News for 'Mumbai and Kerala'

'I Had No Worry About Getting A Bad Name'

'I Had No Worry About Getting A Bad Name'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

'I enjoyed my fiery exchanges with Akshay Kumar, who was extremely gracious and generous when the camera was not rolling. I enjoyed locking horns with him in court.'

150 Kerala docs, nurses help Mumbai fight COVID-19

150 Kerala docs, nurses help Mumbai fight COVID-19

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

'There is no place in Kerala like Mumbai. This is a huge city with 30 million people and slums'

'Bomb' message in AI flight's toilet causes 'emergency' at Kerala airport

'Bomb' message in AI flight's toilet causes 'emergency' at Kerala airport

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

The pilot of the aircraft informed the ATC about the threat after a 'Bomb in flight' message, written on a tissue paper, was found in the washroom of the plane, they said.

ISL: 10-man Mumbai City FC suffer shock defeat to Kerala Blasters

ISL: 10-man Mumbai City FC suffer shock defeat to Kerala Blasters

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

There was more misery for the league leaders after half time and Vazquez produced a moment of magic to start the fireworks.

Samson OUT for months: IPL in doubt?

Samson OUT for months: IPL in doubt?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Sanju Samson fractures index finger, out of action for five to six weeks

Historic! Haryana's Kamboj picks all 10 wickets in an innings!

Historic! Haryana's Kamboj picks all 10 wickets in an innings!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Haryana seamer Anshul Kamboj is only the third bowler in the history of Ranji Trophy to take all 10 wickets in an innings.

All eyes on Shami as India eye fresh start vs England

All eyes on Shami as India eye fresh start vs England

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

After a disappointing showing in the Test series in Australia recently, the Indian team is eager to make a fresh start in the T20 format.

India's U-19 Queens: Meet the stars of World Cup triumph

India's U-19 Queens: Meet the stars of World Cup triumph

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

A look at some of India's key performers in the Under-19 T20 World Cup.

Ranji Trophy: Pujara slams century; Mumbai thrash Assam

Ranji Trophy: Pujara slams century; Mumbai thrash Assam

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Cheteshwar Pujara continued his good form in Ranji Trophy as he slammed his second successive century as Saurashtra dominated their Elite Group A match against Manipur.

Samson's pace problem: Can India fix it before T20 WC?

Samson's pace problem: Can India fix it before T20 WC?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Sanju Samson's technical weaknesses against express pace along with Rinku Singh's dip in form and fitness issues will be a concern for India

Ranji Round-up: UP hold nerves to pip Mumbai; Delhi register first win

Ranji Round-up: UP hold nerves to pip Mumbai; Delhi register first win

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

The efforts of Aryan Juyal (76) and Karan Sharma (67) stood out as Uttar Pradesh held nerves to beat 41-times champions and hosts Mumbai by two wickets in a Ranji Trophy match on Monday.

Ranji Trophy: Service complete record chase; J&K in quarters

Ranji Trophy: Service complete record chase; J&K in quarters

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

Services achieved the second highest successful run-chase in Ranji Trophy history as they overhauled a 376-run target against Odisha.

Hazare Trophy: Agarwal's heroics steal the show

Hazare Trophy: Agarwal's heroics steal the show

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Mayank Agarawal's unbeaten 139 took Karnataka over the line against Punjab by one wicket,

India's two big worries despite series win!

India's two big worries despite series win!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

The series already in their pocket, India will look to address their batting woes against an England team gunning for revenge after feeling hard-done by a debatable concussion substitute when the two teams clash in the fifth and final T20 International in Mumbai on Sunday.

How To Make Christmas Cake In A Cooker

How To Make Christmas Cake In A Cooker

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Mini Mohan shares a Christmas recipe for cake lovers.

Ranji Trophy: Mohit Avasthi takes 7/52 as Mumbai crush Bengal

Ranji Trophy: Mohit Avasthi takes 7/52 as Mumbai crush Bengal

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

Mohit Avasthi ran through the Bengal batting lineup, grabbing seven wickets for 52 runs as Mumbai stormed to an innings and four-run win with a bonus point in their Ranji Trophy Group B match in Kolkata on Sunday.

Kerala Vande Bharat Express: Target 2024?

Kerala Vande Bharat Express: Target 2024?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Prime ministers turning up with such frequency to launch trains is an indication of the political mileage resident in public transport. Will our railways step out of the government's shadow? After all, they are the ones manufacturing trains and running them, notes Shyam G Menon.

All We Imagine As Poetry

All We Imagine As Poetry

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

'Did anyone else get the feeling that AWIAL -- despite being ostensibly based in the Mumbai of today -- is actually set in a Neverland of Solemnity?' asks Sreehari Nair.

A look at India's deadly stampedes in recent past

A look at India's deadly stampedes in recent past

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

The recent stampede at New Delhi Railway station, which claimed the lives of at least 18 people, highlights a recurring issue in India: deadly stampedes. This tragedy is not an isolated incident, as numerous stampedes resulting in significant casualties have occurred over the years. This article explores some of the most devastating stampedes in India, including the deadly event at the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj just a few weeks ago, the 2024 tragedy at a 'satsang' in Hathras, and the 2013 stampede during Navratri festivities in Madhya Pradesh.

Shami fails to fire but Bengal beat Punjab, Hardik powers Baroda

Shami fails to fire but Bengal beat Punjab, Hardik powers Baroda

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Mohammed Shami's first white ball outing since 2023 World Cup final was below par but Bengal survived a fine all-round effort by Arshdeep Singh

99 And Seven Decimal Points

99 And Seven Decimal Points

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

'Does 99 percent guarantee character and capacity for an independent awareness of life or does it make you -- barring exceptions -- a compliant careerist beholden to governments and corporations?' 'What kind of political and social choices would such minds make?' asks Shyam G Menon.

From Kerala's paddy fields to WPL: Sajana's incredible journey

From Kerala's paddy fields to WPL: Sajana's incredible journey

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

Sajana stamped her mark in her WPL debut itself, smoking off-spinner Alice Capsey for that match-winning six over long-on.

Munambam: The Politics Of Waqf Land

Munambam: The Politics Of Waqf Land

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

The specter of how the Munambam issue was exploited during the November by-elections is proof of the price Kerala is paying for its emergent politics. Controversies become the stuff of slow-burn and brinkmanship. The former promises mileage; the latter searches for an advantage, notes Shyam G Menon.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Indrajith ton powers TN to semis, Rajasthan crush Kerala

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Indrajith ton powers TN to semis, Rajasthan crush Kerala

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Baba Indrajith helped himself to a fine hundred while another senior campaigner Vijay Shankar scored a half-century as Tamil Nadu cruised into the semi-finals of the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Ranji round-up: Avasthi grabs seven to put Mumbai on top

Ranji round-up: Avasthi grabs seven to put Mumbai on top

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Tamil Nadu lead Railways by 363 runs courtesy Jagadeesan double hundred

Why Israeli police are in touch with a Kerala town

Why Israeli police are in touch with a Kerala town

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Hundreds of tailors from a local apparel unit in Kannur have been working tirelessly to get the uniform shirts ready for the Israel police force for the past eight years.

Kerala's Mohd Azharuddeen destroys Mumbai with 37-ball century

Kerala's Mohd Azharuddeen destroys Mumbai with 37-ball century

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Mohammed Azharuddeen slammed a 37-ball century to power Kerala to an emphatic eight-wicket victory against Mumbai in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 match at the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai, on Wednesday.

Ranji Trophy round-up: Dube's century rallies Mumbai

Ranji Trophy round-up: Dube's century rallies Mumbai

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

A belligerent century from India all-rounder Shivam Dube brought Mumbai back into the contest against Uttar Pradesh.

Woman training to be Agniveer found hanging in Mumbai

Woman training to be Agniveer found hanging in Mumbai

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

The woman, hailing from Kerala, was undergoing training at the INS Hamla in Malwani area in the western suburb of Malad, an official said.

Huge Ports Deal Sparks US-China Tensions

Huge Ports Deal Sparks US-China Tensions

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

The $22.8 billion CK Hutchison ports deal intensifies geopolitical tensions between the US and China. Chinese media has already called it 'a betrayal of all Chinese people'. Shyam G Menon explains how the proposed sale will reshapes global trade infrastructure.

Why Did This Kerala Story Become A Huge Hit?

Why Did This Kerala Story Become A Huge Hit?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

'Cinema or the sentiment of a people, disgusted by contemporary politics and wanting to feel whole by collectively recalling a moment of great difficulty that was also a cause for togetherness?', asks Shyam G Menon.

2024 Belongs To Payal Kapadia!

2024 Belongs To Payal Kapadia!

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

All We Imagine as Light has been on several critics' best of the year lists, including Sight and Sound (Payal Kapadia appeared on the magazine's cover, perhaps a first for an Indian filmmaker), to The New York Times, Time and it is the number one film recommended by Barack Obama. The future certainly belongs to Payal Kapadia, asserts Aseem Chhabra.

Ranbir, Alia Cheer Mumbai City FC

Ranbir, Alia Cheer Mumbai City FC

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Ranbir and Alia attended a packed ISL game in Mumbai.

What Mahabali Won't Hear

What Mahabali Won't Hear

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Questions that the state had come to recognise over time but consistently delayed treating seriously because doing so requires an overhaul of perspective and lifestyle, notes Shyam G Menon.

From Alps To Underwater Vows, Weddings Turn Extravagant & Unique

From Alps To Underwater Vows, Weddings Turn Extravagant & Unique

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

There's clearly no limit to how dramatic a wedding can be.

Mumbai destroy Kerala

Mumbai destroy Kerala

Rediff.com9 Dec 2003

Kerala were bowled out for a paltry 165 on the opening day of the Group-A Elite Ranji Trophy match.

ISL: Mumbai City down Kerala Blasters with late goal

ISL: Mumbai City down Kerala Blasters with late goal

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

A late goal from Amine Chermiti saw Mumbai City FC stun Kerala Blasters FC 1-0 in a closely-fought Hero Indian Super League clash at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, in Kochi, on Thursday.

Will There Be The Kerala Story 2?

Will There Be The Kerala Story 2?

Rediff.com9 May 2023

'We will think (of the sequel) if we come across a story that shares the same plight.'

Vijay Hazare: Delhi knocked out; Mumbai make quarters

Vijay Hazare: Delhi knocked out; Mumbai make quarters

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

For a state that has given batting stalwarts like Virender Sehwag, Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir, Shikhar Dhawan and Rishabh Pant over the past two decades, it is embarrassing to find someone of Kshitiz Sharma's (4 off 18 balls) calibre being asked to open the batting.

'Don't step out alone': 'The Kerala Story' crew member gets threat

'Don't step out alone': 'The Kerala Story' crew member gets threat

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Directed by Sudipto Sen, The Kerala Story depicts how women from Kerala were forced to convert to Islam and recruited by the terror group Islamic State.