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Mubassina Mohammed Secures Gold in Long Jump at Indian Open

Mubassina Mohammed Secures Gold in Long Jump at Indian Open

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Mubassina Mohammed won the long jump gold at the fifth Indian Open Jumps Competition held at the Anju Bobby George Foundation Campus.

Shah Alleges West Bengal Government Aided Infiltration, Defends Voter List Revision

Shah Alleges West Bengal Government Aided Infiltration, Defends Voter List Revision

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah accuses the West Bengal government of openly facilitating infiltration, defends the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists, and asserts BJP's prospects in upcoming elections.

Tamil Nadu cops 'strangulating' Tigers

Tamil Nadu cops 'strangulating' Tigers

Rediff.com30 Sep 2008

"A member of the LTTE is monitored from the moment he lands on Indian soil and is unaware that he is being tracked by the police. We allow him to wander for a while before catching him red-handed with the material as well as his contacts."

NEET AIR 100,000? This State Is Best For You

NEET AIR 100,000? This State Is Best For You

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

The math is mostly simple: The cheaper the MBBS seat, the easier it is to get into. The affordable seats are taken up by those well under AIR 100,000. But not in all states, says Ashok Hegde, founder, neet2seat.

What Kashmir and Tamil Nadu have in common

What Kashmir and Tamil Nadu have in common

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

'In both places the minority was disproportionately powerful.' 'Few people acknowledge it but at its core the Tamil Nadu problem between the Brahmins and the rest was one of power.' 'In Kashmir the Hindus held most of the land and the accompanying political power, while the Muslims were the peasants and powerless,' notes T C A Srinivasa Raghavan.

Assembly elections for 4 states, 1 UT likely in April: Sources

Assembly elections for 4 states, 1 UT likely in April: Sources

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Last time, assembly polls in West Bengal were held in eight phases -- by far the maximum. In Assam, elections were held in two phases, and in a singular phase in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry.

Former CM, Jayalalithaa confidant Panneerselvam joins DMK

Former CM, Jayalalithaa confidant Panneerselvam joins DMK

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Former AIADMK Chief Minister O Panneerselvam, expelled from the party in 2022, has joined the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu, marking a significant political shift.

Vietnam boat tragedy: 'Watched people you have known for years die before you'

Vietnam boat tragedy: 'Watched people you have known for years die before you'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

Survivors of a tourist boat tragedy in Vietnam, which claimed 15 Indian lives, have expressed outrage over the absence of timely medical preparedness and trained personnel at the accident site, stating they were forced to perform CPR themselves in a desperate attempt to save fellow passengers.

Ahmedabad blasts an attack on India's sovereignty, meant to topple govt: HC

Ahmedabad blasts an attack on India's sovereignty, meant to topple govt: HC

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

The Gujarat high court has characterised the 2008 Ahmedabad serial bomb blasts as a direct assault on India's sovereignty and democratic governance.

'When You Empower A Woman, You Empower A Family'

'When You Empower A Woman, You Empower A Family'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

'You empower a man, you are not necessarily empowering a family, you are just empowering him.'

Santosh Trophy: Tamil Nadu to face Maharashtra in semis

Santosh Trophy: Tamil Nadu to face Maharashtra in semis

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Tamil Nadu thrashed Punjab 5-0 and qualified for the semi-finals of the 70th Santosh Trophy Senior National Football Championship in Nagpur on Wednesday.

Jayalalithaa sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM

Jayalalithaa sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM

Rediff.com16 May 2011

State Governor Surjit Singh Barnala administered oath of secrecy to Jayalalithaa at the Madras University's centenary auditorium in Chennai.

VCK keeps TVK guessing as wait for TN govt formation continues

VCK keeps TVK guessing as wait for TN govt formation continues

Rediff.com9 May 2026

The VCK party, led by Thol Thirumavalavan, will announce its official position on supporting Vijay's TVK in forming the government. The decision follows discussions regarding power-sharing and key positions within the new government.

Michaung: Tamil Nadu seeks Rs 5,000 cr central aid

Michaung: Tamil Nadu seeks Rs 5,000 cr central aid

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Tamil Nadu has sought an interim relief of Rs 5,060 crore from the Centre in connection with the damage caused by Cyclone Michaung, the state government said on Wednesday.

Tamil Nadu govt bans movie 'Dam 999'

Tamil Nadu govt bans movie 'Dam 999'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2011

Tamil Nadu government on Thursday banned Dam 999 with immediate effect after the movie faced a storm of protests from various political parties which claim the controversial film is based on the Mullaperiyar dam, over which the state is locked in an escalating row with Kerala.

Professor at Anna University Arrested for Alleged Sexual Harassment and Stalking

Professor at Anna University Arrested for Alleged Sexual Harassment and Stalking

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

A professor at Anna University in Chennai has been arrested following allegations of sexual harassment and stalking, sparking student protests and calls for improved campus safety measures.

Governor Caught In Centre-Tamil Nadu Crossfire

Governor Caught In Centre-Tamil Nadu Crossfire

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

The DMK feels its genuine gestures have had no bearing on the governor's politico-administrative conduct, which is 'more political and politicised than administrative and Constitutional', observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

India's Ice Hockey Championship Aims To Boost Youth Talent

India's Ice Hockey Championship Aims To Boost Youth Talent

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

The National Ice Hockey Championship has commenced in Dehradun, introducing Under-12 and Under-15 categories for boys and girls for the first time. The month-long event, organised by IHAI, aims to identify and develop young talent, inspired by the Indian women's team's recent success.

'No space for national parties in Tamil Nadu'

'No space for national parties in Tamil Nadu'

Rediff.com8 May 2021

'With the deaths of Jayalalithaa and Karunanidhi, the BJP and Congress thought that they had a chance.' 'They have conceded that power is with the Dravidian parties.'

'TN Guv Within Constitutional Rights To Reject Vijay'

'TN Guv Within Constitutional Rights To Reject Vijay'

Rediff.com8 May 2026

'Looking at the situation purely on its Constitutional merits, the governor's conduct is defensible.' 'He is saying: You do not have a majority, so prove it. That is not an unreasonable position even if the timing and the political context make it deeply controversial.'

TN polls: DMK, AIADMK allies in direct duel in 21 seats

TN polls: DMK, AIADMK allies in direct duel in 21 seats

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and Opposition All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam have allowed their allies in a direct duel in 21 constituencies in the April 23 assembly election to prove their strength in their respective strongholds.

Tamil Nadu crawl on Day 1 against Maharashtra

Tamil Nadu crawl on Day 1 against Maharashtra

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Riding high on an unbeaten half-century from Vijay Shankar, Tamil Nadu managed to score 192/3 on the opening day of their semi-final against Maharashtra in the Ranji Trophy match in Kolkata on Wednesday.

Tamil Nadu BJP general secretary murdered

Tamil Nadu BJP general secretary murdered

Rediff.com20 Jul 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party Tamil Nadu unit General Secretary V Ramesh was hacked to death by unidentified assailants near his house in Salem on Friday night, the police said.

Modi struck the right notes in Tamil Nadu

Modi struck the right notes in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

'I am sure Amma's soul is watching over Tamil Nadu and blessing it," Modi said, and was met with a thunderous applause.

TN polls: DMK woos women voters with Rs 8,000 'Illatharasi' coupon

TN polls: DMK woos women voters with Rs 8,000 'Illatharasi' coupon

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

The DMK party in Tamil Nadu has released its manifesto for the upcoming Assembly elections, promising a range of welfare measures focused on women, education, and economic development, including financial assistance and job creation initiatives.

Child Sexual Abuse: Acquaintances Are Primary Offenders In Most Cases

Child Sexual Abuse: Acquaintances Are Primary Offenders In Most Cases

Rediff.com7 May 2026

According to the latest NCRB data, close acquaintances are the primary offenders in 96.6 per cent of child sexual abuse cases in India. The report highlights the involvement of family members, friends, and online contacts in these offences, with Tamil Nadu reporting the highest number of cases.

AIADMK alleges horse trading as 3 rebel MLAs join Vijay's party

AIADMK alleges horse trading as 3 rebel MLAs join Vijay's party

Rediff.com26 May 2026

Three All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam legislators who were part of the rebel group led by C Ve Shanmugam and SP Velumani, met Tamil Nadu assembly Speaker JC D Prabhakar on Monday and tendered their resignation.

'Why Have The Number Of Jobs Created Fallen?'

'Why Have The Number Of Jobs Created Fallen?'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

'We have to pull 80 million workers out of agriculture and go back to where we were in 2014. That itself is going to be a huge task.' 'We have already lost time, and that is a catastrophe impending.''

Leading Teams Shine At National Table Tennis Championships

Leading Teams Shine At National Table Tennis Championships

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

The opening rounds of the Junior and Youth National Table Tennis Championships saw dominant performances from leading teams, while some lower-ranked teams put up a strong fight.

Sudharsan Century Puts India A In Strong Position

Sudharsan Century Puts India A In Strong Position

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

India A took firm control on the opening day of their unofficial Test series against Sri Lanka A, posting 333 for four. Sai Sudharsan scored a fluent century, while skipper Dhruv Jurel and Shaik Rasheed contributed unbeaten half-centuries, frustrating the Sri Lankan bowlers in Galle.

Tamil Nadu cops hunt for Pondy education minister

Tamil Nadu cops hunt for Pondy education minister

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

The Minister, facing charges of using a proxy to write his SSLC examination at a Centre in Tamil Nadu in September, has been evading arrest since the Madras high court on Tuesday rejected his anticipatory bail petition.

Father's Day: Fathers Of 18 Famous Indians

Father's Day: Fathers Of 18 Famous Indians

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

Who are the special fathers of these famous Indians? The paternal figures responsible for putting them on the right path and helping them find greatness.

Tamil Nadu face heavy defeat against Uttar Pradesh

Tamil Nadu face heavy defeat against Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

Tamil Nadu stared at defeat after Uttar Pradesh set them a mammoth target of 421 on a day when 14 wickets fell in their Ranji Trophy Group B match in Chennai on Monday.

Customs To Tighten Vigil Against Gold Smuggling After Duty Hike

Customs To Tighten Vigil Against Gold Smuggling After Duty Hike

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Revenue intelligence and customs officers are set to intensify surveillance and increase vigilance on international borders to combat potential gold smuggling following a significant increase in customs duty on gold.

Tamil Nadu declared drought hit

Tamil Nadu declared drought hit

Rediff.com23 Jan 2003

The state would be approaching the Centre for a relief package.

Where to send relief material for Tamil Nadu

Where to send relief material for Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com5 Jan 2005

The Tamil Nadu government on Thursday said that all consignments of relief material for tsumani victims in the state should be sent to Joint Commissioner (Relief) A Chatteree.

TN: 3-yr-old girl dies after sexual assault, migrant worker held

TN: 3-yr-old girl dies after sexual assault, migrant worker held

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

A 19-year-old migrant worker from Bihar has been arrested in Tiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu, for the alleged sexual assault of a three-year-old girl, also from Bihar, who tragically died from her injuries.

Professor Arrested in Chennai Following Sexual Harassment Claims

Professor Arrested in Chennai Following Sexual Harassment Claims

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

A professor at Anna University in Chennai has been arrested following allegations of sexual harassment and stalking, sparking student protests and calls for improved campus safety measures.

Professor Suspended Amid Sexual Harassment Claims at Anna University

Professor Suspended Amid Sexual Harassment Claims at Anna University

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

A professor at Anna University in Chennai has been suspended and is under investigation following allegations of sexual harassment and stalking by a female student, sparking protests and calls for improved campus safety measures.

Inflation rates in Tamil Nadu during AIADMK and DMK tenure

Inflation rates in Tamil Nadu during AIADMK and DMK tenure

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

As the assembly elections are on the way in Tamil Nadu, the major parties have promised for reduction in the price of goods.