News for '-kochi'

'Bidding adieu to... The Godfather of Humour'

'Bidding adieu to... The Godfather of Humour'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

'The moments of laughter you've gifted us will always remain.'

Madonna Is Always Pretty As A Picture

Madonna Is Always Pretty As A Picture

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

There is nothing showy about Madonna B Sebastian's dressing. But boy does she know how to dress.

AI Replacing Entry-Level Tech Jobs

AI Replacing Entry-Level Tech Jobs

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

'AI may perform tasks, but deep expertise and specialisation remain uniquely human.'

Sachin Tendulkar pavilion inaugurated at Kochi's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

Sachin Tendulkar pavilion inaugurated at Kochi's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

In a tribute to batting legend Sachin endulkar, a pavilion in his name was declared open by India captain M S Dhoni at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium in Kochi on Wednesday.

'Aster DM's plan is to be among top three in India'

'Aster DM's plan is to be among top three in India'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

'Now that we are a pure-play India business, many investors are open to investing.'

Kerala football fans want Tendulkar to bid for Kochi team in ISL

Kerala football fans want Tendulkar to bid for Kochi team in ISL

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

Sachin Tendulkar has mesmerised millions of cricket fans during his 24-year-long illustrious international career and the Indian batting legend has now become the source of hope for some young sports enthusiasts, this time from football, in Kerala.

Yeh Hai India: The Snake Boat Race

Yeh Hai India: The Snake Boat Race

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

A snake boat race during the Champions Boat League in Kochi.

Why I Joined The BJP

Why I Joined The BJP

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

'It will be the end of the Congress after the Lok Sabha election.' 'Many Congressmen and even Communists will move to the BJP.'

Gold worth Rs 91 lakh seized at Chennai, Kochi airports

Gold worth Rs 91 lakh seized at Chennai, Kochi airports

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

Over three kg of gold, worth Rs 91 lakh, was seized on Sunday in two separate cases at Chennai and Kochi airports.

Is He India's Finest Director Of Romcoms?

Is He India's Finest Director Of Romcoms?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Girish AD doesn't make romantic comedies so much as he elevates the genre, observes Sreehari Nair.

India's rising shuttler Kiran George wins in Indonesia

India's rising shuttler Kiran George wins in Indonesia

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Kiran George wins Indonesia Masters to grab second super 100 title

Lara, Murali, Sanga Battle It Out!

Lara, Murali, Sanga Battle It Out!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Legends Brian Lara and Muttiah Muralitharan plotted the course for Sunrisers Hyderabad, while Sri Lankan great Kumar Sangakkara led the way for Rajasthan Royals.

Kochi Smart City plan, a security threat: BJP

Kochi Smart City plan, a security threat: BJP

Rediff.com9 Sep 2005

Senor BJP leader O Rajagopal on Friday asked the UDF government not to rush the MoU on the Smart City IT Project in Kochi, alleging that the venture controlled by Dubai Internet City could pose a serious threat to the national security.

Sehwag blasts Kochi track says unfit for T20s

Sehwag blasts Kochi track says unfit for T20s

Rediff.com30 Apr 2011

Delhi Daredevils skipper Virender Sehwag criticised the pitch preparation for Saturday's IPL match against Kochi Tuskers Kerala, saying it was not suitable for Twenty20 cricket.

Pune, Kochi short payment to come up at BCCI meet

Pune, Kochi short payment to come up at BCCI meet

Rediff.com26 Apr 2011

The Indian cricket Board's all-powerful Working Committee will discuss the shortfall in the annual payment made by two new Indian Premier League franchises Kochi Tuskers Kerala and Pune Warriors, in its meeting in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Budget: Will Nirmalaji Loosen Purse Strings For Poll Gains?

Budget: Will Nirmalaji Loosen Purse Strings For Poll Gains?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

The finance minister's assertion that industry should not expect any spectacular announcements in the 2024 interim Budget suggest that the electoral imperatives of more tax concessions or higher expenditure on welfarist programmes could be far less pronounced than they were before the 2019 interim Budget, expects A K Bhattacharya.

The Remarkable Life And Legacy Of Oommen Chandy

The Remarkable Life And Legacy Of Oommen Chandy

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

'Oommen Chandy always had time for his people and valued their voices.' 'There was no rest for him as long as the betterment of his fellow citizens was at stake.' Ambassador Venu Rajamony, who knew the former Kerala chief minister for half a century, salutes a beloved leader who worked tirelessly for the welfare of its people.

Kochi survives again, BCCI to decide fate on Dec 5

Kochi survives again, BCCI to decide fate on Dec 5

Rediff.com28 Nov 2010

The squabbling Kochi IPL franchise on Sunday got yet another breather from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) which decided to defer the decision on its fate till December 5 after the consortium's investors reached a last-minute agreement over their shareholding pattern.

President Murmu Visits The Vikrant

President Murmu Visits The Vikrant

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

President Droupadi Murmu visited the INS Vikrant in Kochi on Thursday, March 16, 2023, to interact with the officers and sailors on board the Indigenous Aircraft Carrier.

Indian nurses in Iraq freed by ISIS, to reach Kochi early Saturday

Indian nurses in Iraq freed by ISIS, to reach Kochi early Saturday

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

Forty six Indian nurses initially stranded at a hospital in Tikrit and later moved to Mosul have been freed by the fighters of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.

NIA attaches PFI's weapons training centre spread over 10 acres in Kerala

NIA attaches PFI's weapons training centre spread over 10 acres in Kerala

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The NIA, on March 17, filed a charge sheet against 59 accused, including the PFI as an organisation, in a case registered last year.

Wall of police stops Kochi's 'Kiss of Love'

Wall of police stops Kochi's 'Kiss of Love'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

The much-hyped 'Kiss of Love' event in Kochi failed to take off on Sunday as police detained the organisers and sympathisers, including women, even before they could reach the venue of the symbolic protest against moral policing.

NCB gets custody of Pakistani national in 2500 kg drug seizure off Kerala

NCB gets custody of Pakistani national in 2500 kg drug seizure off Kerala

Rediff.com16 May 2023

A court in Kochi granted the Narcotics Control Bureau 14-day custody of the Pakistani national arrested in connection with the seizure of over 2,500 kg of methamphetamine from a vessel in Indian waters off the port city.

Drug bust off Kerala: Court sends Pak national to NCB custody till May 27

Drug bust off Kerala: Court sends Pak national to NCB custody till May 27

Rediff.com24 May 2023

The NCB had sought custody of Zubair Derakshshandeh for five days from May 22, said advocate B A Aloor who is representing the accused in the case.

Police conducts search on Asianet News office in Kerala

Police conducts search on Asianet News office in Kerala

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

The police search comes just a couple of days after a group of SFI activists allegedly trespassed into the Kochi office of the news channel and intimidated the staff.

Mini-auction for IPL 2023 to be held on Dec 23

Mini-auction for IPL 2023 to be held on Dec 23

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

The Turkish city of Istanbul, Bengaluru, New Delhi, Mumbai and Hyderabad were also in contention to host the auction but, the BCCI eventually opted for the coastal Kerala city.

'Adani has deep pockets...'

'Adani has deep pockets...'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

'Adani can attract vessels at a much lower cost to Vizhinjam as he has the financial muscle to do so.'

Watching porn in private is not an offence, rules Kerala HC

Watching porn in private is not an offence, rules Kerala HC

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Watching pornographic photographs or videos in one's private time without showing it to others is not an offence under the law as it is a matter of personal choice, the Kerala high court has held.

Why Securing Gateway of Tears Is Critical For India

Why Securing Gateway of Tears Is Critical For India

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

The Indian Navy, which regards itself as the 'net security provider' in the Indian Ocean Region, has also stepped up to the plate, with a warship stationed at all times off the Gulf of Aden for counter-piracy tasks. 91 Indian warships have been deployed in the region since 2008, patrolling high risk areas where piracy was rampant.

Meet Filmmaker Priyadarshan's Daughter Kalyani

Meet Filmmaker Priyadarshan's Daughter Kalyani

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

Her life is about 'everything cinema, all the time always'.

Kochi Startup Village plans to set up a centre in the US

Kochi Startup Village plans to set up a centre in the US

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

It will be based in the Silicon Valley and will act as a landing pad for Indian startups looking to enter the crucial US markets.

Why South India Is Unhappy With Modi

Why South India Is Unhappy With Modi

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

On one hand, South Indian states have been complaining about denial of a proportionate portion of the sharable funds from the Centre, based on population. On the other hand, they stand to lose Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha seats that again are based on population, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Kochi: Kalam made to walk in search of his car

Kochi: Kalam made to walk in search of his car

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

In an apparent breach of security, former President A P J Abdul Kalam was forced to walk for nearly 15 minutes in search of his car in the premises of a private medical college in Kochi, after attending a function on Thursday.

Pune co's Rs 200 cr realty project at Kochi

Pune co's Rs 200 cr realty project at Kochi

Rediff.com15 Sep 2006

With Kochi poised to become the IT hub of Kerala, the Pune-based SRK Group on Friday launched its Rs 200 crore (Rs 2 billion) luxurious and eco-friendly apartment project at nearby Kakkanad.

Mastermind of human sacrifice is a pervert: Kerala police

Mastermind of human sacrifice is a pervert: Kerala police

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

In the human sacrifice case, a pervert is the prime accused, who exploited the fears of a man and his wife over their financial woes and two women were killed following torture, police said.

Super Chechi Santhy

Super Chechi Santhy

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

She's the crazy cat lady for whom home is where her girls Burfi and Mishti are.

A Father Honoured For Son's Bravery

A Father Honoured For Son's Bravery

Rediff.com6 May 2022

Sailor Ramavtar Godara had made the supreme sacrifice while attempting to rescue an individual drowning in a water reservoir in Nagaur district, Rajasthan.

Recipes: Pineapple Cooler, Elaichi Neebu Juice

Recipes: Pineapple Cooler, Elaichi Neebu Juice

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Fresh fruit juices to see you through the summer.

What You Must Know About Vizhinjam Port

What You Must Know About Vizhinjam Port

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

The shipping business is like the heaving sea -- it's up and down, observes Shyam G Menon.

Spanking New US Choppers For Navy

Spanking New US Choppers For Navy

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The Indian Navy took delivery of two MH-60 R multi-role helicopters from the United States in Kochi on Thursday, July 28, 2022.