News for 'K Pillai'

Traffic Review: Bumpy ride to half-hearted glory

Traffic Review: Bumpy ride to half-hearted glory

Rediff.com6 May 2016

Traffic is muddled and lacklustre in its set-up, feels Sukanya Verma.

Inspiring! Why we should celebrate this topper

Inspiring! Why we should celebrate this topper

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Payal Kumari, daughter of a migrant worker from Bihar, battled the odds including financial woes, to top the BA archaeology course at Kerala's Mahatma Gandhi University.

Mohanlal and Manju Warrier to come together

Mohanlal and Manju Warrier to come together

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

The yet untitled film is directed by Sathyan Anthikkad and scripted by Ranjan Pramod.

Aamir, Salman, Shah Rukh's 50s problem

Aamir, Salman, Shah Rukh's 50s problem

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Why do Hindi cinema superstars flounder in their fifties, asks Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Vishal,Trisha come together for Samaran

Vishal,Trisha come together for Samaran

Rediff.com6 Mar 2012

The film is about an unexpected event that happens in the life of a common man.

'Motorcycle Diaries is going to be a visual spectacle'

'Motorcycle Diaries is going to be a visual spectacle'

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Rajesh Pillai talks about his upcoming film Motorcycle Diaries and his plans to make Traffic in Tamil and Hindi.

Kerala truckers call off strike

Kerala truckers call off strike

Rediff.com21 Jul 2003

The week-long truckers' strike in Kerala ended on Monday following the government's decision to keep in abeyance the hike in vehicle tax.

Watch Dulquer Salmaan in a serious avatar

Watch Dulquer Salmaan in a serious avatar

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

The period film titled Njan, is directed by Ranjith.

India test fires Brahmos' submarine-launched version

India test fires Brahmos' submarine-launched version

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

India on Wednesday successfully carried out the maiden test firing of the over 290 km-range submarine-launched version of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile in the Bay of Bengal becoming the first country in the world to have this capability.

West Indies stun India to win maiden U-19 World Cup

West Indies stun India to win maiden U-19 World Cup

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

Keacy Carty hit an unbeaten fifty to steer the West Indies to a thrilling five-wicket victory in the ICC Under-19 World Cup final, in Mirpur, on Sunday. Chasing India's paltry total of 145, the West Indies won with three balls to spare and claimed their maiden Under-19 World title.

The Maoists are looking to overthrow the Indian State by 2050

The Maoists are looking to overthrow the Indian State by 2050

Rediff.com28 May 2013

The power of the left-wing extremist groups is immense and they can, in one sense, if they want to, bring many sectors of the Indian economy to its knees, warns former home secretary GK Pillai

Supersonic BrahMos tested from INS Tarkash

Supersonic BrahMos tested from INS Tarkash

Rediff.com22 May 2013

India on Wednesday successfully test fired the 290-km range BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from the Navy's latest guided missile frigate INS Tarkash off the coast of Goa.

PHOTOS: Ramzan feasting in Bengaluru!

PHOTOS: Ramzan feasting in Bengaluru!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

Which way do you head to satisfy your iftar cravings in Bengaluru? Varsha Pillai offers suggestions.

When Mahatma Gandhi mobilised Rs 6,000 for flood relief in Kerala

When Mahatma Gandhi mobilised Rs 6,000 for flood relief in Kerala

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Following his appeal, people from various walks of life including women and children had donated even their gold jewels and meagre savings to help the flood-affected people.

Railways to take passengers on a musical journey

Railways to take passengers on a musical journey

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

Instrumental music played by maestros like Ustad Bismillah Khan, TN Rajaratnam Pillai and Pandit Pannalal Ghosh will keep passengers entertained in Rajdhani, Shatabdi and Duronto trains which have a public announcement system in place.

Mammootty's Varsham releases today

Mammootty's Varsham releases today

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

The film is produced under the actor's banner.

PIX: Dia Mirza, Maria Goretti mingle at a charity show

PIX: Dia Mirza, Maria Goretti mingle at a charity show

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

A look at the party pictures.

What's the Rush?

What's the Rush?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

It's been a busy few weeks for celebrities in Mumbai -- from store openings to fashion shows and product launches. So how did they fare style-wise? You tell us!

India working on hypersonic aircraft, harnessing helium from moon

India working on hypersonic aircraft, harnessing helium from moon

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

After launching missiles from land and sea, India is in the process of developing suspersonic missile aircraft that would hit long range targets from air.

Monsoon pics: Home is where the heart is!

Monsoon pics: Home is where the heart is!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Readers share their monsoon pics. You can share yours too!

First Look: Mohanlal, Fahadh, Asif in Red Wine

First Look: Mohanlal, Fahadh, Asif in Red Wine

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

The film's shooting has begun in Kozhikode.

Kasab's hanging won't impact Pak judicial team's visit

Kasab's hanging won't impact Pak judicial team's visit

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

Former Home Secretary of India, G K Pillai tells rediff.com that the team that would visit India would go about their job and that the hanging would have no impact on the visit.

Woman scribe makes failed bid to visit Sabarimala, Kerala observes 'hartal'

Woman scribe makes failed bid to visit Sabarimala, Kerala observes 'hartal'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Sporadic violence marked the 'hartal' called by Hindu right groups in Kerala over Wednesday's police action against those opposing entry of women of menstrual age into the shrine.

Siddarmaiah to declare Rs 70 lakh watch as state asset

Siddarmaiah to declare Rs 70 lakh watch as state asset

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Under attack from the opposition over his luxurious watch, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddarmaiah on Thursday said he would declare it as a state asset and hand it over to the government.

Malayalam film Traffic to be remade in Tamil

Malayalam film Traffic to be remade in Tamil

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

The film is directed by Shahid Khader and will be called Chennaiyil Oru Naal.

CPM headed for major showdown at party conclave

CPM headed for major showdown at party conclave

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

Yechury has dropped enough hints that a fight is in the offing at the Hyderabad conclave in April, where any member may move an amendment to the draft on the party's electoral line. Archis Mohan reports.

PIX: Yami Gautam, Gauhar Khan at a fashion show

PIX: Yami Gautam, Gauhar Khan at a fashion show

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

Take a look at Bollywood celebrities that attended the show.

'Awards are not important at all'

'Awards are not important at all'

Rediff.com4 May 2016

'Awards in India are not important because Indian awards don't increase or decrease your money nor do they have any influence in the kind of films you are offered.'

Centre planning troop cut in Kashmir?

Centre planning troop cut in Kashmir?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

The government is considering reducing the strength of security forces deployed in Jammu and Kashmir by 25 per cent as a confidence building measure.

Ambani of the Gulf bets big on Indian market

Ambani of the Gulf bets big on Indian market

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

With a house on the top floor of Dubai's Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, Bahrain-based India-born billionaire Ravi Pillai is planning big-buck investments across the construction, hospitality, real estate and healthcare sectors in India.

First Look: After Traffic, it's Motorcycle Diaries

First Look: After Traffic, it's Motorcycle Diaries

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

The movie sketches the journey of a motorcycle over a period of time.

Lankan court orders release of ten TN fishermen

Lankan court orders release of ten TN fishermen

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

A court in Sri Lanka on Monday ordered the release of ten Tamil Nadu fishermen who were taken into custody by Lankan naval men on July 1, a top official said.

MSD@40: Dhoni's Awesome Journey

MSD@40: Dhoni's Awesome Journey

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

As the legend turns 40, we take a look at his journey in cricket and life.

Time to take practical decision on Dhoni: Gambhir

Time to take practical decision on Dhoni: Gambhir

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Mahendra Singh Dhoni invested in the future as skipper by demanding younger players and it is now time that 'practical decisions' are taken with regards to him given that youngsters are once again waiting in the wings, said former India opener Gautam Gambhir.

Indian hockey in turmoil; Olympians ask minister to intervene

Indian hockey in turmoil; Olympians ask minister to intervene

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

Over 20 former international players, including several Olympians, have appealed to Sports Minister Ajay Maken to intervene and sort out the dispute between Indian Hockey Federation and Hockey India for the smooth conduct of World Series Hockey starting from December 17.

Why Varsham is crucial for Mammootty

Why Varsham is crucial for Mammootty

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Mammootty has already had six releases this year, of which only two films were successful.

PIX: Mouni Roy, Kishwer Merchant dazzle at an award function

PIX: Mouni Roy, Kishwer Merchant dazzle at an award function

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Gorgeous ladies, coming up!

Ishrat case: Javed alias Pranesh was police informer, says father

Ishrat case: Javed alias Pranesh was police informer, says father

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

The father of one of the victims of the 2004 Ishrat Jahan "fake" encounter, on Tuesday said his son had come to Gujarat to meet a top police officer, disputing claims that he was on a terror mission.

COVID-19: How this pharma professional stays positive

COVID-19: How this pharma professional stays positive

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Rediff reader Rashmi Pillai, a pharma professional from Mumbai suggests how to stay positive and make the most of the lockdown.

Top Malayalam Film Directors of the Year

Top Malayalam Film Directors of the Year

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

Here's looking at the best Malayalam directors who called the shots in 2011.