All stories by S SARASWATHI
Meet India's first Playboy photographer
Rediff.com16 Feb 2015'When I see an unclothed woman, I do not see nudity; I see the beauty of nature, I see God in every female form.' That's L Ramachandran from Kumbakonam, India's first Playboy photographer, in conversation with S Saraswathi
Review: Anegan is engaging
Rediff.com13 Feb 2015The narrative technique and interesting screenplay of Tamil film Anegan keep things moving at a brisk pace, says S Saraswathi.
Ajith's Top 10 Hits
Rediff.com5 Feb 2015As Ajith's Yennai Arindhaal releases, we look at the movies that made him a star.
Review: Touring Talkies disappoints
Rediff.com3 Feb 2015Tamil film Touring Talkies is let down by an almost insensitive script, weak characterisation and inept execution, says S Saraswathi.
Review: Isai is a compelling musical thriller
Rediff.com2 Feb 2015S J Surya's Isai is definitely worth a watch.
The 10 Most Eagerly Awaited Tamil films of 2015
Rediff.com22 Jan 2015A look at some of the most anticipated films of 2015.
Microwave dessert recipes: Gajar ka Halwa, Thiratipal, more
Rediff.com20 Jan 2015Master the art of hassle-free cooking and satisfy your sweet tooth in a jiffy.
Review: Darling is worth a watch
Rediff.com16 Jan 2015Debutante director Sam Anton's Darling has a decent pace, some excellent comedy and an engaging screenplay, says S Saraswathi.
Review: Aambala is an average potboiler
Rediff.com15 Jan 2015Sundar C's Aambala is a typical masala entertainer with plenty of romance, over-the-top action, humour and great music.
Vikram's I is definitely a Pongal treat
Rediff.com14 Jan 2015Director Shankar's I is an extravagant revenge saga that revolves around a beautiful tale of love sullied by jealousy, greed and anger, says S Saraswathi
Don't miss! Exciting Tamil releases this Pongal
Rediff.com12 Jan 2015Three interesting films gear up to release on this festive occasion.
Eating healthy: 4 ways to cook millet
Rediff.com8 Jan 2015How would you like to have it? S Saraswathi helps us with a few recipes.
Review: Pisaasu is a haunting tale of love
Rediff.com19 Dec 2014Taut screenplay, simple dialogues, excellent characterisation, admirable performances and perfect execution make Mysskin's Pisaasu a must watch, says S Saraswathi.
Birthday Special: The Many Avatars of Rajinikanth
Rediff.com12 Dec 2014Celebrating the Thalaiva's birthday.
'The world of cinema has always fascinated me'
Rediff.com21 Nov 2014Debutant director Caarthick Raju talks about the success of Thirudan Police.
Review: Jai Hind 2 fails to impress
Rediff.com10 Nov 2014Arjun Sarja's Jai Hind 2 is a trite and uninspiring action drama that advocates free education for children.
Bad breath? Tooth decay? Here's what you're doing wrong!
Rediff.com4 Nov 2014Dr Prema Vivekanandan, dentist and consultant orthodontist in Chennai, lists the common dental health problems and tells you how with a few minutes of care every day, you can avoid most of these problems.
Celebrating the Goddess in Chennai
Rediff.com1 Oct 2014Navratri celebrations in Chennai are not only about Golu dolls, Saraswathi Puja or Ayudha Puja. These days, Durga Puja and Dandiya Raas too are regular events in the city, reports S Saraswathi.
A unique Navratri and Dussehra in a Tamil Nadu temple
Rediff.com30 Sep 2014Celebrations in Mutharamman Temple in Kulasekharapattinam, a coastal town in Tamil Nadu, have devotees visit the temple in an avatar of their choice. They could be dressed as kings or beggars, monkeys or demons, but the more popular is different forms of the Devi.
What we must learn about eating from our ancestors
Rediff.com30 Sep 2014Modern science, has taken decades and decades to prove what has been clearly documented almost 3500 years ago in our ancient texts like the Ashtanga Hridaya, says V R Ananthoo, a strong advocate of age-old healthy eating practices and one of the coordinators of Safe Food Alliance.