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Rahul, Hema in fray as 88 seats go to polls in Phase 2

Rahul, Hema in fray as 88 seats go to polls in Phase 2

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Voting for the second phase of Lok Sabha polls will be held on Friday for 88 seats in 13 states with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi seeking a second-straight term from Wayanad in Kerala.

'I want The Kerala Story to be the scariest horror story one had seen'

'I want The Kerala Story to be the scariest horror story one had seen'

Rediff.com18 May 2023

'Everyone is entitled to their opinion because we live in a country like India and not a place where Shalini is taken, where forget having an opinion, women can't even talk to their family on the phone.'

Kerala Story: Adah Sharma Enters The Big League

Kerala Story: Adah Sharma Enters The Big League

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Joginder Tuteja lists the highest-grossing female-centric films.

Kerala assembly to pass resolution against farm laws

Kerala assembly to pass resolution against farm laws

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

A special session of the Kerala Assembly is being convened on Wednesday to discuss the three contentious central farm laws and pass a resolution against the acts, whose repeal is being insisted by farmers agitating at the borders of Delhi for nearly a month.

Modi inaugurates railway, Kochi Metro Phase II projects in Kerala

Modi inaugurates railway, Kochi Metro Phase II projects in Kerala

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

The prime minister, who is on a two-day visit to the state, inaugurated, laid the foundation stone of and dedicated to the nation, railway and metro projects in the state worth Rs 4,500 crore.

The Garbage Collector Whose Book Is Taught At Uni

The Garbage Collector Whose Book Is Taught At Uni

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

'Not even in my wildest dreams did I think I would write a book one day.'

CMs of 10 states skip Niti meet, Nitish busy with...., says CEO

CMs of 10 states skip Niti meet, Nitish busy with...., says CEO

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

The meeting was attended by 26 participants including Chief Ministers and Lt Governors of UTs, he said while briefing the media.

Many Oppn CMs to stay away from Modi's Niti Aayog meet

Many Oppn CMs to stay away from Modi's Niti Aayog meet

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Chief ministers of three Congress-ruled states -- Karnataka's Siddaramaiah, Himachal Pradesh's Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Telangana's Revanth Reddy -- have announced they will not attend the NITI Aayog meeting over alleged bias against their states in the Union Budget.

How Well Do You Know Lord Ganesha?

How Well Do You Know Lord Ganesha?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

A special quiz to mark the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.

PIX: Sreejesh continues to sparkle in 'last dance'

PIX: Sreejesh continues to sparkle in 'last dance'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Just when you think you have seen enough of him, the genial goalkeeper from Kerala conjures up something special and leaves you pleasantly surprised.

Guv vs govt fight in Kerala escalates; HC breather for VCs

Guv vs govt fight in Kerala escalates; HC breather for VCs

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan's move to seek the resignation of vice-chancellors of nine universities has kicked up a huge political storm in the southern state with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday issuing a stern warning to the Constitutional head asking him not to cross the limits of his powers.

Every save I made in Olympics was for team and country: Sreejesh

Every save I made in Olympics was for team and country: Sreejesh

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Harmanpreet, Sreejesh shortlisted for FIH Hockey Stars Awards

We should have won the gold medal in Paris: Sreejesh

We should have won the gold medal in Paris: Sreejesh

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

The India hockey team had won it's first Olympic medal in 41 years at the Tokyo Games.

Now, Kerala withdraws general consent to CBI

Now, Kerala withdraws general consent to CBI

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

The consent is akin to a blanket nod for the agency to probe scheduled offences specified in the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act (DPSE) Act, 1946.

Kerala govt publishes DPR of controversial K-Rail amid protests

Kerala govt publishes DPR of controversial K-Rail amid protests

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Amid protest over the proposed ambitious semi-highspeed SilverLine rail project, also known as K-Rail, the Kerala government on Saturday published the detailed project report that estimated the cost of project to be Rs 63,941 crore.

Kerala doctor killing: HC warns police as medicos intensify stir

Kerala doctor killing: HC warns police as medicos intensify stir

Rediff.com11 May 2023

A special bench of Justices Devan Ramachandran and Kauser Edappagath directed the State Police Chief to come out with a new set of protocols for ensuring security of the doctors and other healthcare professionals in all government hospitals in the state.

Kerala cops say Kalamassery blast accused has a 'brilliant mind'

Kerala cops say Kalamassery blast accused has a 'brilliant mind'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

Dominic Martin, who had surrendered to police claiming responsibility for the blasts at a Christian prayer meet three days ago, was described as a 'brilliant mind' by investigating officers.

GST Council's fitment committee likely to consider dropping 12% slab

GST Council's fitment committee likely to consider dropping 12% slab

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The fitment committee under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, comprising central and state officials, has begun a rate rationalisation exercise afresh, checking the possibility of dropping some of the rates, particularly the 12 per cent slab, to achieve a revenue-neutral structure, a senior official with direct knowledge of the matter

GST To See Two Slab Rate Structure?

GST To See Two Slab Rate Structure?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Of the two rate structures on the table, one suggests tax slabs of 8 per cent, 16 per cent, and 24 per cent. The other proposes tax slabs at 9 per cent, 18 per cent, and 27 per cent.

Kerala rains: Red alert issued in 5 districts

Kerala rains: Red alert issued in 5 districts

Rediff.com15 May 2022

As rains continue to lash across Kerala days ahead of the expected onset of Southwest monsoon, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued a red alert in five districts of the state for Sunday and Monday indicating extremely heavy rainfall.

Red alert in Kerala's 10 districts as heavy rain lash state; 2 dead

Red alert in Kerala's 10 districts as heavy rain lash state; 2 dead

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

The IMD also issued a red alert in the same 10 districts for August 3 also.

Govt tells Kerala, Maharashtra to check Covid spread

Govt tells Kerala, Maharashtra to check Covid spread

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Of the 46,164 fresh coronavirus cases recorded in the country in a 24-hour span, 31,445 were in Kerala. Maharashtra has reported 5,031 new cases and 216 fresh fatalities on Wednesday.

Wayanad May Not Be A Breeze For Rahul

Wayanad May Not Be A Breeze For Rahul

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Wayanad will continue to support Rahul but not to the same extent as in 2019, when his margin of victory had been enormous. Articulate, to the point and speaking in fluent Malayalam, CPI's Annie Raja, had the people who gathered to see her, listening in rapt attention, notes Shyam G Menon.

Kerala nun rape case: Bishop Franco Mulakkal acquitted

Kerala nun rape case: Bishop Franco Mulakkal acquitted

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

As the prosecution failed to produce evidence against the accused, the Additional District and Sessions Court II acquitted the Bishop.

Anti-Adani port protestors attack Kerala police station, 29 cops injured

Anti-Adani port protestors attack Kerala police station, 29 cops injured

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

A mob of agitators led by the Latin Catholic church Sunday night attacked Vizhinjam police station in Thiruvananthapuram in protest against the construction of Adani port, injuring at least 29 policemen and damaging police vehicles.

Ex-bureaucrat who oversaw Article 370 abrogation picked as new EC

Ex-bureaucrat who oversaw Article 370 abrogation picked as new EC

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Addressing reporters at his residence soon after the meeting ended, Chowdhury said six names came up before the panel for the selection of the two ECs and the names of Sandhu and Kumar were finalised by a majority of members of the high-powered panel.

Kerala to set up drone research lab

Kerala to set up drone research lab

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

The Kerala police chief said the state police would also consider collaborating with the Union government in the research sector to address the security threats posed by drones.

Kerala adoption row: Baby's DNA matches with mother

Kerala adoption row: Baby's DNA matches with mother

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

After being informed about the test result, the couple went to the Nirmala Sishu Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram under the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) to see the baby whom Anupama had last seen when he was just 3 days old.

Will Budget Cause Trouble For Modi?

Will Budget Cause Trouble For Modi?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

'Union Budgets are often used as political instruments and that was the intention of this government too.' 'But while the exercise has settled two fronts, it has left open several others and this has the potential to aggravate with time,' predicts Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Kerala govt to withdraw controversial Police Act amendment

Kerala govt to withdraw controversial Police Act amendment

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

A special cabinet which met in the afternoon decided to recommend Governor Arif Mohammed Khan to issue an ordinance to repeal Section 118-A which got his assent on Saturday.

Kerala HC rejects pleas against govt nod to acquire land for SilverLine

Kerala HC rejects pleas against govt nod to acquire land for SilverLine

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Opposing the contention, the state government had argued that the Railways Act was only applicable to Special Railway Projects and SilverLine did not fall in that category.

'This Is An Andhra Pradesh-Bihar Budget'

'This Is An Andhra Pradesh-Bihar Budget'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

From the word go, Bihar growled its needs out when an MP from the state said aloud: "Give something for Bihar also, Madam." Every time the Budget mentioned cities and towns in Andhra Pradesh, "Kursi Bachao" was the call from Congress MPs.

5 RSS workers arrested for SDPI leader's murder in Kerala

5 RSS workers arrested for SDPI leader's murder in Kerala

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

All the five were directly involved in killing the SDPI leader K S Shan, ADGP (Law and Order) Vijay Sakhare said.

Crowd-Pleasing Recipes For Easter

Crowd-Pleasing Recipes For Easter

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

These dishes are meant to impress 100 per cent!

Political Movies Surge before Lok Sabha Polls

Political Movies Surge before Lok Sabha Polls

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

'Elections and audience interest in specific movies are often independent factors.'

In soup for criticising Constitution, Kerala minister resigns

In soup for criticising Constitution, Kerala minister resigns

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

Kerala Minister Saji Cheriyan on Wednesday announced his resignation amidst mounting criticism from various quarters, including the Opposition, over his controversial remarks against the Constitution recently.

Is Vijay The Highest Paid Actor In India?

Is Vijay The Highest Paid Actor In India?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

And possibly in all of Asia, going by his reported fee of Rs 275 crore for Thalapathy 69, his coming movie.

Hounded out of Kerala, says industrialist as Telangana welcomes him

Hounded out of Kerala, says industrialist as Telangana welcomes him

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

Ahead of talks with the Telangana government over his investment plans, chairman of the Kitex group Sabu Jacob, who has backed out from a Rs 3,500 crore project in Kerala, on Friday said he was not leaving his home state on his own, but was being "hounded out".

Kerala HC upholds transfer of sessions judge for ruling in harassment cases

Kerala HC upholds transfer of sessions judge for ruling in harassment cases

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

A plea against his transfer order moved by a sessions judge, who made controversial observations in his orders while granting bail to an accused in two sexual harassment cases, was dismissed by the Kerala high court on Thursday.

Will Thiruvanathapuram Elect Tharoor A 4th Time?

Will Thiruvanathapuram Elect Tharoor A 4th Time?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

24 hours before campaigning ends in Thiruvanathapuram, Archana Masih/Rediff.com discovers Shashi Tharoor and his BJP rival Rajeev Chandrasekhar are busy getting their message across to voters.