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'I proudly say I am a transgender lawyer'

'I proudly say I am a transgender lawyer'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

'My parents were there to see me enrol as a lawyer. From afar itself, I could see tears in their eyes.' 'Three days after, I appeared in court for my first case, and my father was there to see me. He had tears in his eyes.' 'And even before I completed two months as an advocate, I won a case!'

Looking For Long-Term Investment?

Looking For Long-Term Investment?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

This is a good opportunity for long-term investors to pick quality small and midcap stocks at reasonable valuations.

RSS's Lack Of Enthusiasm Is Showing

RSS's Lack Of Enthusiasm Is Showing

Rediff.com12 May 2024

According to insiders, their lack of enthusiasm is showing on the ground. There is nothing to suggest that their enthusiasm will return in the final four phases of polling, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Missed Barbie? Watch It On OTT

Missed Barbie? Watch It On OTT

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Woke Barbie, detective Red Riding Hood and gangsters galore on OTT this week.

Why Kerala's Hanuman Sena must travel to Jakarta

Why Kerala's Hanuman Sena must travel to Jakarta

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Our Hindutva fanatics are actually making Hindu society more like Islamists are changing Muslim societies, says Shivam Vij.

INDIA allies shred Cong for poor show in 3 states

INDIA allies shred Cong for poor show in 3 states

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

With the assembly poll results in three states being a disappointment for the Congress, some rumblings have begun among the constituents of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) ahead of their meeting on December 6, with many leaders alleging that the grand old party ignored others, but was unable to win elections on its own.

Bishop Mulakkal, accused of raping Kerala nun, arrested

Bishop Mulakkal, accused of raping Kerala nun, arrested

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

The 54-year old Mulakkal was arrested by Kerala police after intense interrogation in Kochi over the last three days.

2024 Polls And Rise Of YouTuber Mantris

2024 Polls And Rise Of YouTuber Mantris

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Like, Share, Subscribe, Vote: The 2024 polls may be dubbed 'YouTube election'.

The ten who made Kerala Cafe possible

The ten who made Kerala Cafe possible

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

Here's a look.

'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.

Vizhinjam Port: Between Protest, Promise And Reality

Vizhinjam Port: Between Protest, Promise And Reality

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Big-ticket investments taking off is crucial for Kerala given the years it lost to labour militancy courtesy the same political forces currently in power, explains Shyam G Menon.

'Inflation in the kitchen defeated the BJP'

'Inflation in the kitchen defeated the BJP'

Rediff.com13 May 2023

'The wife will not only abuse her husband for giving her less money, but also abuse the government.' 'Look at the price of a cooking gas cylinder, it is Rs 1,200.'

Review: Kerala Cafe is a worthwhile experiment

Review: Kerala Cafe is a worthwhile experiment

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

Ranjith's experimental venture featuring ten different stories helmed by ten different directors is worth a watch.

Lal Jose directs Mammootty in Kerala Cafe

Lal Jose directs Mammootty in Kerala Cafe

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

The short story in Kerala Cafe's collection is titled Puram Kazhchakal.

How some Muslims won't sacrifice goats to help Kerala

How some Muslims won't sacrifice goats to help Kerala

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

'The Quran says that saving one life is like saving humanity. So by donating for Kerala, you are following what Allah told you.' 'This gesture would create goodwill for Muslims and would work as a counter to the hostility they face.' Jyoti Punwani reports how some Muslims won't sacrifice goats this Bakri Eid, instead donating the money towards relief efforts in Kerala.

Kerala State Film Awards create controversy

Kerala State Film Awards create controversy

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

The odd one out in Kerala Cafe

The odd one out in Kerala Cafe

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

Uday Ananthan on directing Mrityunjayam, one of the short stories that make up Kerala Cafe.

Sunanda case: Tharoor lashes out at media for 'lies, concocted stories'

Sunanda case: Tharoor lashes out at media for 'lies, concocted stories'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

The former minister venting his anger said, "Revolted by the lies in the media about me."

Law graduate from UP beaten to death in Kerala

Law graduate from UP beaten to death in Kerala

Rediff.com18 Aug 2012

This is a story of a law graduate who had come to Kerala seeking spiritual answers only to be killed brutally allegedly by the warden of a mental hospital.

A Serendipitous Civil Service Career

A Serendipitous Civil Service Career

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Every twist and turn in KMC's civil service career is attributed to serendipity, an aptitude for making desirable discoveries by accident. He plays down his capabilities, which took him to the top of the civil service as the Cabinet Secretary or his misfortune in losing a daughter in her prime and suggests that his career was indeed serendipitous, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

2 Israeli women cops of Indian origin killed in Hamas attack

2 Israeli women cops of Indian origin killed in Hamas attack

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

At least two Israeli women security officers of Indian origin were killed in the unprecedented attack carried out by the Palestinian militant group Hamas earlier this month, official sources and people from the community confirmed on Sunday.

Dev Joshi Is Ready To Go To Space

Dev Joshi Is Ready To Go To Space

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

'We hear about Chanda Mama from our childhood.' 'I am excited by the idea of seeing it with my eyes.'

Kerala focuses on cleaning, rehabilitation amid epidemic threat

Kerala focuses on cleaning, rehabilitation amid epidemic threat

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

The government has set up a control room to coordinate the cleaning process across the state and the civic bodies have been entrusted with the task of managing the work, official sources said on Thursday.

Tsunami: 300 stranded off Kerala coast

Tsunami: 300 stranded off Kerala coast

Rediff.com28 Dec 2004

A diving team of the Indian Navy started rescue operations on Monday and one Coast Guard ship is providing assistance, an official spokesman said.

'We have overloaded the unstable Himalayas'

'We have overloaded the unstable Himalayas'

Rediff.com26 May 2023

'And Joshimath has already shown the dangers ahead.' 'We have to acknowledge that our mountains are still young babies.' 'You don't put an extra load on the back of a growing child!'

IAS officer in trouble over inappropriate WhatsApp message to woman scribe

IAS officer in trouble over inappropriate WhatsApp message to woman scribe

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

The Kerala police on Tuesday registered a case against IAS officer N Prasanth for allegedly insulting the modesty of a woman journalist by sending her inappropriate stickers over WhatsApp when she reached out to him for an official reaction.

The Best South Songs of 2023

The Best South Songs of 2023

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Arjun Menon lists some of the popular songs from the South Indian movies in 2023.

The story that brought a tear to a General's eye

The story that brought a tear to a General's eye

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

On World Disability Day, in the presence of 150 differently abled soldiers, Lieutenant General P M Hariz, the Southern Army Commander, honoured the late Rediff.com columnist Flying Officer M P Anil Kumar.

Tharoor carries on with Malabar yatra as warring Cong groups unite against him

Tharoor carries on with Malabar yatra as warring Cong groups unite against him

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Although the leaders are not on same page on many matters related to the party, they have apparently come together to check Tharoor's larger political ambition in the state, they said.

8 travel photos from India that have hidden stories

8 travel photos from India that have hidden stories

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

Readers share their travel photos. You can share yours too!

Cricketer Warrier 'extremely happy' to bask in wife Aarathy's Asian Games glory

Cricketer Warrier 'extremely happy' to bask in wife Aarathy's Asian Games glory

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

Sandeep Warrier has seen better half Aarathy Kasturi Raj's struggles over the years and as her biggest strength and pillar of support, couldn't be more proud seeing the acclaimed roller skating ace win her first Asian Games medal.

The Lesson We Can Learn From Ariyippu

The Lesson We Can Learn From Ariyippu

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Ariyippu drives home the point that nothing can force you to leave the path of righteousness, discovers Utkarsh Mishra.

'Is journalistic work a criminal activity?'

'Is journalistic work a criminal activity?'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

'The arrest of Kappan, the charge sheet and the way he is being treated show that they view journalism as a criminal activity.'

'I want to command the respect of my men, not demand it'

'I want to command the respect of my men, not demand it'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Anshu Kumar, 21, son of government school teachers from a village in Bihar, won the President's Silver Medal at the NDA. He commanded the grand passing out parade and will go on to join the Indian Navy.

Met These Wildlife Crime Fighters?

Met These Wildlife Crime Fighters?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

'I am a non-resident Indian. I didn't come to India to shine a light on its negative aspects.' 'I came to India to showcase what I think are remarkable aspects of India and Indians on a global scale.'

The real story of Bihar's economic growth

The real story of Bihar's economic growth

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

The really disturbing numbers relate to inequality.

Kerala CM files defamation suit against Achutanandan

Kerala CM files defamation suit against Achutanandan

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on Thursday filed a defamation case in a local court against Communist Party of India-Marxist veteran V S Achutanandan.

Indian Films Aseem Chhabra Loved In 2022

Indian Films Aseem Chhabra Loved In 2022

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Lovingly made, heartfelt stories that speak the truths about our lives.

Meet the Congress women yatris of Bharat Jodo Yatra

Meet the Congress women yatris of Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

The toast of the Congress for their tenacity and the difficult choices they made to fulfil a five-month political commitment, their stories are many.

The Punjabis Are Fleeing

The Punjabis Are Fleeing

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

There's an entire gurdwara dedicated to immigration. People present tiny airliner models here in the hope that Waheguru will soon give them a ticket, passport and visa to leave, reveals Shekhar Gupta.