Arun Lakshman In Kochi

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Ayurveda doctor joins race for COVID-19 cure

Ayurveda doctor joins race for COVID-19 cure

Rediff.com   8 May 2020

'If the trial succeeds, it will become the success of Ayurveda.' 'If it's a failure, it's my failure alone.'

'We welcome companies who want to shut down business in China'

'We welcome companies who want to shut down business in China'

Rediff.com   5 May 2020

'Recently we held a video conference with a host (about 100) of US companies that want to move their base from China to Uttar Pradesh.'

'Kerala CPM resorting to violent politics to cover up their shortcomings'

'Kerala CPM resorting to violent politics to cover up their shortcomings'

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2014

'The CPM is not in a mood to introspect, and their total failure on all fronts is being covered up by crimes such as maiming and killing political opponents,' alleges Bharatiya Janata Party's Kerala president V Muraleedharan on the eve of his rally to protest the murder of his party activists in Kannur.

CPM leader's son faces probe for FB post on RSS worker's murder

CPM leader's son faces probe for FB post on RSS worker's murder

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2014

A Facebook post by the son of a Communist Party of India-Marxist leader has landed him in hot water. The Kadirur police has registered a case under the Information Technology Act against Jain Raj, son of CPI-M's P Jayarajan for his post in which he expressed happiness over the killing of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh leader.

BJP leader holds Karat responsible for RSS leader's killing

BJP leader holds Karat responsible for RSS leader's killing

Rediff.com   2 Sep 2014

BJP state president V Muraleedharan said that the CPM leadership had run out of ideas and was trying to suppress its political opponents by physically intimidating them. Arun Lakshman reports

RSS worker killed in Kannur as Amit Shah begins Kerala visit

RSS worker killed in Kannur as Amit Shah begins Kerala visit

Rediff.com   1 Sep 2014

Elanthottil Manoj, the latest victim of this violence, was hacked to death by goons who barged into his house. Manoj was the district leader of the Sharirik Shikshan, affiliated to the RSS. The incident occurred in Kizhakke Kadirur near Thalassery, the epicentre of political violence in Kannur district.

Soumya murder case: Accused gets death sentence

Soumya murder case: Accused gets death sentence

Rediff.com   11 Nov 2011

A fast track court in Thrissur, Kerala, on Friday awarded death sentence to a man from Tamil Nadu for raping and murdering a 23-year-old woman, whom he pushed out of a running train in February.

Pic: Kovalam Literary Festival kicks off

Pic: Kovalam Literary Festival kicks off

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2011

The fourth edition of the popular Kovalam Literary Festival was inaugurated on Saturday by Fatima Bhutto, the author of Songs of Blood and Sword. Bhutto, in her inaugural speech, said that both India and Pakistan have a common heritage and nothing can separate that rich legacy. The world shook when Pakistan and India were divided, said Bhutto, adding that this happened again when Bangladesh broke away from Pakistan in 1971.

Kerala school van mishap: 3 children dead

Kerala school van mishap: 3 children dead

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2011

A school van carrying 26 primary school students plunged into a canal near Thiruvananthapuram on Monday killing three, while the condition of one child admitted in local hospital is critical.

How an ordinary man served thousands in Kerala

How an ordinary man served thousands in Kerala

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2011

The man behind this novel website which has given solace to many people in dire need of blood speaks to rediff.com's Arun Lakshman.

Hindu NRI businessman renovates 150-yr-old Kerala mosque

Hindu NRI businessman renovates 150-yr-old Kerala mosque

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2011

Members of the mosque renovating committee told rediff.com said that Menon donated more than a crore rupees for renovating the Nuchiyad mosque.

Mammootty, Mohanlal to settle income tax dues

Mammootty, Mohanlal to settle income tax dues

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2011

The actors have admitted to having assets beyond their known sources of income.

Govt won't stake claim to temple wealth: Kerala CM

Govt won't stake claim to temple wealth: Kerala CM

Rediff.com   5 Jul 2011

Kerala Chief Minister Oomen Chandy has said that the state government would not stake any claim to the treasure, valued at Rs 1 lakh crore, which was uncovered at Sree Padmanabha Swamy temple in Thiruvananthapuram.

Kerala's rural self-help model to be replicated

Kerala's rural self-help model to be replicated

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2011

The Kudumbasree, which was the first pioneering effort by the government of Kerala to promote women self-help groups, is all set to become a model for the National Rural Livelihoods mission. The project will be considered as a model for several states with a mission to bring changes in the fortunes of many women.

Now, a kidney bank in Kerala

Now, a kidney bank in Kerala

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2011

Father Davis Chirammel is a Catholic priest who was ordained into priesthood on December 30, 1988, at the age of 28.

To regroup, SIMI taking help of Kerala Maoists?

To regroup, SIMI taking help of Kerala Maoists?

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2011

The outlawed Students Islamic Movement of India and the Maoists have recently conducted a secret meeting in Kottayam district of Kerala, according to highly placed sources in the Indian intelligence agencies.

Kerala police expected to undergo major reshuffle

Kerala police expected to undergo major reshuffle

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2011

The Congress led United Democratic Front government is likely to set about a major reshuffle in the state police department, highly placed sources in the chief minister's office said.

Kerala's Basheer may replace Ilyas Kashmiri

Kerala's Basheer may replace Ilyas Kashmiri

Rediff.com   6 Jun 2011

The Indian intelligence agencies are in a sigh of relief mode over the killing of the head of the 313 Brigade Ilyas Kashmiri by a United States drone attack, given the fact that he was directly recruiting cadres from Kerala to be trained for terror in Kashmir.

Kerala: Pillai granted parole for 10 days

Kerala: Pillai granted parole for 10 days

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2011

Chairman of the Kerala Congress-B, R Balakrishna Pillai, who is serving a year's rigorous imprisonment in the Idamalayar hydel project corruption case, was given a ten-day parole by the state government on health grounds.

Kerala: 'With UDF win development will resume'

Kerala: 'With UDF win development will resume'

Rediff.com   13 Apr 2011

As voters queued up in Kerala to cast their ballot in the assembly polls on Wednesday, Union defence minister and senior Congress leader AK Antony reiterated that the United Democratic Front will come to power in the state with a thumping majority.