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Call for non-Brahmin priests sparks debate in Kerala

Call for non-Brahmin priests sparks debate in Kerala

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

The call of the Nair Service Society to appoint priests from its community in temples managed by the organisation has triggered a debate whether the worshippers would accept non-Brahmin priests.

The photograph that terribly disturbed Mohanlal

The photograph that terribly disturbed Mohanlal

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

A lowdown on what's happening in the Malayalam film industry.

Why this priestly community wants reservation

Why this priestly community wants reservation

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

'Our children score very high marks, but do not get admission in good colleges. They get top rank, but they do not get jobs because they belong to the so-called forward caste.' 'What can we do when a boy or girl from the community with first rank is considered only at the 6th or 7th position for a government job just because those with reservation get precedence over us?'

She gained strength from sadness. Today, she's mother to 1,500 kids

She gained strength from sadness. Today, she's mother to 1,500 kids

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

'Solace' emerged from the heart of a mother who knew what it feels like to be a helpless parent when treatment for a sick child is expensive.