News for '-thiruvananthapuram'

'Today it's Canada, it could be something else tomorrow'

'Today it's Canada, it could be something else tomorrow'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

'You know the kind of force involved in all of this. They are not good for the country where all of this will happen.'

Kohli, bowlers steamroll Sri Lanka to sweep series

Kohli, bowlers steamroll Sri Lanka to sweep series

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

Kohli smashed an unbeaten 166, hitting 13 fours and eight sixes in his 110-ball display. It was the former captain's 46th ODI century and he is now only three short of Sachin Tendulkar's all-time record of most ODI hundreds.

'The Magic Continues At ISRO'

'The Magic Continues At ISRO'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'The benchmark was set by Dr Sarabhai.' 'If there is a problem, everybody would be encouraged to come up with a solution.' 'The final solution will be the result of all the inputs.' 'This is passed on through time.' 'Even today, you see that nobody wants to take particular credit on a success.'

Trivandrum airport to halt flights for 'God's passage'

Trivandrum airport to halt flights for 'God's passage'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

The airport has been stopping operations and rescheduling flights twice in every year for decades to enable the bi-annual centuries-old ceremonial procession of the famous Padmanabhaswamy temple in Thiruvananthapuram to pass through the runway.

National allies Congress, CPI-M clash in Kerala, spar over minor's rape case

National allies Congress, CPI-M clash in Kerala, spar over minor's rape case

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

The CPI-M's allegations were termed a political conspiracy by the opposition Congress which accused the Left party of stooping low to target its political opponents.

2nd T20: How India's bowlers tackled dew to outclass Australia

2nd T20: How India's bowlers tackled dew to outclass Australia

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

'We were prepared, we knew that dew was going to play a huge role.'

Ashwin trains intensely at nets; set to feature in India's opener?

Ashwin trains intensely at nets; set to feature in India's opener?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Giving a strong indication of him turning up in India's World Cup opener against Australia in Chennai on Sunday, veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin went through an engaging net session on Thursday.

CPI-M veteran V S Achuthanandan turns 100

CPI-M veteran V S Achuthanandan turns 100

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Veteran Communist leader and former chief minister V S Achuthanandan, one of the most popular and crowd-puller leaders in the history of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist in the state, turned 100 on Friday.

Cong's massive Kerala rally backs Palestine; Tharoor repeats anti-Israel stand

Cong's massive Kerala rally backs Palestine; Tharoor repeats anti-Israel stand

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Inaugurating the solidarity rally, Venugopal, a Rajya Sabha MP, strongly condemned the war unleashed by Israel in Gaza and their attacks against hospitals and refugee camps there.

We have never lacked belief: SA pacer Kagiso Rabada

We have never lacked belief: SA pacer Kagiso Rabada

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada believes Proteas have all the strength to shake the 'chokers' tag and get their hands on the coveted ICC Men's Cricket World Cup trophy for the first time.

SC quashes VC appointment of Kerala tech varsity, says against UGC norms

SC quashes VC appointment of Kerala tech varsity, says against UGC norms

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday quashed the appointment of the vice chancellor of APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University in Thiruvananthapuram, terming it bad in law and contrary to UGC regulations.

Explore India's 10 Lesser Known Beaches

Explore India's 10 Lesser Known Beaches

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

With clean blue waters and golden-white sands, these super beaches have a magic that is hard to keep away from.

UK anthropologist moves Delhi HC against denial of entry, deportation in March

UK anthropologist moves Delhi HC against denial of entry, deportation in March

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

An anthropologist and academician from the United Kingdom involved in research on fishing communities in Kerala on Monday approached the Delhi high court against denial of entry into India and his deportation upon arrival at Thiruvananthapuram airport earlier this year.

Missed World Cup venues strike gold in home season

Missed World Cup venues strike gold in home season

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

State units that missed out on World Cup games to be compensated during bilateral home season

In Tharoor's Loss Lies His Win

In Tharoor's Loss Lies His Win

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

The 136-year-old baby, argues Shyam G Menon, is taking a tiny step to tackling the biggest dread of old age: Change.

A Last Christmas for Santha Bakery

A Last Christmas for Santha Bakery

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

December 2022 could be the last Christmas for Santha Bakery, a business drawing its lineage from the first Christmas cake baked in Kerala.

State, people cannot be held to ransom by blocking way: HC on Adani port stir

State, people cannot be held to ransom by blocking way: HC on Adani port stir

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Justice Anu Sivaraman also said that no one will be allowed to play politics under the garb of the ongoing agitation at the multi-purpose seaport at Mulloor in Thiruvananthapuram district.

Kerala ex-MLA George granted bail in hate speech case

Kerala ex-MLA George granted bail in hate speech case

Rediff.com27 May 2022

The Kerala high court on Friday granted bail to senior politician PC George in a hate speech case registered in Thiruvananthapuram.

Union minister booked for remarks on Kerala blasts

Union minister booked for remarks on Kerala blasts

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

A case has been registered against Union Minister of State Rajeev Chandrasekhar for allegedly making statements that promote enmity between different groups, police said on Tuesday.

Tharoor gets an offer to join NCP, his reply

Tharoor gets an offer to join NCP, his reply

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Hours after an offer made by Nationalist Congress Party's state president P C Chacko, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor made it clear that he is not going to the party.

My Nobel Moments

My Nobel Moments

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

It was lovely to enjoy the magical atmosphere of celebrating the spectacular accomplishments of extraordinary men and women who had enriched the world of sciences, literature and peace, notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan after attending last week's Nobel Prize awards ceremony.

ISRO successfully conducts parachute deployment tests for Gaganyaan mission

ISRO successfully conducts parachute deployment tests for Gaganyaan mission

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

ISRO's Thiruvananthapuram-based Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre successfully conducted a series of drogue parachute deployment tests at the rail track rocket sled facility of the Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory in Chandigarh during August 8-10.

Why Were Sanju, Riyan, Abhishek IGNORED?

Why Were Sanju, Riyan, Abhishek IGNORED?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Sanju Samson has never enjoyed the backing of the team management while Riyan Parag and Abhishek Sharma were ignored despite good showing with the bat in the Mushtaq Ali Trophy, the national T20 tournament.

ICC inspects venues ahead of ODI World Cup

ICC inspects venues ahead of ODI World Cup

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

Ahead of the ODI World Cup, an inspection team from the International Cricket Council is checking the readiness of venues that will host the quadrennial extravaganza in October-November this year.

Tharoor says Cong must tweak state, national poll strategy, cites 2019 results

Tharoor says Cong must tweak state, national poll strategy, cites 2019 results

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

He cited the Congress' poor performance in the 2019 general election after victories in assembly elections in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh the previous year to buttress his point.

Court Verdict Reopens Question On Hindu Identity

Court Verdict Reopens Question On Hindu Identity

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

What should be made out of the Madras high court order involving non-Hindus' entry into Hindu temples, when many non-Hindus are among the hundreds of thousands that have been worshipping at these temples for generations, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Vizhinjam Port: Between Protest, Promise And Reality

Vizhinjam Port: Between Protest, Promise And Reality

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Big-ticket investments taking off is crucial for Kerala given the years it lost to labour militancy courtesy the same political forces currently in power, explains Shyam G Menon.

Pinarayi, Union minister continue war of words over Kerala blasts

Pinarayi, Union minister continue war of words over Kerala blasts

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Monday alleged that Kerala under Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has shown tolerance towards radical elements and radicalisation.

Ready to cheer? ICC World Cup tickets up for registration

Ready to cheer? ICC World Cup tickets up for registration

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Fans can now register for ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 tickets to secure their spot at experiencing the joy of cricket in the one-day format.

Che Guevara's daughter in Chennai for CPI-M event

Che Guevara's daughter in Chennai for CPI-M event

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

According to the CPI-M, Aleida, who arrived in Chennai from Thiruvananthapuram, is likely to attend a party meeting on Tuesday and will participate in a public reception on Wednesday.

Fahadh-Nazriya's Moroccan Holiday

Fahadh-Nazriya's Moroccan Holiday

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Fahadh Faasil and Nazriya Nazim, traveled to Marrakech, Morocco, for a holiday.

Indian cricketers offer prayers at Padmanabhaswamy temple

Indian cricketers offer prayers at Padmanabhaswamy temple

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

The third ODI, a day-night match, will be held on Sunday at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.

PICS: Kohli, Gill tons give India record win over Sri Lanka

PICS: Kohli, Gill tons give India record win over Sri Lanka

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

Images from the third and final ODI between India and Sri Lanka at the Greenfield International Stadium, in Thiruvananthapuram, on Sunday.

Nitish Babu Meets Baby Katyayani, Rahul Baba

Nitish Babu Meets Baby Katyayani, Rahul Baba

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.

'You will succeed as long as you remember that the project is bigger than you'

'You will succeed as long as you remember that the project is bigger than you'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

'When a Project Director is appointed, the whole organization -- including the Chairman ISRO -- works for his success. It is a lesson that has been of abiding value all through the other projects I have worked on,' recalls the late President, one of the earliest pioneers at ISRO.

Oppn leaders claim Apple alerted them to State-sponsored attack on iPhones

Oppn leaders claim Apple alerted them to State-sponsored attack on iPhones

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

At least four Opposition leaders on Tuesday claimed to have received messages from Apple warning them of "State-sponsored attackers trying to remotely compromise" their iPhones and posted the purported screenshots on their X handles.

'They snatched her away from us'

'They snatched her away from us'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

'I want the country to know what's happening to our daughter.'

Cyclone Michaung paralyses Chennai, revives fears of 2015 flood

Cyclone Michaung paralyses Chennai, revives fears of 2015 flood

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Heavy rains continued to pound Chennai and nearby districts on Monday under the impact of a cyclonic storm, which is likely to cross the coast in Andhra Pradesh on December 5.

Nipah Is Keeping Kerala Tourists At Bay

Nipah Is Keeping Kerala Tourists At Bay

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

The tourism industry expects a short-term impact, as it is counting on the state's proven expertise in managing such crises.

SKY's Date Night With Devisha

SKY's Date Night With Devisha

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

SKY, one of the leading batters in the world in T20 cricket, enjoyed a romantic evening with the missus at the Leela Hotel in Kovalam.