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Jayalalithaa as PM: Mathematically, it's possible

Jayalalithaa as PM: Mathematically, it's possible

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa's aspirations to be prime minister seem entirely logical with more multi-cornered contests, uncertainty in Andhra Pradesh and the winner-takes-all history of elections in Tamil Nadu. Praveen Chakravarty explains.

Jaya to party workers: AIADMK's train must reach Red Fort

Jaya to party workers: AIADMK's train must reach Red Fort

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Exhorting her supporters to ensure a "complete win" for the party so that the United Progressive Alliance could be ousted from the Centre, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam supremo and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Thursday said her party would fight the next Lok Sabha polls on the plank of peace, prosperity and progress.

Prince William's COVID kept secret in first wave of UK pandemic: Report

Prince William's COVID kept secret in first wave of UK pandemic: Report

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

The Duke of Cambridge, 38, didn't want to alarm the public so kept his illness private.

SA legend Graeme Pollock honoured at Port Elizabeth

SA legend Graeme Pollock honoured at Port Elizabeth

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

The Eastern Province Cricket Board has honoured South Africa's Cricketer of the Century, Graeme Pollock, by naming a pavilion at the St George's Park stadium in Port Elizabeth after him.

Port Elizabeth ODI: Pakistan seal first series win in South Africa

Port Elizabeth ODI: Pakistan seal first series win in South Africa

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

Pakistan won a bilateral one-day international series against South Africa for the first time when they claimed a one-run victory in a thrilling finale in Port Elizabeth on Wednesday.

Will new manager Allardyce convert England's potential into reality?

Will new manager Allardyce convert England's potential into reality?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

New manager Sam Allardyce said the days of talking about England's potential are over and it has to become reality as he looked ahead to qualifying for the 2018 World Cup.

Holder sad that 'Black Lives Matter' movement not part of IPL

Holder sad that 'Black Lives Matter' movement not part of IPL

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

West Indies captain Jason Holder expressed his disappointment that none of the eight IPL teams are 'taking a knee' in solidarity with the 'Black Lives Matter' movement, which has been completely ignored in world's most glamorous cricket league.

How India's FIRST feature film was made

How India's FIRST feature film was made

Rediff.com22 May 2021

At a time when many women were forbidden by their caste-conscious families from taking up acting assignments in an industry not deemed respectable, Phalke wanted to cast his wife as the female lead in Raja Harishchandra.

Soccer Extras: Wenger joins FIFA as global development chief

Soccer Extras: Wenger joins FIFA as global development chief

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

'Humans have never learned from history'

'Humans have never learned from history'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

'We need to retell this history from many different perspectives.'

Inside Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding venue

Inside Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding venue

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Here's a look inside the venue where the two lovebirds will say 'I do' and other details about the wedding, which is being dubbed as the 'event of the year'.

India to play 2 T20s, 7 ODIs before Test series in South Africa

India to play 2 T20s, 7 ODIs before Test series in South Africa

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

India's tour of South Africa later this year will commence with the visitors playing Twenty20 and 50-over internationals against the hosts before taking them on in a three-Test series.

Kohli acknowledges 'collective effort' of his history makers

Kohli acknowledges 'collective effort' of his history makers

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

No Indian men's side since its first tour in South Africa back in 1992, has ever won a series across any format

'He spoke to us as if he knew us for a long time'

'He spoke to us as if he knew us for a long time'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

President Barrack Obama, who November 15 visited Staten Island, the New York City borough devastated by Superstorm Sandy, met with members of the St George Orthodox Church, which was partially damaged.

TN: Army jawan kills self

TN: Army jawan kills self

Rediff.com7 Feb 2008

A 25-year old army jawan on Thursday committed suicide by shooting himself with his service riffle inside the Fort St.George in Chennai, police said.

Irish probe into Savita Halappanavar's death begins

Irish probe into Savita Halappanavar's death begins

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

An inquest into the death of Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar last year after she suffered a miscarriage in an Irish hospital began on Monday with her husband Praveen hoping to finding "the truth" behind his wife's death.

Foetus, not mother, was main focus: Savita's death report

Foetus, not mother, was main focus: Savita's death report

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar, who died in Ireland last year after being denied abortion, may have been saved had the hospital staff not paid "overemphasis" on the welfare of the unviable foetus and "underemphasis" on her deteriorating health, according to an inquiry report.

Photo: Maha MLAs who thrashed cop surrender before police

Photo: Maha MLAs who thrashed cop surrender before police

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

Two Maharashtra legislators, who allegedly assaulted traffic police sub-inspector Sachin Suryawanshi, in the state assembly premises, on Thursday surrendered before the police in Mumbai.

I was not in assembly gallery: Assaulted cop to Patil

I was not in assembly gallery: Assaulted cop to Patil

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

The policeman assaulted by several legislators in Vidhan Bhawan premises, on Wednesday told Home Minister R R Patil that he was never in the visitor's gallery of the legislative assembly, as claimed by the law makers.

Sarwan ton secures ODI series win for West Indies

Sarwan ton secures ODI series win for West Indies

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

Ramnaresh Sarwan's unbeaten 120 fired West Indies to a seven-wicket victory in their second One-day International against Zimbabwe on Sunday, ensuring the Caribbeans sealed the three-match series 2-0.

SC rejects plea against TN govt's stand to shift assembly

SC rejects plea against TN govt's stand to shift assembly

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

The Supreme Court Thursday dismissed a plea challenging the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government's decision to shift legislative assembly-cum-secretariat complex back to its old building at Fort St. George in Chennai.

PIX: 2 killed, 11 hurt as helicopter crashes in London

PIX: 2 killed, 11 hurt as helicopter crashes in London

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

At least two people were killed and 11 others injured when a helicopter crashed into a crane on top of one of Europe's tallest residential blocks in central London and plunged to the ground in a ball of flame during rush hour on Wednesday.

Helicopter crashes in central London

Helicopter crashes in central London

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

A helicopter crashed near Wandsworth in central London today after colliding with a crane on top of St George's Tower, a residential building currently under construction.

DMK son rise: When will Stalin take over party reins?

DMK son rise: When will Stalin take over party reins?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

M K Stalin might not have his father's charisma, but he has learnt the ropes the long, hard way, feels T E Narasimhan

New Zealand fight to prolong South Africa Test

New Zealand fight to prolong South Africa Test

Rediff.com13 Jan 2013

New Zealand battled to 64 for two in their follow-on innings, still 340 runs behind South Africa, at tea on the third day of the second Test at St. George's Park on Sunday.

Amla puts Kiwis to sword with another century

Amla puts Kiwis to sword with another century

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

Hashim Amla plundered yet another century to lead South Africa to a commanding 325 for four on the first day of the second and final Test against New Zealand at St George's Park on Friday.

Injured Philander out of second New Zealand Test

Injured Philander out of second New Zealand Test

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

South Africa fast bowler Vernon Philander has been ruled out of the second Test against New Zealand, starting at St George's Park on Friday, as he is suffering from a hamstring strain.

Sonn laid to rest in Cape Town

Sonn laid to rest in Cape Town

Rediff.com2 Jun 2007

ICC's first African president Percy Sonn was laid to rest, six days after he died from complications following colon surgery.

South Africa wins Port Elizabeth T20, takes series 2-1

South Africa wins Port Elizabeth T20, takes series 2-1

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

A powerful batting display and disciplined bowling helped South Africa to a 33-run victory over New Zealand in the third and deciding T20 International at St.George's Park on Wednesday.

TN: Suspected LTTE militant held

TN: Suspected LTTE militant held

Rediff.com23 May 2007

Raja Ayyappan, a member of the 'Tamizhar Pasarai' outfit, was arrested by Q-Branch police on Monday at Thanjavur, about 165 km from Madurai, following a tip off, they said.

Savita's husband for 'full public inquiry' into her death

Savita's husband for 'full public inquiry' into her death

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

The husband of Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar, who died in Ireland after doctors refused to terminate her pregnancy despite miscarrying, has demanded a "full public inquiry" into the circumstances surrounding her death.

Probe into Savita's death will be fair: Ireland

Probe into Savita's death will be fair: Ireland

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

Ireland on Tuesday unveiled a seven-member team that will probe the tragic death of an Indian dentist, who was refused termination of her pregnancy despite miscarrying, and promised that the official inquiry would be fair and methodical that will take into account all factors.

PICS: Vaiko, N-activists detained near TN assembly

PICS: Vaiko, N-activists detained near TN assembly

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

Hundreds of anti-nuclear activists and leaders of different political outfits were detained in Chennai on Monday when they attempted to lay siege to the Tamil Nadu assembly demanding scrapping of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant. S Saraswathi reports.

5 TN places in UNESCO World Heritage status tentative list

5 TN places in UNESCO World Heritage status tentative list

Rediff.com14 Oct 2012

Five sites in Tamil Nadu, including famous Lord Sri Ranganathar temple in Srirangam, have been included in the tentative list by the Union Culture ministry for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation 's world heritage status, Union Culture Minister Kumari Selja said on Sunday.

Cole free for England after apology to FA boss

Cole free for England after apology to FA boss

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

Chelsea defender Ashley Cole has apologised to English Football Association chairman David Bernstein for a Twitter insult he aimed at the FA last week and is free to play for England against San Marino on Friday.

1st ODI: Hardik adds balance, India ready for fresh start against SA

1st ODI: Hardik adds balance, India ready for fresh start against SA

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

India's three-match ODI campaign against South Africa starting on Thursday where the hosts would be aiming to put the 'New Zealand Nightmare' behind them.

Anirban Lahiri sinks hole in one in third round

Anirban Lahiri sinks hole in one in third round

Rediff.com21 Jul 2012

Anirban Lahiri continued his dream debut with a stunning hole-in-one on the ninth hole in the third round of 141st Open Championships at the Royal Lytham and St Annes in England on Saturday.

India 'A'-WI 'A' draw series after 3rd ODI washed out

India 'A'-WI 'A' draw series after 3rd ODI washed out

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

The third and final unofficial cricket One-dayer between India 'A' and the West Indies 'A' had to be called off without a ball being bowled due to rain, leaving the series tied 1-1 in St George's, Grenada.

Bowlers take India 'A' to big win in low-scorer

Bowlers take India 'A' to big win in low-scorer

Rediff.com30 Jun 2012

Half the West Indies 'A' team failed to get on the score-sheet as India 'A' bowlers wrecked havoc to guide the visitors to a thumping 108-run win in the second unofficial one-dayer and level the three-match 1-1 at St George's (Grenada).

Permaul stars as Windies 'A' beat India 'A' in thriller

Permaul stars as Windies 'A' beat India 'A' in thriller

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

The India 'A' team's poor run of form in the Caribbean continues. They lost the first of the three-match unofficial ODI series against the West Indies 'A' by two wickets in a last-over thriller, in St George's Grenada.