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Sweet cravings: Jalebis in a jiffy

Sweet cravings: Jalebis in a jiffy

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

Reader Sarani Tarafder tells us how to make Jalebis in 30 minutes.

Has Jallikattu ban revived TN's regional pride?

Has Jallikattu ban revived TN's regional pride?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

The jallikattu issue has revived pan-Tamil political sentiments especially among youths, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Ahead of bypolls and results, AIADMK displays unusual nerves

Ahead of bypolls and results, AIADMK displays unusual nerves

Rediff.com3 May 2019

The ruling party's decision to serve 'disqualification' notice to three party MLAs when polling for four more assembly by-elections are due for May 19 may have been taken to keep the flock together post-results, rather than seek to lose more than already, but it has sent out alarming signals in a state ruled till recently by an Iron Lady, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

30 moments from India in 2018

30 moments from India in 2018

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

From the Aadhaar verdict to #MeToo's arrival in the country to the entry into the Sabarimala temple -- India had a newsworthy 2018. As we step into 2019, these are the top moments from the year gone by.

Cauvery row: Stalin, Kanimozhi, Vaiko detained as TN shuts down

Cauvery row: Stalin, Kanimozhi, Vaiko detained as TN shuts down

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Thousands of police personnel have been deployed across the state to maintain law and order.

Jaya writes to PM to facilitate talks between TN, SL fishermen

Jaya writes to PM to facilitate talks between TN, SL fishermen

Rediff.com22 Sep 2013

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Sunday requested Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to facilitate a dialogue between fishermen associations in the state and Sri Lanka in Chennai in December following frequent attacks and arrests of fishermen by naval personnel of the island nation.

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Rediff.com28 May 2019

As the dust finally settles on the outcome of the Lok Sabha elections 2019 and Bharatiya Janata Party along with its NDA allies emerges as the clear winner, here is a list of who won in each of the 7 phases of elections.

Will Azhagiri queer the pitch for DMK ahead of bypolls?

Will Azhagiri queer the pitch for DMK ahead of bypolls?

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

Calculated or otherwise, if Azhagiri's firing of the first salvo after Karunanidhi's death does not create some space for him to politico-electorally exploit at a later date, there may not be any space left for him at all, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Jayalalithaa: Alone again, naturally

Jayalalithaa: Alone again, naturally

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Today, as Jayalalithaa's friend, advisor and 'sister' Sasikala is also lodged in Bangalore Central jail, the former Tamil Nadu chief minister is where she was before: alone, all alone

'Achche Din has become an albatross around Modi's neck'

'Achche Din has become an albatross around Modi's neck'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

'The middle class stood by the BJP, especially after demonetisation, and they expected something in return.' 'Some section of the BJP believes the middle class is condemned to vote for the BJP as they have no other choice.' 'They think they can treat them any way, still the middle class will run to vote for it.' 'That's what the Budget seems to convey.'

Power prices in India to rise 6%

Power prices in India to rise 6%

Rediff.com29 Jun 2013

Affected firms note practical problems in getting discoms, consumers to pay for costlier supply; viability shadow on investments

'If Cauvery water doesn't come, we are at God's mercy'

'If Cauvery water doesn't come, we are at God's mercy'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

'The Cauvery is not dependable as Karnataka will never consider our needs.'

'If we make proper choices, we'll be a great nation'

'If we make proper choices, we'll be a great nation'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

'If not, we can become frighteningly chaotic, more chaotic than what we are today.' 'In today's environment in the country, we still have a window of opportunity.'

'I am a Tamil-speaking Muslim, I wanted to know my roots'

'I am a Tamil-speaking Muslim, I wanted to know my roots'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Yaadhum is a documentary that talks about how Islam spread in South India because of trade and not through invasion.

All eyes on Election Commission in RK Nagar bypoll

All eyes on Election Commission in RK Nagar bypoll

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

Will the EC would make an example of the RK Nagar by-election, either by ensuring free and fair polls or by countermanding the same, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

EC tries its best to crack down on TN's 'note for vote' syndrome

EC tries its best to crack down on TN's 'note for vote' syndrome

Rediff.com10 May 2016

It's a close fight between the Election Commission trying its hardest to prevent Tamil Nadu's electoral malpractice and the political parties out to buy votes at any cost, says B Srikumar.

DMK renominates Raja, Maran; denies ticket to Alagiri

DMK renominates Raja, Maran; denies ticket to Alagiri

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam supremo M Karunanidhi on Monday renominated former telecom minister and 2G scam accused A Raja for the April 24 Lok Sabha polls in Tamil Nadu. He also sent a strong message to rebels in the party by denying a ticket to his son M K Alagiri.

A bridge to friendship, courtesy Rajinikanth

A bridge to friendship, courtesy Rajinikanth

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

'For me, he was a bridge to lifelong friendships in a land where I had none.' 'He helped break barriers of language and suspicion.' Maharaj Damodardas salutes the one and only Rajinikanth!

Did EC set a dangerous precedent with TN re-poll order?

Did EC set a dangerous precedent with TN re-poll order?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

In writing to the government for a change in the law, the Election Commission has actually acknowledged the future possibility of countermanding polls to curb the use of money power, says N Sathiyamoorthy.

Yumm! Pineapple Corn Chaat recipe

Yumm! Pineapple Corn Chaat recipe

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Reader Tanu Pathak shares this recipe of an unusual yet very sumptuous starter or snacks for Diwali.

There is a just solution to the lingering Cauvery row

There is a just solution to the lingering Cauvery row

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Verifiable 'distress-sharing' of available water may still be the way out of the Cauvery water row, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Crying in films is very difficult'

'Crying in films is very difficult'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

'The dark side is not me; I am a mama's boy,' Ganesh Venkatraman tells S Saraswathi.

Have you visited these stunning monuments?

Have you visited these stunning monuments?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

You totally should says Lakshmi Sharath.

Why DMK's spring-cleaning won't work

Why DMK's spring-cleaning won't work

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

With assembly elections only two years away, in 2016, the DMK may not have the luxury of time on its side. If the slow pace of reforms that the party has indulged itself in, in the past decade and more is any indicator, the committed 25 percent vote-share would either be frittered away, or lost, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

The ultimate guide to eating in Tamil Nadu

The ultimate guide to eating in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Priya Bala of Folomojo.com hits the road!

He donated EVERY rupee he earned to the poor

He donated EVERY rupee he earned to the poor

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

What began as a challenge ended up a way of life for 'Paalam' Kalyanasundaram, whom the United Nations adjudged one of the most outstanding people of the 20th century.

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