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Like Deepika's Look In Project K?

Like Deepika's Look In Project K?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

The makers of the upcoming sci-fi Project K unveiled the long-awaited official first look of Deepika Padukone from the film.

TN assembly re-adopts 10 bills returned by Guv Ravi

TN assembly re-adopts 10 bills returned by Guv Ravi

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Stalin, moving the resolution, said without giving any reasons, Ravi had returned the Bills, mentioning "I withhold Assent" to them.

The Top Tamil Directors of 2012

The Top Tamil Directors of 2012

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

Balaji Sakthivel tops the list for making the powerful and impressive Vazhakku Enn 18/9.

Jallikattu: 'Tamil rights, not pride, have been hurt'

Jallikattu: 'Tamil rights, not pride, have been hurt'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

'Politically, Tamil Nadu has faced several setbacks in the past -- the water sharing issue with Karnataka, on Katchatheevu, on the Tamil fishermen issue...' 'In all these issues, the central and state governments acted in an inefficient and incompetent manner.' 'That must have stayed in the minds of the people.'

Will never clear TN's anti-NEET bill, entrance exam to stay: Guv

Will never clear TN's anti-NEET bill, entrance exam to stay: Guv

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

The achievements without the National Entrance-cum-Eligibility Test (NEET) were not enough for the future, Ravi said, adding the qualifying test is here to stay.

BJP Wants Kejriwal In Jail For A Long Time

BJP Wants Kejriwal In Jail For A Long Time

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

If Kejriwal is arrested, it will take very little for Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena to summon a meeting of the assembly, direct it to elect a new leader of the House, and, if it doesn't, dissolve it and impose President's Rule, predicts Aditi Phadnis.

The Top 10 Tamil Films on Children

The Top 10 Tamil Films on Children

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

A L Saivam and Guru Ramesh's Enna Satham Indha Neram may be interesting movies on children. But we've had some classics before.

TN assembly passes resolution against Hindi imposition

TN assembly passes resolution against Hindi imposition

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

The resolution, piloted by Chief Minister M K Stalin, contended that the recommendation submitted to the President on September 9, are against the state languages including Tamil and also against the interest of the people who speak those languages.

Battle Royale in Thiruvananthapuram

Battle Royale in Thiruvananthapuram

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

The Lok Sabha contest in Thiruvananthapuram is shaping up to be a significant battle involving key candidates like Shashi Tharoor, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, and Panniyan Ravindran. This three-cornered fight highlights the political dynamics in Kerala's capital city, with each candidate bringing their own vision and promises for the region's development, notes Rajeev Srinivasan.

After Nath, Gehlot rebuff, this strategist guided Congress to Telangana win

After Nath, Gehlot rebuff, this strategist guided Congress to Telangana win

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Kanugolu had also made forays in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh following a directive from the party's central leadership but regional satraps Ashok Gehlot and Kamal Nath reportedly were not on the same page as the poll strategist.

Inspiring! These Women Followed Their Dreams!

Inspiring! These Women Followed Their Dreams!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

As we celebrate women achievers who are excelling in their careers, here are incredible tales of hard work and perseverance to inspire you this week.

Tamil Nadu to ban use of plastic items from 2019

Tamil Nadu to ban use of plastic items from 2019

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

The chief minister said non-biodegradable plastic products, mainly polythene covers affect the environment, impeding water flow.

11 Enchanting, Must-Visit Temples

11 Enchanting, Must-Visit Temples

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Steep yourself in the atmosphere of some of most revered Hindu temples in India.

Will Phase 6 Stun BJP?

Will Phase 6 Stun BJP?

Rediff.com28 May 2024

In Phase 6, indications are that the BJP, which is defending 40 seats, will lose in double digits and gain in single digits. Not good, if you are the ruling party scrambling to earn a working majority, with just one phase left to go, argues Prem Panicker.

Guess Who Said No To Virasat?

Guess Who Said No To Virasat?

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Kamal Haasan, who wrote the original story and idolised Dilip Kumar, wanted to remake Thevar Magan in Hindi with Dilipsaab and himself as father and son.

Sachin vs Dhoni: Epic showdown; on and off the field

Sachin vs Dhoni: Epic showdown; on and off the field

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Tale of two sports shops and unfulfilled dreams of a former hockey player

'Was waiting to explore horror again'

'Was waiting to explore horror again'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'When I did Bhoot we got a lot of appreciation. After that I didn't get any script that was good in this genre.'

Karnataka releases Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu amid protests

Karnataka releases Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu amid protests

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Siddaramaiah added that all efforts would be made to provide drinking water to Bengaluru and other places as also for crops.

Stalin's Breakfast Scheme A Social Revolution

Stalin's Breakfast Scheme A Social Revolution

Rediff.com3 May 2023

'Within a short span, it increased attendance, improved children's physical fitness, and led to a rise in the enrolment ratio.'

Sraddha teams up with Nivin Pauly for her Tamil debut

Sraddha teams up with Nivin Pauly for her Tamil debut

Rediff.com27 May 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

Which Tamil film will you watch this Pongal?

Which Tamil film will you watch this Pongal?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

Pongal is just round the corner and three films are vying for screens this year.

Stalin Gives Oscar Winner Rs 1 Crore

Stalin Gives Oscar Winner Rs 1 Crore

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

The first-time director is getting a lot of love and recognition for her documentary The Elephant Whisperers, which won an Oscar earlier this month.

A R Rahman's Tamil album gets global premiere

A R Rahman's Tamil album gets global premiere

Rediff.com7 Jan 2010

The album in question is the soundtrack to Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa directed by Gowtham Menon.

A look at Suriya's new Tamil movie

A look at Suriya's new Tamil movie

Rediff.com27 Feb 2009

Has Suriya, an actor par excellence and not a commercial star like Vijay, moved on to masala films?

Will Rajinikanth align with Modi in Tamil Nadu?

Will Rajinikanth align with Modi in Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

'The feeling is that Rajinikanth is pro-Modi than anti-Modi.'

'Sri Lankan Tamils want a separate nation'

'Sri Lankan Tamils want a separate nation'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2006

Tamil Nadu leader Vaiko on why he supports the struggle for a separate Eelam in Sri Lanka.

'BJP is sitting pretty in Tamil Nadu'

'BJP is sitting pretty in Tamil Nadu'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

'The BJP doesn't have to do anything except nudge the AIADMK in one direction.'

Tamil bloc may hold the key in Lanka's power struggle

Tamil bloc may hold the key in Lanka's power struggle

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

In a Sri Lankan House of 225 members, the cut-off figure comes to 113. With Wickremesinghe side touching 102 and Rajapaksa's team at 101, the three-party Tamil National Alliance with 16 members and the left-leaning Sinhala-Buddhist nationalist Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna with 6 members hold the key. But with the latter declaring that they will not support either formation in a vote count,that leaves the TNA as the deciding factor, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Tamil women show London how it's done!

Tamil women show London how it's done!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

All thanks to one upcoming Irish designer.

India's Discoveries Haven't Received Attention They Deserve

India's Discoveries Haven't Received Attention They Deserve

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

In the ancient world there is a great deal of give and take and reciprocal learning. India was an integral and important constituent of such interchanges of goods and ideas.

CMs of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka to discuss Cauvery issue

CMs of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka to discuss Cauvery issue

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa and her Karnataka counterpart Jagadish Shettar will meet in Bangalore on Thursday in an effort to find a solution to the Cauvery water sharing row. The meeting comes after the Supreme Court on Monday asked both the chief ministers to meet and arrive at an amicable solution to the "sensitive" water dispute.

We have differences, but...: Rijiju on judiciary vs govt

We have differences, but...: Rijiju on judiciary vs govt

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

The Centre would support the Indian judiciary to be independent, Rijiju said.

Borrowers will soon be able to switch to fixed-rate regime: RBI

Borrowers will soon be able to switch to fixed-rate regime: RBI

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

The Reserve Bank on Thursday said it will come out with a framework allowing borrowers to switch to fixed interest rate from floating interest rate, a move that would provide relief to borrowers of home, auto and other loans reeling under the impact of high interest rate. Unveiling the bi-monthly monetary policy, Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das said under the framework, to be put in place shortly, the lenders will have to clearly communicate with the borrowers about tenor and EMI. "The supervisory reviews undertaken by the Reserve Bank and the feedback and references from members of public have revealed several instances of unreasonable elongation of tenor of floating rate loans by lenders without proper consent and communication to the borrowers," he said.

Mamata and Stalin meet, 'like brother and sister', say politics not discussed

Mamata and Stalin meet, 'like brother and sister', say politics not discussed

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee called on her Tamil Nadu counterpart M K Stalin in Chennai on Wednesday and the two leaders said politics did not come up during their discussion.

Political turmoil in Tamil Nadu worries business circles

Political turmoil in Tamil Nadu worries business circles

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Executives feel political and other turmoil will hit plans, funds flow; govt says fears valid but will prove wrong.

With BJP Joining In, Is 'Revdi Culture' here to stay?

With BJP Joining In, Is 'Revdi Culture' here to stay?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Modi's BJP has promised more revdis or freebies for these assembly elections than ever before, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Today's actors can't read Hindi scripts'

'Today's actors can't read Hindi scripts'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Javed Akhtar says he has to write Hindi dialogues in the Roman script for the new generation of actors today because 'they can't read anything else'.

As Tamil Nadu readies for poll battle, PMK is the real winner

As Tamil Nadu readies for poll battle, PMK is the real winner

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

'With its vote bank is intact, the PMK, though a smaller party of Vanniars, was able to twist around major parties like the DMK and AIADMK, negotiating with both before settling for Chief Minister Edapadi K Palaniswami's side.' 'There is a lesson in it for regional parties in other states as well, on how to dominate the national parties with a committed vote share of just 7 to 8 per cent,' says R Rajagopalan.

In Chennai Chirag Paswan demands action against rumour-mongers

In Chennai Chirag Paswan demands action against rumour-mongers

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan on Monday demanded a thorough probe regarding the alleged attack on Bihar migrant workers and bring the culprits to book, and ensure a hospitable atmosphere for the workforce in Tamil Nadu.

'Don 3's teaser didn't excite me'

'Don 3's teaser didn't excite me'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

'But Ranveer is a great actor who can really transform himself into the character and it will be interesting to see what he brings to the character of Don.'