News for 'Kochi'

Sunanda told journo that she took flak for Tharoor in IPL Kochi row

Sunanda told journo that she took flak for Tharoor in IPL Kochi row

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

A special investigation team of the Delhi police on Friday questioned senior journalist Nalini Singh in connection with the murder case of former union minister Shashi Tharoor's wife Sunanda Pushkar.

Father's Day Special: 'My Dad Was A Complete Foodie'

Father's Day Special: 'My Dad Was A Complete Foodie'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

'Much before moringa was fashionably healthy, dad drove my mother crazy by getting moringa leaves and drumsticks from our farm in quantities that would drive her up the wall.'

How BJP Plans To Gain Foothold In Kerala

How BJP Plans To Gain Foothold In Kerala

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

On Easter, April 9, 10,000 BJP workers are being assigned to visit the houses of 100,000 Christian families. Plans are afoot to visit the homes of Muslims on Eid.

Why SRH Bid Hard For Mayank Dagar

Why SRH Bid Hard For Mayank Dagar

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

A left-arm orthodox bowling all-rounder for Himachal Pradesh, Dagar, 26, had landed an IPL contract with Punjab Kings in 2018, but didn't have any playing time.

India to join elite club with commissioning of INS Vikrant on Sept 3

India to join elite club with commissioning of INS Vikrant on Sept 3

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

The commissioning of the indigenously-built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant will contribute in ensuring peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region, Vice Chief of Indian Navy Vice Admiral S N Ghormade said on Thursday.

'Thank you Innocent Chetta! For the laughter'

'Thank you Innocent Chetta! For the laughter'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

'We lost the brightest shining star in our constellation. You made us laugh till we cried.'

HC quashes Kerala guv's decision on 15 senate members

HC quashes Kerala guv's decision on 15 senate members

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

The court said the chancellor's order to withdraw nominations of the members was not based on any reason and "was rather founded on prejudice".

Navy, IAF deployed to fight Mhadei fires in Goa

Navy, IAF deployed to fight Mhadei fires in Goa

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

The fires that have broken out in Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary in Goa are being kept under control through the joint efforts of the Indian Navy, Indian Air Force and the forest department, state minister Vishwajit Rane said.

Row in Kerala's Syro-Malabar Church over holy mass; archbishop under fire

Row in Kerala's Syro-Malabar Church over holy mass; archbishop under fire

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

The negotiations between the priests protesting against the the Synod's decision to introduce a uniform mass and a sub-committee comprising three bishops constituted by the Synod to find a way to solve the matter.

3 arrested for suspected 'human sacrifice' in Kerala

3 arrested for suspected 'human sacrifice' in Kerala

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The two women, who had earned their daily bread selling lottery tickets on the streets of Kochi, were allegedly sacrificed by the accused to settle their financial issues and bring prosperity in life, police said.

An Unforgettable Day For The Indian Navy

An Unforgettable Day For The Indian Navy

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

September 2, 2022 was a historic day in the Indian Navy's history as Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi commissioned India's first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant at the Cochin Shipyard in Kochi.

Stokes Will Make Big Bucks: Ranveer

Stokes Will Make Big Bucks: Ranveer

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

'He's done the biggest things on the biggest stage, highest level of achievement at the very highest level of the sport.'

Britain's 18-year-old Rehan ready for IPL?

Britain's 18-year-old Rehan ready for IPL?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

'It would be great if he got picked up at the IPL. It would be awesome if he did'

Kochi Refineries Q3 net at Rs 26.95 cr

Kochi Refineries Q3 net at Rs 26.95 cr

Rediff.com24 Jan 2003

Kochi Refineries Ltd has posted a net profit of Rs 269.50 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2002 as compared to Rs 163.30 million in the quarter ended December 31, 2001.

Wild, Wild World On OTT This Week

Wild, Wild World On OTT This Week

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Oh, and there are secret agents too!

IPL Auction: Stokes, Curran, Green set for big pay day

IPL Auction: Stokes, Curran, Green set for big pay day

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Intense bidding is expected to be the order of the day when 10 teams jostle to grab their preferred players in the IPL players' auction in Kochi on Friday.

Archbishop, 14 Catholic priests among 110 booked for violent Adani port stir

Archbishop, 14 Catholic priests among 110 booked for violent Adani port stir

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Going against the assurances given to the Kerala high court, the protesters agitating in front of the under-construction Vizhinjam seaport had on Saturday blocked the trucks carrying construction materials to the site.

Kerala filmmaker Sasidharan arrested on Manju Warrier's complaint

Kerala filmmaker Sasidharan arrested on Manju Warrier's complaint

Rediff.com5 May 2022

Well-known Malayalam filmmaker Sanal Kumar Sasidharan was arrested from Neyyattinkara near Thiruvananthapuram based on a complaint filed by actress Manju Warrier on charges of blackmailing her and maligning her reputation via social media, the police said on Thursday.

Spotted: Udit Narayan in Kochi

Spotted: Udit Narayan in Kochi

Rediff.com22 Jul 2017

Reader Aarya Mehrotra sends us a photograph.

Tharoor gets an offer to join NCP, his reply

Tharoor gets an offer to join NCP, his reply

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Hours after an offer made by Nationalist Congress Party's state president P C Chacko, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor made it clear that he is not going to the party.

Govt close to finalising e-commerce policy: DPIIT secy Rajesh Kumar Singh

Govt close to finalising e-commerce policy: DPIIT secy Rajesh Kumar Singh

Rediff.com12 May 2023

The government is at a "fairly advanced stage" of finalising a well-coordinated e-commerce policy and consumer protection rules, which will incorporate provisions of Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said on Thursday. "E-commerce rules and e-commerce policy will be congruent with each other... That exercise is at a fairly advanced stage," Singh told reporters. The remarks come on a day the number of daily transactions on the platform has gone up 500 times since the beginning of this year with the number of retail merchants added to its roster growing 40-fold.

Vizhinjam Port: Between Protest, Promise And Reality

Vizhinjam Port: Between Protest, Promise And Reality

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Big-ticket investments taking off is crucial for Kerala given the years it lost to labour militancy courtesy the same political forces currently in power, explains Shyam G Menon.

BCCI owes former Aus player Hodge money for IPL 2010!

BCCI owes former Aus player Hodge money for IPL 2010!

Rediff.com24 May 2021

The 46-year-old Brad Hodge had played 14 games for KTK, scoring 285 runs at an average of 35.63. He was bought by Kochi Tuskers for $US425,000 at the 2010 auction.

Will Australia allow Green to play in IPL 2023?

Will Australia allow Green to play in IPL 2023?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Australia captain Pat Cummins says while he would love Cameron Green to focus all his energy playing for the national team, he will not stop the young all-rounder from taking part in IPL 2023.

When Kejriwal Met Modi...

When Kejriwal Met Modi...

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

What some of our political leaders were up to on Monday.

Kerala HC declares CPM MLA a Christian, cancels election from SC seat

Kerala HC declares CPM MLA a Christian, cancels election from SC seat

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

In a setback for the ruling Left front in Kerala, the high court in Kochi on Monday set aside the election of the Communist Party of India-Marxist's A Raja from the Devikulam assembly seat in Idukki district.

Sachin spreads Xmas cheer, dual celebration for Mayank

Sachin spreads Xmas cheer, dual celebration for Mayank

Rediff.com25 Dec 2022

Cricket fraternity took to social media to extend Christmas greetings

Non-metros snapping up electric scooters

Non-metros snapping up electric scooters

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

If you thought electric scooters have caught the fancy of only people in the metros, think again. According to data from electric two-wheeler maker, Ather Energy, 54 per cent of its sales of scooters, starting from Rs 1.2 lakh, come from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Based on sales per lakh population, the top five cities for the company are Calicut, followed by Kochi, Kolaphur, Trivandrum and Pune.

'Stokes will fit in amazingly with CSK'

'Stokes will fit in amazingly with CSK'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

CSK will be immensely benefitted from the presence of Stokes and Dhoni in the dressing room.

National allies Congress, CPI-M clash in Kerala, spar over minor's rape case

National allies Congress, CPI-M clash in Kerala, spar over minor's rape case

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

The CPI-M's allegations were termed a political conspiracy by the opposition Congress which accused the Left party of stooping low to target its political opponents.

Defence exports grew by 334% in last 5 years: Govt

Defence exports grew by 334% in last 5 years: Govt

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

Defence exports have grown by 334 per cent in the last five years and India is now exporting to over 75 countries due to collaborative efforts, the government said on Sunday. The Press Information Bureau (PIB) said in a tweet: "The Indian Defence sector, the second largest armed force is at the cusp of revolution." "Defence exports grew by 334 per cent in the last five years; India now exporting to over 75 countries due to collaborative efforts," it said.

Mangaluru auto blast accused projected himself as a Hindu to conceal identity

Mangaluru auto blast accused projected himself as a Hindu to conceal identity

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

The police found out that he was staying at Mohan Kumar's house in Mysuru from where materials that go into making a bomb were found.

Good ties to continue with Gulf nations, says Goyal amid Prophet remark row

Good ties to continue with Gulf nations, says Goyal amid Prophet remark row

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

When asked about a social media campaign to boycott Indian products in the wake of the row, the minister said he has not heard of any such thing.

Saudi Vellakka: Every Face Counts

Saudi Vellakka: Every Face Counts

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

I thought Saudi Vellakka a glancing, loving depiction of the judicial system as a pageantry filled with performers trying to do right by everyone, do everything by the book, and failing despite their best attempts, observes Sreehari Nair.

Recipe: Kerala's Chakka Varatti

Recipe: Kerala's Chakka Varatti

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Will this make it to your dream Vishu menu?

After the Twin Towers Demolition

After the Twin Towers Demolition

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

The scenes after the demolition of the Supertech twin towers in Noida, in pursuance of a Supreme Court order that found the structures were built in violation of norms.

'Dhoni, Pandya, Rahul can be very good volleyball players'

'Dhoni, Pandya, Rahul can be very good volleyball players'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

Ashwal Rai, who is leading Kolkata Thunderbolts in the upcoming Prime Volleyball League, believes ace cricketers like Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Hardik Pandy and KL Rahul can be very good volleyball players.

Australia's Green could be a big hit at IPL auction!

Australia's Green could be a big hit at IPL auction!

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Young Australia all-rounder Cameroon Green said IPL has the best environment that a cricketer needs to hone his craft.

Alone Review: Mohanlal's WORST Performance!

Alone Review: Mohanlal's WORST Performance!

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

If you thought you loved Mohanlal and that you could watch him do anything for 120 minutes, Alone is your chance to put your love to the test, observes Mayur Sanap.

Gandhis' permission not required to run for party prez poll: Cong

Gandhis' permission not required to run for party prez poll: Cong

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

'Anybody is free and welcome to contest in the election if they have the backing of 10 PCC delegates'