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Sandeep Singh scores twice as India rout Canada

Sandeep Singh scores twice as India rout Canada

Rediff.com19 Oct 2009

Sandeep Singh continued his rampaging form to score twice as India beat Canada 3-1 to take take an unassailable 4-0 lead in the seven-match hockey Test series at Tamanawis Park, Surrey, Canada, on Sunday.

RJD MLA's sister dies resisting molesters; 2 accused surrender

RJD MLA's sister dies resisting molesters; 2 accused surrender

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Shaili Devi was being treated in Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences in Patna.

Situation under control: Badal

Situation under control: Badal

Rediff.com25 May 2009

Asserting the situation in the state was under control, Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal said on Monday that the violence sparked by the killing of a Sikh sect leader in Austria was confined only to a few pockets in Jalandhar and neighbouring areas.

Kerala Assembly to debate CM's comments

Kerala Assembly to debate CM's comments

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

As V S Achuthanandan came under attack for his controversial remarks against the family of slain National Security Guard officer Sandeep Unnikrishnan, the United Democratic Front tried to raise the issue in the Kerala Assembly, but a discussion on it was put off for Wednesday as the Chief Minister was not present in the House. At the beginning of Zero Hour, Opposition leader Oommen Chandy sought to move an adjournment motion on the issue.

India end European tour with draw against Holland

India end European tour with draw against Holland

Rediff.com17 Aug 2009

The Indian hockey team ended its European tour on a positive note, rallying to hold European champions The Netherlands to a 3-3 draw in the second and final Test at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen.

Ramzan, variety of food and innovative Iftars

Ramzan, variety of food and innovative Iftars

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The delectable fast-breaking meals or Iftars are becoming more innovative as ever and the spreads more lavish.

Murder of RSS activist: CBI arrests 3 CPI-M activists in Kerala

Murder of RSS activist: CBI arrests 3 CPI-M activists in Kerala

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday arrested three Communist Party of India-Marxist activists in connection with the September 1 murder of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh leader E Manoj in the district, official sources said.

Keralite being held captive by suspected rebels in Yemen

Keralite being held captive by suspected rebels in Yemen

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

A Keralite, 49, has been taken captive allegedly by a 6 member armed group at Sanaa in strife torn Yemen, according to information reaching the family in Malappuram.

Fire breaks out at KCR's Rs 7 crore puja

Fire breaks out at KCR's Rs 7 crore puja

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

Several fire fighting teams present on the spot brought the fire under control immediately but they were not swift enough to prevent the blaze from destroying the thatched roof of the main pandal completely.

Players clash as India down Pakistan

Players clash as India down Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Jul 2008

India scored an emphatic 3-1 win over Pakistan to storm into the Junior Asia Cup final after a violence-marred semi-final in Hyderabad on Wednesday.

Tainted Muslim leader quits Kerala cabinet

Tainted Muslim leader quits Kerala cabinet

Rediff.com4 Jan 2005

Kerala Industries Minister P K Kunhalikutty is facing sexual harassment allegations

Former CJI P Sathasivam sworn in as Kerala governor

Former CJI P Sathasivam sworn in as Kerala governor

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

65-year-old Sathasivam, whose appointment triggered debate in legal and political circles on the propriety of giving gubernatorial assignment to a former CJI, is the 23rd governor of the state.

BJP march over Sabarimala issue turns violent

BJP march over Sabarimala issue turns violent

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

Protesting against the police action, BJP has called for a dawn-to-dusk hartal in Thiruvananthapuram district on Tuesday.

Chiranjeevi to pray at Kanchi before party launch

Chiranjeevi to pray at Kanchi before party launch

Rediff.com9 Aug 2008

The popular Telugu film actor Chiranjeevi, who is going to launch his political party within the next two weeks, will perform a two-day yagya at Kamakshi temple at the holy city of Kanchi in Tamil Nadu on August 21 and 22 before taking a formal plunge.

Kerala House row: Hindu Sena chief Vishnu Gupta detained

Kerala House row: Hindu Sena chief Vishnu Gupta detained

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

The development comes a day after a major row erupted when Delhi police entered the Kerala House acting on the complaint, with a miffed Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy condemning the "raid".

India back on track with win over Malaysia

India back on track with win over Malaysia

Rediff.com8 Apr 2009

A resurgent India blanked Malaysia 3-0 on Wednesday to put their Azlan Shah Cup campaign back on track and stay on course for a place in the final of the five-nation hockey tournament, in Ipoh, Malaysia. Malaysia lead the table with six points while India and New Zealand are in second and third place respectively, both teams having four points each but India a superior goal difference.

India, Pak to clash in Jr Asia Cup hockey semis

India, Pak to clash in Jr Asia Cup hockey semis

Rediff.com14 Jul 2008

India and Pakistan scored resounding victories over Singapore and Bangladesh to finish first and second respectively in their groups.

Shers scrape past Warriors

Shers scrape past Warriors

Rediff.com25 Dec 2007

Sher-e-Jallandhar halted the victory march of Maratha Warriors defeating them 5-4 in the sudden death and garnered two points in a match of the Premier Hockey League.

Impressive turnout in high-stakes assembly polls

Impressive turnout in high-stakes assembly polls

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

A high voter turnout was recorded in West Bengal, Assam Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry assembly elections on Tuesday. The massive polling exercise following COVID-19 health protocol and involving lakhs of personnel began at 7 am and the last hour from 6 pm to 7 pm was set aside for COVID-19 patients and those under isolation. The counting of votes in the states will be held on May 2.

Kerala, TN, Assam, WB, Puducherry to vote on Tuesday

Kerala, TN, Assam, WB, Puducherry to vote on Tuesday

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

More than 750 constituencies spread across four states and one union territory will go to the polls on Tuesday

Now, unbelievably CHEAP flights to the Gulf!

Now, unbelievably CHEAP flights to the Gulf!

Rediff.com2 May 2005

Air India Express, a new low-cost airline, and a subsidiary of Air India, is aimed at Keralites working in the Gulf.

109 dead in Kollam fire, but Kerala temple board officials want fireworks

109 dead in Kollam fire, but Kerala temple board officials want fireworks

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Prayar Goapalakrishnan, president of TDB, said the board was against banning the pyrotechnics during temple festivals as they are part of rituals.

Indian nurses in Iraq freed by ISIS, to reach Kochi early Saturday

Indian nurses in Iraq freed by ISIS, to reach Kochi early Saturday

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

Forty six Indian nurses initially stranded at a hospital in Tikrit and later moved to Mosul have been freed by the fighters of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.

UK: Hindu chaplain leads prayer

UK: Hindu chaplain leads prayer

Rediff.com25 Apr 2007

There was also an army presentation by Brigadier Richard Dennis, with an aim to encourage those from ethnic backgrounds to consider a career in the armed forces.

'PM security lapse was govt failure'

'PM security lapse was govt failure'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2006

Opposition leader Oommen Chandy has said the incident must not be taken lightly.

Shah Rukh is new Emami brand ambassador

Shah Rukh is new Emami brand ambassador

Rediff.com19 Oct 2005

Bollywood's reigning king Shah Rukh Khan would succeed Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly in endorsing Emami's Chyawanprash brand Sona Chandi,

India thrash Poland in U-21 hockey

India thrash Poland in U-21 hockey

Rediff.com7 Aug 2007

India started their campaign in the eight-nation Under-21 men's hockey tournament by thrashing Poland 9-1 at Mochengladbach in Germany on Tuesday.

DIC(K) to contest all 140 seats

DIC(K) to contest all 140 seats

Rediff.com7 Mar 2006

Ruling out merger with any political party currently, Democratic Indira Congress (K) president K Muraleedharan Tuesday clarified that the party would contest all the 140 seats on its own, in the forthcoming Assembly elections.

Cong free India is BJP's main agenda, says Amit Shah

Cong free India is BJP's main agenda, says Amit Shah

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

Bharatiya Janata President president Amit Shah on Sunday said his party's main agenda was a "Congress free India".

India maul Czech Republic 12-0

India maul Czech Republic 12-0

Rediff.com30 May 2006

India beat Czech Republic 12-0 in their second outing of the under-21 invitation hockey tournament.

Six Mohammad Rafi songs resurface

Six Mohammad Rafi songs resurface

Rediff.com17 Apr 2007

The six songs were recorded way back in 1980 under the baton of ace music director Chitragupta for the film Sorry Madam.

In drought-hit Telangana, KCR's Rs 7-crore puja

In drought-hit Telangana, KCR's Rs 7-crore puja

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Even as thousands of people are reeling under drought in Telangana, Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao is organising an Ayutha Maha Chandi Yagam on a scale that is unprecedented.

6 killed as boat capsizes in Kerala, rescue operations underway

6 killed as boat capsizes in Kerala, rescue operations underway

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

The exact number of passengers on board the passenger boat, said to be over three-decades old, at the time of the mishap is yet to be ascertained.

Kerala: Congress-DIC (K) deal finalised

Kerala: Congress-DIC (K) deal finalised

Rediff.com24 Mar 2006

While Muraleedharan said his party would actively work for UDF's victory, Chennitala said he was happy that all Congressmen were reuniting under the leadership of Sonia Gandhi.

Poll announcement stalls Kerala's major projects

Poll announcement stalls Kerala's major projects

Rediff.com8 Mar 2006

The announcement of assembly elections has deprived the Congress-led United Democratic Front the political mileage that it was zeroing in on the development programmes.

Police begin enforcement of liquor ban in Kerala

Police begin enforcement of liquor ban in Kerala

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Police have begun enforcing the liquor ban across Kerala in the wake of the state high court ratifying the state government's new liquor policy.

Kerala-sponsored airline gets nod

Kerala-sponsored airline gets nod

Rediff.com22 Jun 2005

In what could be the first, state-sponsored airline company in the country, the Kerala cabinet on Wednesday gave an in-principle approval for setting up an aviation company in the joint sector to operate international services.

How Navy's air ambulance saved an autorickshaw driver

How Navy's air ambulance saved an autorickshaw driver

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

In a mission marked by clockwork precision, the heart of a brain dead man, brought to Kochi by a naval air ambulance, has been successfully transplanted in a 47-year-old autorickshaw driver at a hospital.

Maniappan Kutty's body found: Police

Maniappan Kutty's body found: Police

Rediff.com23 Nov 2005

Villagers found the body of Maniappan Raman Kutty, which had almost been decapitated, in Nimroz province's Dilaram district, said local police chief Bahdur Khan.