News for '-kerala-state'

'I did films only to earn money'

'I did films only to earn money'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

'It's only in the last seven years, I have taken acting seriously.'

PHOTOS: PM offers prayers at Guruvayur temple

PHOTOS: PM offers prayers at Guruvayur temple

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

Wearing a traditional Kerala dhoti and white shawl, Modi was received at the temple gate by the authorities with a traditional poornakumbh.

When botched surgery amounts to medical negligence

When botched surgery amounts to medical negligence

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

The Kerala consumer commission recently concluded in a medical complaint that while negligence had necessitated a second surgery, as there was no evidence to show that it was the cause of disability, it reduced the original compensation ordered, points out consumer activist Jehangir B Gai.

RBI's priority lending norms may not mean quick relief for start-ups

RBI's priority lending norms may not mean quick relief for start-ups

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Seed and early-stage start-ups are high-risk businesses, rarely have collateral and only 1 in 10 of them makes it to becoming a viable company.

'Jackfruit flour may control diabetes'

'Jackfruit flour may control diabetes'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

'The group having rice flour and wheat flour showed an increase in glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c), and the group that took the jackfruit flour had a significant decrease in HbA1c.' 'Our results showed a decrease in fasting blood glucose (FBG) and postprandial glucose (PPG) after the green jackfruit flour meal.'

Why Biju Menon won't be typecast

Why Biju Menon won't be typecast

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Biju Menon tells Divya Nair/Rediff.com how he transformed himself to play a 73 year old character, one of his most challenging and satisfying roles as an actor.

First flights to bring back Indians land in Kerala

First flights to bring back Indians land in Kerala

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Launching its biggest ever repatriation exercise, India on Thursday airlifted 363 of its citizens, including nine infants, stranded in the United Arab Emirates due to the international travel lockdown over the COVID-19 pandemic.

The women who made history by entering Sabarimala

The women who made history by entering Sabarimala

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

The two dauntless women -- Kanakadurga and Bindu -- aged 44 and 42, stepped into the hallowed precincts guarded by police three months after the Supreme Court's historic judgment

Shwetha Menon: I would love to play a tomboy

Shwetha Menon: I would love to play a tomboy

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

Shwetha Menon on playing a sexy older woman in Rathinirvedam 2 and the new roles she would love to take on.

Easter bombers visited Kashmir, Kerala for training: SL army chief

Easter bombers visited Kashmir, Kerala for training: SL army chief

Rediff.com4 May 2019

The commander said that by looking at the pattern of operation and the places that the suspects travelled, there has to be some outside involvement of some leadership or instructions.

Adani group to operate five airports for 50 years

Adani group to operate five airports for 50 years

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

The Adanis were the highest bidder for the Ahmedabad, Thiruvananthapuram, Lucknow, Mangaluru and Jaipur airports.

Breastfeeding controversy: Case filed against magazine, model

Breastfeeding controversy: Case filed against magazine, model

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

The case has been posted for hearing on March 16.

'We won't have Onam this year'

'We won't have Onam this year'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Flood in the rice bowl: Keralites who lost everything stare at uncertainty.

Kerala Governor allows Pinarayi's prosecution

Kerala Governor allows Pinarayi's prosecution

Rediff.com7 Jun 2009

The Kerala state governor R S Gavai has allowed the prosecution proceedings against the Communist Party of India-Marxist Kerala state secretary Pinarayi Vijayan, who was the power minister in the E K Nayanar cabinet during 1996.

Coming soon! Next-Gen warships

Coming soon! Next-Gen warships

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

The warships will be armed with BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles which can reach targets 295 km away.

Obtain particulars of Rohingyas for deportation: Rajnath tells states

Obtain particulars of Rohingyas for deportation: Rajnath tells states

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

Singh, who recently said all Rohingyas in India were "illegal immigrants" as none of them had applied for asylum as refugees, asked opposition parties not to make it a "political issue".

11 people who returned from China under watch in Kerala, Mumbai, Hy'bad

11 people who returned from China under watch in Kerala, Mumbai, Hy'bad

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Over 20,000 passengers returning from mainland China and Hong Kong underwent thermal screenings at the seven international airports of Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Cochin

Vineeth strikes as Bengaluru beat Bagan to lift Fed Cup

Vineeth strikes as Bengaluru beat Bagan to lift Fed Cup

Rediff.com21 May 2017

CK Vineeth showed his predatory skills with double strike in the extra time as Bengaluru FC beat Mohun Bagan 2-0 to win the 38th Federation Cup football tournament.

'Love Jihad' real, Christian women being lured into IS trap: Church

'Love Jihad' real, Christian women being lured into IS trap: Church

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

The synod of Syro-Malabar Church has alleged that scores of women from Christian community from Kerala were being lured into the trap of Islamic State and used in terror activities. The VHP welcomed the Church statement.

Kerala turns into war zone after women's entry into Sabarimala

Kerala turns into war zone after women's entry into Sabarimala

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Kerala Union of Working Journalists decided to boycott the press meets called by the BJP after saffron party workers attacked mediapersons.

Alagappan: Pattam Pole is an out an out commercial film

Alagappan: Pattam Pole is an out an out commercial film

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

Cinematographer Alagappan speaks about turning into a director with Pattam Pole.

Yet another woman makes failed bid to reach Sabarimala shrine

Yet another woman makes failed bid to reach Sabarimala shrine

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Six women were prevented from entering the Sabarimala temple Sunday by a large number of devotees.

NIA team in Lanka to help in Easter bombings case

NIA team in Lanka to help in Easter bombings case

Rediff.com29 May 2019

The NIA had alerted the island nation that ISIS terrorists were planning to carry out strikes there.

Radhika Apte teams with Fahadh Faasil

Radhika Apte teams with Fahadh Faasil

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

The untitled film is directed by Vinod Sukumaran.

Mohanlal's son makes his debut

Mohanlal's son makes his debut

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Pranav is currently assisting director Jeethu Joseph in Papanasam

Coronavirus: South under lockdown, focus on taming spread

Coronavirus: South under lockdown, focus on taming spread

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Telangana have announced a lockdown of educational institutions, malls and other places that attract people in large numbers, even as some of them have been reporting increase in positive cases.

Sabarimala: BJP workers block highways to protest leader's arrest

Sabarimala: BJP workers block highways to protest leader's arrest

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

The BJP/Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and right wing outfits have made it clear that they would not allow any woman in the 10-50 age group to offer prayers at the shrine, where the deity is 'Naishtika Brahmachari' (perennial celibate).

Veteran actress Sripriya to turn director

Veteran actress Sripriya to turn director

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

The actress will remake lasy year's Malayalam hit 22 Female Kottayam in Tamil and Telugu.

Rahul chides 3 senior leaders for placing sons before party

Rahul chides 3 senior leaders for placing sons before party

Rediff.com26 May 2019

He also said he does not want any other member of the Gandhi family to succeed him, virtually ruling out Priyanka as well for the top party position.

Ozhimuri actor Lal miffed with Kerala film awards

Ozhimuri actor Lal miffed with Kerala film awards

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

Get your lowdown on what's happening in the world of Malayalam cinema, right here!

Suryanelli rape: 'I saw Kurien in Thiruvalla around 5 pm'

Suryanelli rape: 'I saw Kurien in Thiruvalla around 5 pm'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

In an interview with rediff.com Shobha Warrier, key witness K S Rajan explains why he has changed his version now.

15 outstanding women honoured with Nari Shakti Puraskar

15 outstanding women honoured with Nari Shakti Puraskar

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

The winners for the year 2019 are from fields as diverse as agriculture, sports, handicrafts, afforestation and wildlife conservation, armed forces and education.

Heavy rain alert for Kerala, Lakshsadweep for 3-4 days

Heavy rain alert for Kerala, Lakshsadweep for 3-4 days

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

A red alert has been sounded in three districts of Idukki, Thrissur and Palakkad in Kerala.

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.

Police on high alert, 1,500 cops, commando team deployed at Sabarimala

Police on high alert, 1,500 cops, commando team deployed at Sabarimala

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

Prohibitory order under section 144 CrPc banning assembly of four or more people will come into force at Pamba, Nilackal, Elavungal, and Sannidhanam from midnight Saturday till November 6 midnight.

Kerala observes first liquor 'Dry Sunday'

Kerala observes first liquor 'Dry Sunday'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Apart from Sundays, the first day of each month will be a dry day and holidays like Gandhi Jayanti and Sree Narayana Guru Jayanti are also termed as dry days.

Review: Ivan Megharoopan has soul

Review: Ivan Megharoopan has soul

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

The film deserved all the recognition that has come its way, writes Paresh C Palicha.

Ivan Megharoopan set  to release ths week

Ivan Megharoopan set to release ths week

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

The film was recently awarded as the second best film at the Kerala State film awards.

'Kejriwal is waking up now after COVID-19 has spread'

'Kejriwal is waking up now after COVID-19 has spread'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'The main reason being Kejriwal's working style is very centralised.' 'And if you don't form a team and work, take bureaucrats into confidence, take doctors and hospitals into confidence, this problem was surely going to evolve.'

VS seeks leadership overhaul, Kerala CPI-M crisis deepens

VS seeks leadership overhaul, Kerala CPI-M crisis deepens

Rediff.com21 May 2012

The rivalry between party veteran V S Achuthanandan and Communist Party of India-Marxist Kerala state secretary Pinarayi Vijayan appears to be heading to a flashpoint, pushing the party to its worst crisis in recent times.