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Balki: An extraordinary adman

Balki: An extraordinary adman

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

He didn't think much of advertising awards, and yet as he moves on from Mullen Lowe Lintas, he leaves the agency at its strongest ever

Jaya begins new chapter in chequered political career

Jaya begins new chapter in chequered political career

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Assuming office for the sixth time as chief minister, Jayalalithaa began a new chapter in her chequered political career.

Verdict on Salman's appeal in hit-and-run case on June 10

Verdict on Salman's appeal in hit-and-run case on June 10

Rediff.com8 Jun 2013

A Mumbai sessions court will on June 10 deliver its verdict on actor Salman Khan's appeal against a magistrate's order for his retrial in the 2002 hit-and-run case under stringent charge of culpable homicide not amounting to murder.

TTV's road to fighting polls fraught with legal issues

TTV's road to fighting polls fraught with legal issues

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

TTV Dinakaran's road to reaching the poll stage could still be strewn with legal difficulties, as much as political problems from other new players, like actors Kamal Hassan and Rajinikanth, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Jaya was pushed at Poes Garden home, alleges AIADMK leader

Jaya was pushed at Poes Garden home, alleges AIADMK leader

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Pandian alleged that Jaya died under unnatural circumstances and demanded a probe on her hospitalisation.

Investing in real estate? These 5 cities offer the best returns!

Investing in real estate? These 5 cities offer the best returns!

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Prices in most areas have been stagnant but some regions are showing reasonable appreciation.

Hrithik to present Saji Thomas's incredible saga on Discovery

Hrithik to present Saji Thomas's incredible saga on Discovery

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Discovery Channel will soon telecast an inspiring program on people who have overcome physical handicaps.

'Comeback queen' Jaya reigns supreme after acquittal

'Comeback queen' Jaya reigns supreme after acquittal

Rediff.com11 May 2015

The acquittal allows her to plan a new political path and also prepare her party for the assembly elections scheduled next year.

The secret to having a healthy heart

The secret to having a healthy heart

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

A healthy diet that is low on fat and sugar combined by regular exercise can improve the life of your heart.

Why Jaya has not stepped out of her house for five months

Why Jaya has not stepped out of her house for five months

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Five months since her conviction by a Karnataka court and being forced to step down as Tamil Nadu CM, Jayalalithaa has not been out of her house. However, she continues to run the Tamil Nadu government with the help of a few retired bureaucrats reports R Ramasubramanian.

Why bishops' support to DMK alliance is not a good thing for TN

Why bishops' support to DMK alliance is not a good thing for TN

Rediff.com5 May 2016

The Tamil Nadu Bishops Council's decision to support the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam-Congress alliance in the upcoming elections will vitiate the political atmosphere in the state, reports R Ramasubramanian.

Pollution in Delhi 5 times higher than normal after Diwali

Pollution in Delhi 5 times higher than normal after Diwali

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

Air quality in the national capital deteriorated alarmingly a day after Diwali as pollution levels spiked more than five times higher than normal leaving many at the risk of respiratory problems.

2002 hit-and-run case: Salman to step into box on Friday

2002 hit-and-run case: Salman to step into box on Friday

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

It would be a crucial test for the 49-year-old actor as he gets an opportunity to give his version about the mishap.

TN Guv to reach Chennai on Thursday as Sasikala herds MLAs

TN Guv to reach Chennai on Thursday as Sasikala herds MLAs

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

There were unconfirmed reports that the AIADMK would even parade the MLAs before the President.

TN's political crisis turns into constitutional one

TN's political crisis turns into constitutional one

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

The judiciary has often shied away from contesting the speaker's right or that of the legislature, but it has not always avoided taking a close look at the processes employed and arrive at conclusions that are binding on all concerned, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Amazing numbers from IPL-11

Amazing numbers from IPL-11

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

Check out all the interesting numbers from IPL-11.

First 5 files CM Jaya signed will spell doom for Tamil Nadu

First 5 files CM Jaya signed will spell doom for Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

The sops sanctioned by J Jayalalithaa on her first day in office could cost the exchequer up to Rs 8,000 crore annually.

Why MGR may not do the trick for Rajini

Why MGR may not do the trick for Rajini

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

The fact remains that in the present-day Tamil Nadu, GenX and GenY voters, born and/or growing up after the end of 'Kamaraj rule' in the '60s and 'MGR rule', respectively, constitute an absolute majority of the electorate. If they still vote for a Rajini or Kamal, in preference to the established 'Dravidian voters', it is despite the MGR imagery, not because of it, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Chennai erupts in joy as Amma set to become CM on Saturday

Chennai erupts in joy as Amma set to become CM on Saturday

Rediff.com22 May 2015

AIADMK chief Jayalalithaa will be sworn in for the fifth time as Tamil Nadu chief minister on Saturday along with 28 ministers.

Ex-bureaucrats blame PM for India's 'darkest hour'

Ex-bureaucrats blame PM for India's 'darkest hour'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

A group of retired civil servants also called upon the PM to reach out to the families of the victims in Unnao and Kathua and "seek their forgiveness on behalf of all of us".

Bulls on a rampage; Sensex, Nifty end at record highs

Bulls on a rampage; Sensex, Nifty end at record highs

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Five of the 12 BSE sectoral indices ended at 52-week highs; the oil and gas index zoomed by nearly 5%.

A dying lake's open letter for help!

A dying lake's open letter for help!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Once a bountiful water body, years of neglect, rampant encroachment and dumping of untreated sewage and industrial waster has virtually turned Bellandur lake into a large septic tank.

Starc, de Villiers 'most influential' players at World Cup

Starc, de Villiers 'most influential' players at World Cup

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Australia's fifth World Cup triumph was largely possible due to efforts of fast bowler Mitchell Starc, who had a sensational run with the ball in the mega-event.

Mayhem on D-Street: Bears maul Sensex to highest ever single-day crash

Mayhem on D-Street: Bears maul Sensex to highest ever single-day crash

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Several Sensex stocks hits 52-week low in intra-day trade on Monday with financials leading the decline.

10 must-try vegetarian restaurants in Mumbai

10 must-try vegetarian restaurants in Mumbai

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

Chefs in Mumbai are unleashing their creativity to woo gourmets with global vegetarian fare. Mini Ribeiro picks her 10 favourite restaurants.

Sensex ends in the red amid volatile trade; IT, auto, realty fall

Sensex ends in the red amid volatile trade; IT, auto, realty fall

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

The 30-share Sensex ended down 30.30 points at 28,161.72 and the 50-share Nifty dipped 7.95 points at 8,543.

Ethnic eats in Bengaluru

Ethnic eats in Bengaluru

Rediff.com13 May 2015

With Naga, Korean and Singaporean eateries, Kammanahalli in east Bengaluru offers unconventional dining options.

Dengue: Myths and facts

Dengue: Myths and facts

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Dr P Jagannath shares some interesting facts about dengue, debunks popular myths, and throws light on necessary steps to take in case someone contracts the dreaded disease.

Likely Nobel prize winners for 2014

Likely Nobel prize winners for 2014

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

The IP & Science business of Thomson Reuters has announced its 2013 "Nobel-class" Citation Laureates on Wednesday, which names 28 researchers representing 22 distinct academic and research organisations, and six different countries.

Hit-and-run case: Salman's driver told a lie, prosecutor charges

Hit-and-run case: Salman's driver told a lie, prosecutor charges

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Dubbing the driver of superstar Salman Khan as a 'liar' for telling the court that he was driving the car and not the actor when it rammed into a bakery shop in September 2002, killing one person, the prosecution on Monday sought action against him (the driver) for giving false evidence.

I wasn't drinking or driving, Salman tells court in hit-and-run case

I wasn't drinking or driving, Salman tells court in hit-and-run case

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

In his statement, the star said that a false case has been registered against him and said that he wasn't drunk when the accident took place and neither did he run away from the spot.

Does your child have high cholesterol?

Does your child have high cholesterol?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

An increasing number of overweight and under-exercised children are staring at serious heart problems if parents don't step in

5 pieces of riding gear for your safety

5 pieces of riding gear for your safety

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

A complete riding gear may as well save you from dying or from serious injuries. And if you say that riding gear is too hot to wear, remember -- it is always better to have sweat on yourself than blood.

Sports Shorts: Al-Hilal cry foul over Champions League 'blunders'

Sports Shorts: Al-Hilal cry foul over Champions League 'blunders'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Saudi club Al-Hilal have furiously demanded a formal probe into the appointment of the referees for the Asian Champions League final, which they lost 1-0 on aggregate to Australia's Western Sydney Wanderers last weekend.

Now, home buyers hit the streets against builders over non-delivery

Now, home buyers hit the streets against builders over non-delivery

Rediff.com8 Sep 2013

DLF says it has started the process of giving possession of housing units at New Town Heights project according to its commitment

Brands outsource ideation to India for their global campaigns

Brands outsource ideation to India for their global campaigns

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

With India's communication needs outstripping neighbours', companies are finding it easier for campaigns to be either based out of or outsourced to Indian agencies.

Who will be MVP of IPL 7? Maxwell or Uthappa?

Who will be MVP of IPL 7? Maxwell or Uthappa?

Rediff.com31 May 2014

The Most Valuable Player (MVP) race will be a direct face-off between Kings XI Punjab's hard-hitting batsman Glenn Maxwell and Kolkata Knight Riders' dashing opener Robin Uthappa.

All you want to know about IPL 10

All you want to know about IPL 10

Rediff.com23 May 2017

All the IPL 10 numbers, from Rajneesh Gupta.

Birthday Special: Kamal Haasan's 60 years of excellence

Birthday Special: Kamal Haasan's 60 years of excellence

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

As the legendary actor turns 60 today, we look at his finest performances in the last six decades.

'Unpardonable sin to build a city on the banks of a river!'

'Unpardonable sin to build a city on the banks of a river!'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

'They are acquiring agricultural land almost free of cost promising an illusory rise which is worse than a chit fund scheme.' 'When I went there on a fact-finding mission, we found that one third of the land they plan to acquire is the best agricultural land in the country.'