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The Film: Laudable effort

The Film: Laudable effort

Rediff.com25 Nov 2005

Court clears Monica Bedi extradition

Court clears Monica Bedi extradition

Rediff.com26 Feb 2005

A constitutional court of Portugal rejected the review petition of underworld don Abu Salem's girlfriend Monica Bedi against her extradition.

I will stand by Sanjay: Priya Dutt

I will stand by Sanjay: Priya Dutt

Rediff.com14 Nov 2005

This is no apocalypse film. It is life in Mosul.

This is no apocalypse film. It is life in Mosul.

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

As the Iraqi and American forces enter the final stages of the fight to take back Mosul from the Islamic State, 1 million people are expected to become refugees. This is what a modern-day mass exodus looks like.

86 unrecognised schools shut down

86 unrecognised schools shut down

Rediff.com17 Jul 2004

The students of these schools would be admitted to various recognised schools, A Sukumaran, district collector told reporters in Salem

Amarinder hosts Kashmiri students on Eid, says situation will improve in Valley soon

Amarinder hosts Kashmiri students on Eid, says situation will improve in Valley soon

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

The invitation from the chief minister for lunch at Punjab Bhavan made it an occasion to cherish and feel at home, said many students.

Paes-Begemann in Tashkent Challenger final

Paes-Begemann in Tashkent Challenger final

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

Leander Paes earned himself a shot at his third ATP Challenger title of the season by reaching the final of the $125000 Tashkent event with partner Andre Begemann, in Tashkent on Thursday.

Ferrari to Porsche target small-town millionaires

Ferrari to Porsche target small-town millionaires

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

'Hathras, Muradabad, Trichur, Salem, Madurai, Aligarh and Kanpur are cities where we are expecting and in some cases have seen new buyers come from.'

Hurdle in Monica Bedi's extradition cleared

Hurdle in Monica Bedi's extradition cleared

Rediff.com29 Nov 2003

The Portugal supreme court told a trial court to resume extradition proceedings of the companion of underworld don Abu Salem to India.

Rakesh Roshan fails to identify accused

Rakesh Roshan fails to identify accused

Rediff.com9 Feb 2005

Deposing before a magistrate, Roshan, however, supported the prosecution's case and said Salem's henchmen attacked him after he refused to pay them extortion money.

Why TN tops in number of abandoned children

Why TN tops in number of abandoned children

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

'The real reason is early marriage, which is prevalent in many parts of Tamil Nadu.' 'These girls are married off at 15 and by the age of 19 they have three children.' 'By the age of 21 they are separated and the children are abandoned.'

Iraq issues warrants for Chalabis

Iraq issues warrants for Chalabis

Rediff.com9 Aug 2004

Anti-Lanka protests: Over 500 students arrested in Chennai

Anti-Lanka protests: Over 500 students arrested in Chennai

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

Over 100 students taking part in anti-Lanka protests were arrested in Chennai on Monday when they tried to lay siege on the Raj Bhavan. Students in Tamil Nadu have stepped up pressure on the Union government, demanding that India move a resolution against Sri Lanka -- for its alleged war crimes against Lankan Tamils -- at the United Nation's human rights body meet later this month.

Sushil: Setback temporary, will be ready for Tokyo 2021

Sushil: Setback temporary, will be ready for Tokyo 2021

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Sushil Kumar quashed talk of retirement and insisting that postponement of Tokyo Olympics has given him a very good shot at qualifying for his fourth Games. The 36-year-old was struggling to make the cut for the Olympics, postponed to 2021 owing to the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Firms bets big on Chennai-Bengaluru defence industrial corridor

Firms bets big on Chennai-Bengaluru defence industrial corridor

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

Their success or failure will eventually hinge on how much equipment the services procure, and whether the finance ministry supplements the allocations in the Budget

Argentina, Dutch qualify for 2022 FIFA World Cup

Argentina, Dutch qualify for 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Mbappe and Benzema inspire France to 2-0 win against Finland

Will Sterlite verdict push investors away from Tamil Nadu?

Will Sterlite verdict push investors away from Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

What will the Centre and the Tamil Nadu government do to answer the queries and fears of investors who will want to be doubly sure they would not be harassed at a later date, as has been happening to Sterlite, should be interesting to watch, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Like Ram Gopal Varma's Satya 2 trailer? VOTE!

Like Ram Gopal Varma's Satya 2 trailer? VOTE!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

Check out the trailer and tell us what you think!

8 food pix that are guaranteed to make you hungry!

8 food pix that are guaranteed to make you hungry!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Readers share their food pics. You can share yours too!

Four elephants run over by train engine

Four elephants run over by train engine

Rediff.com31 Mar 2003

The diesel engine, which was on its way to Dharmapuri from Salem, derailed following the collision, but the driver escaped unhurt, District Superintendent of Police K Periyaiah said.

Man attempts self-immolation protesting Rajapakse's visit

Man attempts self-immolation protesting Rajapakse's visit

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

A 26-year old CITU activist on Monday attempted self-immolation here protesting the proposed visit of Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse to India, police said.

Tamil Nadu EV policy seeks to attract Rs 50,000 cr, create 150,000 jobs

Tamil Nadu EV policy seeks to attract Rs 50,000 cr, create 150,000 jobs

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

The government will create an EV Venture Capital Fund, for financial support to start-ups in the segment. The overall aim is to make Tamil Nadu the preferred destination for EVs and component makers.

Climate change endangers world heritage sites

Climate change endangers world heritage sites

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

From Venice and the tower of Pisa, dozens of UNESCO World Heritage sites are deeply threatened by rising sea levels, researchers warned Tuesday. According to a study by researchers at the University of Kiel, in Germany, all but two of 49 United Nations-recognised icons of human civilisation rimming the Mediterranean Sea risk being damaged by the rising watermark, soil erosion, or both, with few options for protecting most of them.

TN: Teenaged sisters raped for 6 months; 2 held

TN: Teenaged sisters raped for 6 months; 2 held

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

Two teenaged sisters, reportedly abandoned by their parents, were allegedly raped over a six-month period by two men at their house where they were working as maids, police said on Monday.

Tennis Round-up: Paes in Santo Domingo Open final

Tennis Round-up: Paes in Santo Domingo Open final

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

It will be the second consecutive final for Paes and Angel, who also reached the final at Montrrey Challenger last week, ending runners-up to Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and Marcelo Arevalo.

1993 blasts case: Qayyum released from prison

1993 blasts case: Qayyum released from prison

Rediff.com17 Jun 2017

"India is my country and I will stay here and do business to earn a livelihood," Qayyum said.

India @US Open: Paes-Raja in 2nd round; Sania, Bopanna lose

India @US Open: Paes-Raja in 2nd round; Sania, Bopanna lose

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

India's Leander Paes and Purav Raja sailed into the men's doubles second round in the duo's first outing at a Grand Slam but Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna crashed out of their respective events in the US Open.

TN: Two IAS officials booked in granite scam

TN: Two IAS officials booked in granite scam

Rediff.com15 Sep 2012

As part of their ongoing probe into the multi-crore granite scam, Vigilance officials on Saturday booked two IAS officials, both former District Collectors of Madurai, for their alleged role in the scam.

Rajiv Gandhi's statue vandalised in Ludhiana, SAD member held

Rajiv Gandhi's statue vandalised in Ludhiana, SAD member held

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

The miscreants sprayed red and black paint on the statue at the Salem Tabri area in Ludhiana, police said, adding that they carried out the act in full public glare and blamed Rajiv Gandhi for the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

1993 Mumbai blasts convict Mustafa Dossa dies

1993 Mumbai blasts convict Mustafa Dossa dies

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

He was rushed to Mumbai's JJ Hospital due to chest pain.

Raids on ex-TN minister in disproportionate assets case

Raids on ex-TN minister in disproportionate assets case

Rediff.com17 May 2012

Vigilance officials on Thursday conducted raids at 16 premises belonging to former Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam minister Veerapandi S Arumugam and his relatives in Chennai and Salem in connection with a disproportionate assets case

Tennis round-up: Kvitova, Anderson get in form before US Open with title wins

Tennis round-up: Kvitova, Anderson get in form before US Open with title wins

Rediff.com30 Aug 2015

Defending champion Petra Kvitova used a dominant serve to beat Lucie Safarova 6-7(6), 6-2, 6-2 in their all-Czech final at the Connecticut Open on Saturday.

3 NEET candidates die by suicide in TN

3 NEET candidates die by suicide in TN

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

The deaths brought back the focus on NEET in the state, with all political parties but for the BJP opposed to the qualifying exam.

PICS: Australia vs India, 4th Test, Day 1

PICS: Australia vs India, 4th Test, Day 1

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Images from Day 1 of the fourth Test between Australia and India, at the Gabba, on Friday.

Why AIADMK joined forces with BJP

Why AIADMK joined forces with BJP

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

'In the last three to four months the BJP vote share in Tamil Nadu, which was 2.86% in 2016, has gone up to about 5%-6%.' 'The AIADMK will lose the minority votes and others who don't like the BJP and Modi.' 'The AIADMK decided to take the risk to get the 5%-6% votes that the BJP will bring in.'

Bangladesh: 4 arrested for Saudi diplomat's killing

Bangladesh: 4 arrested for Saudi diplomat's killing

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

The Bangladesh police have arrested four people in connection with the killing of a Saudi diplomat in Dhaka early this year in what has been described as a case of mugging.

How Tamil Nadu plans to become a start-up destination

How Tamil Nadu plans to become a start-up destination

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

The policy aims to create around 5,000 startups, including 10 global high-growth startups, and to create a minimum of 100,000 high skilled job creation, direct and indirect, in the startup ecosystem by 2023.

BJP demands judicial probe into hacking of TN leader

BJP demands judicial probe into hacking of TN leader

Rediff.com20 Jul 2013

Special police teams have been formed to trace the assailants who hacked to death Bharatiya Janata Party's Tamil Nadu unit general secretary V Ramesh, even as a state-wide bandh has been called by the party on July 22 to protest the murder.

'India's Test series win against Sri Lanka was a united effort'

'India's Test series win against Sri Lanka was a united effort'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Anil Kumble has said India's Test series win against Sri Lanka in the away tour was a tremendous achievement by the team.

Indian-Australian Akshay Venkatesh wins 'Nobel of mathematics' Fields medal

Indian-Australian Akshay Venkatesh wins 'Nobel of mathematics' Fields medal

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The citation for his medal -- awarded at the International Congress of Mathematicians in Rio de Janeiro -- highlights his "profound contributions to an exceptionally broad range of subjects in mathematics" and his "strikingly far-reaching conjectures."