News for 'South Kerala'

'In Kerala, people do not vote for the same party again'

'In Kerala, people do not vote for the same party again'

Rediff.com14 May 2016

'Once I went to meet an MLA with a complaint, but he refused to even listen to me.' 'I was insulted. That is when I decided not to vote for anyone.'

NewsClick editor Prabir Purkayastha arrested, office sealed

NewsClick editor Prabir Purkayastha arrested, office sealed

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

The Delhi police on Tuesday arrested two persons including NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha in connection with a probe in the portal's foreign funding, officials said.

What You Must Know About Vizhinjam Port

What You Must Know About Vizhinjam Port

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

The shipping business is like the heaving sea -- it's up and down, observes Shyam G Menon.

Prez Murmu hosts gala dinner for G20 leaders

Prez Murmu hosts gala dinner for G20 leaders

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

They welcomed the guests before the start of the dinner from the reception dais, with its backdrop showcasing the ruins of the Nalanda University in Bihar besides India's G20 presidency theme -- 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam - One Earth, One Family, One Future'.

UK anthropologist moves Delhi HC against denial of entry, deportation in March

UK anthropologist moves Delhi HC against denial of entry, deportation in March

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

An anthropologist and academician from the United Kingdom involved in research on fishing communities in Kerala on Monday approached the Delhi high court against denial of entry into India and his deportation upon arrival at Thiruvananthapuram airport earlier this year.

Will a fresh wave of Covid-19 hit India?

Will a fresh wave of Covid-19 hit India?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

According to Rajeev Jayadevan, co-chairman, national Indian Medical Association Covid Task Force, the current scenario qualifies as a wave.

Aishwarya Lekshmi's Easy Elegance

Aishwarya Lekshmi's Easy Elegance

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Aishwarya Lekshmi owns her brand of simple, versatile, style.

A Serendipitous Civil Service Career

A Serendipitous Civil Service Career

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Every twist and turn in KMC's civil service career is attributed to serendipity, an aptitude for making desirable discoveries by accident. He plays down his capabilities, which took him to the top of the civil service as the Cabinet Secretary or his misfortune in losing a daughter in her prime and suggests that his career was indeed serendipitous, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

World's fastest-growing economy lags most South Asian neighbours

World's fastest-growing economy lags most South Asian neighbours

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

India's per capita GDP of $5,238 in 2013 was 65 per cent lower than Iran, 54 per cent lower than Maldives, 44 per cent lower than Sri Lanka and 27 per cent lower than Bhutan, according to the Human Development Report 2015

'Kerala incident is a huge violation of child rights'

'Kerala incident is a huge violation of child rights'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

J Sandhya, member, Child Rights Commission, speaks to Shobha Warrier about the recent incident where more than five hundred poor children from Jharkhand, Bihar and West Bengal were being sent to Kerala orphanages, and why children's rights need to be protected with vigour.

BJP bets on BSY for re-entry in south India

BJP bets on BSY for re-entry in south India

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

While some would give the BJP full marks for starting early in the only state in the south where it stands a chance, the 'party with a difference' has fallen back on a tainted leader.

Sports Shorts: BFC knock Kerala Blasters out of ISL

Sports Shorts: BFC knock Kerala Blasters out of ISL

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday

'They say Ram should be my middle name'

'They say Ram should be my middle name'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

'A very emotional connect has happened.'

'PFI crackdown doesn't mean all Muslims are terrorists'

'PFI crackdown doesn't mean all Muslims are terrorists'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

'Now that an extremist organisation like the PFI has been banned, it is time for the leaders to reach out to the minority community.' 'You need to have co-ordination between the State and the social fabric to send out the message that it is not directed at the community, and they should not feel vulnerable.'

Cyclone Ockhi: Centre offers all aid to Kerala; death toll reaches 25

Cyclone Ockhi: Centre offers all aid to Kerala; death toll reaches 25

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday visited cyclone-hit Kerala and assured the state of all help while asserting that rescue operations would continue till every missing fishermen was brought back safely.

India's Discoveries Haven't Received Attention They Deserve

India's Discoveries Haven't Received Attention They Deserve

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

In the ancient world there is a great deal of give and take and reciprocal learning. India was an integral and important constituent of such interchanges of goods and ideas.

'Not surprised': Tharoor on Gandhis backing Kharge

'Not surprised': Tharoor on Gandhis backing Kharge

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Tharoor called Kharge, 80, a "candidate of continuity", an apparent reference to the impression that the Karnataka leader is the choice of the Gandhis.

'Do you know why people build untouchability walls?'

'Do you know why people build untouchability walls?'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

'The main reason is 'they' do not want to see Dalits especially in the morning!'

Why BJP Retained Coastal Karnataka

Why BJP Retained Coastal Karnataka

Rediff.com17 May 2023

'We will win all the 28 Lok Sabha seats in 2024.'

Dom's Take: And one more Congress govt falls

Dom's Take: And one more Congress govt falls

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

Dominic Xavier offers his take on the fall of the sole Congress government in south India.

Rise in south Indian women going abroad for jobs

Rise in south Indian women going abroad for jobs

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

In 2008, 519 women got their clearance from Protector of Emigrants office, Chennai, which monitors the below matriculation qualified workers from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and Puducherry.

Opposition uniting against BJP's crackdown on corruption, charges Modi

Opposition uniting against BJP's crackdown on corruption, charges Modi

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday linked opposition parties coming together against the Bharatiya Janata Party to his government's campaign against corruption, and asserted that the clampdown on graft will continue without being hindered by "false allegations".

4 PFI men detained after NIA raids 40 places in Telangana, Andhra

4 PFI men detained after NIA raids 40 places in Telangana, Andhra

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

In these raids being conducted since Sunday morning, the NIA said, it has seized incriminating materials, including digital devices, documents, two daggers and cash Rs 8,31,500.

'Coastal South India is the new target of Chinese hackers'

'Coastal South India is the new target of Chinese hackers'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

The recent alleged sabotage of BSNL's network in coastal Andhra Pradesh by a major Chinese telecom equipment maker has once again reminded Indian intelligence agencies that when it comes to hacking, China is India's biggest concern. Vicky Nanjappa explains why.

PIX: Bakr Id celebrated with religious fervour

PIX: Bakr Id celebrated with religious fervour

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

In Jammu and Kashmir, Eid prayers passed off peacefully and there was no report of any untoward incident, the police said.

Iyer all but set to fly to SA for ODIs; Gaikwad likely to edge Dhawan

Iyer all but set to fly to SA for ODIs; Gaikwad likely to edge Dhawan

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

It remains to be seen how many rookies will be included for the 50-over competition keeping bubble-life and workload management in mind.

South India: World's suicide capital

South India: World's suicide capital

Rediff.com19 Apr 2004

The Temple That's Moving!

The Temple That's Moving!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

A village gets electricity after 75 years. A rare bird rescued. Why Kashmiris love Harisa. Do watch these interesting videos.

When The Party Ends And Reality's Cold Light Shines Through...

When The Party Ends And Reality's Cold Light Shines Through...

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

There will be a lot to repair and rejuvenate -- if that opportunity even presents itself, warns Rathin Roy.

Omicron scare: SII seeks approval for Covishield booster

Omicron scare: SII seeks approval for Covishield booster

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

The Serum Institute of India is the first Indian company to seek approval for the COVID-19 booster dose.

'South Asian countries are fighting for sportsmanship glory, not bombs'

'South Asian countries are fighting for sportsmanship glory, not bombs'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Postponed several times due to a variety of reasons, the much-delayed but the biggest South Asian Games ever begin, in Guwahati, on Friday, with hosts India expected to stamp their superiority in the regional spectacle.

World Bank report warns of heatwaves beyond endurance in India

World Bank report warns of heatwaves beyond endurance in India

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Severe heatwaves, responsible for thousands of deaths across India over the last few decades, are increasing with alarming frequency and soon the country could become one of the first places in the world to experience heatwaves that break the human survivability limit, according to a new report.

Tauktae, season's first cyclone, forms over Arabian Sea

Tauktae, season's first cyclone, forms over Arabian Sea

Rediff.com13 May 2021

The intensity of rainfall is likely to increase with the likelihood of very heavy falls at a few places and extremely heavy falls at isolated places on May 15, reports Sanjeeb Mukherjee.

Meet Ranveer's Co-Star Shalini Pandey

Meet Ranveer's Co-Star Shalini Pandey

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

After making her presence felt in the South film industry, Shalini Pandey is now set to make her big Bollywood debut in Jayeshbhai Jordaar alongside Ranveer Singh.

Will Modi Contest 2024 Elections From Vellore?

Will Modi Contest 2024 Elections From Vellore?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Vellore is one of the two seats that the DMK alliance won by the narrowest of margins in 2019. For the DMK's vote-score to be so low in a constituency with a substantial Muslim population has not missed the BJP strategists' eyes, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Southwest monsoon to withdraw completely by October 26: IMD

Southwest monsoon to withdraw completely by October 26: IMD

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

After its late withdrawal from northwest India, the southwest monsoon remains active over some parts of the country.

'Dons Are More Decent Than Politicians'

'Dons Are More Decent Than Politicians'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

'I was wondering whether I would ever come out alive.'

Recipe: How To Make Rasam

Recipe: How To Make Rasam

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Rasam is my Amma's go-to solution for all ailments, be they a cold, cough, fever or a headache.

First cases of B.A. sub-lineage of Omicron found in Maharashtra

First cases of B.A. sub-lineage of Omicron found in Maharashtra

Rediff.com28 May 2022

For the first time in Maharashtra, four patients of B.A.4 sub-lineage and three cases of B.A.5 sub-lineage of the Omicron variant of coronavirus have been found, the state health department said on Saturday.