'They can raid us when they want to'

'We are not worried about raids. We have nothing to hide.' IMAGE: Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai, left, with AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, right, in happier times.  ......

Stalin's son elevation triggers 'Sunrise vs Sonrise' debate in TN

For Dravida Munnetra Kazhgam, Udhayanidhi Stalin, who was included in his father's Cabinet on Wednesday, is the rising sun of the party. Yet, how critics saw the induction was predictable: another......

'OPS is standing alone as an orphan'

'OPS is the first person in history to ransack his own party office.' IMAGE: Supporters of expelled AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam hold placards showing him and the late chief minister J......

Measuring the real burden of child drug abuse in India

Before Satyan (name changed) dropped out of school after failing Class 5, he only used to smoke cigarettes. Cannabis and heroin use started afterwards. To finance his habit, Satyan stole money......

Ministry bats for coronavirus vaccines for aviation staff

Railway employees including station masters, engine drivers, ticket checkers, etc too have been selected for vaccination and their list is being compiled for the exercise. IMAGE: A healthcare......

20 years of India's insurance sector

As many as 50 players have set up shop but penetration remains low and only a handful dominate the business, says Subrata Panda. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Twenty years after......

Airports in India staring at 40-60% fall in passenger volume

Such a disruption will take the clock back by many years - in terms of passengers handled - for these airports, thus raising questions among some of the airport operators over a delay in expansion......

Mukarram Khalid, the man who made Gaana.com dance

The 25-year-old telecom engineer from Lahore says his employer had 'no idea' of his secret cyber life and his recent exploits “My friends used to call me Mak Man. It was like a nick......

Mammootty returns to Tamil cinema after 6 years

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry. Mammootty is currently shooting for Peranbu, directed by Tamil director Ram of Katrathu Tamizh and Thanga Meenkal fame. Produced by P L......

Don't miss! Exciting Malayalam releases this Vishu

The last big hit in Malayalam was Vellimoonga, which came out towards the end of 2014. This year so far has not been good for Malayalam films and so all eyes are on the Vishu releases. Here’s......

Review: Rajadhani disappoints

Shruti Indira LakshminarayanathinksRajadhani's promoshad generated a lot of interest, but the film fails to match up to the hype. Post YOUR reviews here!There is more to Bangalore IT is what......

Yuvan not at his best in Boss (E) Baskaran

Pavithra Srinivasan reviews the Tamil album,Boss (E) Baskaran. A product of Vasan Visual Ventures, Boss (Engira) Baskaran marks the return ofRajesh (of Siva Manasula Sakthi fame) to the spotlight......

IPL money inflow shot in the arm for county cricket

IMAGE: Reliance bought 49 per cent stakes in Surrey County's Oval Invincibles which won The Hundred tournament iin 2024. Photograph: The Hundred/X English county cricket clubs facing hardships......

V P Satyan cremated

The mortal remains of former India football team captain V P Satyan were cremated with fullstate honours at his native village Chokli in Kannur, Kerala on Wednesday.Athletes P T Usha, Shiny Wilson,......