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BIG BLOW! Star boxer Vijender pulls out of National Games

BIG BLOW! Star boxer Vijender pulls out of National Games

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Vijender Singh has pulled out of the 35th National Games starting on Saturday

324 killed, 2 lakh in relief camps in Kerala as flood crisis worsens

324 killed, 2 lakh in relief camps in Kerala as flood crisis worsens

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

106 people died on a single day on Thursday.

Kerala's tourism takes a hard knock with coronavirus

Kerala's tourism takes a hard knock with coronavirus

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

After the Kerala government declared the coronavirus outbreak as a 'state calamity', as the three positive cases were detected from Thrissur, Alapuzha and Kasaragod, tourism minister Kadakampally Surendran admitted that the sector had suffered a hit. The sector had aggressively launched promotional advertisements in the domestic and international markets after the floods to revive the sector. However, all the efforts took a beating, with mass cancellations of hotel bookings after the outbreak of the infection in the state was reported.

Police launch manhunt for Vijayan

Police launch manhunt for Vijayan

Rediff.com16 Aug 2006

The star footballer is absconding after police booked a case against him for allegedly attacked six persons.

Police launch manhunt for Vijayan

Police launch manhunt for Vijayan

Rediff.com16 Aug 2006

The star footballer is absconding after police booked a case against him for allegedly attacked six persons.

Cops step up vigil to enforce lockdown after violations

Cops step up vigil to enforce lockdown after violations

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

The 21-day coronavirus lockdown in force since Wednesday has triggered a mass exodus of migrant workers across the country since the last few days.

Rajapakse leaves for Colombo

Rajapakse leaves for Colombo

Rediff.com30 Dec 2005

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse left for Colombo from the Nedumbassery International Airport in Kochi Friday evening at the end of a four-day visit to India.

BJP's O Rajagopal to contest from Palakkad

BJP's O Rajagopal to contest from Palakkad

Rediff.com6 Mar 2006

The BJP also decided to put up candidates in all the 140 seats in the state. The party will also try to rope in some independents.

Guj, Kerala families mourn for loved ones killed in NZ shooting

Guj, Kerala families mourn for loved ones killed in NZ shooting

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

A father-son duo killed in the attack hailed from Vadodara and their family back home is shattered.

'Germany could win the World Cup'

'Germany could win the World Cup'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2006

Former Indian football captain I M Vijayan thinks Klinsmann's boys have what it takes.

Pimps trap Indian women in Gulf

Pimps trap Indian women in Gulf

Rediff.com2 Oct 2004

Congress 2nd list with 71 names out; Pawan Bansal's back

Congress 2nd list with 71 names out; Pawan Bansal's back

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Former Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal was re-nominated by Congress from Chandigarh on Thursday brushing aside the "taint" argument as it released the second list of 71 candidates who include film star Nagma in Meerut and Youth Congress chief Rajeevv Satav from Hingoli.

SC quashes FIR against winking sensation Priya Varrier

SC quashes FIR against winking sensation Priya Varrier

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

The court said that the Malayalam folk song has been in the public domain since 1978 and the song video cannot be termed as blasphemous.

'Govt will not interfere with freedom of the press': Javadekar

'Govt will not interfere with freedom of the press': Javadekar

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

Minister of state for Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar on Friday said that the National Democratic Alliance government would not interfere with freedom of the press under any circumstances.

Will Paes be considered for Davis Cup tie vs Canada?

Will Paes be considered for Davis Cup tie vs Canada?

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

Bopanna being the highest-ranked doubles player in the country is automatic choice for the doubles rubber.

Kerala limping back to normalcy, now focus on rehabilitation

Kerala limping back to normalcy, now focus on rehabilitation

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

Though people from relief camps have started returning to their homes, more than 10.40 lakh people were still in 2,770 camps across the state.

Man triggers hijack scare on Jet flight, detained along with friend

Man triggers hijack scare on Jet flight, detained along with friend

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Police said the Mumbai-based man identified as Clince Varghese, 26, and hailing from Thrissur district was an anchor of a popular music channel and he was detained for questioning along with his 27-year-old male friend. The two men were booked on the flight(9W 825) that was delayed by two hours following the incident, an airport official said.

Kerala: Amid gloom and despair, they bring hope

Kerala: Amid gloom and despair, they bring hope

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

The visual of a man kneeling down in muddy waters to help women step on to him to get into rescue boats went viral on Sunday.

SFI activist held for assaulting T P Sreenivasan

SFI activist held for assaulting T P Sreenivasan

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

The 'erring' policemen would be sent for intensive refresher training as part of the departmental action.

Rana, Divse sink National marks

Rana, Divse sink National marks

Rediff.com9 Oct 2004

Viraj Patil won the one-metre springboard diving for his third gold in the 58th Senior National Aquatic Championships.

Kerala aging fast

Kerala aging fast

Rediff.com27 Jan 2004

From 5.9 per cent in 1961, the state's elderly population has steadily increased to 15 per cent now.

Tipplers say cheers as bars reopen in Kerala

Tipplers say cheers as bars reopen in Kerala

Rediff.com2 Jul 2017

As the bars opened their doors at 11 am on Sunday, heavy rush was seen in various outlets

Maharashtra, Kerala and Karnataka reel under floods

Maharashtra, Kerala and Karnataka reel under floods

Rediff.com11 Aug 2019

Residents in Kerala, Karnataka and Maharashtra continue to struggle as floods leave them in a watery hell.

In a first, SC collegium to upload its decisions on website

In a first, SC collegium to upload its decisions on website

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

The decision was taken on October 3.

Nipah resurfaces in Kerala; student 1st case this year

Nipah resurfaces in Kerala; student 1st case this year

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

The results of blood samples of the student, which were tested at the National Institute of Virology in Pune, have confirmed Nipah, she said.

Karunakaran faction's crucial meet on Sunday

Karunakaran faction's crucial meet on Sunday

Rediff.com30 Apr 2005

Though the octogenarian leader has persistently avoided the term 'split' so far, his announcement on Friday on quitting his Rajya Sabha seat is seen as an indication of the formation of the new outfit.

Karunakaran to quit RS seat

Karunakaran to quit RS seat

Rediff.com29 Apr 2005

"I have taken the decision. Now only the procedures have to be followed," he told Asianet TV channel.

With 91 seats, Left dethrones UDF in Kerala

With 91 seats, Left dethrones UDF in Kerala

Rediff.com20 May 2016

The BJP scripted history by opening its account in the state assembly.

'Maybe 10, 15 years later, Rahul may mature as a politician'

'Maybe 10, 15 years later, Rahul may mature as a politician'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

'This business of monopoly of one family must end.' 'Here, they picked up a few leaders for him as he needed support which was okay, but later, they became his cronies.'

Google doodle honours poet Kamala Das

Google doodle honours poet Kamala Das

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

On this day, February 1, in 1976, the Kerala-born poet released her autobiography, My Story.

Fireball over Kerala: Impact crater located

Fireball over Kerala: Impact crater located

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

It is yet to be ascertained as to what exactly caused the phenomena, but there is a possibility that the crater might be caused by a meteor

Rahul Gandhi visits flood relief camps in Kerala

Rahul Gandhi visits flood relief camps in Kerala

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Gandhi also met fishermen and party volunteers involved in relief work.

Karnataka win Jr. Nat. football

Karnataka win Jr. Nat. football

Rediff.com3 Feb 2003

A golden goal gave them a 1-0 victory over Goa in the final.

Tata Steel Chess: Hari finishes second, Nakamura reigns supreme

Tata Steel Chess: Hari finishes second, Nakamura reigns supreme

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

India's Pentala Harikrishna secured two wins on the last day but could only finish second, half a point behind Japanese-American wizard Hikaru Nakamura who lived up to his top billing to clinch the Tata Steel Chess India Rapid tournament, in Kolkata, on Sunday.

Soumya rape and murder: SC scraps Govindachamy's death penalty

Soumya rape and murder: SC scraps Govindachamy's death penalty

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Soumya, an employee of a shopping mall in Kochi, was pushed out of a running train in February 1, 2011 and raped.

Covid-19 scare: 30 states, UTs in complete lockdown

Covid-19 scare: 30 states, UTs in complete lockdown

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

A tweet by the Press Information Bureau said the states which have imposed lockdown in all districts include Chandigarh, Delhi, Goa, Jammu and Kashmir and Nagaland. The other states are: Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Ladakh, Tripura, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Meghalaya, Jharkhand, Bihar, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Haryana, Daman Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Karnataka and Assam.

SC to hear Priya Varrier's plea seeking quashing of FIRs over song on Feb 21

SC to hear Priya Varrier's plea seeking quashing of FIRs over song on Feb 21

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

Priya has sought the top court's direction to prohibit states from initiating any criminal proceedings against her.

Coronavirus: Govt prepares to evacuate Indians from Wuhan

Coronavirus: Govt prepares to evacuate Indians from Wuhan

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

A meeting chaired by Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba reviewed India's preparedness to deal with the virus amid mounting global concern over increasing number of cases in China and several other countries.

Navy rescued nearly 17,000 from Kerala floods

Navy rescued nearly 17,000 from Kerala floods

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

"Such was their efficiency that in fact, no deaths by drowning were reported in any area where Naval teams systematically organised their rescue efforts," he said.