News for '-kerala-state'

Kaazhcha actress Padmapriya marries Jasmine Shah

Kaazhcha actress Padmapriya marries Jasmine Shah

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

She met Jasmine Shah in New York when both were pursuing their Masters from Columbia and New York University respectively.

India to get its first Islamic bank

India to get its first Islamic bank

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

he Kerala High Court on Thursday cleared the way for setting up the country's first Islamic bank in this state.

In Kerala, Amit Shah attacks CPI-M for 'politics of violence'

In Kerala, Amit Shah attacks CPI-M for 'politics of violence'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2016

"The CPI-M, which is facing its downfall, is attempting to come back through violence," Shah said, adding that the BJP would reply to it through votes.

Opening of dams caused Kerala floods, says Opposition

Opening of dams caused Kerala floods, says Opposition

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Leader of Opposition in Kerala Assembly Ramesh Chennithala demanded a judicial probe into the circumstances that led to opening of shutters of 40-odd dams at a time in the state.

Curb fake currency to check inflation: RTI activist

Curb fake currency to check inflation: RTI activist

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

The prescription came through an application under the Rights to Information Act by an activist from down-south Kerala state.

'Without music I can't breathe. And he asked me to stop singing'

'Without music I can't breathe. And he asked me to stop singing'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

'How can anyone ask me to stop what I have been doing since I was 6?'

Mrudula Murali to make her Bollywood debut

Mrudula Murali to make her Bollywood debut

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

Cable operator goofs up, screens porn at Kerala bus stand

Cable operator goofs up, screens porn at Kerala bus stand

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Passengers waiting at the public bus stand on Tuesday in Kalpetta, Kerala were shocked and embarrassed as TV screens across the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation depot started playing porn.

TCS plans Rs 1,000 crore training centre in Kerala

TCS plans Rs 1,000 crore training centre in Kerala

Rediff.com29 Jul 2011

Software major TCS will sign an MoU with Kerala government on Saturday for setting up of a Rs 1,000 crore Global Training Academy in Thiruvananthapuram.

Criminal case against Kerala DGP over autobiography

Criminal case against Kerala DGP over autobiography

Rediff.com27 May 2019

The police's Crime Branch wing registered a criminal case against Thomas for penning his bare-all autobiography Sravukalkkoppam Neenthumbol (Swimming With Sharks) without seeking prior permission from the higher-ups.

Smart cities: Madhya Pradesh tops; UP, Bihar, Bengal left out

Smart cities: Madhya Pradesh tops; UP, Bihar, Bengal left out

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

First tranche of central funding of Rs 200-cr each to come in FY16 for those who meet all criteria.

The Left faces its defining moment in Kerala

The Left faces its defining moment in Kerala

Rediff.com12 Apr 2011

The "uncommitted" Malayali voter today has hardly any political choice available. Even if he were to choose the Congress-led UDF in the polls on April 13, he would be acutely conscious that five years hence he would have no choice but to revert to the communist-led LDF to run the successor government, writes M K Bhadrakumar

Monsoon to end late, benefit farmers

Monsoon to end late, benefit farmers

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

The weather office forecasts monsoon rains to be above average this year after the droughts ravaged crops and worsened rural distress

Kerala floods: Businesses stare at a loss of over Rs 20,000 crore

Kerala floods: Businesses stare at a loss of over Rs 20,000 crore

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

Kerala floods take a toll on small businesses, NBFCs brace for losses

Rahul contradicts Kerala Congress's stand on Sabarimala; favours women's entry

Rahul contradicts Kerala Congress's stand on Sabarimala; favours women's entry

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Gandhi, however, acknowledged that his opinion is different from that of his party on the "emotional issue" after the Supreme Court last month lifted the ban on entry of women of menstrual age to the hilltop shrine of Lord Ayyappa in Kerala.

Praveena conquers Tamil TV

Praveena conquers Tamil TV

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

The actress describes her journey from Malayalam to the Tamil television industry.

'When the police came knocking at my door...'

'When the police came knocking at my door...'

Rediff.com13 May 2020

'People tell me to forget, but it is something to learn from.' 'A couple of seconds can change your life completely.'

Kerala's crime against women. How will Kerala government answer these numbers

Kerala's crime against women. How will Kerala government answer these numbers

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Rediff Labs analysed Kerala state's number of crime against women under different crime heads such as rape, kidnapping, assault to outrage her modesty, dowry deaths, immoral traffic for the last 10 years.

Kunchacko Boban replaces Prithviraj in Naale Raavile

Kunchacko Boban replaces Prithviraj in Naale Raavile

Rediff.com11 May 2016

The latest updates from Malayalam film industry.

Directing India's best film

Directing India's best film

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

Shaji N Karun on helming the Malayalam film Kutti Srank which won a National Film Award for Best Film.

Kerala CM should quit after poll drubbing: Cong

Kerala CM should quit after poll drubbing: Cong

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

Kerala state Congress president Ramesh Chennithala has called for the resignation of the state Chief Minister VS Achuthanandan from the post following the defeat of the Communist Party of India-Marxist led left front in the local body elections.

'Backstabbed' Sreesanth plans to quit Kerala

'Backstabbed' Sreesanth plans to quit Kerala

Rediff.com10 Jun 2010

S Sreesanth is all set to leave Kerala cricket. The cricketer, while speaking to media persons in Kochi, said that he was ill treated by the Kerala Cricket Association authorities and that he is seriously thinking of representing some other state in the Ranji trophy.

Which Malayalam film will you watch this weekend?

Which Malayalam film will you watch this weekend?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Take your pick from these four releases.

Athletics GP: Mayookha sets new Indian record

Athletics GP: Mayookha sets new Indian record

Rediff.com29 May 2011

Triple jumper Mayookha Johny on Sunday became the first Indian woman to breach 14m mark while creating a new national record en-route to winning bronze in the third and final leg of the Asian Athletics Grand Prix in Wujiang, China.

Keralites simply love their booze to death

Keralites simply love their booze to death

Rediff.com22 Sep 2010

Despite the recent hooch tragedy that claimed 26 lives in the Mulappuram district this month, the liquor consumption in Kerala continues to be on a rise.

Making Bum Bum Bole visually beautiful

Making Bum Bum Bole visually beautiful

Rediff.com13 May 2010

Cinematographer talks about shooting Priyadarshan's children film which releases this Friday.

As rain eases, Kerala braces for mammoth task of rehabilitation

As rain eases, Kerala braces for mammoth task of rehabilitation

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

Over 7.24 lakh displaced people have been sheltered in 5,645 relief camps dotting the state, they said.

Centre declares Kerala floods 'severe calamity'

Centre declares Kerala floods 'severe calamity'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

The Centre said that there was no legal provision to declare a disaster as a national calamity, amid demands for declaring the floods as a national disaster.

Directing a Tamil cowboy film

Directing a Tamil cowboy film

Rediff.com5 May 2010

Director Chimbudevan can't stop gushing about his Tamil cowboy film, Imsai Arasan 23aam Pulikesi.

Shooting these Tamil cowboys!

Shooting these Tamil cowboys!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

Choreographer Alagappan, on shooting a cowboy film in Tamil.

Mohanlal unveils Puli Murugan teaser

Mohanlal unveils Puli Murugan teaser

Rediff.com23 May 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

When the 'stars' came out to vote in TN, Kerala

When the 'stars' came out to vote in TN, Kerala

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Celebrities and politicians made a beeline for polling stations in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, as both the states go to the polls on Monday.

Kasargod violence: Congress, League demand probe

Kasargod violence: Congress, League demand probe

Rediff.com16 Nov 2009

Kerala state Congress president Ramesh Chennithala has called upon the government to conduct a detailed investigation into the violence in Kasargod on Sunday, when two Muslim League workers lost their lives.

Crime Branch to investigate Kerala boat mishap

Crime Branch to investigate Kerala boat mishap

Rediff.com2 Oct 2009

The Kerala Crime Branch will investigate the boat mishap at Thekkadi, in which a tourist boat owned by the Kerala State Tourism Development Corporation capsized on Wednesday, claiming the lives of 41 tourists.State Director General of Police Jacob Punnose told media persons that the Superintendent of Crime Branch (Kottayam) Valsaraj will be the investigating officer in the case. He added that Inspector General of Police R Sreelekha will be in charge of the investigation.

Top Malayalam actresses of 2009

Top Malayalam actresses of 2009

Rediff.com30 Dec 2009

Malayalam films have rather limited roles for their female leads and 2009 was no different with a few exceptions.

India reports first case of Coronavirus; Kerala woman tests positive

India reports first case of Coronavirus; Kerala woman tests positive

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

The government will also evacuate Indians on Friday from China's Wuhan city, the epicentre of the deadly Coronavirus, which has spread to at least 17 countries already.

India's first Islamic bank to start in Kerala

India's first Islamic bank to start in Kerala

Rediff.com1 Sep 2009

Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation, which is the designated agency for the formation of the bank, will have 11 per cent stake in the proposed banking company.

Mammootty looks younger than his son Dulquer?

Mammootty looks younger than his son Dulquer?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

Nipah scare: Fruit and vegetables from Kerala banned in Gulf

Nipah scare: Fruit and vegetables from Kerala banned in Gulf

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Region takes about a third of all Indian fruit shipment and quarter of vegetables sold abroad; consignments from other states could face ban, too, if virus not contained