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Father of 9-year-old who drove Ferrari held, granted bail

Father of 9-year-old who drove Ferrari held, granted bail

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

The father of a nine year-old boy, who drove a Ferrari F 430 recently with his five-year-brother along side, causing widespread outrage, was arrested on Monday and released on bail.

No-confidence motion against Kerala govt defeated by 87-40 votes

No-confidence motion against Kerala govt defeated by 87-40 votes

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

After a marathon discussion lasting nine hours, the motion was defeated with 87 members opposing it and 40 supporting in the 140-member house with two vacancies.

Kerala: Man tries to stop molestation, thrown out of train

Kerala: Man tries to stop molestation, thrown out of train

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

A 28-year-old man, who tried to prevent some inebriated youth allegedly from molesting a woman co-passenger, was seriously injured after he was thrown out of a moving train at Cheruthurthi near Thrissur, police said on Thursday.

Acute shortage of gold in south India

Acute shortage of gold in south India

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

Centres like Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu and Thrissur and Kochi in Kerala are facing huge shortage of gold. These centres constitute around 15-20 per cent of India's overall annual demand of the yellow metal.

Kerala, K'taka, Maharashtra heave sigh of relief after floods recede

Kerala, K'taka, Maharashtra heave sigh of relief after floods recede

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

After days of incessant rains, the situation improved in many parts of Kerala, Karnataka and Maharashtra on Tuesday with water receding in affected areas.

Kerala: Tribal man lynched while people clicked selfies

Kerala: Tribal man lynched while people clicked selfies

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

Police has registered a case and some persons have been taken into custody.

Over fish-curry rice and selfies, Rahul slams Modi over fishermen's woes

Over fish-curry rice and selfies, Rahul slams Modi over fishermen's woes

Rediff.com27 May 2015

After his aggressive pitch against the land bill, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday reached out to the fishing community by attacking the Modi government's decision to extend the ban on trawling, declaring "mother sea" cannot be taken away from them.

First Look: Fahadh Faasil's Olipporu

First Look: Fahadh Faasil's Olipporu

Rediff.com7 May 2013

The film about the life of a group of bloggers is directed by documentary filmmaker A V Sasidharan.

Malayalam actor Thilakan in critical condition

Malayalam actor Thilakan in critical condition

Rediff.com25 Aug 2012

Thilakan (74) was admitted to a hospital at Thrissur on August 21 after he collapsed during the shooting of a new film. He was then shifted to the hospital in Thiruvananthapuram.

Street dogs being used for target practice in Kerala

Street dogs being used for target practice in Kerala

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

In one of the most dreaded forms of target practice, dogs in several parts of Kerala are being hacked as part of a training programme by radicals.

No hotels, buses not to ply, barber shops to remain shut in Kerala

No hotels, buses not to ply, barber shops to remain shut in Kerala

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Day 1 of the relaxations saw scores of people hitting the roads in their four wheeelers and two wheelers in various parts of the state, including coronavirus hotspots, and there was confusion galore over the easing of nroms.

RCB sign up Sandeep Warrier for IPL 2013

RCB sign up Sandeep Warrier for IPL 2013

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

Sandeep Warrier, a promising fast bowler from Kerala, has been signed up by Royal Challengers Bangalore for the upcoming IPL season. The contract is for one year, Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) said.

'I made Trivandrum Lodge without a bound script'

'I made Trivandrum Lodge without a bound script'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

Malayalam director VK Prakash talks about his new film.

First Look: Jayaram as Thiruvambady Thampan

First Look: Jayaram as Thiruvambady Thampan

Rediff.com6 Mar 2012

The actor is called Thampan Tharakan in the film and belongs to a traditionally wealthy family.

The hit pair of Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala is back!

The hit pair of Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala is back!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

The hit pair will be seen together in Shibu Balan's Nagaravaridhi Naduvil Njan.

Kerala hails Pinarayi, sends Modi a message

Kerala hails Pinarayi, sends Modi a message

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

The humiliating rebuff given to the power brokers in Delhi in Kerala's local body election carries a big message: Malayalis thoroughly disapprove of the Modi government's shenanigans to misuse central agencies to destabilise a genuinely popular state government, notes M K Bhadrakumar.

Why was Kumbh Mela held amidst raging pandemic?

Why was Kumbh Mela held amidst raging pandemic?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

What is particularly worrying is that the vast majority will not have access to testing or even to proper treatment. These cases could have been avoided if the government had shown the political will to do so, observes Rashme Sehgal.

Two H1N1 patients die in Kerala

Two H1N1 patients die in Kerala

Rediff.com15 Jul 2012

Two persons, who tested positive for H1N1, died in Kerala even as 14 more swine flu cases have been reported, officials said on Sunday.

Pope to confer sainthood on 2 Keralites on Sunday

Pope to confer sainthood on 2 Keralites on Sunday

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

In a jubilant moment for the Christian community in India, two beatified candidates from Kerala Fr Kuriakose Elias Chavara and Sister Euphrasia will be conferred sainthood by Pope Francis at Vatican on Sunday.

Metro Man Sreedharan to retire, says stint was 'very satisfying'

Metro Man Sreedharan to retire, says stint was 'very satisfying'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

Set to retire on December 31, Delhi Metro chief Elattuvalapil Sreedharan sums up his 16-year experience as a 'very satisfying' and attributes the organisation's success to the 'different work culture' and fast decision-making process.

Heavy rush of pilgrims in Sabarimala, 2 women sent back

Heavy rush of pilgrims in Sabarimala, 2 women sent back

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Travancore Devaswom Board, which manages the shrine, said revenue collection on the opening day registered a growth of Rs 1.28 crore compared to last year.

'If you want to catch a rat, you can't burn the house'

'If you want to catch a rat, you can't burn the house'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

'Crony capitalism will gain due to these Acts.'

Transgenders cast vote in Kerala for first time

Transgenders cast vote in Kerala for first time

Rediff.com16 May 2016

This is the first time that third gender figures in the state electoral roll.

Palmolein case: Vigilance probe clears Kerala CM

Palmolein case: Vigilance probe clears Kerala CM

Rediff.com7 Jan 2012

The report filed by Vigilance SP V N Sasidharan said Chandy was not aware of the details of the decision to import palmolein through a Singapore based firm.

How banks in Kerala are helping the flood victims

How banks in Kerala are helping the flood victims

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

All documents and data were safe as there was a Disaster Recovery Centre for every bank

After a week's delay, monsoon hits Kerala coast: IMD

After a week's delay, monsoon hits Kerala coast: IMD

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

The news will augur well for the country as large parts have been witnessing agriculture distress and water levels in reservoirs in west and south India have dipped to low levels.

Sabarimala: PM says Left govt disrespecting Kerala's culture

Sabarimala: PM says Left govt disrespecting Kerala's culture

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

Modi said his government had made efforts to make all kitchens in the country smoke free.

COVID-19: Over 1500 under observation in Kerala, Noida

COVID-19: Over 1500 under observation in Kerala, Noida

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

More than 1,30,000 cases of the novel coronavirus have been recorded in 116 countries and territories, killing at least 4,900 people.

Congress wins handsomely in Kerala civic polls

Congress wins handsomely in Kerala civic polls

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

The LDF lost Kochi and Thrissur corporations but managed to retain power with a wafer-thin margin in Thiruvananthapuram and held sway over Kollam city civic body with a comfortable majority.The UDF swept the municipalities in Malappuram, Kottayam and Idukki district and also put up an impressive performance in Ernakulam, Wayanad and Kasargode.

India orders 95 biryanis per minute: Swiggy

India orders 95 biryanis per minute: Swiggy

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

So Swiggy offered 35,056 varieties of biryani to its users, says Peerzada Abrar.

Soumya murder case: Accused gets death sentence

Soumya murder case: Accused gets death sentence

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

A fast track court in Thrissur, Kerala, on Friday awarded death sentence to a man from Tamil Nadu for raping and murdering a 23-year-old woman, whom he pushed out of a running train in February.

Karunakaran was a visionary, says President

Karunakaran was a visionary, says President

Rediff.com23 Dec 2010

President Pratibha Patil, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress President Sonia Gandhi led the nation in mourning the death of former Kerala Chief Minister K Karunakaran, hailing him as a "visionary" leader and a "true patriot."

Declared dead at 15, she's an INSPIRATION!

Declared dead at 15, she's an INSPIRATION!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Disability activist Virali Modi recounts her life's most challenging moments and how she turned adversities in her favour.

Thoovanathumbikal: The masterpiece that got away from its maker

Thoovanathumbikal: The masterpiece that got away from its maker

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Padmarajan's Thoovanathumbikal has become a part of Malayali mythology, just as its maker himself now possesses mythological status.

2G scam: P C Chacko to head JPC

2G scam: P C Chacko to head JPC

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

Senior Congress member P C Chacko was on Friday made the chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the 2G spectrum issue, setting in motion the probe into what the opposition is alleging as the biggest scam in independent India.

Left faces major setback in Kerala civic polls

Left faces major setback in Kerala civic polls

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

The ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist-led Left Democratic Front in Kerala on Wednesday suffered a major jolt with the opposition United Democratic Front wresting two city corporations and dominating the race in muncipalities for which counting was taken up.

BJP seeks tacit alliance with Left in Kerala

BJP seeks tacit alliance with Left in Kerala

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

The Bharatiya Janata Party which had entered into an electoral adjustment with the Forward Bloc in Thiruvananthapuram has now gone one step forward with the party's Thrissur district president Gopalakrishnan coming out with the statement that Congress is the main enemy of the BJP in the state and that the party may go into electoral adjustments with the Communist Party of India-Marxist.

Singer Yesudas allowed to pray at Padmanabhaswamy Temple

Singer Yesudas allowed to pray at Padmanabhaswamy Temple

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

According to custom, only believers of Hinduism are permitted entry at the temple, a major pilgrim centre and tourist attraction in the southern part of the country.

This team will probe India's biggest scam

This team will probe India's biggest scam

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

The government has announced the formation of a joint parliamentary committee to probe the Rs 176,000 crore 2G scam. The JPC will comprise 20 members from Lok Sabha and ten members from Rajya Sabha.

Apollo Tyres declares lockout at Kerala factory

Apollo Tyres declares lockout at Kerala factory

Rediff.com12 Jun 2010

In another instance of labour unrest in the automobile sector, Apollo Tyres today announced a lockout at one of its factories, in Kerala's Thrissur district, resulting in an estimated daily loss of Rs 3 crore. This unit constitutes a fourth of Apollo's total daily output.