News for 'Kerala State Award'

Will comply with SC order to release Cauvery water to TN, says K'taka

Will comply with SC order to release Cauvery water to TN, says K'taka

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

The Supreme Court had on Tuesday retained its direction to Karnataka to release 2,000 cusecs till further orders and asked the two states to ensure peace and harmony

Trisha to star in Queen remake?

Trisha to star in Queen remake?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

The latest updates from the Tamil film industry.

Beggar accepts alms on PhonePe, Paytm

Beggar accepts alms on PhonePe, Paytm

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

The Top Videos of the Week!

Ex-Union minister, Mathrubhumi MD Veerendra Kumar passes away

Ex-Union minister, Mathrubhumi MD Veerendra Kumar passes away

Rediff.com29 May 2020

President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders condoled the death of Veerendra Kumar.

A Wedding Dress Bank for the Poor

A Wedding Dress Bank for the Poor

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

'You will never be able to do any work for society if you wait to make enough money.'

Jisha murder case: Convict sentenced to death

Jisha murder case: Convict sentenced to death

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

Ernakulam Principal Sessions court judge N Anil Kumar awarded the death penalty to Ameerul Islam, a migrant labourer from Assam, for committing murder of the law student at nearby Perumbavoor.

Sahitya Akademi winner author withdraws novel after right-wing threat

Sahitya Akademi winner author withdraws novel after right-wing threat

Rediff.com22 Jul 2018

A group of protesters on Saturday marched to the office of a Malayalam vernacular magazine in New Delhi raising slogans, claiming that a novel serialised in the publication defamed Hindu women and the Brahmin community.

SC approves draft Cauvery Management Scheme

SC approves draft Cauvery Management Scheme

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Karnataka, which is facing a political tug-of-war between the Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress-Janata Dal-Secular over government formation, had earlier made a failed bid to temporarily stall the finalisation of draft Cauvery management scheme.

Experts' view to be considered over cricket at Kochi stadium

Experts' view to be considered over cricket at Kochi stadium

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

C N Mohanan, Chairman of Greater Cochin Development Authority, which owns the stadium, said this after office bearers of Kerala Cricket Association and Kerala Footbal Association met him to discuss possibilities of hosting the India-West Indies ODI in November at the stadium.

Madhavan to star in the Tamil remake of Charlie

Madhavan to star in the Tamil remake of Charlie

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

The latest updates from the Tamil film industry.

'Centre's COVID misgovernance is a political liability'

'Centre's COVID misgovernance is a political liability'

Rediff.com6 May 2021

'Modi is still immensely popular and, therefore, he can sustain any number of policy failures.' 'Modi himself has worn multiple faces so it would be naive to think that the Modi of 2021 will be the same Modi that will be campaigning for re-election in 2024.'

India Sitting on COVID Time Bomb

India Sitting on COVID Time Bomb

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

Whether the third wave will ravage us depends on the pace of vaccinations, careful and calibrated opening up of establishments, and a strategy to contain the spread in specific states or pockets.

21 award-winning wildlife photographs of the year!

21 award-winning wildlife photographs of the year!

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Presenting the best of Sanctuary Asia Wildlife Awards 2015.

'People's President' Kalam laid to rest with full state honours

'People's President' Kalam laid to rest with full state honours

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

In a spontaneous outpouring of grief, thousands of people bid an emotional farewell to former President APJ Abdul Kalam who was on Thursday laid to rest with full state honours in his home town here amid chants of "Bharat Mata Ki Jai".

The pride and prejudices behind the Nobel Prize

The pride and prejudices behind the Nobel Prize

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

'Today, when Kailash Satyarthi is being honoured with the most prestigious global award, reports appear to the effect that many millions of Indian children are in 'slavery'. This is hardly the reputation that India should have when we are basking in the glory of 'Mangalyan',' says T P Sreenivasan.

S Durga will now be screened at IFFI

S Durga will now be screened at IFFI

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

The Kerala high court gives a go-ahead to the controversial Malayalam film.

Why Biju Menon won't be typecast

Why Biju Menon won't be typecast

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Biju Menon tells Divya Nair/Rediff.com how he transformed himself to play a 73 year old character, one of his most challenging and satisfying roles as an actor.

PHOTOS: Meet India's bravest kids

PHOTOS: Meet India's bravest kids

Rediff.com18 Jan 2011

Eight children from north-eastern states are among the 23 boys and girls who will receive National Bravery Awards for 2010 from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at a function in New Delhi on the eve of Republic Day this year.

In dig at Modi, Ramesh pats CPI-M leader for becoming 'FM of Somalia'

In dig at Modi, Ramesh pats CPI-M leader for becoming 'FM of Somalia'

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he congratulated his friend T M Thomas Issac for, what he sarcastically said, taking over as "Finance Minister of Somalia".

White, King Liar, Kali: Malayalam's BIG upcoming releases

White, King Liar, Kali: Malayalam's BIG upcoming releases

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Which film are *YOU* looking forward to?

Maharashtra assembly okays bill making Marathi compulsory in all schools

Maharashtra assembly okays bill making Marathi compulsory in all schools

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

The Maharashtra legislative assembly on Thursday unanimously passed a bill which makes Marathi a compulsory subject across all schools in the state. The development came on `Marathi Bhasha Din' (Marathi language day) which is celebrated on February 27, the birth anniversary of poet and Jnanpith award winner late V V Shirwadkar. The state legislative council had passed the legislation, titled `Maharashtra Compulsory Teaching and Learning of Marathi Language in Schools Bill, 2020', on Wednesday.

When your home is demolished for no fault of yours...

When your home is demolished for no fault of yours...

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

For 'a person who has dedicated his life to teaching students, guiding them to restoring monuments and preserving our built heritage, I never dreamt that my home will one day be demolished.'

Unlike other UTs, Jammu & Kashmir to get funds from Centre's divisible pool

Unlike other UTs, Jammu & Kashmir to get funds from Centre's divisible pool

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Sources in the Fifteenth Finance Commission said that they will implement the provisions after the bill is enacted and the President makes a reference to it.

SC to hear Achuthanandan's plea challenging Pillai's release

SC to hear Achuthanandan's plea challenging Pillai's release

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

The Supreme Court will hear on December 9 a petition filed by former Kerala chief minister V S Achuthanandan challenging the premature release of ex-Congress minister R Balakrishnan Pillai from jail by the state government in the Idamalayar dam corruption case.

AMAZING movies coming up!

AMAZING movies coming up!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

The jewels to watch out for at MAMI.

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.

'Making a film and releasing it is not a cheap affair'

'Making a film and releasing it is not a cheap affair'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Karma Cartel director Vinod Bharathan gives us an insight into his style of filmmaking.

The Indian tycoon who sparked talk of UAE aid

The Indian tycoon who sparked talk of UAE aid

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

For many, he is the Dhirubhai Ambani of Kerala. For others, he is the most influential Indian in West Asia. M A Yusuff is back in the spotlight after the controversy surrounding the UAE's reported offer of a Rs 7 billion aid package for flood-hit Kerala.

Relief for Kerala CPI-M: Vijayan no longer an accused in SNC-Lavalin case

Relief for Kerala CPI-M: Vijayan no longer an accused in SNC-Lavalin case

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

In a major relief to Communist Party of India - Marxist state secretary Pinarayi Vijayan, a Central Bureau of Investigation Court in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday dropped him and five others from the list of accused in the SNC-Lavalin corruption case dating to mid-1990s when he was the power minister.

Continue releasing 2000 cusecs of Cauvery water to TN: SC tells Karnataka

Continue releasing 2000 cusecs of Cauvery water to TN: SC tells Karnataka

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

The Supreme Court on Tuesday retained its direction to Karnataka to release 2000 cusecs of Cauvery water per day to Tamil Nadu till further orders.

Meet Bandicoot, the robot

Meet Bandicoot, the robot

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

How robots may eradicate manual scavenging in India.

Defying SC order, Karnataka refuses to release Cauvery water to TN

Defying SC order, Karnataka refuses to release Cauvery water to TN

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Karnataka on Friday pleaded its inability in supplying Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu in line with the Supreme Court's directive saying the state itself is facing a shortage of drinking water.

Tributes pour in for violin maestro TN Krishnan

Tributes pour in for violin maestro TN Krishnan

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Tributes poured in for violin maestro T N Krishnan, who died in Chennai at the age of 92, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and the world of Carnatic music mourning the doyen's demise and recalling his rich contributions.

Why a former ISRO chairman backs Modi

Why a former ISRO chairman backs Modi

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

'Modiji's programmes are efficient and with foresight, and needed for the country.' 'I also like his way of functioning. So, in whatever way I can, I would like to contribute.'

The Indian who challenged Einstein

The Indian who challenged Einstein

Rediff.com15 May 2018

'He was nominated for the Nobel Prize 9 times and several scientists wrote to the academy pointing out the injustice.' Ambassador T P Sreenivasan remembers E C G Sudarshan, the legendary physicist who passed into the ages on Monday, May 14.

'Sreesanth's performance will inspire boys'

'Sreesanth's performance will inspire boys'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2006

Dravid said it will inspire young boys in Kerala to take up the game of cricket.

'When the police came knocking at my door...'

'When the police came knocking at my door...'

Rediff.com13 May 2020

'People tell me to forget, but it is something to learn from.' 'A couple of seconds can change your life completely.'

BCCI-COA meet: Selectors rewarded; general body to decide on Olympics

BCCI-COA meet: Selectors rewarded; general body to decide on Olympics

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

India's participation in Olympics will be decided only by the general body of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, which in all likelihood won't change its present stance of not taking part as they don't want to follow the Olympic charter.

Why an ex-ISRO chief wants a BJP-led Third Front

Why an ex-ISRO chief wants a BJP-led Third Front

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

'There could be some aberrations here and there. This has nothing to do with the government or the ruling party. The government machinery is put in action when atrocities take place. They are not sitting silent.' 'Beyond making sensational news, what purpose does returning the awards serve?'

'Sachin: A Lens Story': A photo tribute to Tendulkar

'Sachin: A Lens Story': A photo tribute to Tendulkar

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

Some of the most enduring moments of cricket maestro Sachin Tendulkar's career and life over a decade will be showcased in a five-day photo exhibition in Thiruvananthapuram from January 20.