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Back to the beaches for Chennai-ites

Back to the beaches for Chennai-ites

Rediff.com10 Jan 2005

'Issues' force EPS and OPS to press pause on AIADMK merger

'Issues' force EPS and OPS to press pause on AIADMK merger

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

Party sources indicated that there were "some ticklish issues" that were to be addressed by both groups, but declined to elaborate further.

DMK returns to power in Tamil Nadu after 10 yrs; Stalin to be CM

DMK returns to power in Tamil Nadu after 10 yrs; Stalin to be CM

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Ending its decade long stint in the opposition, even relegated to the third spot in the House in 2011, the M K Stalin-led Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam made a spirited comeback to the ruling saddle to unseat its rival the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.

Bill allowing Jallikattu passed in TN assembly

Bill allowing Jallikattu passed in TN assembly

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Former Attorney general Soli Sorabjee earlier in the day said that the Jallikattu Bill will pose a serious constitutional challenge.

The cop healing Vardah wounds to Chennai's green cover

The cop healing Vardah wounds to Chennai's green cover

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Mylapore DCP V Balakrishnan's work in replanting uprooted trees has inspired local youth.

AIADMK remembers Amma on her death anniversary

AIADMK remembers Amma on her death anniversary

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Clad in black shirts, AIADMK coordinator Pannneerselvam and co-coordinator Palaniswami led a silent march

Family seeks Rs 35 cr compensation for death of minor footballer

Family seeks Rs 35 cr compensation for death of minor footballer

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

The Class XI student of a government school in east Delhi drowned at Holdfast Marina beach in Adelaide, where she had gone with four of her friends after the match, which was part of the Pacific International School Games, 2017.

Which are the best beaches in India? Tell us!

Which are the best beaches in India? Tell us!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

So which do you think are the best beaches in India and why?

He Married South Cinema With Bollywood

He Married South Cinema With Bollywood

Rediff.com31 May 2022

'In 1983, my father T Rama Rao made Andha Kanoon with Rajinikanth.' 'Amitabh Bachchan was reluctant to come on board as a guest star, as Rajinikanth was a southern star.' 'But when my father pitched it to him, he came on board.' 'The movie ran for 200 days.'

Cauvery row: Opposition bandh near total in Tamil Nadu

Cauvery row: Opposition bandh near total in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Rail and road blockade, demonstrations, and impromptu rallies by the Opposition marked the shutdown in the state affecting normal life to some extent.

Jallikattu spectator gored to death in Madurai

Jallikattu spectator gored to death in Madurai

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

Nineteen-year old Kalimuthu, who was seated in a front row of the viewers' gallery, suffered fatal stomach injury when the bull running in the playing arena suddenly strayed and attacked him.

Pongal celebrated with fervour across country

Pongal celebrated with fervour across country

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Since the Supreme Court has banned the bull-taming sport of Jallikattu, normally conducted on Mattu Pongal day, the festival is expected to be low-key in Madurai and neighbouring districts, where it is widely popular.

'My voters want OPS as CM so I support him'

'My voters want OPS as CM so I support him'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

The AIADMK MP from Thoothukudi explains why he is backing O Panneerselvam as Tamil Nadu chief minister.

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.

DMK names Kanimozhi, Maran, Raja among LS candidates

DMK names Kanimozhi, Maran, Raja among LS candidates

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

Stalin's sister and Rajya Sabha MP Kanimozhi will for the first time try her luck in the Lok Sabha.

How Chennai is surviving water scarcity

How Chennai is surviving water scarcity

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

'We buy water.'

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

Spectator dies during jallikattu, many bull tamers injured

Spectator dies during jallikattu, many bull tamers injured

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

About 40 bull tamers were injured, they said.

Dinakaran camp poses obstacle for newly-merged AIADMK, to meet governor on Tuesday

Dinakaran camp poses obstacle for newly-merged AIADMK, to meet governor on Tuesday

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Key Dinakaran aide and legislator P Vetrivel said they would meet the governor at 10 am on Tuesday.

Stalin, DMK to go on hunger strike; urge Guv to 'nullify' trust vote

Stalin, DMK to go on hunger strike; urge Guv to 'nullify' trust vote

Rediff.com19 Feb 2017

Stalin disapproved of the act of some his party legislators sitting in the chair of Speaker P Dhanapal in the assembly.

A week on: At Amma's samadhi

A week on: At Amma's samadhi

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar visits the latest pilgrimage site in Chennai: J Jayalalitha's final resting place.

Subdued New Year's eve celebrations amid COVID-19

Subdued New Year's eve celebrations amid COVID-19

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

The ministry of home affairs in its advisory on December 28 had advised states and Union Territories that they can impose local restrictions, including night curfew, based on their assessment of the situation to contain the spread of COVID-19.

Stalin files nomination papers, all set to become DMK president

Stalin files nomination papers, all set to become DMK president

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Sibling rivalry between Stalin and his elder brother M K Alagiri came to the fore recently, when the latter claimed that true loyalists of Karunanidhi were with him.

Cyclone Vardah aftermath: 18 dead, phones jammed, power out

Cyclone Vardah aftermath: 18 dead, phones jammed, power out

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Personnel from multiple government departments, including revenue, police, fisheries, animal husbandry and other state agencies from Ariyalur, Perambalur, Tiruvallur, Cuddalore, Salem and Thanjavur districts were being deployed to handle the situation in the cyclone-hit regions

On this day, 11 years ago, deadly tsunami claimed over 7,000 lives

On this day, 11 years ago, deadly tsunami claimed over 7,000 lives

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

Floral tribute and processions across Tamil Nadu on Saturday marked the 11th anniversary of the deadly tsunami waves that struck the state on this day in 2004 claiming over 7,000 lives, leaving a trail of destruction.

Chennai flooded after overnight downpour; more rains expected

Chennai flooded after overnight downpour; more rains expected

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

The Met department forecast heavy to very heavy showers in north coastal Tamil Nadu till Saturday.

TN CM announces probe into violence during pro-Jallikattu stir

TN CM announces probe into violence during pro-Jallikattu stir

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Bowing to demands from opposition parties and others, Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday announced a Commission of Inquiry to go into the circumstances leading to the violence during the recent pro-Jallikattu stir at the Marina and elsewhere and the alleged police excesses.

What Sasikala's thank you letters say

What Sasikala's thank you letters say

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

The letters bear address of Jaya's Poes Garden residence.

Thousands join pro-Jallikattu protests; HC refuses to intervene

Thousands join pro-Jallikattu protests; HC refuses to intervene

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

The state government held talks with the protesting youth to sort out the matter.

How to remember every thing you see, read

How to remember every thing you see, read

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

There has to be a purpose, aim or a goal. The brain should know why it should remember what it is trying to remember.

'AIADMK is vomiting all the poison out'

'AIADMK is vomiting all the poison out'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

'When someone gives you one kilo of gold you have some obligations to them'

Cruelty is inherent in Jallikattu: PETA

Cruelty is inherent in Jallikattu: PETA

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

Activists say it is unwarranted to use executive action to make way through the SC ruling against Jallikattu.

Bengaluru pips Silicon Valley, becomes the most dynamic city in the world

Bengaluru pips Silicon Valley, becomes the most dynamic city in the world

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Top 10 cities in the JLL index are Bengaluru, Ho Chi Minh City, Silicon Valley, Shanghai, Hyderabad, London, Austin, Hanoi, Boston and Nairobi.

PM launches 'Amma' two-wheeler scheme, bats for women empowerment

PM launches 'Amma' two-wheeler scheme, bats for women empowerment

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

He also launched 70-lakh tree sapling planting drive to commemorate the 70th birth anniversary celebrations of late Jayalalithaa.

SHAME: 1 in 4 Indians still practice untouchability

SHAME: 1 in 4 Indians still practice untouchability

Rediff.com4 May 2015

A shocking fact revealed by a pan-India survey that was flagged at a seminar of Dalit intellectuals

#RIPKarunanidhi: 'No man can achieve what he did'

#RIPKarunanidhi: 'No man can achieve what he did'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

'End of an era! Kalaignar was such an essential part of the fabric of Chennai and Tamil Nadu. All of us who've lived there will feel an inexplicable loss.'

200 in custody for protesting against Jallikattu ban

200 in custody for protesting against Jallikattu ban

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Several youths made an unsuccessful bid to tame bulls released on the roads by miscreants.

'What Tamil pride when close to 100 farmers have committed suicide?'

'What Tamil pride when close to 100 farmers have committed suicide?'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

'We see different people bringing different resentments and we feel this is the result of the deprivation of an identity because of the reintroduction of Hindi, the Hindutva overtones in the national discourse, the betrayal of the Dravidian parties and even small things like the Devanagiri script in the Rs 2,000 note.'

Guv approves ordinance, Jallikattu to be held in TN on Sunday

Guv approves ordinance, Jallikattu to be held in TN on Sunday

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

The CM thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his support to Jallikattu, an emotive issue which triggered mass protests across the state.