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Irom Sharmila ties knot with British partner in Kodaikanal

Irom Sharmila ties knot with British partner in Kodaikanal

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

It was a simple function and the families of the bride and groom were absent.

End Isro-Antrix deal, urged law officer; govt waited

End Isro-Antrix deal, urged law officer; govt waited

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

Even as the ISRO spectrum deal snowballs into a major issue, with the Opposition parties gunning for the United Progressive Alliance government, the head of the Indian Space Research Organisation Dr K. Radhakrishnan said that the Antrix-Devas S-band spectrum deal was recommended to be annulled in 2010 and the Department of Space is going through the process of reviewing the agreement.

No probe in 'Makara Jyothi', Kerala govt tells HC

No probe in 'Makara Jyothi', Kerala govt tells HC

Rediff.com27 Jan 2011

The Kerala government on Thursday informed the state high court that it does not propose to conduct any kind of probe into the controversy related to Makara Jyothi and Makara Vilakku, in the backdrop of the Sabarimala tragedy on January 14, which claimed 102 lives.The submission in this regard was made by the government pleader before the division bench comprising Justice Thothathil B Radhakrishnan and Justice P S Gopinath when three petitions.

Is Makara Jyoti man-made? Kerala HC wants to know

Is Makara Jyoti man-made? Kerala HC wants to know

Rediff.com20 Jan 2011

In the backdrop of the Pulmedu tragedy, which claimed lives of 102 Sabarimala pilgrims, the Kerala high court on Thursday asked the Tranvacore Devaswom Board that manages the hill shrine of Lord Ayyappa, if 'Makara Jyoti' (celestial light) was man-made.

HC seeks Kerala govt report on Sabarimala tragedy

HC seeks Kerala govt report on Sabarimala tragedy

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

Division bench comprising Justice Thottathil Radhakrishnan and P S Gopinathan directed the Police, Forest and Travancore Devaswom board to file reports regarding the reasons for the accident.

TN withdraws petition in SC on Seer bail

TN withdraws petition in SC on Seer bail

Rediff.com11 Jul 2005

The bail was granted to Kanchi Sankaracharya Jayendra Saraswati in the Radhakrishnan assault case.

Mammootty, Meera's face-off this weekend

Mammootty, Meera's face-off this weekend

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Weekend at the Malayalam movies.

Things may change in the AIADMK, but not in RK Nagar

Things may change in the AIADMK, but not in RK Nagar

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

In a week from now, December 21, voters in R K Nagar in Chennai will decide who their MLA will be.

Impressive turnout in high-stakes assembly polls

Impressive turnout in high-stakes assembly polls

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

A high voter turnout was recorded in West Bengal, Assam Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry assembly elections on Tuesday. The massive polling exercise following COVID-19 health protocol and involving lakhs of personnel began at 7 am and the last hour from 6 pm to 7 pm was set aside for COVID-19 patients and those under isolation. The counting of votes in the states will be held on May 2.

First Look: Krishnudu's ready with next film

First Look: Krishnudu's ready with next film

Rediff.com26 May 2011

Ram Venky's directorial debut is set to hit cinema screens in June-July.

Not even Urvashi can save Sakudumbam Shymala

Not even Urvashi can save Sakudumbam Shymala

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

Sakudumbam Shyamala tries to cash in on Urvashi's comic image but becomes repetitive and boring.

Hima named in World C'ships team as relay runner

Hima named in World C'ships team as relay runner

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

World Athletics Championships to be held in Doha from September 27.

PM, Sonia Gandhi prepare  fo Cong's media blitz

PM, Sonia Gandhi prepare fo Cong's media blitz

Rediff.com15 Feb 2011

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh spent the second half of Tuesday with Union Ministers and senior officials to prepare himself for Wednesday's proposed meeting with editors.

First Look: Malayalam film Sakudumbam Shyamala

First Look: Malayalam film Sakudumbam Shyamala

Rediff.com21 Jul 2010

A look at Radhakrishnan Mangalath's debut Malayalam film.

India developing tech to launch 6-tonne satellite

India developing tech to launch 6-tonne satellite

Rediff.com26 Nov 2009

India's space scientists are developing semi-cryogenic propulsion technology using kerosene that is expected to give the country the capability to launch six-tonne class satellite, almost three times the weight its rockets can currently handle.

GSLV mission failed in first stage: ISRO

GSLV mission failed in first stage: ISRO

Rediff.com25 Dec 2010

Chief of the Indian Space Research Organisation K Radhakrishnan, while commenting on the failure of the latest communication satellite GSAT-5P onboard homegrown GSLV-F06 powered by a Russian cryogenic engine, said that the vehicle faced problems 50 seconds after its launch."The command for aborting the launch was issued when the vehicle was at an altitude of 8 km and 2.5 km away from Sriharikota," said the ISRO chief.

New twist in Sahara case as Justice Khehar opts out

New twist in Sahara case as Justice Khehar opts out

Rediff.com15 May 2014

A 'communication dated May 6, 2014 received from Justice J S Khehar was placed before the Chief Justice of India on May 7.

PM hosts lunch for space scientists

PM hosts lunch for space scientists

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday hosted lunch for space scientists after the successful launch of an imaging satellite Cartosat-2B last week.

Mohanlal refuses to take Lalisom money back

Mohanlal refuses to take Lalisom money back

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy and Sports Minister Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan went to Mohanlal's home in Kochi last week in an attempt to appease the superstar but in vain.

All set but still a year to go: Coaches back to drawing board after Tokyo postponement

All set but still a year to go: Coaches back to drawing board after Tokyo postponement

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

The deadly COVID-19 pandemic caused an unprecedented postponement as the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the Japanese government and the athletes world over agreed that Olympics in July-August this year could not have gone ahead in the present circumstances.

Your Onam pics: From Kalyan to Kerala

Your Onam pics: From Kalyan to Kerala

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Rediff.com readers tell us how they are celebrating the festival.

My years as teacher were most satisfying: PM

My years as teacher were most satisfying: PM

Rediff.com4 Sep 2010

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Saturday addressed teachers on the eve of Teachers' Day in New Delhi.

After Mars Mission, what is ISRO planning next?

After Mars Mission, what is ISRO planning next?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

It has already tasted success with the moon mission and Mangalyaan. Is man in space the next frontier for ISRO?

'Forcible vegetarianism will do no good': States may move court against ban

'Forcible vegetarianism will do no good': States may move court against ban

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Kerala, West Bengal, Puducherry slam the government's decision to ban sale and purchase of cattle from animal markets for slaughter; meat traders fear spike in cow vigilantism.

Is Nayattu anti-Dalit? Is Karnan pro-Dalit?

Is Nayattu anti-Dalit? Is Karnan pro-Dalit?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

'If questioning and dethroning hierarchies is your primary motive, why not put an end to the practice of announcing your shining star, your box office draw, in big flaming letters and mentioning everyone else's name in small font at the bottom of the screen?' asks Sreehari Nair.

5,000 cops, 800 CCTVs: Tight vigil for Modi-Xi meet

5,000 cops, 800 CCTVs: Tight vigil for Modi-Xi meet

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

Ahead of the India-China summit, Mahabalipuram, the ancient coastal town near Chennai, has been virtually turned into a fortress with unprecedented security arrangements while the beautification and other preparations touched a feverish pitch on Wednesday.

Tamil Nadu is set for another 'buy-poll'

Tamil Nadu is set for another 'buy-poll'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

J Jayalalithaa's All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has stayed away from by-elections in Tamil Nadu since its defeat in the assembly polls in 2006. However, in the forthcoming by-elections for Thiruchendur and Vandavasi constituencies, the party will take on the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam with a sole motive.

PIL on Yesudas's Guruvayur temple entry dismissed

PIL on Yesudas's Guruvayur temple entry dismissed

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday dismissed a PIL seeking a direction not to prohibit singer K J Yesudas from entering the famous Guruvayur Sri Krishna temple to worship.

SC declines stay on rural development tax

SC declines stay on rural development tax

Rediff.com5 Jul 2010

A bench, comprising Chief Justice S H Kapadia and Justices K S Radhakrishnan and Swatanter Kumar, directed the companies to pay Rs 1,200 crore as the amount due for the state government.

Solar scam: Fraudster called ministers, leaders

Solar scam: Fraudster called ministers, leaders

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

With the solar panel scam continuing to turn the heat on Kerala's Congress-led United Democratic Front government, telephone call details gathered by investigators showed that several ministers and political leaders had made calls to the prime accused in the case Saritha Nair, apart from getting frequent calls from her.

'India to open athletics account in Tokyo Olympics with 3 medals'

'India to open athletics account in Tokyo Olympics with 3 medals'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Neeraj has emerged as a truly a world class athlete and a bright prospect for Indian athletic's elusive medal in athletics.

'If Prabhakaran surrenders, Tamil suffering ends'

'If Prabhakaran surrenders, Tamil suffering ends'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2008

Professor P Radhakrishnan, a sociologist from the Madras Institute of Development Studies, draws the difference between the LTTE and the ordinary Tamils of Sri Lanka.

Battle for Mumbai airport: Adanis suffer major setback

Battle for Mumbai airport: Adanis suffer major setback

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

The Adanis', which already has won the bids to run six Airport Authority-built non-metro airports in Lucknow, Jaipur, Guwahati, Ahmedabad, Thiruvananthapuram and Mangalore, bid to enter the country's second busiest airport by buying out Bid Services Division Mauritius from MIAL was stalled after GVK chose to exercise its first right of refusal, and matched the Rs 1,248-crore offer that the Adanis made to the Bidvest in March.

SC refuses to hear Haldiram owner's petition

SC refuses to hear Haldiram owner's petition

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

The Supreme Court has refused to heat the bail petition filed by the owner of the Haldiram Group, Prabhu Shankar Agarwal, who has been convicted for conspiring to kill a tea stall owner in Kolkata.

Madras HC clash: Four top cops held responsible

Madras HC clash: Four top cops held responsible

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

The Madras High Court on Thursday held four top police officers, including then City Police Commissioner K Radhakrishnan, as 'squarely responsible' for the February 19 police-lawyers clash in which several advocates and police personnel were injured.

IAF to install Aerosat Radar at Southern Air Comma

IAF to install Aerosat Radar at Southern Air Comma

Rediff.com21 Feb 2009

The Indian Air Force plans to install an Aerosat Radar capable of picking up targets at low ranges at the Southern Air Command in Thiruvananthapuram, considering the region's strategic importance.

Will Indian athletes live up to expectations?

Will Indian athletes live up to expectations?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

It is difficult to predict who among the Indians will reach the final

Live-in relationship neither a crime nor a sin: SC

Live-in relationship neither a crime nor a sin: SC

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

Live-in relationship is neither a crime nor a sin, the Supreme Court has held while asking Parliament to frame law for protection of women in such relationship and children born out of it.

62 toll plazas on national highways, expressways closed

62 toll plazas on national highways, expressways closed

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

A webportal has been launched with information concerning toll plazas on national highways and expressways

Demonetisation wasn't the only topic discussed in Parliament on Thursday

Demonetisation wasn't the only topic discussed in Parliament on Thursday

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

Even as demonetisation continued to be the hot topic in Parliament, forcing adjournments in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, other topics too were discussed in Parliament. Here are the other issues that were discussed.