against Shilpa Shetty, Reema Sen

Arrest warrants against Shilpa Shetty, Reema Sen

Rediff.com20 Jun 2006

The actresses have been summoned for posing for 'obscene' pictures.

IndiGo pilot falsely blames ATC for delay, gets caught

IndiGo pilot falsely blames ATC for delay, gets caught

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

Following the incident, which took place at Chennai airport last week, the Airports Authority of India raised the issue with IndiGo, asking it not to pass the blame for flight delays "falsely" to the ATC, sources said.

'Lankan Tamils can be added to Citizenship Act later'

'Lankan Tamils can be added to Citizenship Act later'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

'Chief Minister Palaniswami is meeting Modi on December, 19, he may mention Tamil refugees when he talks to him.'

Akshaya Homes to develop SEZs

Akshaya Homes to develop SEZs

Rediff.com1 Sep 2007

Plans for SEZ development are still in their nascence, Chitty Babu, managing director, Akshaya Homes, said.

Cattle trade ban: India's loss is Brazil's gain

Cattle trade ban: India's loss is Brazil's gain

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

India has lost almost the entire buffalo meat export market to Brazil, Australia and the US.

MUST SEE: 10 fascinating photos of India

MUST SEE: 10 fascinating photos of India

Rediff.com1 May 2016

Readers share their best travel pics!