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Thousands rescued as rains, landslides continue to haunt Kerala

Thousands rescued as rains, landslides continue to haunt Kerala

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

A large number of people, including senior citizens, women and children were airlifted from isolated buildings

Why this woman wants to visit Sabarimala again

Why this woman wants to visit Sabarimala again

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

'I want the Supreme Court to give directions to the government of Kerala that they must give protection to all those women who want to enter Sabarimala.'

ED registers money laundering case in Kerala gold smuggling

ED registers money laundering case in Kerala gold smuggling

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

The ED case has been booked under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and the agency will record the statement of the accused. The central agency will investigate if proceeds of crime were generated by the accused by laundering of funds that were earned through the alleged gold smuggling racket.

Kerala 2021: Advantage Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala 2021: Advantage Pinarayi Vijayan

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

In four years, the state has had to battle cyclones, two floods, and two epidemiological disasters. If people bring Pinarayi Vijayan back to power, he must have done something right, obsevers Aditi Phadnis.

Behold! The Kingfisher Calendar 2021

Behold! The Kingfisher Calendar 2021

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Shot in Kerala during the pandemic, the Kingfisher Calendar 2021 introduces five new faces: Gehna Mahiarya, Krithika Babu, Adline Castelino, Sumita Bhandari and Anukreethy Vas.

Gold smuggling case: Cong to bring no-confidence motion against Kerala govt

Gold smuggling case: Cong to bring no-confidence motion against Kerala govt

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

UDF convener Benni Behanan said the Front has also decided to move a resolution against Speaker P Sreeramakrishnan and seek his resignation.

Kerala's COVID-19 story is hard to replicate

Kerala's COVID-19 story is hard to replicate

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

'What the northern Indian states lack is responsive politics based on the principles of development, social justice and equality.' 'A cut-and-paste job cannot make up for such lethal deficiency,' observes says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Indian Navy acquires new strike ability

Indian Navy acquires new strike ability

Rediff.com18 May 2019

Two navy destroyers, the INS Kochi and INS Chennai, fired MR-SAMs simultaneously at two simulated incoming missiles.

'Whistleblower' navy sailor illegally detained?

'Whistleblower' navy sailor illegally detained?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

Wife of a navy sailor belonging to the Eastern Naval Command, who had raised allegations of financial irregularities against his senior officers, has alleged that her husband was being illegally kept in a hospital in Kochi and efforts were being made to establish that he was suffering from mental illness.

Indian Open snooker postponed due to Kerala floods

Indian Open snooker postponed due to Kerala floods

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

The event was scheduled to be held in Kochi from September 18-22 but the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) said they would explore alternative dates.

Life in Kerala's relief camps

Life in Kerala's relief camps

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

The state of Kerala is witnessing damage like never before as the floods have claimed over 350 people since May 30 and have forced over 10 lakh people out of their homes. According to figures, a whopping 12.47 lakh people are living in approximately 1,155 shelter camps after their homes and their lives were destroyed in the deluge. As the state struggles to find its feet, here's a glimpse of what life looks like in a shelter.

'How long will you live fearing this virus?'

'How long will you live fearing this virus?'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

'These reports of cases being very low in other states, is it true? Are the numbers believable?'

ISL 4: ATK-Kerala Blasters play out goalless draw in opener

ISL 4: ATK-Kerala Blasters play out goalless draw in opener

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

This was the first time that ATK drew their first away match in an ISL match, having won in the earlier three occasions.

India preps as mega evacuation begins from Thursday

India preps as mega evacuation begins from Thursday

Rediff.com6 May 2020

From the Gulf countries to Malaysia and the UK to the US, the multi-agency operation christened 'Vande Bharat Mission' will see the state-owned AI operate 64 flights till May 13 in the first phase to ferry around 15,000 Indian nationals from 12 countries.

Now, tech-driven solutions to track coronavirus patients

Now, tech-driven solutions to track coronavirus patients

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Bengaluru-based Healthtech start-up Mfine has rolled out a coronavirus assessment feature which enables virtual medical consultation to assess patients who have flu-like symptoms. Portea and Haptik habe developed chatbots, which will disseminate information related to coronavirus.

When you engineer a virus, you leave behind...'

When you engineer a virus, you leave behind...'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

'...signatures.' 'But such signatures are missing in this virus.'

Zakir Naik's IRF admits man picked up by Kerala cops worked for them

Zakir Naik's IRF admits man picked up by Kerala cops worked for them

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

IRF spokesperson said Qureshi is a "Guest Relations Officer" with the organisation, but denied any "encouragement" on part of their staff to make anyone join terrorist organisation, ISIS

U-17 WC: FIFA 'deeply concerned' over incomplete work at Kochi stadium

U-17 WC: FIFA 'deeply concerned' over incomplete work at Kochi stadium

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

'The venue has a very strong football culture and it would be a matter of great shame if we don't manage to fulfil the requirements in time'

Uptick in hiring activities in October

Uptick in hiring activities in October

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

With economic activities gathering pace post easing of lockdowns across the country, hiring activities in most sectors have shown significant recovery in October over the previous month, says a report. On yearly basis, however, the overall hiring was down by 17 per cent in October, according to the Naukri JobSpeak Index for October' 2020.

PBD event: 'Why pure science in India lags behind'

PBD event: 'Why pure science in India lags behind'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

Rediff.com's P Rajendran attends a seminar on pure science at the second day of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas event in Kochi.

How I fought abuse and bullying with music

How I fought abuse and bullying with music

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Abhijith Gopinath aka A.B.I was mocked through school and college. He found solace in hip-hop and chose love over hate.

Jewish campaign to raise funds for India

Jewish campaign to raise funds for India

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

'It was a result of a fundamental Jewish value of kindness and concern.' 'A value that extends beyond our own and on the premise that when we are ok, we are supposed to look up and look around to see who is not.' 'And do something about it.'

ED carries out countrywide raids against PFI

ED carries out countrywide raids against PFI

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

The PFI, formed in 2006 in Kerala and headquartered in Delhi, called the raids a gimmick and an attempt to divert attention from the farmers' issue.

Indians' woes in Middle East discussed at PBD session

Indians' woes in Middle East discussed at PBD session

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

One of the sessions at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Kochi on Monday was specifically devoted to the problems faced by Indian nationals in the Middle East. Rediff.com's Rajendran P reports.

When Winking Queen Priya Varrier met legendary Sachin Tendulkar

When Winking Queen Priya Varrier met legendary Sachin Tendulkar

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

Priya Prakash Varrier had a fan moment when she met the legendary Sachin Tendulkar

NIA searches on for 2nd day in IS Kerala-TN case

NIA searches on for 2nd day in IS Kerala-TN case

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

After carrying out searches at seven locations in the city on Wednesday, the NIA had detained six people for questioning and arrested prime accused Mohammed Azarudeen, who was a Facebook friend of Sri Lankan Easter Day blasts mastermind Zahra Hashim.

Kochi: Passenger boat rams into Viraat; no casualties

Kochi: Passenger boat rams into Viraat; no casualties

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

A Kerala state owned boat ferrying about 100 passengers rammed into aircraft carrier INS Viraat in Kochi, naval sources said on Monday.

Nipah patient stable, says Kerala Health Minister

Nipah patient stable, says Kerala Health Minister

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

A total of 311 people from various districts are under observation, Health Minister K K Shailaja said.

SC refuses to stay Maradu flats demolition order

SC refuses to stay Maradu flats demolition order

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

On May 8, the apex court had directed that these buildings be removed within a month as they were constructed in a notified CRZ, which was part of the tidally-influenced water body in Kerala.

Inspiring! Why we should celebrate this topper

Inspiring! Why we should celebrate this topper

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Payal Kumari, daughter of a migrant worker from Bihar, battled the odds including financial woes, to top the BA archaeology course at Kerala's Mahatma Gandhi University.

PHOTOS: Last 2 of Maradu high rises demolished

PHOTOS: Last 2 of Maradu high rises demolished

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

Explosives, weighing totally nearly 750 kgs, were used in a controlled manner to bring down the lakeside structures in Maradu, eight months after the apex court ordered their demolition for violation of the Coastal Regulation Zone norms.

Job loss forced 8.7 lakh Keralites to return home during pandemic

Job loss forced 8.7 lakh Keralites to return home during pandemic

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic has forced a whopping 8.7 lakh expatriates from Kerala to return home, most of them from the Gulf, since last May, with a majority of 5.67 lakh citing job loss as the reason for it, according to official data.

Mall developers rework rent for retailers

Mall developers rework rent for retailers

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Among the options being weighed are discounts on existing rentals, short-term deferrals, and 50 per cent waivers.

324 killed, 2 lakh in relief camps in Kerala as flood crisis worsens

324 killed, 2 lakh in relief camps in Kerala as flood crisis worsens

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

106 people died on a single day on Thursday.

Unlock 1.0: Sales pick up as malls limp back to life

Unlock 1.0: Sales pick up as malls limp back to life

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Groceries, apparel, computers, phones and sporting accessories are among the most popular. There is also a growing trend of men visiting the store, rather than women.

NIA arrests man for planning suicide attack in Kerala

NIA arrests man for planning suicide attack in Kerala

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

29-year-old Riyas A, also known as Riyas Aboobacker or Abu Dujana, a resident of Palakkad was a follower of Sri Lankan Easter bombing mastermind Zahran Hashim.

U-17 WC: Knock-out berth in Brazil's view as they face North Korea

U-17 WC: Knock-out berth in Brazil's view as they face North Korea

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

Brazil made a strong statement with a 2-1 victory over Spain in their opening Group D clash on October 7, and they would now look to build on the winning momentum.

How a tiny district fights COVID-19

How a tiny district fights COVID-19

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

'We started our surveillance from the first reported case. We made it very strict. I believe that helped us a lot in restricting the spread of this disease.'

Indian nurses evacuated from war-torn Libya reach Kochi

Indian nurses evacuated from war-torn Libya reach Kochi

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

A group of Indian nurses, who were evacuated from Libya by the government, arrived in Kochi in the early hours of Friday morning.

India's COVID-19 tally at 1,58,333 as lockdown 4 nears end

India's COVID-19 tally at 1,58,333 as lockdown 4 nears end

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Maharashtra is the worst affected state with 56,948 cases.