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'Both groups are armed, with weapons they have looted'

'Both groups are armed, with weapons they have looted'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

'Who is the aggressor and who is the victim is not clear, each blames the other.'

MP Polls: Economic Issues Facing Shivraj Singh Chouhan

MP Polls: Economic Issues Facing Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

Per capita income in the state has consistently been below the national average for at least 24 years. However, it has narrowed the gap with the all-India level in recent years.

If Modi Wants A Full Term...

If Modi Wants A Full Term...

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

It will be in Modi's interest to reinvent his party, read the writing on the wall that voters wrote, and move ahead. He has little choice now. The country is watching, asserts Ramesh Menon.

'Please rescue us... please': Frantic calls for help from Kerala

'Please rescue us... please': Frantic calls for help from Kerala

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Panic-struck relatives are also sharing the location of their near and dear ones trapped in various places using Google maps.

11 Sabarimala-bound women chased away; SC verdict yet to be implemented

11 Sabarimala-bound women chased away; SC verdict yet to be implemented

Rediff.com23 Dec 2018

Accompanied by police personnel, the members of Chennai-based women empowerment outfit 'Manithi' could barely move 100 metres through the traditional forest path towards the temple when hundreds of devotees rushed down to the valley to chase them away.

Court Verdict Reopens Question On Hindu Identity

Court Verdict Reopens Question On Hindu Identity

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

What should be made out of the Madras high court order involving non-Hindus' entry into Hindu temples, when many non-Hindus are among the hundreds of thousands that have been worshipping at these temples for generations, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Kerala child trafficking racket active since past decade'

'Kerala child trafficking racket active since past decade'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Vicky Nanjappa reports on the interrogation report of Shakeel Ahmed, a middleman who was arrested recently in the Kerala child trafficking case in which over 500 children were rescued.

Injured Anwar Ali misses cut in Asian Cup probables

Injured Anwar Ali misses cut in Asian Cup probables

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Granada and Bilbao complete match suspended after supporter's death

Kerala's rural self-help model to be replicated

Kerala's rural self-help model to be replicated

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

The Kudumbasree, which was the first pioneering effort by the government of Kerala to promote women self-help groups, is all set to become a model for the National Rural Livelihoods mission. The project will be considered as a model for several states with a mission to bring changes in the fortunes of many women.

Kerala woman who entered Sabarimala forced to stay at shelter house

Kerala woman who entered Sabarimala forced to stay at shelter house

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Her husband and other relatives had shifted to a rented building, the police said, adding Kanakadurga then took refugee at the One Stop Centre here.

SC questions practice banning entry of women at Sabarimala temple

SC questions practice banning entry of women at Sabarimala temple

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

"The temple cannot prohibit entry (women), except on the basis of religion. Unless you have a constitutional right, you cannot prohibit entry. Anyway, we will examine it on February 8," a bench of Justices Dipak Misra and N V Ramana said.

Protests erupt after 2 women attempt to enter Sabarimala

Protests erupt after 2 women attempt to enter Sabarimala

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

The women devotees were surrounded by a large number of protesters after they crossed the base camp to begin the trek towards the hill shrine.

The Ban Baaja Baraat

The Ban Baaja Baraat

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The Kerala Story is among a long list of films that invited bans and censorship.

India capable of Moon, Mars, Venus travel: ISRO chief

India capable of Moon, Mars, Venus travel: ISRO chief

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

The ISRO chief further said that the ISRO is ready to fulfill the vision put forth by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Congress suspends Kerala MLA arrested for rape

Congress suspends Kerala MLA arrested for rape

Rediff.com23 Jul 2017

Though the party defended him saying "the case and his arrest is politically motivated."

First flights to bring back Indians land in Kerala

First flights to bring back Indians land in Kerala

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Launching its biggest ever repatriation exercise, India on Thursday airlifted 363 of its citizens, including nine infants, stranded in the United Arab Emirates due to the international travel lockdown over the COVID-19 pandemic.

Meet A Lady Ambulance Driver

Meet A Lady Ambulance Driver

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

P G Deepamol is the the first lady driver of an KANIV-108 -- the Kerala Ambulance Network for Injured Victim -- ambulance.

Indian women outlive men, shows study

Indian women outlive men, shows study

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

Life expectancy at birth improved from 59.7 years in 1990 to 70.3 years in 2016 for women.

Post floods, Kerala gears up to celebrate Onam

Post floods, Kerala gears up to celebrate Onam

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

As Kerala gets into the festive mood, police are maintaining tight vigil with the army receiving information that there may be a terror attack in southern parts of the country.

'In 2 nights, 246 churches were burnt down'

'In 2 nights, 246 churches were burnt down'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

'Somebody strong is playing a game behind the violence in Manipur.' 'It is a pre-planned attack on churches, Christian organisations and Christians.'

'Menstruation impure' remark lands Kerala leader in a spot

'Menstruation impure' remark lands Kerala leader in a spot

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Interim president of the Congress party in Kerala M M Hassan has courted a controversy with his remarks that menstruation was impure and women should not enter temples during that period.

Cong says women MPs manhandled in Lok Sabha

Cong says women MPs manhandled in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

The two women MPs -- Jothimani and Ramya Haridas -- have filed a complaint with the Speaker Om Birla.

Kerala in last four

Kerala in last four

Rediff.com19 Jun 2003

A 2-1 victory over Goa gave them a slot in the semis of the National women's football championship.

Roy leads Kerala farmer widows

Roy leads Kerala farmer widows

Rediff.com7 Mar 2006

Author Arundhati Roy leads protest march in support of Kerala farmer widows

Quartermiler Anjali Devi punches ticket to Asian Games

Quartermiler Anjali Devi punches ticket to Asian Games

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Four Indian quarter-milers running below 53 seconds augurs well for the country's hopes of winning six straight Asian Games gold in women's 4x400m relay since 2002.

Heavy rush of pilgrims in Sabarimala, 2 women sent back

Heavy rush of pilgrims in Sabarimala, 2 women sent back

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Travancore Devaswom Board, which manages the shrine, said revenue collection on the opening day registered a growth of Rs 1.28 crore compared to last year.

How cabbie, ferrying CEO-mom, played key role in her arrest

How cabbie, ferrying CEO-mom, played key role in her arrest

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Suchana Seth, the CEO of an AI start-up arrested for allegedly killing her four-year-old son, was quiet throughout her journey from Goa to Karnataka in a taxi, said the driver of the vehicle on Friday.

When the Gods Danced...

When the Gods Danced...

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

Glimpses from the Theyyam festival in Somwarpet, Karnataka.

Sports Min advises AFI to honour Kerala HC directive on Chitra

Sports Min advises AFI to honour Kerala HC directive on Chitra

Rediff.com29 Jul 2017

The Kerala High Court, had on Friday, directed the central government to ensure participation of Chitra in the World Athletics Championships in London next month.

2 women come close to reaching Sabarimala, forced to retreat

2 women come close to reaching Sabarimala, forced to retreat

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Bindu from Malappuram and Durga of Kozhikode were trying hard to become part of history by trying to enter the shrine under heavy police protection.

We're not part of any agenda, say two women who entered Sabarimala

We're not part of any agenda, say two women who entered Sabarimala

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Bindu and Kanakadurga, who broke centuries-old tradition by entering the holy shrine, said there were no objections from the devotees and called those who were protesting riot-mongers.

Kerala pics that look nothing short of magical

Kerala pics that look nothing short of magical

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

Anita Aikara/Rediff.com revisits her father's ancestral house in the backwaters of Kerala and shares some pics from her trip.

Kerala floods: 9-yr-old donates money saved for bicycle

Kerala floods: 9-yr-old donates money saved for bicycle

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

The girl lending the helping hand won her hearts and accolades, with Hero Cyles taking special note.

Madhya Pradesh Assembly Met 16 Days Annually In Current Term

Madhya Pradesh Assembly Met 16 Days Annually In Current Term

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

In 2022, Rajasthan met for 30 days, Chhattisgarh 18 days, MP and Mizoram for 15 each, and Telangana for 10 days.

Who Will Lead Their Teams to Glory?

Who Will Lead Their Teams to Glory?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Let's delve into the world of IPL 2024 and meet the captains who are ready to leave their mark on cricket's biggest stage.

'Women entering Sabarimala will disturb devotees' mental peace'

'Women entering Sabarimala will disturb devotees' mental peace'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

'Because of the Supreme Court judgment, I am being denied my freedom of religion.'

'Meitei camp was as bad as the Kuki camp'

'Meitei camp was as bad as the Kuki camp'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

'Hygiene is very bad, there is no medicine and there is no electricity.' 'I fear that there will be a breakout of some disease.'

40% sitting MPs have criminal cases, 25% serious: ADR

40% sitting MPs have criminal cases, 25% serious: ADR

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

About 40 per cent of sitting MPs have criminal cases registered against them out of which 25 per cent have declared serious criminal cases under charges of murder, attempt to murder, kidnapping and crimes against women, according to poll rights body Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).

Flesh trade flourishing in Kerala: Study

Flesh trade flourishing in Kerala: Study

Rediff.com26 Feb 2004

The Kerala State AIDS Control Society study says around 5,500 women and 3,400 men are 'very actively' engaged in sex work in different parts of the state.

Fact-finding team on NEET frisking to submit report in 4 weeks

Fact-finding team on NEET frisking to submit report in 4 weeks

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

A three-member committee set up by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to look into the alleged incident of an NEET aspirant in Kerala asked to remove her bra before the exam, will submit its report in four weeks, according to officials.