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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.

CBI files charge sheet in Kerala RSS activist murder case

CBI files charge sheet in Kerala RSS activist murder case

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

The CBI on Saturday filed charge sheet against 19 accused in a murder case of a RSS leader in Kerala's Kannur district.

Madani is more than a terror suspect for Kerala CM

Madani is more than a terror suspect for Kerala CM

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy's meeting with Bengaluru blasts accused Abdul Nasser Madani has drawn the ire of investigators and the prosecution team in Karnataka.

'This is not where children abandon their parents'

'This is not where children abandon their parents'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

'This is about children caring for their parents and helping them with assistance.'

Nun moves HC against acquittal of bishop Franco Mulakkal in rape case

Nun moves HC against acquittal of bishop Franco Mulakkal in rape case

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Even as the victim-nun moved the high court to set aside the acquittal, the state government on Wednesday granted sanction for filing an appeal against the trial court's January 14, 2022 decision.

10 convicted in murder of Kerala Dalit Christian

10 convicted in murder of Kerala Dalit Christian

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Those convicted included the brother-in-law of Kevin.

BJP can't win a single seat on its own in Tamil Nadu: Stalin

BJP can't win a single seat on its own in Tamil Nadu: Stalin

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Stalin said one cannot and should not decide the mood of the entire country based on the results of one state elections.

2008 Ahmedabad blasts plot included plan to kill Modi: Prosecutor

2008 Ahmedabad blasts plot included plan to kill Modi: Prosecutor

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Plotters of the 2008 Ahmedabad serial bomb blasts had also planned to kill then-Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi besides creating mayhem, one of the accused convicted for the bombings by a special court in Ahmedabad had admitted before the court in the past, the prosecution said on Friday.

'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.'

'This is the only Megalithic cave with an altar'

'This is the only Megalithic cave with an altar'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

'The Megalithic period had a significant feature. Their pottery uses black and red clay.' 'Another identifying feature is that all Megalithic burial sites are oriented towards the east.'

Amid AP crisis, special team keeps watch on electricity grid

Amid AP crisis, special team keeps watch on electricity grid

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

Amid anti-Telangana agitations impacting power supplies in Andhra Pradesh, the Union Power Ministry has set up a special team to monitor the functioning of electricity grid the state.

Kerala's Xmas recipe: Coconut Ice Squares

Kerala's Xmas recipe: Coconut Ice Squares

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Anita Aikara shares her mother's special recipe.

Meet Bollywood's LADY KILLERS!

Meet Bollywood's LADY KILLERS!

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Disha's sizzling selfie... Keerty's gorgeous sari... Nithya's brilliant smile...

India reports 8,603 fresh Covid cases in India

India reports 8,603 fresh Covid cases in India

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

The daily rise in infections has been below 50,000 for 160 consecutive days now.

Ranji: Panchal's double ton puts Gujarat in drivers' seat

Ranji: Panchal's double ton puts Gujarat in drivers' seat

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Karnataka looked set to secure a big first innings lead against Goa despite fighting half-centuries by three of the home team's batters on day three of their Elite Group C match in Porvorim, on Thursday.

Chopping of Kerala prof's hand: Quantum of punishment on May 8

Chopping of Kerala prof's hand: Quantum of punishment on May 8

Rediff.com5 May 2015

A special National Investigative Agency court, which convicted 13 people in the sensational hand chopping case of a college professor in Kerala in 2010, will pronounce the quantum of punishment on May 8.

Kerala Day celebration runs into row; No invite for Guv, 2 ex-CMs

Kerala Day celebration runs into row; No invite for Guv, 2 ex-CMs

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who inaugurated the celebrations, clarified that the Governor was not invited due to "protocol" issues.

Active Covid cases in India decline to lowest in 543 days

Active Covid cases in India decline to lowest in 543 days

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

The death toll has climbed to 4,68,554, with 621 daily fatalities, according to the data updated at 8 am.

PFI has established network in Gulf nations to raise funds: ED

PFI has established network in Gulf nations to raise funds: ED

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

The Popular Front of India (PFI), banned recently by the government for alleged terrorist links and spreading communal hatred, has a "well-structured and organised" presence in the Gulf countries for raising and mobilising funds, the Enforcement Directorate said on Monday after a local court took cognisance of its latest charge sheet filed against three PFI office-bearers.

PFI conspires to establish Islamic rule in India: NIA report

PFI conspires to establish Islamic rule in India: NIA report

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has claimed that the documents seized during the nation-wide raids conducted at offices of Popular Front of India (PFI) and its leaders contain highly incriminating materials targeting prominent leaders of a particular community.

7 coaches of Bengaluru-bound train derail in TN, no casualty reported

7 coaches of Bengaluru-bound train derail in TN, no casualty reported

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Seven coaches of a Bengaluru-bound train derailed near Dharmapuri in Tamil Nadu on Friday after boulders fell on it but all the 2,000-odd passengers were safe and nobody was injured in the incident, the Southern Railway said in Bengaluru.

Govt denies diplomatic passport to Kerala minister to visit Saudi Arabia

Govt denies diplomatic passport to Kerala minister to visit Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

The central government has denied a diplomatic passport to a Kerala minister, deputed to visit Saudi Arabia for assessing the situation of Keralites who have lost jobs and are languishing in labour camps, putting a question mark over his visit.

Over 1,000 complaints filed against Rahul Gandhi in Assam

Over 1,000 complaints filed against Rahul Gandhi in Assam

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

The youth wing of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Assam on Monday claimed its activists have filed more than 1,000 complaints against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at various police stations in the state over his tweets that left the Northeast out of India's geographical expanse while he talked about the country's unity.

Who's The Indian Child With Mbappe?

Who's The Indian Child With Mbappe?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

'Historically, Qatar has done wonders as I don't think this will ever be possible with the new format of the World Cup.'

Covid eclipses Christmas festivities for second year

Covid eclipses Christmas festivities for second year

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

Christmas was celebrated across the country on Saturday, but the festivities were low-key for the second year in a row due to Covid, with churches and other events witnessing lower footfalls, people avoiding large get-togethers and the administration in some areas imposing certain curbs.

The Prison Which Is A National Pilgrimage

The Prison Which Is A National Pilgrimage

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The long queue outside Cellular Jail is a testimony to its place in India's national consciousness. The Andamans is also where the only British viceroy was assassinated and where Bose unfurled the Tricolour for the first time in 1943.

Kerala disaster: 'Nature has defeated us'

Kerala disaster: 'Nature has defeated us'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

'The most alarming thing is all our wells have got filled with flood waters.' 'Drinking water is going to be a big problem for all of us.'

Trouble for SNDP chief Natesan as Kerala govt orders probe into swami's death

Trouble for SNDP chief Natesan as Kerala govt orders probe into swami's death

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

In a potential political setback for Sri Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam chief Vellapally Natesan, the Kerala government on Saturday announced further investigation into the death of Swami Saswathikananda of Sivagiri Mutt, following a Crime Branch report citing new revelations in the case.

India logs 16,326 new Covid cases, active cases dip

India logs 16,326 new Covid cases, active cases dip

Rediff.com23 Oct 2021

India saw a single-day rise of 16,326 new COVID-19 cases, taking the tally to 3,41,59,562, while the active cases have declined to 1,73,728, the lowest in 233 days, according to the Union health ministry's data.

Congress MP Sudhakaran backs off from taking on Pinarayi

Congress MP Sudhakaran backs off from taking on Pinarayi

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

In a setback to the Congress in Kerala, senior party leader K Sudhakaran on Thursday said he would not contest against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in Dharmadom constituency in northern Kannur district.

'PLEASE GO HOME!!' Says Office Computer

'PLEASE GO HOME!!' Says Office Computer

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Yes, it really does happen.

Another political murder in Kerala's killing field

Another political murder in Kerala's killing field

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Giving in to demands of the BJP, the Congress-led state government has now decided to hand over the probe to CBI

Active Covid cases lowest in 252 days with 11.9k more infections

Active Covid cases lowest in 252 days with 11.9k more infections

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

The daily rise in new coronavirus infections has been below 20,000 for 26 straight days and less than 50,000 daily new cases have been reported for 129 consecutive days now.

OTT: Spies. Sex Education. Soldiers.

OTT: Spies. Sex Education. Soldiers.

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Sukanya Verma lists everything you can look forward to on OTT this week.

Sabarimala all-party meet fails, Kerala govt firm on implementing SC verdict

Sabarimala all-party meet fails, Kerala govt firm on implementing SC verdict

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan pointed out that since the court had not stayed its September 28 verdict, there was no other option but to allow women in the age group of 10-50 years during the upcoming pilgrim season.

The real state of Kerala

The real state of Kerala

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

Today the investments in Kerala are limited to flats.

Shramik train derails in Mangaluru, none injured

Shramik train derails in Mangaluru, none injured

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Train resumed its journey after the derailed engine was replaced.

EWS quota doesn't violate basic structure of Constitution, Centre tells SC

EWS quota doesn't violate basic structure of Constitution, Centre tells SC

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) have been given 10 per cent quota in admissions and jobs out of 50 per cent general category seats for the first time without eroding the "totally independent" reservation for SCs, STs and OBCs, the Centre told the Supreme Court on Tuesday.

Justice Lalit delivered key verdicts during 74-day stint as CJI

Justice Lalit delivered key verdicts during 74-day stint as CJI

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

CJI Lalit concurred with the minority view of Justice S Ravindra Bhat who held the EWS quota as "unconstitutional" for excluding poor among SCs, STs and OBCs.

Superheroes. Villains. Wizards. Witches.

Superheroes. Villains. Wizards. Witches.

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Local superheroes and villains, award winners and hopefuls, a fan favourite from a galaxy far, far away and wizards and witches of Hogwarts regale and rejoice on OTT this week.