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Opposition demands Shah's statement on Parliament security breach

Opposition demands Shah's statement on Parliament security breach

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Several opposition MPs on Wednesday demanded an explanation from Home Minister Amit Shah after two visitors jumped into the Lok Sabha chamber from the visitors' gallery and opened canisters that emitted coloured smoke, triggering panic among the members.

Ranji: Jagadeesan's 2nd season-ton helps Tamil Nadu

Ranji: Jagadeesan's 2nd season-ton helps Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Opener Shubham Rohilla struck his fourth first-class hundred to take Services to 279 for 4 against defending champions Saurashtra

1 Nation 1 Poll: What's Modi's Thinking?

1 Nation 1 Poll: What's Modi's Thinking?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Deriving from Narendra Modi's continuing charisma, the proposed scheme, if and when implemented, can cut both ways. That is to say, if Modi can win, he can lose. Or, someone else in his place, later on, could lose as much as he could win in his time, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Ranji: Mulani's 10-wicket haul powers Mumbai to consecutive bonus-point win

Ranji: Mulani's 10-wicket haul powers Mumbai to consecutive bonus-point win

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Left-arm spinner Shams Mulani grabbed a match haul of 10 wickets as Mumbai defeated Andhra by 10 wickets to secure a successive bonus-point victory in the Ranji Trophy in Mumbai on Monday.

Bramayugam: Movie Love or Masochism?

Bramayugam: Movie Love or Masochism?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

You will appreciate the Mammootty of this movie better if you do not take the servile reviews to heart, for this is a grand, broad, almost proudly comic performance, assures Sreehari Nair.

'New Covid surge is a seasonal wave but spreads faster'

'New Covid surge is a seasonal wave but spreads faster'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

'Seek medical help if after five days of the first symptom the fever has not subsided.'

60% of Indians in Ukraine safely evacuated: Centre to Kerala HC

60% of Indians in Ukraine safely evacuated: Centre to Kerala HC

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

The central government has told the high court that under 'Operation Ganga', in addition to commercial aircrafts, Indian Air Force flights have also been pressed into operation to evacuate the Indians who have crossed into Romania, Poland, Hungary and other neighbouring countries of Ukraine.

When SC judges crooned for Kerala

When SC judges crooned for Kerala

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

More than Rs 10 lakh was collected during the fund raising event.

ISL: Little known 'Messi' saves the day for Kerala Blasters

ISL: Little known 'Messi' saves the day for Kerala Blasters

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Raphael Messi Bouli struck twice in the last 15 minutes to eke out a 2-2 draw for Kerala Blasters

Ranji: Badoni hits century; Saxena destroys Bengal

Ranji: Badoni hits century; Saxena destroys Bengal

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

Roundup of Ranji Trophy matched played on Sunday

Kerala's Mohd Azharuddeen destroys Mumbai with 37-ball century

Kerala's Mohd Azharuddeen destroys Mumbai with 37-ball century

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Mohammed Azharuddeen slammed a 37-ball century to power Kerala to an emphatic eight-wicket victory against Mumbai in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 match at the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai, on Wednesday.

Ranji Trophy: Jackson, bowlers put Saurashtra in control

Ranji Trophy: Jackson, bowlers put Saurashtra in control

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

Saurashtra's middle-order batter Sheldon Jackson followed in senior teammate Cheteshwar Pujara's footsteps, completing his century on day two of their Ranji Trophy Group A tie against Rajasthan to guide the defending champions to a 300-plus total in Jaipur on Saturday.

Last 3-4 months were challenging for me mentally: Samson

Last 3-4 months were challenging for me mentally: Samson

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Sanju Samson was overlooked for the ODI World Cup despite averaging 55.7 with a strike rate of 104 in 13 ODI innings.

Ukraine impact: Indian students in Belarus head home

Ukraine impact: Indian students in Belarus head home

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

With the war in Ukraine entering its 12th day on Monday and tensions between Kyiv and Moscow showing no signs of easing, the students said there is panic in Belarus and their families in India too are concerned about their wellbeing.

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.

'Oommen Chandy never turned away the needy'

'Oommen Chandy never turned away the needy'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

'I have never seen a common man tapping a chief minister on the shoulder and giving him his petition, like needing money for a child admitted in a hospital.'

ISIS: The Kerala Connection

ISIS: The Kerala Connection

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

ISIS's online propaganda radicalises Muslim youth in Kerala. A revealing excerpt from Stanly Johny's new book, The ISIS Caliphate From Syria to the Doorsteps of India.

Ranji Round-up: Shardul, Dube shine for Mumbai; Saurashtra take slender lead

Ranji Round-up: Shardul, Dube shine for Mumbai; Saurashtra take slender lead

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

India internationals Shardul Thakur and Shivam Dube starred with the ball and the bat respectively as 41-time champions Mumbai took an upperhand over Assam on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Group B match in Mumbai on Friday.

'They snatched her away from us'

'They snatched her away from us'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

'I want the country to know what's happening to our daughter.'

North trails South in electric scooter sales

North trails South in electric scooter sales

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

The state is also the biggest market for TVS, another incumbent player, and together with Bajaj Auto, they accounted for 88 per cent of Maharashtra's total electric scooter sales last month. As many as 8,417 units were sold in Maharashtra in September. Bajaj Auto's contribution was 4,048 vehicles and that of TVS was 3,389, according to model- and state-wise data from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam).

'Nothing would happen to Babri': Pawar's big claim on BJP leader

'Nothing would happen to Babri': Pawar's big claim on BJP leader

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

'Vijaya Raje Scindia had assured the prime minister that nothing would happen to the Babri Masjid'

Centre declares Kerala floods 'severe calamity'

Centre declares Kerala floods 'severe calamity'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

The Centre said that there was no legal provision to declare a disaster as a national calamity, amid demands for declaring the floods as a national disaster.

Nitish Babu Meets Baby Katyayani, Rahul Baba

Nitish Babu Meets Baby Katyayani, Rahul Baba

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.

NIA to probe Kerala gold smuggling case

NIA to probe Kerala gold smuggling case

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

The gold, weighing over 30 kg, was seized from the "diplomatic baggage" that had landed by air cargo at the Thiruvananthapuram international airport recently from the Gulf.

SEE: Samson a big fan favourite at Royals!

SEE: Samson a big fan favourite at Royals!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

Whether it is playing for India, Kerala or the Rajasthan Royals, Sanju Samson always enjoys huge support from fans all over the India.

The Remarkable Life And Legacy Of Oommen Chandy

The Remarkable Life And Legacy Of Oommen Chandy

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

'Oommen Chandy always had time for his people and valued their voices.' 'There was no rest for him as long as the betterment of his fellow citizens was at stake.' Ambassador Venu Rajamony, who knew the former Kerala chief minister for half a century, salutes a beloved leader who worked tirelessly for the welfare of its people.

Ranji Trophy: Pujara fails but Saurashtra poised for win; UP in command

Ranji Trophy: Pujara fails but Saurashtra poised for win; UP in command

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

With more than a 100 runs still to get, it would be an uphill task for Maharashtra to turn the match around on Day 3.

Malaika Arora salutes Kerala's fighting spirit

Malaika Arora salutes Kerala's fighting spirit

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

She shares her feelings with Anita Aikara/Rediff.com.

6 dead, over a dozen missing as rains lash Kerala

6 dead, over a dozen missing as rains lash Kerala

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

Heavy rains pounded south and central Kerala on Saturday wreaking havoc in many parts with some people feared missing in the landslides that occurred in hilly areas bordering Kottayam and Idukki districts prompting the state government to seek the assistance of the Army and Air Force for rescue operations.

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

Israel: 'The situation has never been so bad'

Israel: 'The situation has never been so bad'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

An Indian caregiver in Ashkelon, Israel, recounts what he saw the day Israel saw its worst attack by land, air and sea.

'We Will Bring The Oscar'

'We Will Bring The Oscar'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

'Ours is a disaster movie with no big stars, songs or commercial ingredients.' 'Yet, it is Malayalam cinema's highest grosser.'

Kerala govt begins evicting Maradu flats residents

Kerala govt begins evicting Maradu flats residents

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

The evacuation process will be completed before October 3, said Fort Kochi Sub-Collector Snehil Kumar Singh.

Kerala's tourism takes a hard knock with coronavirus

Kerala's tourism takes a hard knock with coronavirus

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

After the Kerala government declared the coronavirus outbreak as a 'state calamity', as the three positive cases were detected from Thrissur, Alapuzha and Kasaragod, tourism minister Kadakampally Surendran admitted that the sector had suffered a hit. The sector had aggressively launched promotional advertisements in the domestic and international markets after the floods to revive the sector. However, all the efforts took a beating, with mass cancellations of hotel bookings after the outbreak of the infection in the state was reported.

Public access to 10 sensitive installations removed

Public access to 10 sensitive installations removed

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Ten sensitive installations in six states and one Union territory have been declared out of bounds for the general public, with the Centre saying any information with respect to certain activities carried out at these premises may be useful to India's enemies.

SC grants 5-day bail to journalist to visit ailing mother in Kerala

SC grants 5-day bail to journalist to visit ailing mother in Kerala

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Kappan was arrested on October 5, 2020 while he was on his way to Hathras, home to the 19-year-old Dalit woman who died after being allegedly gang-raped by four upper-caste men on September 14.

My Nobel Moments

My Nobel Moments

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

It was lovely to enjoy the magical atmosphere of celebrating the spectacular accomplishments of extraordinary men and women who had enriched the world of sciences, literature and peace, notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan after attending last week's Nobel Prize awards ceremony.

Kerala beedi baron gets lifer for killing guard with his Hummer

Kerala beedi baron gets lifer for killing guard with his Hummer

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Kerala beedi baron Mohammed Nisham, convicted for killing a security guard in a fit of rage by ramming his luxury Hummer, was on Thursday sentenced life imprisonment in addition to 24 years in jail by a court in Thrissur which also slapped a fine of Rs 80.30 lakh on him.

KM Mani, Kerala lawmaker for five decades, dies at 86

KM Mani, Kerala lawmaker for five decades, dies at 86

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

The veteran Kerala Congress leader had been a dominant player in Kerala's coalition politics, serving under six chief ministers.

Ranji: Dube's blitz, Shaw's comeback and Mumbai's dominance

Ranji: Dube's blitz, Shaw's comeback and Mumbai's dominance

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Shivam Dube continued his recent streak of form with a counter-attacking fifty that proved to be the cornerstone of Mumbai's excellent 330 for six against Bengal