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Rajini backs CAA, says no threat to Muslims

Rajini backs CAA, says no threat to Muslims

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

If Muslims face trouble I will be the first person to raise voice for them, says the Tamil superstar.

CDS General Rawat dies in helicopter crash

CDS General Rawat dies in helicopter crash

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

'With deep regret, it has now been ascertained that Gen Bipin Rawat, Mrs Madhulika Rawat and 11 other persons on board have died in the unfortunate accident,' the IAF tweeted.

Is Stalin eyeing Modi's job?

Is Stalin eyeing Modi's job?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Stalin, like his father M Karunanidhi did in 2004, may play the king-maker in a way -- not the king, unless the 2024 post-poll circumstances throws up a situation where he alone becomes acceptable to the rest, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Stalin toughens stand against NEET, writes to 12 CMs seeking support

Stalin toughens stand against NEET, writes to 12 CMs seeking support

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin has written to his counterparts in 11 non-BJP ruled states and Goa, seeking their support to oppose the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test and restore 'the primacy of states' in education, the government said on Monday.

BJP yatra was for satta, Congress yatra is for satya: Kanhaiya Kumar

BJP yatra was for satta, Congress yatra is for satya: Kanhaiya Kumar

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar on Wednesday claimed the Bharatiya Janata Party's 1990 rath yatra was for seeking "satta (power)", but the Congress's 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' is for "satya (truth)".

Meet the Harvard grads who offer a novel way to teach students

Meet the Harvard grads who offer a novel way to teach students

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Few Harvard graduates are changing the way we teach students.

Over 41 lakh from 15-18 yrs age group get Covid vaccine on 1st day

Over 41 lakh from 15-18 yrs age group get Covid vaccine on 1st day

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Modi said India has taken an important step forward in protecting its youth population against the disease.

JNU V-C won't stand for nonsense

JNU V-C won't stand for nonsense

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit won't be afraid to tangle with the toughest of them.

Maharashtra health minister warns of 3rd Covid wave in Maha post-Diwali

Maharashtra health minister warns of 3rd Covid wave in Maha post-Diwali

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

"The second wave of the pandemic is not over yet. But there is no favourable condition for a third wave as of now. The state task force has cautioned of a third wave post the Diwali season. We are assessing the situation," health minister Tope said.

Can Religious Rows Hurt DMK In 2024?

Can Religious Rows Hurt DMK In 2024?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Party insiders concede statements of the Raja kind have the potential to hurt the DMK's electoral chances in closely-fought seats in 2024, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Kamal Haasan's first manifesto: Rs 3k to homemakers, Rs 5k to elders

Kamal Haasan's first manifesto: Rs 3k to homemakers, Rs 5k to elders

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

Bettering the promise of monthly payouts to homemakers by the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the DMK, Kamal Haasan's Makkal Needhi Maiam on Friday assured Rs 3,000 "value rights assistance" to them in its manifesto for the April 6 assembly polls, but maintained it was not a dole.

India logs over 2000 new Covid cases, jump in active cases

India logs over 2000 new Covid cases, jump in active cases

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

An increase of 1,093 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours.

#StopHindiImposition: TN opposes Centre's 3-language policy

#StopHindiImposition: TN opposes Centre's 3-language policy

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Twitter users flooded the social network with messages against the move, making #StopHindiImposition and #TNAgainstHindiImposition the top trends on platform.

Will Laal Singh Chadha Rescue Bollywood?

Will Laal Singh Chadha Rescue Bollywood?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

There's a lot of entertainment coming your way on OTT and in theatres in August.

Black box of Gen Rawat's chopper retrieved

Black box of Gen Rawat's chopper retrieved

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Official sources said the black box was retrieved in the wake of authorities expanding the search area from 300 metres to 1 km from the accident spot.

Stalin declares war on Governor Ravi, but within the Constitution

Stalin declares war on Governor Ravi, but within the Constitution

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

The ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu had begun seeing Governor Ravi's decisions and actions as a part of the state BJP's non-stop criticism of its government and directed from Delhi, a view strengthened by the governor's decision to return the NEET exemption bill, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Active COVID-19 cases in country dip to 19,067

Active COVID-19 cases in country dip to 19,067

Rediff.com12 May 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,24,181 with 24 fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

COVID-19 vaccines not mandatory, Centre tells SC

COVID-19 vaccines not mandatory, Centre tells SC

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

'he Centre has not issued any mandate, the stand of centre is that it should be 100 per cent but it is not a mandate'

If DMK wins, Modi needs to watch out!

If DMK wins, Modi needs to watch out!

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Shrug off the yoke of the imperialism of Delhi. That is why the DMK manifesto offers what it offers: The promise that Tamil Nadu will, one day, become an independent republic, notes Aditi Phadnis.

India logs 1,086 new COVID-19 cases, 71 deaths

India logs 1,086 new COVID-19 cases, 71 deaths

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

The active cases comprise 0.03 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate remained at 98.76 per cent, the ministry said.

India logs 1,335 new Covid cases, active cases continue to dip

India logs 1,335 new Covid cases, active cases continue to dip

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

A reduction of 635 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours.

India sees slight drop in new Covid cases in 24 hrs, 40 die; active cases up

India sees slight drop in new Covid cases in 24 hrs, 40 die; active cases up

Rediff.com1 May 2022

he active cases accounted for 0.04 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.74 per cent, the ministry said.

He turns old tyres into art!

He turns old tyres into art!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Every week, we bring you fascinating videos, chosen by you, through your likes.

India reports 1,778 new Covid cases, 62 deaths

India reports 1,778 new Covid cases, 62 deaths

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

The death toll has climbed to 5,16,605 with 62 new fatalities being reported in the last 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am showed.

Air India's 3 more flights bring back 688 Indians from Ukraine

Air India's 3 more flights bring back 688 Indians from Ukraine

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

Indian evacuation flights are operating out of Bucharest and Budapest. The government is not charging the rescued citizens for the evacuation flights.

A municipal school produces karate champs

A municipal school produces karate champs

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

A municipal school in Tamil Nadu is encouraging its students to excel in karate and chess.

Kerala prepares action plan for vaccination of teens

Kerala prepares action plan for vaccination of teens

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

As the COVID-19 vaccination of children falling into the age bracket of 15 to 18 years is scheduled to begin from January 3, the Kerala health department has prepared an action plan for inoculation of all eligible beneficiaries.

India records 58,077 new COVID-19 cases, positivity rate dips

India records 58,077 new COVID-19 cases, positivity rate dips

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

India saw a single day rise of 58,077 coronavirus infections, which took the tally of cases to 4,25,36,137, while the active cases have declined to 6,97,802, according to Union health ministry data updated on Friday.

HC rejects petition against TN govt's NEET panel

HC rejects petition against TN govt's NEET panel

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

The Madras high court on Tuesday dismissed a public interest litigation challenging the Tamil Nadu government constituting a panel on the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET), saying it was not contrary to the orders of the Supreme Court on the matter.

NEET: The CBSE Factor

NEET: The CBSE Factor

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

Data from Tamil Naduindicates that NEET favours likely CBSE students. CBSE students took every third seat available in government medical colleges in the state.

Conversion row: CBI probe ordered into TN girl's suicide

Conversion row: CBI probe ordered into TN girl's suicide

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

The Madras high court bench in Madurai on Monday directed transferring the probe into the death by suicide of a 17-year-old girl, allegedly coerced to convert to Christianity, to the Central Bureau of Investigation.

10-day Ganesh festival begins without Covid curbs after 2 years

10-day Ganesh festival begins without Covid curbs after 2 years

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

The idols of Lord Ganesh, the god of prosperity and wisdom and a slayer of obstacles ('vighna-harta'), will be installed in homes across the state with pomp and gaiety.

India reports 1,150 new Covid cases, 83 die; active cases drop

India reports 1,150 new Covid cases, 83 die; active cases drop

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

The death toll due to the disease has climbed to 5,21,656 with 83 daily fatalities being reported, data updated by the ministry at 8 am showed.

TN varsity deletes Arundhati Roy's book after ABVP protest

TN varsity deletes Arundhati Roy's book after ABVP protest

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

A state-run university in Tamil Nadu has removed noted writer Arundhati Roy's Walking with the Comrades, book from the syllabus of MA English course following complaints, including from Rashtriya Sawayamsevak Sangh affiliate Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad that it glorified the ultras and was anti-national in content.

'I was selected for Maine Pyar Kiya'

'I was selected for Maine Pyar Kiya'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

'Till a cheque comes into my account, I don't feel like a professional actor.'

PFI, 8 other outfits banned under UAPA for 5 years for terror links

PFI, 8 other outfits banned under UAPA for 5 years for terror links

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

The Centre has imposed a ban on the Popular Front of India (PFI) and several of its associates for their alleged terror activities.

He Married South Cinema With Bollywood

He Married South Cinema With Bollywood

Rediff.com31 May 2022

'In 1983, my father T Rama Rao made Andha Kanoon with Rajinikanth.' 'Amitabh Bachchan was reluctant to come on board as a guest star, as Rajinikanth was a southern star.' 'But when my father pitched it to him, he came on board.' 'The movie ran for 200 days.'

Active Covid cases in country dip further with 14,148 new infections

Active Covid cases in country dip further with 14,148 new infections

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

India logged 14,148 new coronavirus infections, taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,28,81,179, while the active cases dipped to 1,48,359, according to the Union health ministry data.

India records 1,270 new COVID-19 cases

India records 1,270 new COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,21,035 with 31 daily fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

India logs 1,421 new COVID-19 cases, 149 deaths

India logs 1,421 new COVID-19 cases, 149 deaths

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

With 1,421 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,30,19,453, while the active cases dipped to 16,187, according to the Union health ministry.