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Kerala Mother in Custody After One-Year-Old Daughter's Suspicious Death

Kerala Mother in Custody After One-Year-Old Daughter's Suspicious Death

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

A mother in Kerala has been taken into custody after her one-year-old daughter was found dead under suspicious circumstances at their home. Police are investigating the cause of death and the mother's mental state.

How actors Darshan-Pavithra planned fan's murder over lewd messages

How actors Darshan-Pavithra planned fan's murder over lewd messages

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

According to police sources, Renukaswamy (33) drew the wrath of Darshan for making lewd comments against Pavithra Gowda on her social media posts.

Top Kannada hero Darshan, actress Pavithra held in murder case

Top Kannada hero Darshan, actress Pavithra held in murder case

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

Leading Kannada film actor Darshan Thoogudeepa was arrested on Tuesday in connection with the murder of a man who allegedly made "derogatory" comments against his close friend, police sources said.

Actress Pavithra was present at murder spot, beat victim with slippers: Police

Actress Pavithra was present at murder spot, beat victim with slippers: Police

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

The actress has been named as accused number one in the case, allegedly for being the instigator, while Darshan is accused number two, who allegedly executed the murder.

Actor Darshan arrested from wife's house after SC cancels bail

Actor Darshan arrested from wife's house after SC cancels bail

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Observing that persons regardless of popularity are equal before the law, the Supreme Court on Thursday cancelled the bail granted to actor Darshan and other accused in the Renukaswamy murder case.

Kannada actor Darshan gets bail in murder case

Kannada actor Darshan gets bail in murder case

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Kannada film actor Darshan Thoogudeepa has been granted bail by the Karnataka High Court in the Renukaswamy murder case. The actor, along with his friend Pavithra Gowda and seven others, was arrested in June for allegedly killing Renukaswamy, a fan, for sending obscene messages to Pavithra Gowda.

Photo shows Renukaswamy pleaded for life before murder

Photo shows Renukaswamy pleaded for life before murder

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

A day after police filed a chargesheet against Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and other accused in the Renukaswamy murder case, a photograph of the victim pleading for life emerged on social media on Thursday.

Renukaswamy murder: Actor Darshan gets interim bail

Renukaswamy murder: Actor Darshan gets interim bail

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

In a relief to actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, an accused in the Renukaswamy murder case, the Karnataka high court on Wednesday granted him interim bail on medical grounds, to undergo spine surgery.

National Games: Odisha's Kujur sprints to 100m gold

National Games: Odisha's Kujur sprints to 100m gold

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Out of the 10 gold on offer on the opening day of athletics competitions, Maharashtra and Services picked up two each, while Odisha, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Tamil Nadu claimed one each.

Darshan, aides tortured son beyond limit, say parents

Darshan, aides tortured son beyond limit, say parents

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Renukaswamy's father Kashinath S Shivanagoudru claimed that the developments have had adverse effect on their pregnant daughter-in-law these days.

Kannada actor Darshan's aide among 3 held for Renukaswamy murder

Kannada actor Darshan's aide among 3 held for Renukaswamy murder

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

According to police sources, Darshan's aide Nagaraj was looking after all the dealings of the actor.

Kannada actor Darshan shifted to new jail amid VIP treatment row

Kannada actor Darshan shifted to new jail amid VIP treatment row

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

The court has also permitted shifting of other co-accused in the murder case to various prisons in the state, and a few of them were relocated today.

Court nod for actor Darshan's Ballari jail shift

Court nod for actor Darshan's Ballari jail shift

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

A photograph of Darshan hanging out with three others, including a rowdy-sheeter, on the lawns of the jail had gone viral on Sunday, sparking a row.

7 officials suspended over VIP treatment for actor Darshan in jail

7 officials suspended over VIP treatment for actor Darshan in jail

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The actor is currently in judicial custody in the Renukaswamy murder case.

Actor Darshan's aides threatened witnesses: Police

Actor Darshan's aides threatened witnesses: Police

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

After producing Darshan and three others before the court, the police stated that they were not making the names of the eyewitnesses public citing their safety.

Row after photo of jailed actor Darshan's hang-out goes viral

Row after photo of jailed actor Darshan's hang-out goes viral

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

In the picture, Darshan, currently lodged in Parappana Agrahara Central jail, is seen in a relaxed mood, sitting on a chair, holding a cigarette and a coffee cup, in an open space.

Darshan paid Rs 30 lakh to dispose Renukaswamy's body

Darshan paid Rs 30 lakh to dispose Renukaswamy's body

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

A total 17 people, including Darshan and his friend Pavithra Gowda, are accused in the murder case.

Renukaswamy murder: Darshan's police custody extended

Renukaswamy murder: Darshan's police custody extended

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

A court in Bengaluru on Saturday extended the police custody of Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa along with his friend Pavithra Gowda and eleven others, who are accused in connection with the Renukaswamy murder case, by five more days.

Renukaswamy murder: 2 more aides of actor Darshan held

Renukaswamy murder: 2 more aides of actor Darshan held

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Jagadish and Anukumar were taken into custody from the district headquarters town of Chitradurga by a team led by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Dinakar.

Asian Indoors: Indians smash their own national records

Asian Indoors: Indians smash their own national records

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

Jyothi Yarraji and Jeswin Aldrin win silver each in Asian Indoor Athletics Championships

Natarajan shares adorable pic with daughter

Natarajan shares adorable pic with daughter

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

'You are the reason why our life is so much happier.'

Asian Games: India's schedule on October 2

Asian Games: India's schedule on October 2

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

India's schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Monday, October 2.

Raveena Visits Kashi On Maha Shivratri

Raveena Visits Kashi On Maha Shivratri

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Bollywood celebrates Maha Shivratri with prayers and pictures.

Asian Games 2023 Schedule

Asian Games 2023 Schedule

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Asian Games 2023 Schedule

Mahinda, Namal among 16 barred from travelling abroad

Mahinda, Namal among 16 barred from travelling abroad

Rediff.com12 May 2022

The order was also imposed on parliamentarians Johnston Fernando, Pavithra Wanniarachchi, Sanjeewa Edirimanne, Kanchana Jayaratne, Rohitha Abeygunawardena, C B Ratnayake, Sampath Athukorala, Renuka Perera, Sanath Nishantha, Senior DIG Deshabandu Thennakoon among others.

Review: London Bridge is a sloppy love story

Review: London Bridge is a sloppy love story

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

London Bridge is an usual romance between a poor guy who has come up the hard way and a rich princess who falls for him.

Review: Ithu Kathirvelan Kadhal is a feel good entertainer

Review: Ithu Kathirvelan Kadhal is a feel good entertainer

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

Ithu Kathirvelan Kadhal starring Udhayanidhi and Nayanthara is a simple love story with a good mix of romance, comedy and sentiment.

'Ankita has been crying all the time'

'Ankita has been crying all the time'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

'I don't think he would have ended his life if he knew that people loved him so much.'

Asthma Day: 11 foods that are good for your lungs

Asthma Day: 11 foods that are good for your lungs

Rediff.com7 May 2019

Caffeine is a bronchodilator that may improve airflow, says Pavithra N Raj.

'The country has become like Bigg Boss'

'The country has become like Bigg Boss'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

'One cannot deny that the show is tempting.' 'It gives you a lot of fame for whatever time it may be.' 'If you are smart, you can stretch it for more than a year.' 'It gives you the kind of fame that movies or other television projects don't give.' 'Of course, the money is also great, even more if you win the show.'

Shriya Saran: I am blessed to be a part of Manam

Shriya Saran: I am blessed to be a part of Manam

Rediff.com19 May 2014

Shriya Saran shares her experience of working with three generations of Akkinenis (ANR, Nagarjuna and Chaitanya) in Manam.

How she is inspiring change through films

How she is inspiring change through films

Rediff.com18 Aug 2013

Independent filmmaker Pavitra Chalam talks about founding her company CurleyStreet Media and how she's making a difference through films.

'We have won Nach Baliye because of our fans' votes'

'We have won Nach Baliye because of our fans' votes'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

Television actors Rithvik Dhanjani and girlfriend Asha Negi talk about their big win.

Bangalore rape: Mothers take online route to petition for a safer city

Bangalore rape: Mothers take online route to petition for a safer city

Rediff.com20 Jul 2014

Amid protests over the alleged rape of a six-year-old girl in a public school, people, mostly mothers, are posting petitions online to air their criticism on the matter and suggestions to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

Review: Alex Pandian is a disaster

Review: Alex Pandian is a disaster

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

The stars have sleep-walked through their roles resulting in a bad film.

Review: Viswaroopam Music is pleasant

Review: Viswaroopam Music is pleasant

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

Viswaroopam's songs manage to convey a plethora of emotions, beautifully sometimes, a little faltering in other places. On the whole,

Review: Ammavin Kaipesi is melodramatic

Review: Ammavin Kaipesi is melodramatic

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

Even though its heart is in the right place, too much melodrama brings Tamil film Ammavin Kaipesi down.

Review: Thuppaki is dull

Review: Thuppaki is dull

Rediff.com13 Nov 2012

The hype around Thuppaki just isn't justified.

Review: Aarohanam has a positive message

Review: Aarohanam has a positive message

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

Aarohanam tells the tale of a woman's struggle with bi-polar disorder.

Review: Samar is a commercial entertainer

Review: Samar is a commercial entertainer

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

The film is an ideal festival fare.