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Ex-bus conductor, paediatrician among 45 Padma Shri 'unsung heroes'

Ex-bus conductor, paediatrician among 45 Padma Shri 'unsung heroes'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

India announces Padma Shri awards for 45 individuals, recognizing 'unsung heroes' like a former bus conductor who created the world's largest free library and a pediatrician who established Asia's first human milk bank.

AIADMK, BJP patch up after 2 yrs; EPS to lead alliance in TN, says Shah

AIADMK, BJP patch up after 2 yrs; EPS to lead alliance in TN, says Shah

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, Bharatiya Janata Party and all the alliance parties will contest the upcoming Vidhan Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu together under the National Democratic Alliance. The significant political development comes ahead of the TN Assembly election to be held in 2026,

Chennai schoolgirls revive an Indian martial art form

Chennai schoolgirls revive an Indian martial art form

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

S Saraswathi met up with international Silambam champions N Nagabhavani and N Lakshmi Soujanya and their coach in Korattur, Chennai. Here's what she learned about the two young experts and the dying sport.

Is Sara Planning To Be A Villager?

Is Sara Planning To Be A Villager?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

Kirti turns producer... Mamta announces a new film... Kushboo tests positive...

WATCH Adah Sharma WORK OUT!

WATCH Adah Sharma WORK OUT!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

'When they were looking for an action girl, I wanted my name to be right on top.'

'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.

Get fit without going to the gym: 5 alternatives to get in shape

Get fit without going to the gym: 5 alternatives to get in shape

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

While the advantages of working out with machines are many, Shameem Akthar lists five reasons why you should look elsewhere for pure and real health.