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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.

Kuwait fire: IAF aircraft to bring back mortal remains of Indians

Kuwait fire: IAF aircraft to bring back mortal remains of Indians

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Kuwaiti authorities are conducting DNA tests on the bodies of those killed in the devastating fire incident in southern Kuwait's Mangaf area and an Indian Air Force aircraft is on standby to bring back the mortal remains of Indians killed in the incident, officials said on Thursday.

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.

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.

Scrapped plane on truck gets stuck under bridge in Bihar

Scrapped plane on truck gets stuck under bridge in Bihar

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

'The scrapped plane, being transported from Lucknow to Assam on a truck, got stuck beneath the Piprakothi bridge in Motihari, causing a traffic jam'

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.

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

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.

'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.

Harassed on flight but airline response disappointing: Malayalam actress

Harassed on flight but airline response disappointing: Malayalam actress

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

A Malayalam film actress has lodged a complaint with the police alleging harassment by a male passenger on board an Air India flight bound for Kochi.

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.

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.

10 Overrated Indian Destinations

10 Overrated Indian Destinations

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Popular doesn't always mean best. Here's why.

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.

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.

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.

Summer pinch: Airfares on key routes rise up to 13%

Summer pinch: Airfares on key routes rise up to 13%

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Airfares on major domestic routes such as Kolkata-Bagdogra, Delhi-Bengaluru, and Delhi-Mumbai have witnessed an increase of up to 12.7 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) in May this year, according to data by Thomas Cook (India) and SOTC Travel. The recent increase in aviation turbine fuel prices, rupee depreciation, reduction of flights by key players, and grounding of planes due to engine supply issues have contributed to the rise in airfares, said aviation industry experts. However, the data also shows that summer airfares on key routes such as Delhi-Leh and Delhi-Kolkata have significantly decreased due to the introduction of new flights.

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.

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.

Air India Express cabin crew held for smuggling gold

Air India Express cabin crew held for smuggling gold

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

An Air India Express flight cabin crew has been arrested by the Customs for allegedly smuggling over 1.4 kg gold through Cochin International Airport near Kochi, official sources said.

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.

All I saw was a fireball in front of me: Eyewitness on deadly Kerala blast

All I saw was a fireball in front of me: Eyewitness on deadly Kerala blast

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

Among the distressed crowd at the venue were senior citizens, including women who had actively participated in the morning prayers.

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.

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.

India deploys 3 warships in Arabian Sea after attack on merchant ship

India deploys 3 warships in Arabian Sea after attack on merchant ship

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Saturday's drone attack on MV Chem Pluto came amid increasing concerns over various commercial vessels being targeted reportedly by Iran-backed Houthi militants in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden amid the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Congress chief Kharge seeks appointment with Modi to...

Congress chief Kharge seeks appointment with Modi to...

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

Launching a strong campaign over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks against its manifesto, the Congress said on Monday that party chief Mallikarjun Kharge has sought an appointment with Narendra Modi to "educate him" about its poll promise document.

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.

 'Rana photographed key installations in Kochi'

'Rana photographed key installations in Kochi'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2009

Terror suspect Tahawur Hussain Rana has shot pictures of vital installations at Kochi when he toured the Kerala town, say National Investigating Agency officials.

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

Sunanda surrenders Kochi IPL sweat equity

Sunanda surrenders Kochi IPL sweat equity

Rediff.com18 Apr 2010

Sunanda Pushkar on Sunday quit Rendezvous Sports World which is a stakeholder in IPL Kochi after she decided to return her free equity worth Rs 70 crore to the franchise in a last ditch attempt to save her friend, Union minister Shashi Tharoor.

BMW to set up unit in Kochi

BMW to set up unit in Kochi

Rediff.com31 Jul 2004

Kochi to be 'Florida of the East'

Kochi to be 'Florida of the East'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2004

IPL: Kochi thrash Chennai to record first home win

IPL: Kochi thrash Chennai to record first home win

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

A solid all-round performance by Kochi Tuskers Kerala helped the IPL debutants comfortably beat defending champions Chennai Super Kings by seven wickets with two overs to spare in an IPL match in Kochi on Monday.

PHOTOS: Nurses reunite with families at Kochi airport

PHOTOS: Nurses reunite with families at Kochi airport

Rediff.com5 Jul 2014

Forty-six nurses, who were held captive by Sunni militant group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria militants in Iraq, on Saturday returned home by a special Air India flight to a happy reunion with their families here, bringing to an end their about month-long ordeal.

UAPA invoked against suspect in Kerala blasts case

UAPA invoked against suspect in Kerala blasts case

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Besides Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) (punishment for murder) and Section 3 of the Explosive Substances Act, relevant sections of the UAPA have also been invoked against the accused, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) official told reporters in Kochi.

Kuwait fire tragedy devastates Kerala and Tamil Nadu

Kuwait fire tragedy devastates Kerala and Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Heart-breaking stories of sorrow and shock began emerging from various parts of Kerala as people learned about the death of their loved ones.