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IPL 2021: Players retained and released ahead of mini auctions

IPL 2021: Players retained and released ahead of mini auctions

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Following is the list of players who have been released by the different franchises ahead of the auction for the 2021 edition of the Indian Premier League.

Some people are trying to colour me as BJP man: Rajini

Some people are trying to colour me as BJP man: Rajini

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

Neither Thiruvalluvar nor me will get trapped, Rajini said with a big laugh.

Review: Nedunchalai is tedious

Review: Nedunchalai is tedious

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

A shorter crisper version of the film would perhaps have been more entertaining.

PICS: Kings end losing run with last-ball win over RCB

PICS: Kings end losing run with last-ball win over RCB

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Images from Thursday's IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kings XI Punjab, in Sharjah.

PICS: SunRisers outclass Punjab Kings for first win

PICS: SunRisers outclass Punjab Kings for first win

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

Images from the IPL match between Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad, in Chennai, on Wednesday.

Where Does AIADMK Go From Here?

Where Does AIADMK Go From Here?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

There is nothing to suggest that the DMK stands to gain from the AIADMK split nor is there anything indicative of an extraordinary advantage for the BJP, independently or in the company of the AIADMK, explains N Sathiya Moorthy.

Rajiv Gandhi's killers will stay in jail, rules SC

Rajiv Gandhi's killers will stay in jail, rules SC

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

The apex court said the killers of the former prime minister will stay in the jails of Tamil Nadu, thus overruling the state government's decision to release the convicts.

Why BJP snagging Duraisamy from DMK is not a big thing

Why BJP snagging Duraisamy from DMK is not a big thing

Rediff.com23 May 2020

V P Duraisamy's exit will in no way upset the poll scene in western Tamil Nadu, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Rajiv assassination convict Perarivalan attacked in Vellore jail

Rajiv assassination convict Perarivalan attacked in Vellore jail

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Perarivalan is being treated at the prison hospital, police said.

Led by Modi-Shah, BJP to carpet-bomb TN

Led by Modi-Shah, BJP to carpet-bomb TN

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

For the first 90 days of 2021, from January 5 onwards, one Union minister will visit one district in Tamil Nadu every week till the assembly election.

Doctors, lawyers, engineers -- Modi's new ministers

Doctors, lawyers, engineers -- Modi's new ministers

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Among the 36 new faces in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's council of ministers, eight are lawyers, four are doctors, two former IAS officers and four MBA degree holders, besides several engineers, making it an eclectic mix of professionals.

Turning Point: SRH batting collapse!

Turning Point: SRH batting collapse!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

From 100 for 3 in 16.1 overs, SunRisers were all out for 114 in 19.5 overs after a spectacular no show from the SRH middle order for their sixth loss from 11 games.

Review: Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran is a forgettable romantic comedy

Review: Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran is a forgettable romantic comedy

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran is a forgettable film that is probably not worth your time, says S Saraswathi.

Stalin Prepares For Battle Of 2024

Stalin Prepares For Battle Of 2024

Rediff.com6 May 2022

The going is not going to be easy for the DMK and its allies in Elections 2024. Despite the seats sweepstake in the 2021 assembly polls, the vote-share difference of 5.6% (DMK's 45.38% versus AIADMK-BJP's 39.72%) is not insurmountable on a bad day, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Woman hit by truck while trying to avoid AIADMK flagpole

Woman hit by truck while trying to avoid AIADMK flagpole

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

According to the police, the 30-year-old woman, identified as Anuradha, has suffered multiple fractures in both her legs after the truck ran over them. Anuradha, who works as an accountant at a hotel in Coimbatore, is undergoing treatment at a private hospital.

Travel stories: The beautiful temples of India

Travel stories: The beautiful temples of India

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

Rediff readers shared these pictures from their travels.

AIADMK-BJP will win in Tamil Nadu: Amit Shah

AIADMK-BJP will win in Tamil Nadu: Amit Shah

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

Launching his "Vetri Kodi Eandhi Tamizhagam Velvom" (Will Win Tamil Nadu Carrying the flag of victory) campaign from Suseendiram in this district, Shah said he was confident that a coalition government of the NDA will come to power in the state after the April 6 assembly polls.

Which Pongal release are you looking forward to?

Which Pongal release are you looking forward to?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Rajini Murugan, Tharai Thappattai, Kathakali, Gethu...

Punjab Kings have task cut out against RCB

Punjab Kings have task cut out against RCB

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

It will not be an easy task for a struggling Punjab side to stand up to the challenge thrown by a RCB team

Star Performer: Another Sanju Masterclass

Star Performer: Another Sanju Masterclass

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

The Kerala youngster delighted once again with his magical batting at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

Punjab Kings seek to build winning momentum against KKR

Punjab Kings seek to build winning momentum against KKR

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

Captain KL Rahul has been one of the few consistent performers in the formidable-looking Punjab batting unit and he once again led by example against MI

Tamil Nadu's Is Saivism Hinduism Debate

Tamil Nadu's Is Saivism Hinduism Debate

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Stalin's personal intervention in the Adheenam row may have contained the avoidable political damage and social tensions at least for now, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Now, a church is vandalised in Mangaluru

Now, a church is vandalised in Mangaluru

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Unidentified attackers pelted stones and broke its windowpane.

CSK eye improved bowling effort against Punjab Kings

CSK eye improved bowling effort against Punjab Kings

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

The two sides experienced contrasting fortunes in their respective tournament opener.

Modi carries out major overhaul of Cabinet; Sonowal, Scindia brought in

Modi carries out major overhaul of Cabinet; Sonowal, Scindia brought in

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

This is the first reshuffle in the Council of Ministers by Prime Minister Modi since he assumed charge for a second term in May 2019.

In-form Mumbai Indians eye revenge against Kings

In-form Mumbai Indians eye revenge against Kings

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

Mumbai Indians enter the match high on confidence following successive victories over holders Chennai Super Kings and last edition's finalists Sunrisers Hyderabad.

'Dangerous precedents': Centre opposes release of Rajiv Gandhi killers

'Dangerous precedents': Centre opposes release of Rajiv Gandhi killers

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

The Centre said the remission of sentence will have "international ramifications".

Pant vs KL Rahul as DC take on Punjab

Pant vs KL Rahul as DC take on Punjab

Rediff.com1 May 2021

For any bowling unit, facing the Dhawan-Shaw duo is a scary proposition.

BJP Tactics Won't Cut Much Ice In TN

BJP Tactics Won't Cut Much Ice In TN

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

The Hindutva social media continues to present the DMK especially as anti-god, anti-Hindu and anti-Brahmin. The strategy did not work in the past, it has not worked in the present, and would not work in the future, as a massive vote-getter, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Stalin's son in fray as DMK takes on rival AIADMK in 122 seats

Stalin's son in fray as DMK takes on rival AIADMK in 122 seats

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam President M K Stalin will try his luck once again from Kolathur constituency in Chennai in the April 6 Tamil Nadu assembly elections while his son Udhayanidhi will make his electoral debut by contesting from the Chepauk-Triplicane segment in the metropolis.

How this rickshaw driver's daughter made it to law school

How this rickshaw driver's daughter made it to law school

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Coimbatore's Menaga Murugan is the daughter of a rickshaw driver who struggles to make ends meet -- but that did not deter this 18-year-old from pursuing her dream of becoming a top lawyer. Successfully securing an undergraduate seat at the city's Government Law College, she's set an example for underprivileged youth across the country.

Middle-order woes for Sunrisers ahead of Kings XI clash

Middle-order woes for Sunrisers ahead of Kings XI clash

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

Sunrsiers' middle-order has hardly been tested and when the opportunity came against Mumbai Indians, the likes of Vijay Shankar, Manish Pandey, Deepak Hooda and Yusuf Pathan fell flat.

Member pleads in LS for saving Rajiv's killers

Member pleads in LS for saving Rajiv's killers

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

A member whose party is a supporter of the United Progressive Alliance on Friday pleaded in the Lok Sabha for saving Rajiv Gandhi's killers -- Murugan, Santhan and Perarivalan -- from the gallows.

Stalin keeps home portfolio, PT Rajan gets finance

Stalin keeps home portfolio, PT Rajan gets finance

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin's Cabinet, including him, would be 34-member strong and he has retained senior leaders like Duraimurugan and over a dozen shall be ministers for the first time.

Can captain Warner get SRH back to winning ways?

Can captain Warner get SRH back to winning ways?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

A desperate Sunrisers Hyderabad would seek inspiration from skipper David Warner to arrest any further slide when they take on Punjab Kings in an IPL match, in Chennai, on Wednesday.

Turning Point: Tewatia changes the game in 10 minutes

Turning Point: Tewatia changes the game in 10 minutes

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

At one stage, Rahul Tewatia was struggling on 17 from 23 balls, before he smashed his way to a remarkable 53 from 30 balls to help Rajasthan Royals make IPL history.

Rajiv killing: Convict's daughter seeks clemency

Rajiv killing: Convict's daughter seeks clemency

Rediff.com2 Sep 2011

The 20-year-old daughter of Nalini and Murugan, who were convicted in Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, wants to come to India and campaign for clemency for her father who is on death row.

Do-or-die game for KXIP, CSK play for pride

Do-or-die game for KXIP, CSK play for pride

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

KXIP's chances of a top four finish took a serious hit after Rajasthan Royals handed them a seven-wicket loss,

Can Stalin keep BJP out of Tamil Nadu?

Can Stalin keep BJP out of Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

With the Tamil Nadu electorate having given him an unprecedented mandate that had eluded his father the late M Karunanidhi, Stalin has to prove his worth, ensuring at the same time that the Dravidian drag on the AIADMK's side does not open up space for the BJP to make inroads in the state, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Review: Vellaikaara Durai is forgettable

Review: Vellaikaara Durai is forgettable

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Vellaikaara Durai barely makes an impression. The story is let down by an aimless screenplay with tedious characters and average music, writes S Saraswathi