News for 'Ayyappa'

Man held for assaulting woman pilgrim at Sabarimala

Man held for assaulting woman pilgrim at Sabarimala

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

Sooraj, hailing from Elanthur in Pathanamthitta district, was one of the main accused in the incident which took place on Tuesday when the hill shrine was opened for the two-day-long "Chithira Atta Thirunal," a special ritual.

Modi inaugurates railway, Kochi Metro Phase II projects in Kerala

Modi inaugurates railway, Kochi Metro Phase II projects in Kerala

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

The prime minister, who is on a two-day visit to the state, inaugurated, laid the foundation stone of and dedicated to the nation, railway and metro projects in the state worth Rs 4,500 crore.

Kerala woman who entered Sabarimala forced to stay at shelter house

Kerala woman who entered Sabarimala forced to stay at shelter house

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Her husband and other relatives had shifted to a rented building, the police said, adding Kanakadurga then took refugee at the One Stop Centre here.

'Won't come back till I enter Sabarimala'

'Won't come back till I enter Sabarimala'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

'If we do not enter the temple, then history won't be made and all wrong rituals will get continue to be followed.' 'If they resort to violence against women and abuse them, how can they be Ayyappa Swamy's bhakts?'

The women who made history by entering Sabarimala

The women who made history by entering Sabarimala

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

The two dauntless women -- Kanakadurga and Bindu -- aged 44 and 42, stepped into the hallowed precincts guarded by police three months after the Supreme Court's historic judgment

Shutdown in Kerala after police detain right-wing activist near Sabarimala

Shutdown in Kerala after police detain right-wing activist near Sabarimala

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

A 12-hour hartal is being observed against the preventive detention of a Hindu Aikya Vedi leader.

In a first, Kerala's apex temple body to appoint ST priest

In a first, Kerala's apex temple body to appoint ST priest

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

The TDB has decided to appoint 19 lower caste people, including 18 belonging to the scheduled caste and one from the scheduled tribe

Sabarimala: Section 144 imposed as temple opens on Monday

Sabarimala: Section 144 imposed as temple opens on Monday

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

The Sabarimala Karma Samiti, a platform of right-wing outfits, including VHP, appealed to media houses not to depute women journalists in the menstrual age group to cover the developments in Sabarimala.

Sabarimala row: Kerala women form 620-km long human 'wall'

Sabarimala row: Kerala women form 620-km long human 'wall'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

While Health minister K K Shylaja would lead the chain at Kasargod, senior CPM leader Brinda Karat would be the last person at the end of the chain in Thiruvananthapuram.

Dalit woman puts off plan to visit Sabarimala due to heavy rain

Dalit woman puts off plan to visit Sabarimala due to heavy rain

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

Police had earlier said it was verifying the background of the woman, said to be in her late 30s, and a decision regarding her trekking would be taken on Sunday morning.

Sabarimala stir our agenda, golden opportunity for us: BJP Kerala chief

Sabarimala stir our agenda, golden opportunity for us: BJP Kerala chief

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

However, Head priest Tantri Kandararu Rajeevaru told reporters at the temple that he had only consulted senior tantri Kandararu Mohanararu on the matter.

Sabarimala: Women to be kept out from Pampa river during ritual bath

Sabarimala: Women to be kept out from Pampa river during ritual bath

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Sabarimala temple authorities decided to regulate presence of women of menstrual age in and around River Pampa during the aarattu (ritualistic bath) ceremony on March 23.

Heavy rains in Kerala, red alert for four districts

Heavy rains in Kerala, red alert for four districts

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

A Red alert, indicating heavy to very heavy rains of over 20 cm in 24 hours, has been sounded for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathnamthitta and Alappuzha districts on December 3, while Orange alert (6 cm to 20 cm rains)for Kottayam, Ernakulam and Idukki districts the same day.

Sabarimala: Deity has the right to be 'eternal celibate', SC told

Sabarimala: Deity has the right to be 'eternal celibate', SC told

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

This was also part of the right to privacy of the deity, the lawyer said.

Sabarimala doors open, 30-year-old woman with family at Pamba

Sabarimala doors open, 30-year-old woman with family at Pamba

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

However, the woman told police that she was not keen to visit the shrine and admitted that she had come to Pamba following pressure from her husband.

At least 17 pilgrims injured in Sabarimala stampede

At least 17 pilgrims injured in Sabarimala stampede

Rediff.com25 Dec 2016

The injured have been admitted to Sannidhanam hospital, Pathnamthitta Collector R Girija said. She said there was a "small stampede" between Sannidhanam and Malikapuram and about 20 persons were injured.

Protests erupt after 2 women attempt to enter Sabarimala

Protests erupt after 2 women attempt to enter Sabarimala

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

The women devotees were surrounded by a large number of protesters after they crossed the base camp to begin the trek towards the hill shrine.

Vijay Hazare: Five-star Unadkat lifts Saurashtra to win

Vijay Hazare: Five-star Unadkat lifts Saurashtra to win

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

The dominance of Saurashtra's bowlers could be gauged from the fact that Himachal lost their first seven wickets for just 22 runs.

#MeToo hits Rahul Easwar; Activist dismisses charge

#MeToo hits Rahul Easwar; Activist dismisses charge

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Easwar claimed the allegation was a mere attack from people opposed to his ideology and meant for "political manipulation", and added "I dismiss it".

4 women stopped from proceeding to Sabarimala shrine on Day 5

4 women stopped from proceeding to Sabarimala shrine on Day 5

Rediff.com21 Oct 2018

The police, which took the women to safety, said that the duo informed the security forces that they came to Sabarimala without knowing the customs of the temple.

Sabarimala: Respect traditions, says Rajini; Kamal evades query

Sabarimala: Respect traditions, says Rajini; Kamal evades query

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

The Makkal Needhi Maiam founder-president said he would prefer to 'stay in the centre' and talk about things benefiting women.

Sabarimala gives BJP a foot in Kerala's door

Sabarimala gives BJP a foot in Kerala's door

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

The saffron party will use Lord Ayyappa the same way it made use of Lord Ram in the north to take away the Nair vote and make electoral inroads in the state.

Kerala turns into war zone after women's entry into Sabarimala

Kerala turns into war zone after women's entry into Sabarimala

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Kerala Union of Working Journalists decided to boycott the press meets called by the BJP after saffron party workers attacked mediapersons.

'Communists want to finish the faith'

'Communists want to finish the faith'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

'These atheist people wanted to finish the progress of Sabrimala temple devotees and now they are using this (the Supreme Court verdict) as a weapon to destroy the believers.'

Muslim women forum to move SC seeking mosque entry

Muslim women forum to move SC seeking mosque entry

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

The group will not just seek permission for women to offer prayers in the mosques, but also fight for appointing them as 'imams' (clerics).

Covid: MHA asks states to prevent festival gatherings

Covid: MHA asks states to prevent festival gatherings

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

Extending the ongoing COVID-19 guidelines for one more month till September 30, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla said the overall pandemic situation now appears to be largely stable at the national level, except for the localised spread observed in a few states.

Paulo Coelho tweets a Mallu film poster!

Paulo Coelho tweets a Mallu film poster!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

What links The Alchemist and Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho?

SC: Observing 41-day abstinence before Sabrimala impossible condition

SC: Observing 41-day abstinence before Sabrimala impossible condition

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

The five-judge Constitution bench said that it is the devotion which makes a woman to visit a temple.

SC to hear Sabarimala review pleas on November 13

SC to hear Sabarimala review pleas on November 13

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Earlier the court had noted that there were 19 review petitions pending in the matter.

Sabarimala verdict: SC to decide date of hearing review petitions tomorrow

Sabarimala verdict: SC to decide date of hearing review petitions tomorrow

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

A five-judge constitution bench by a ratio of 4:1 had held that women of all age groups should be allowed entry inside Kerala's Sabarimala Temple.

Vijay Hazare: Saurashtra notch up big win over Gujarat

Vijay Hazare: Saurashtra notch up big win over Gujarat

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Delhi done in by poor batting as Karnataka win by 4 wickets

Hazare: Rajasthan STUN Delhi; Punjab, TN register wins

Hazare: Rajasthan STUN Delhi; Punjab, TN register wins

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

A roundup of the Vijay Hazare Trophy one-day matches played on Tuesday.

'BJP made a mistake by supporting Sabarimala verdict'

'BJP made a mistake by supporting Sabarimala verdict'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

'It is true that we changed our opinion.' 'I feel the BJP or any other political party is guilty of not understanding the real mood of the people.'

'Daylight rape of Hindus': Union minister Hegde's shocker on Sabarimala row

'Daylight rape of Hindus': Union minister Hegde's shocker on Sabarimala row

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

His statement comes in the backdrop of two Kerala women, Bindu and Kanakadurga, in their 40s, entering the temple premises for offering prayers during the early morning hours on Wednesday. They were accompanied by the police personnel.

SC declines to stay verdict allowing women of all ages into Sabarimala temple

SC declines to stay verdict allowing women of all ages into Sabarimala temple

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

The apex court had on Tuesday agreed to hear on January 22 in open court the pleas seeking review of its verdict but refused to stay its judgment.

'Sabarimala verdict is an extremely good decision'

'Sabarimala verdict is an extremely good decision'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

'The Sabarimala issue is no longer in splendid isolation.'

Police on high alert, 1,500 cops, commando team deployed at Sabarimala

Police on high alert, 1,500 cops, commando team deployed at Sabarimala

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

Prohibitory order under section 144 CrPc banning assembly of four or more people will come into force at Pamba, Nilackal, Elavungal, and Sannidhanam from midnight Saturday till November 6 midnight.

'Not even the Supreme Court can question our beliefs'

'Not even the Supreme Court can question our beliefs'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

'The Supreme Court should not have come out with this kind of order and in my opinion, the court should correct it.'

Only 'women activists' expected to visit Sabarimala: TDB chief

Only 'women activists' expected to visit Sabarimala: TDB chief

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

"Is it possible for women to trek kilometers through the forest path and stand amongst the packed crowd?"

'We are going back to the Supreme Court'

'We are going back to the Supreme Court'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

'We will talk to Muslim, Christian organisations and form a broad alliance so that every temple, church and mosque will have freedom to manage their affairs and not to be intervened upon.'