News for 'Kochi'

Stats: 6 ducks in Kochi innings a first in IPL

Stats: 6 ducks in Kochi innings a first in IPL

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

Statistical highlights of the Indian Premier League match between Deccan Chargers and Kochi Tuskers Kerala, in Kochi, on Wednesday.

Giant-killers Kochi up against table-toppers KKR

Giant-killers Kochi up against table-toppers KKR

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

In red hot form after back-to-back wins, Kochi Tuskers Kerala would be aiming to halt Kolkata Knight Riders' three-match winning run when the two sides face off in their Indian Premier League match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday.

Right-wing vlogger booked for remarks on Kerala blast

Right-wing vlogger booked for remarks on Kerala blast

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

A right-wing vlogger has been booked for allegedly spreading hatred via social media in connection with the recent blast at a religious gathering that killed four people near Kochi last week, police said on Wednesday.

In Kerala for 2 days, Modi meets state's top bishops in big minority push

In Kerala for 2 days, Modi meets state's top bishops in big minority push

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met the top priests of various churches in Kerala, giving a push to the Bharatiya Janata Party's efforts to reach out to the influential minority community in the southern state ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, sources said.

Kerala police arrest man over letter threatening suicide attack on Modi

Kerala police arrest man over letter threatening suicide attack on Modi

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Kochi resident Xavier, who runs a business in the city, was arrested by the police for allegedly writing the threatening letter in the name of another person.

IPL: Revenge on mind as KKR face Kochi

IPL: Revenge on mind as KKR face Kochi

Rediff.com4 May 2011

Table-toppers Kolkata Knight Riders will have revenge on their minds when they take on the unpredictable Kochi Tuskers Kerala in their return match of the Indian Premier League in Kochi on Thursday.

Delhi would look to repeat success against Kochi

Delhi would look to repeat success against Kochi

Rediff.com1 May 2011

After getting a new lease of life in the Indian Premier League with a win over Kochi Tuskers Kerala, Delhi Daredevils would now look to assert their supremacy over the new entrants once again when they square off in their return-leg match at the Feroz Shah Kotla in Mumbai.

Guess who won't share stage with PM during Kochi Metro launch

Guess who won't share stage with PM during Kochi Metro launch

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

The state asked the PMO to accommodate three more dignitaries, including DMRC Principal Advisor E Sreedharan.

BCCI allows Kochi to participate in IPL 4

BCCI allows Kochi to participate in IPL 4

Rediff.com5 Dec 2010

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Sunday allowed the squabbling Kochi franchisee to participate in the fourth edition of the Indian Premier League, ending the suspense over the fate of team.

Musharraf says cannot come for Kochi one-dayer

Musharraf says cannot come for Kochi one-dayer

Rediff.com15 Mar 2005

Musharraf said he cannot come to Kochi due to prior commitments, sources said.

Tharoor happy with Kochi IPL getting the nod

Tharoor happy with Kochi IPL getting the nod

Rediff.com5 Dec 2010

Kerala government and other sport lovers of the state on Sunday welcomed the Board of Control for Cricket in India's decision to give approval to Kochi IPL team.

BCCI may issue fresh tender for IPL Kochi

BCCI may issue fresh tender for IPL Kochi

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is likely to issue a fresh tender for a Kochi team, as the current franchisee has written to the board expressing its intention to withdraw from the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Rooftop solar charges up electric vehicle boom in India's smaller cities

Rooftop solar charges up electric vehicle boom in India's smaller cities

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

The push given to rooftop solar installation in the Interim Budget ties in with its high rate of adoption in Tier-II and -III cities of India. If original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the automobile industry, government, and the solar sector are to be believed, in cities of Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Kerala, 45-50 per cent of electric-vehicle (EV) users are employing rooftop power to charge their vehicles. This is compared to the national average of 25 per cent, say industry sources.

Decision on IPL Kochi's fate likely on Wednesday

Decision on IPL Kochi's fate likely on Wednesday

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

Amidst indications that the investors group of the Kochi IPL team is not too keen in running the franchisee, the IPL Governing Council is likely to take a call on scrapping the team during its meeting at the Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai on Wednesday.

IPL GC to discuss Gavaskar's role in Kochi

IPL GC to discuss Gavaskar's role in Kochi

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

The Board of Control for Cricket in India says it was not aware of the Kochi consortium's 'links' with former India captain Sunil Gavaskar, who was a member of the Indian Premier League's Governing Council before being ousted a few weeks ago. However, Gavaskar's alleged involvement in the whole process may just include another item in the agenda of the IPL Governing Council when it meets on Thursday in Nagpur to decide the Kochi team's fate.

UK business delegation to tour Kolkata, Kochi

UK business delegation to tour Kolkata, Kochi

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

A high-powered business delegation from the UK, led by the British cabinet minister, Eric Pickles, is arriving in India on Monday to explore opportunities in infrastructure and water management in Kolkata and Kochi.

Turbulence rocks Emirates flight to Kochi, 20 hurt

Turbulence rocks Emirates flight to Kochi, 20 hurt

Rediff.com25 Apr 2010

The Boeing aircraft EK530 with 350 passengers and 14 crewmembers on board encountered a weather cloud near Bangalore. A short period of heavy turbulence prior to descent into India caused minor injuries to about 20 persons, Emirates said in a statement.

Harshad Mehta is chairman of Kochi IPL franchise

Harshad Mehta is chairman of Kochi IPL franchise

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

Embroiled in a major controversy over its stakeholders, the Kochi IPL franchisee on Thursday effected a change in its top management, appointing Dubai-based businessman Harshad Mehta as its Chairman.

Consistency was the key to Indonesia Masters title: Kiran George

Consistency was the key to Indonesia Masters title: Kiran George

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Indian shuttler Kiran George says his giant-killing act at the Thailand Open Super 500 tournament earlier this year gave him the self-belief, which proved to be the key en route his second BWF title at the Indonesia Masters.

Letter threatens suicide bomb attack on Modi in Kerala

Letter threatens suicide bomb attack on Modi in Kerala

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

The news of the threat letter came out today after a report by ADGP (Intelligence) was telecast in the media. As the news was out, Surendran met the media and said he had handed over the threat letter a week ago to the state police chief.

Mishap averted at Kochi airport

Mishap averted at Kochi airport

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

The aircraft slipped on the runway, damaging around 10 signal lamps and accessories while landing on Friday morning

'Modi offered $50 million to withdraw Kochi team'

'Modi offered $50 million to withdraw Kochi team'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2010

In a new twist to the controversy over Kochi team, its owner Rendezvous Sports on Wednesday alleged that Indian Premier League commissioner Lalit Modi had offered a US$ 50 million bribe to withdraw from the race, prompting him to threaten legal action.

The curious case of Tharoor and Kochi franchise

The curious case of Tharoor and Kochi franchise

Rediff.com12 Apr 2010

Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor himself may not be a stakeholder but the lady he is reportedly planning to marry is part of the consortium which owns the Kochi franchise of the Indian Premier League, revealed IPL commissioner Lalit Modi.

Tendulkar blames fielding for Kochi shock

Tendulkar blames fielding for Kochi shock

Rediff.com16 Apr 2011

Fielding lapses, including a first-ball dropped catch off Brendon McCullum who smashed his way to 81, cost Mumbai Indians the match against IPL debutants Kochi Tuskers Kerala on Friday, said home team captain Sachin Tendulkar.

Three new projects fuel boom in Kochi

Three new projects fuel boom in Kochi

Rediff.com1 May 2007

A move by the Kerala state government to set up a Smart City at Kochi has triggered off a fresh rally in real estate prices in the central districts of Kerala, especially in and around Kochi.

Maoists threaten to blow up 'Hamas rally' in Kerala

Maoists threaten to blow up 'Hamas rally' in Kerala

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

The Maoists have warned that if the government does not stop unfairly targeting them and charging false cases against them, what happened in Kochi at the Jehovah's Witnesses convention can be expected during the 'Hamas rally of fake comrades' in the district, an official said.

Kochi franchisee has Steve Waugh on its radar

Kochi franchisee has Steve Waugh on its radar

Rediff.com13 May 2010

Newly-formed Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kochi is mulling to appoint former Australian captain Steve Waugh as a key adviser and technical consultant to the team.

Kochi's Hodge criticises IPL schedule, pitches

Kochi's Hodge criticises IPL schedule, pitches

Rediff.com5 May 2011

Expressing the view that hectic traveling has adversely impacted some of the cricketers, Kochi Tuskers Kerala batsman Brad Hodge has criticized the standard of some of the pitches used during the ongoing Indian Premier League.

Will induct more women in forces, says Modi; hints at Indianising Navy ranks

Will induct more women in forces, says Modi; hints at Indianising Navy ranks

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Modi lauded the Navy following the announcement that a woman officer would be commanding a Naval ship for the time time.

Kochi on alert after reported LeT threat

Kochi on alert after reported LeT threat

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

Union Home Secretary G K Pillai has given a missive to Kerala DGP and the Kochi city police commissioner on the possibility of a Lashkar terror attack in the city in the near future.

Kochi: Naval aircraft force-lands, crew safe

Kochi: Naval aircraft force-lands, crew safe

Rediff.com10 Nov 2006

A naval Islander aircraft force-landed at a paddy field at Piravom near Kochi on Friday while on a routine sortie. However, all the five people on board are safe.

Navy rescues Iranian vessel with 19 Pak nationals, Lankan trawler

Navy rescues Iranian vessel with 19 Pak nationals, Lankan trawler

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

The Indian Navy rescued an Iranian-flagged fishing vessel with 19 Pakistani crew members and a Sri Lankan trawler in two swift operations after armed pirates hijacked the boats in the Arabian Sea amid deteriorating security situation arising out of Iran-backed Houthi rebels targeting various cargo ships in the region.

Suriya shines in Kochi with Singam 2

Suriya shines in Kochi with Singam 2

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

The actor was in Kochi to promote the sequel of his 2010 blockbuster film Singam.

Pinarayi, Union minister continue war of words over Kerala blasts

Pinarayi, Union minister continue war of words over Kerala blasts

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Monday alleged that Kerala under Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has shown tolerance towards radical elements and radicalisation.

Now, helicopter services from Kochi to Sabarimala

Now, helicopter services from Kochi to Sabarimala

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

Bharat Airways Private Limited (BAPL), a Bangalore-based aviation company, has started the first heli-taxi service in Kerala, connecting Kochi international airport with Sabarimala, a famous pilgrim centre.

Kochi IPL fighting a losing battle

Kochi IPL fighting a losing battle

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) might have given Kochi IPL team a fresh lease of life by giving them a 30-day deadline to resolve all their problems, but it seems the consortium is a fighting a losing battle.

Paramount to fly Kochi-Delhi from Sept

Paramount to fly Kochi-Delhi from Sept

Rediff.com17 Aug 2005

Coimbatore-based Paramount Airlines will start operations by the first week of September, connecting Kochi and Delhi, sources said on Wednesday.

IAF plane carrying 168 Indian nationals lands in Kochi

IAF plane carrying 168 Indian nationals lands in Kochi

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

In the government's first major mission to rescue Indians stranded in the strife-torn nation

BCCI curator expresses satisfaction with Kochi pitch

BCCI curator expresses satisfaction with Kochi pitch

Rediff.com12 Jan 2013

BCCI Curator P R Viswanadh expressed satisfaction with the pitch prepared for the second India-England ODI scheduled to be held at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium in Kochi on January 15.

UAE retail group building biggest mall in Kochi

UAE retail group building biggest mall in Kochi

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

The mall in Kochi will have about two million square feet of retail area and following its completion, the group has plans to develop more malls across India gradually. Emke Group controls roughly a third of the UAE's organised retail market and is planning to invest 4.3 billion dirhams (Rs 57.19 billion) to expand its network of 75 supermarkets and hypermarkets to 100 within the next three years.