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Thiruvananthapuram's New Political Reality

Thiruvananthapuram's New Political Reality

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Even as the dust settles on one election, glory in Thiruvananthapuram has come with a new question on the horizon: Who will be UDF's candidate in the next Lok Sabha election given Shashi Tharoor has said 2024 would be his last? It isn't a vacancy that can be easily filled, points out Shyam G Menon.

DRI tracking counterfeit currency racket in Kerala

DRI tracking counterfeit currency racket in Kerala

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

The Department of Revenue Intelligence, DRI is tracing a major counterfeit currency racket with roots in Kerala and wings spread across Middle east and Far East.

Kerala HC stays transfer of sessions judge who made controversial remarks

Kerala HC stays transfer of sessions judge who made controversial remarks

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

The Kerala high court on Friday stayed the transfer of a sessions judge who had made controversial observations in his orders while granting bail to an accused in two sexual harassment cases in Kozhikode district.

Two succumb to sunstroke as Kerala grapples with severe heat

Two succumb to sunstroke as Kerala grapples with severe heat

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

As Kerala battles severe heat, the meteorological department has issued a maximum temperature warning for 12 districts for the upcoming five days.

Kerala assembly adopts resolution against uniform civil code

Kerala assembly adopts resolution against uniform civil code

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

The Kerala assembly on Tuesday unanimously adopted a resolution urging the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government to refrain from implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the country.

Cong's massive Kerala rally backs Palestine; Tharoor repeats anti-Israel stand

Cong's massive Kerala rally backs Palestine; Tharoor repeats anti-Israel stand

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Inaugurating the solidarity rally, Venugopal, a Rajya Sabha MP, strongly condemned the war unleashed by Israel in Gaza and their attacks against hospitals and refugee camps there.

Rahul meets nurse who held him in her hands as newborn

Rahul meets nurse who held him in her hands as newborn

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

As a trainee nurse, Vavathil had taken care of Gandhi at Delhi's Holy Family Hospital after his birth on June 19, 1970.

3 RSS workers attacked by CPI-M activists in Kerala

3 RSS workers attacked by CPI-M activists in Kerala

Rediff.com5 Mar 2017

The workers have been hospitalised after they suffered series injuries in the ambush by more than 10 CPI-M workers over political rivalry.

Congress to field Oommen Chandy's family member from Puthuppalli seat

Congress to field Oommen Chandy's family member from Puthuppalli seat

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

KPCC president and MP, Sudhakaran said that unofficially discussions have begun on who should be the candidate and officially it would start a couple of days later.

The Grand IPL Quiz!

The Grand IPL Quiz!

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Think you know all about the IPL?

Battle Royale in Thiruvananthapuram

Battle Royale in Thiruvananthapuram

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

The Lok Sabha contest in Thiruvananthapuram is shaping up to be a significant battle involving key candidates like Shashi Tharoor, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, and Panniyan Ravindran. This three-cornered fight highlights the political dynamics in Kerala's capital city, with each candidate bringing their own vision and promises for the region's development, notes Rajeev Srinivasan.

AIE crash: Passengers test Covid positive, CISF personnel quarantined

AIE crash: Passengers test Covid positive, CISF personnel quarantined

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

The CISF has said it was the 'first responder' to rescue passengers on Friday as its Assistant Sub Inspector Ajit Singh was on runway patrol when the Air India Express flight from Dubai with 190 people on board overshot the table top runway, fell into a 35-foot valley and broke into two.

Prime witness in sex racket blames activist

Prime witness in sex racket blames activist

Rediff.com4 Nov 2004

The social activist who brought the alleged sex scandal to limelight in 1996, "forced me to say everything.''

Interfaith marriage in Kerala leaves CPI-M red-faced over 'love jihad' charge

Interfaith marriage in Kerala leaves CPI-M red-faced over 'love jihad' charge

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

A recent interfaith marriage of a Muslim activist of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist's youth wing DYFI, has stirred up a political storm after the relatives of the Christian bride alleged "love jihad", with a senior left party leader supporting the charge, only to retract his statement later.

Nipah virus claims 10 lives in Kerala, 2 deaths not confirmed

Nipah virus claims 10 lives in Kerala, 2 deaths not confirmed

Rediff.com22 May 2018

A total of 116 persons, who had come in contact with some of the infected persons, have been put under quarantine-- 94 in their homes and 22 in various hospitals, the sources said.

AIE crash: Black box recovered, probe underway; toll rises to 18

AIE crash: Black box recovered, probe underway; toll rises to 18

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

'Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) of the ill-fated aircraft have been retrieved. AAIB (Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau) is conducting investigations,' Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri tweeted, as fresh questions were raised on the safety parameters of the runway.

Air India accused of flying 'outdated' aircraft

Air India accused of flying 'outdated' aircraft

Rediff.com4 Sep 2007

Accusing Air India operating international flights from Karipur Airport in Kozhikode, of flying 'outdated' aircraft, the Kerala Pravasi Association demanded a detailed probe into the matter.

Rains lash Kerala, 8 killed

Rains lash Kerala, 8 killed

Rediff.com17 Jul 2007

The district administration in Kozhikode, Malappuram and Wayanad has declared a holiday for educational institutions on Tuesday to cope up with the situation.

Rain havoc continues in Kerala, all 5 gates of Idukki reservoir opened

Rain havoc continues in Kerala, all 5 gates of Idukki reservoir opened

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

For the first time in the last 26 years, a shutter of the Cheruthoni Dam was opened on Thursday.

Controversial Jewish writer in Kerala deported

Controversial Jewish writer in Kerala deported

Rediff.com19 Apr 2012

British-born controversial Jewish writer Susan Nathan, who has been residing in Kozhikode since 2009, has been deported to Israel on court orders, official sources said on Thursday.

Karnataka police interrogating Pak national

Karnataka police interrogating Pak national

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

The police are also probing the connections of Fahad with fundamentalist groups and Hawala dealings in the state.

Jayaram, Mamta in Kadha Thudarunnu

Jayaram, Mamta in Kadha Thudarunnu

Rediff.com30 Mar 2010

The two are teaming up for this latest Malayalam movie.

Death toll from Nipah virus rises to 16 in Kerala

Death toll from Nipah virus rises to 16 in Kerala

Rediff.com31 May 2018

The outbreak of the infection, a newly emerging zoonosis that causes severe disease in both animals and humans, is suspected to be from an unused well in Perambra which was infested with bats.

Kerala HC quashes transfer of judge who made remarks on women's attire

Kerala HC quashes transfer of judge who made remarks on women's attire

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

At the same time, the bench also said the observations of the appellant in the bail order were indeed "derogatory to women and wholly uncalled for".

Tharoor removed from pro-Palestine event amid row over his Hamas remarks

Tharoor removed from pro-Palestine event amid row over his Hamas remarks

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

Facing an intense social media attack, Tharoor has issued a clarification, saying he has always been with the people of Palestine and he does not agree with the propagation of just one sentence from his speech at the IUML rally.

How fog in north India created chaos at Indian airports

How fog in north India created chaos at Indian airports

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

As photographs and video clips were distributed on social media, aviation security watchdog BCAS issued show cause notices to IndiGo and Mumbai airport operator MIAL over the incident, official sources said on Tuesday.

First Look: Mammootty in Paleri Manikyam

First Look: Mammootty in Paleri Manikyam

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

Mammootty dons a double role in Ranjith's Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathira Kolapathakathinte Kadha.

Interfaith marriage: Father of bride moves HC, seeks independent probe

Interfaith marriage: Father of bride moves HC, seeks independent probe

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

The interfaith marriage has stirred up a political storm after the bride's relatives alleged 'love jihad,' with a senior Left party leader supporting the charge, only to retract his statement later.

Make women self-reliant, instead of locking them in: Kerala HC

Make women self-reliant, instead of locking them in: Kerala HC

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Justice Devan Ramachandran on Tuesday said that patriarchism even in the form of offering protection to women and girls has to be frowned upon as they are just as capable, as men and boys, of taking care of themselves.

'Climate Change Is The Main Villain'

'Climate Change Is The Main Villain'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

'Since there is no photo-op, or quick fix solutions, politicians do not want to address climate change. It is very unfashionable.'

Sabarimala row: 1,369 people arrested after Kerala turned war zone

Sabarimala row: 1,369 people arrested after Kerala turned war zone

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

801 cases have been registered in connection with violent protests which were witnessed during the dawn-to-dusk hartal called by pro-Hindu outfits on Thursday, police said, adding that 717 people are now in preventive custody.

Floods wreak havoc in Maharashtra, K'taka, Kerala

Floods wreak havoc in Maharashtra, K'taka, Kerala

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Incessant downpour battered several states, including Kerala, Maharashtra and Karnataka, on Friday, with landslips and floods throwing normal life out of gear.

Uri terror attack looms large over BJP's Kerala meet

Uri terror attack looms large over BJP's Kerala meet

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

The Uri terror attack in which 18 soldiers were martyred will be deliberated in the council, said BJP General Secretary Ram Madhav.

PIX: India celebrates Janmashtami

PIX: India celebrates Janmashtami

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

A glimpse into how India celebrates the birth of Lorrd Krishna. Take a look

What's Kerala's 'kiss of love' protest all about?

What's Kerala's 'kiss of love' protest all about?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

A 'kiss of love' protest organised by a group of youngsters on Sunday against vandalism by the Bharatiya Janata Party at a coffee shop in Kozhikode has now drawn the ire of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad.

Capt Sathe had survived a crash in 1990s, but returned to flying

Capt Sathe had survived a crash in 1990s, but returned to flying

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Sathe had suffered multiple injuries on his skull in that incident, but due to his strong will power and passion he cleared the test and started flying again, his cousin said.

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.

Didn't name Madani in Bengaluru blasts case: Nasir

Didn't name Madani in Bengaluru blasts case: Nasir

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

T Nasir, a key accused in the 2008 Bengaluru blasts case, on Wednesday denied any role in implicating People's Democratic Party leader Abdul Naser Madani as an accused in the case."I have not given any statement implicating Madani in the Bengaluru blasts case," Nasir told a Malayalam television channel as he came out of the Special Central Bureau of Investigation court in Kochi, after appearing in a case related to the twin blasts in Kozhikode in March 2006.

Welfare scheme for Indians in UAE

Welfare scheme for Indians in UAE

Rediff.com23 Nov 2007

The Indian Embassy in the United Arab Emirates is working out a comprehensive scheme, including setting up of a grievance redressal mechanism.

Nipah virus claims 1 more life in Kerala, toll climbs to 13

Nipah virus claims 1 more life in Kerala, toll climbs to 13

Rediff.com27 May 2018

After the outbreak of Nipah at a hamlet in Perambra last week, 16 people have tested positive, of whom 13 have died so far.