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163 workers of garments firm held for Christmas violence in Kerala

As many as 163 workers of Kitex garments have been arrested for the Christmas day violence at Kizhakkambalam area of Ernakulam district, a move which the company's managing director claimed was......

Kerala Catholic body backs Bishop over 'narcotic jihad' remark

The Kerala Catholic Bishops' Council (KCBC) the apex body of the Catholic hierarchy in the state, on Saturday came out in support of Pala Bishop Joseph Kallarangatt who made a controversial 'love......

Lockdown is the only option to stop Covid spread: Rahul

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said the only way to stop the spread of coronavirus now was a full lockdown with the protection of minimum income guarantee scheme, NYAY, for the vulnerable......

India went flying blind into COVID-19

'As we gird ourselves for rising infections, India's harsh lockdown remains an epic tragedy,' observes Rahul Jacob. IMAGE: A worker paints circles on the floor of the Jhandewala Devi Mandir to......

Superb snaps from Siena International Photo Awards

Gazing upon the prize-winning images of the Siena International Photo Awards 2019 is something of a roller coaster experience. The overall winner is a compelling picture of a boy trying to retrieve......

Covid redux: India Inc switches back to SOS mode from wait-and-watch

The rising Covid-19 caseload has prompted companies to switch from a hybrid work model and return to remote work and essential travel once again. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com With the......

Has Modi Sarkar delivered on Budget 2014?

Fifty-six months on, the government's record in implementing these schemes and projects has been mixed, report Arup Roychoudhury and Indivjal Dhasmana. Photograph: PTI Photo In its first Budget......

The Indian tycoon who sparked talk of UAE aid

For many, he is the Dhirubhai Ambani of Kerala.For others, he is the most influential Indian in West Asia.M A Yusuff is back in the spotlight after the controversy surrounding the UAE's reported......

The pain of innovation

The power to cause societal pain, at least to some segments of society, is intrinsic to the nature of technological innovation, says Ajit Balakrishnan. Whenever the talk about innovation bubbles up......

Regulatory hurdles slowing down transport projects

Urban mass transit authority to be set up; it will act as nodal agency for planning and coordination of project related works. Regulatory hurdles seem to be coming in the way of fast implementation......

The Films that IMPRESSED Shoojit Sircar

As 2021 comes to a close, it's time to look back at all the Web series and movies that made a difference. In an ongoing series, Bollywood's talents, who themselves made brilliant works this year,......

Prithvi is a treat for Puneet fans

The latest to be bitten bythe realistic cinema bug is Puneet Rajkumar. The actorplays a tough government official in the Kannada film Prithviwho is out to bring to book corrupt officials and......

India lose to Australia again; trail Perth hockey series 0-2

IMAGE: India suffered to their second straight defeat to Australia in the Perth International Festival of Hockey on Sunday. Photograph: Hockey India The Indian men's hockey team dished out a......

PIX: Manchester City cruise into quarters; Real Madrid through

Images from the UEFA Champions League last-16 second round matches played on Wednesday.Manchester City ease past FC Copenhagen IMAGE: Julian Alvarez celebrates scoring Manchester City's second goal......

EPL PIX: City four points clear at top; Chelsea finally win!

A summary of Saturday's action in the English Premier League. IMAGE: Manchester City's players celebrate after Ilkay Gundogan scores the second goal against Leeds United, at Etihad Stadium in......

India beat Wales but miss direct qualification to quarters

A below-par India beat tournament debutants Wales 4-2 in their final pool match but failed to qualify directly for the quarterfinals of the FIH Men's World Cup in Bhubaneshwar, on Thursday. India......

India go down fighting to Australia in 5th hockey Test

World No. 1 Australia won the series 4-1 IMAGE: Harmanpreet Singh scored twice from penalty-corners in the concluding match of the five-Test hockey series against Australia, in Adelaide, on......

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