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Kerala rains: NDRF man's brave act to rescue sick child goes viral

Kerala rains: NDRF man's brave act to rescue sick child goes viral

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

A photograph of Kumar snapped while scurrying across the bridge with the child two days ago, has gone viral on the social media with people showering praise on him.

Check out when your constituency votes

Check out when your constituency votes

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

The Lok Sabha election will be held in 7 phases, beginning on April 11, 2019 and ending on May 19, 2019.

Diplomat Devyani not eligible for Adarsh flat: Panel

Diplomat Devyani not eligible for Adarsh flat: Panel

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

Devyani Khobragade, the Indian diplomat who is at the centre of a diplomatic row with the United States, is one of the 25 allottees who have been found ineligible to own a flat in the controversial Adarsh Housing society by a judicial panel which probed the scam.

Rains kill 8 in TN, Kerala; Cyclone Ochki heads to Lakshadweep

Rains kill 8 in TN, Kerala; Cyclone Ochki heads to Lakshadweep

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

Tamil Nadu government deployed state and national disaster response force teams in Kanyakumari district, which bore the brunt of the rain fury.

India's ambitious high-speed rail plans

India's ambitious high-speed rail plans

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

The feasibility study of Delhi-Chennai corridor is being done in cooperation with Chinese Railways.

What a terrorist wants: Bomb blasts and Kerala holiday!

What a terrorist wants: Bomb blasts and Kerala holiday!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

Kerala remains a safe haven for members of the IM and the SIMI alike, says Vicky Nanjappa

Trouble for SNDP chief Natesan as Kerala govt orders probe into swami's death

Trouble for SNDP chief Natesan as Kerala govt orders probe into swami's death

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

In a potential political setback for Sri Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam chief Vellapally Natesan, the Kerala government on Saturday announced further investigation into the death of Swami Saswathikananda of Sivagiri Mutt, following a Crime Branch report citing new revelations in the case.

All metros among 130 districts identified as COVID-19 red zones

All metros among 130 districts identified as COVID-19 red zones

Rediff.com1 May 2020

This classification of districts is to be followed by states and union terrotories till a week post May 3, when the second phase of lockdown will end, for containment operations.

Kerala polls: Rival fronts play blame game over womens' safety

Kerala polls: Rival fronts play blame game over womens' safety

Rediff.com5 May 2016

The brutal rape and murder of a Dalit woman at Perumbavoor is becoming campaign material for the May 16 assembly polls.

'Sabarimala issue is dividing Hindu society'

'Sabarimala issue is dividing Hindu society'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

'The first time a ban on women aged between 10 and 50 entering Sabarimala came was in 1991 and was by a high court judgment.' 'So, it is only a 27-year-old ban.' 'The high court can fix customs and the Supreme Court can overturn it.' 'I don't see this as an attack on religious freedom or the practice of a religion.'

Why you must visit the Kochi-Muziris Biennale!

Why you must visit the Kochi-Muziris Biennale!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

The Kochi-Muziris Biennale has put Kerala on the art tourism circuit, says Kishore Singh.

Numbers show: 'God's own country' is unsafe for women

Numbers show: 'God's own country' is unsafe for women

Rediff.com26 Feb 2017

A total of 16,960 cases of crime against women and children, including 2,568 rapes, have been reported in the last one year in Kerala.

On Good Friday, the devout seek blessings

On Good Friday, the devout seek blessings

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Good Friday was on Friday observed across the country with special prayers in churches and the faithfuls observing fasts as a way of renunciation of earthly comfort to mark the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

Poet-lyricist and Jnanpith awardee ONV Kurup passes away

Poet-lyricist and Jnanpith awardee ONV Kurup passes away

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

Jnanpith awardee and eminent Malayalam poet, lyricist and environmentalist O N V Kurup passed away at a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday following cardiac arrest. He was 84.

For a democracy, Modi's words are ominous

For a democracy, Modi's words are ominous

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

'Modi followed a prime minister whose second term was marked by such tragic passivity that Indians, it would seem, are willing to go to great pains to help this one realise his ambitions for them.'

Authorities hint negligence caused UP train tragedy

Authorities hint negligence caused UP train tragedy

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

Investigators were on Sunday looking into what caused one of the deadliest train accidents in recent times as rescue operations continued

Kerala's 'orphan industry' sells kids in the Gulf

Kerala's 'orphan industry' sells kids in the Gulf

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

The trafficking of 589 children to shelter homes in Kerala has exposed a deep-rooted racket. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Tamil Nadu, Kerala lead surge in financial inclusion

Tamil Nadu, Kerala lead surge in financial inclusion

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

South leads; North-East at bottom but moves ahead, finds out the IndiaSpend Team

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.

Kerala protests ban on sale of cattle for slaughter, organises beef fests

Kerala protests ban on sale of cattle for slaughter, organises beef fests

Rediff.com27 May 2017

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan dashed off a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking his intervention for repealing the measure. He said the Centre's decision amounts to an "intrusion" to the rights of the states in the country's federal structure.

Stand with Kerala. Visit!

Stand with Kerala. Visit!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

The sun is out. The flood waters have receded. Keralites have spent crores in quickly cleaning up the state and making it visitor ready. Go to Kerala folks!

Sports Shorts: Saina, Srikanth, Sindhu enter second round of Asia C'ship

Sports Shorts: Saina, Srikanth, Sindhu enter second round of Asia C'ship

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday.

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Rediff.com28 May 2019

As the dust finally settles on the outcome of the Lok Sabha elections 2019 and Bharatiya Janata Party along with its NDA allies emerges as the clear winner, here is a list of who won in each of the 7 phases of elections.

'A big aircraft will crash in Mumbai, Delhi, wherever'

'A big aircraft will crash in Mumbai, Delhi, wherever'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

'If a drone can't fly airspace without the DGCA knowing about it, how did such a big plane get airborne?' 'The DGCA knows this aircraft had undergone major repairs. Now, the question is who allowed it.' 'The DGCA cannot come out of this.'

K V Thomas: Politically engineering food for all

K V Thomas: Politically engineering food for all

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

When KV Thomas took over as minister of state for food and consumer affairs (independent charge) on January 19, 2011, he was tasked with taking forward one single, important objective: expedite the implementation of the National Food Security Bill.

Political bigwigs evade Kerala's solar scam heat

Political bigwigs evade Kerala's solar scam heat

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

In a three-page complaint submitted to the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate in Kochi, second accused Saritha Nair put the blame for the fraudulent dealings on the first accused Biju Radhakrishnan and actress Shalu Menon while stating that associating her name with politicians and ministers was incorrect.

13 held guilty for chopping off Kerala professor's hand

13 held guilty for chopping off Kerala professor's hand

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

In 2010, the accused chopped off Joseph's hand accusing him of hurting religious sentiments of a community through a question paper he set for his students.

At Sivagiri mutt, Sonia makes veiled attack on BJP

At Sivagiri mutt, Sonia makes veiled attack on BJP

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

She said there were attempts to communalise the guru's teachings and this amounts to 'betraying' him.

'I am fighting to get my son back'

'I am fighting to get my son back'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

'I stand here as a helpless father.' A retired soldier awaits the release of his son languishing in a Kenyan prison.

Top 5 most romantic drives in India

Top 5 most romantic drives in India

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

What better way to rekindle your passion than a road trip right? Anita Rao Kashi suggests these five routes:

Pope confers sainthood on father and nun from Kerala

Pope confers sainthood on father and nun from Kerala

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

Pope Francis on Sunday declared Father Kuriakose Elias Chavara and Sister Euphrasia Eluventhinkal from India as saints at Vatican.

Our deadliest battles are now fought over literature, art and culture

Our deadliest battles are now fought over literature, art and culture

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

The only thing more dangerous than a killer who thinks he is acting to protect his faith or community is the killer who knows he is acting with the sanction of his faith or community

Periyar: A walk in the woods

Periyar: A walk in the woods

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

A treat lay in store for wildlife enthusiast Suchismita Banerjee at Lake Palace Resort on the Periyar Lake.

'Kerala does not harbour terrorists'

'Kerala does not harbour terrorists'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

'It is still God's own country. Nobody needs to worry about coming here. Anybody can come to Kerala without worry because bad elements will be kicked out of the state mercilessly... These terrorists visited many places and not only Kerala,' says Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala, reacting to the fears that Kerala has become a terror hub.

How to make Jan Dhan Yojana a successful scheme

How to make Jan Dhan Yojana a successful scheme

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

The first stage of the inclusion strategy was focussed on opening bank accounts, logically seen as creating the last-mile channels for financial access.

'I still have Rs 85 cash left'

'I still have Rs 85 cash left'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

Rediff readers share their Cash Crisis experiences.

25 killed, 250 rescued in Madhya Pradesh twin train tragedy

25 killed, 250 rescued in Madhya Pradesh twin train tragedy

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Over 250 passengers have been rescued, a railway official said.

A software engineer to beekeeper

A software engineer to beekeeper

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

30-year-old Krishnamurthy, founder, Honey Kart, quit his job as a technical programmer at Wipro, and borrowed money from friends to become a beekeeper. Today he is not only debt-free but also processes 500 kilograms of honey every month that sells for Rs 716 per kg.

The man who led Chennai's rescue effort

The man who led Chennai's rescue effort

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

'Coordination between our 50 teams, each with a strength of 45 men, played a key role in rescuing flood-affected people in Chennai. In all, we succeeded in rescuing over 20,000 people.'

How Nixon fought diabetes by cycling

How Nixon fought diabetes by cycling

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

India has been described as the diabetes capital of the world, so it's inspiring to hear about a man who fought the dreaded disease by doing what he loved to do.