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Kochi Smart City: CM rejects charges

Kochi Smart City: CM rejects charges

Rediff.com25 May 2005

The Kerala Chief Minister, Oommen Chandy, on Wednesday rejected as "baseless", the Opposition Leader V S Achuthanandan's charge that a consultancy firm had been given Rs 2 crore for preparing the agreement between the state government and the IT proj

How the Navy saved 125 from a raging sea

How the Navy saved 125 from a raging sea

Rediff.com28 May 2021

With 40 officers and 260 men, INS Kochi sailed into the eye of a cyclonic storm and rescued 125 men who had jumped into the sea from a sinking barge. It was one of the Indian Navy's greatest rescue operations.

Go First A320neo plane's windshield cracks mid-air, diverted to Jaipur

Go First A320neo plane's windshield cracks mid-air, diverted to Jaipur

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

This is the third incident of technical malfunction on a Go First aircraft in two days.

Crew gives final touches to IAC Vikrant ahead of commissioning by Modi

Crew gives final touches to IAC Vikrant ahead of commissioning by Modi

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

The 1,600-member crew and a slew of civilian workers were working like busy bees on Friday preparing the majestic warship IAC Vikrant for its commissioning on September 2.

Know your IPL Team: Royal Challengers Bangalore

Know your IPL Team: Royal Challengers Bangalore

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Rajneesh Gupta presents statistical summary of Royal Challengers Bangalore and much more.

IPL: Williamson, Bravo among big names let go

IPL: Williamson, Bravo among big names let go

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

In other big movements, Punjab Kings have released their last edition's captain Mayank Agarwal, while West Indies skipper Nicholas Pooran was released by Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Know your IPL Team: Delhi Capitals

Know your IPL Team: Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Rajneesh Gupta presents statistical summary of Delhi Capitals formerly known as Delhi Daredevils and much more.

Rain threat to second ODI in Kochi

Rain threat to second ODI in Kochi

Rediff.com30 Sep 2007

Poor ground conditions may prevent the second ODI between India and Australia on October 2 from getting underway.

Beware! Crocodiles On The Road

Beware! Crocodiles On The Road

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

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Mammootty and Prithviraj team up in Pokkiri Raja

Mammootty and Prithviraj team up in Pokkiri Raja

Rediff.com28 Jan 2010

The two actors are currently shooting for their latest Malayalam movie.

Why India's airlines are so often developing snags

Why India's airlines are so often developing snags

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

With airlines reporting multiple technical malfunction incidents, aviation regulator DGCA on Monday said it conducted spot checks and found that there is an insufficient number of engineering personnel certifying planes of various carriers before their departure. Before each departure, an aircraft is checked and certified by an aircraft maintenance engineer (AME). The DGCA has now issued guidelines for airlines on the deployment of AME personnel and directed them to comply by July 28.

IPL: Laxman may not get a team in auctions

IPL: Laxman may not get a team in auctions

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

Already under severe pressure to retain his place in the Test squad, VVS Laxman's IPL career may just come to a halt as none of the nine franchises are keen on roping in the senior batsman as a full-time player.

Mohanlal teams up with Ranjith for Loham

Mohanlal teams up with Ranjith for Loham

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Here's what is new in the Malayalam film industry.

Know your IPL Team: Chennai Super Kings

Know your IPL Team: Chennai Super Kings

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Rajneesh Gupta presents statistical summary of Chennai Super Kings and much more.

CBI 5: The Brain Review

CBI 5: The Brain Review

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Mammootty should sign up for an OTT series because he's too charismatic to let this be our last memory of the CBI diaries, suggests Divya Nair.

Know your IPL Team: Kolkata Knight Riders

Know your IPL Team: Kolkata Knight Riders

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Rajneesh Gupta presents statistical summary of Kolkata Knight Riders and much more.

Know your IPL Team: Kings XI Punjab

Know your IPL Team: Kings XI Punjab

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Rajneesh Gupta presents statistical summary of Kings XI Punjab and much more.

Trupti Desai cancels Sabarimala plan; govt says no security

Trupti Desai cancels Sabarimala plan; govt says no security

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

The Kerala government dubbed Desai's attempt to visit Sabarimala as a 'conspiracy'.

2008 U-19 WC hero Tanmay Srivastava retires

2008 U-19 WC hero Tanmay Srivastava retires

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

'I think I have made enough cricketing memories on and off the field to last me a lifetime. For all those who still feel, I should have not retired yet, well...'

15 killed in landslide; over 50 missing as rains pound Kerala

15 killed in landslide; over 50 missing as rains pound Kerala

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

The incident is said to have occurred in the wee hours when a huge mound of earth fell on the 'row houses' and two children and five women were among the deceased, most of whom were plantation workers from neighbouring Tamil Nadu.

Several taken into custody for harassing Kerala actress

Several taken into custody for harassing Kerala actress

Rediff.com19 Feb 2017

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said the gang members involved in the crime have been identified and they will be arrested very soon.

Tharoor lost Cong prez poll but score many political points

Tharoor lost Cong prez poll but score many political points

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Amid questions over his future, many political observers believe he has enhanced his political stature.

Tauktae: 2 barges with 410 on board adrift near Mumbai

Tauktae: 2 barges with 410 on board adrift near Mumbai

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Gale-force winds, heavy rainfall and high tidal waves swept the coastal belts of Maharashtra and Goa as Cyclone Tauktae hurtled northwards towards Gujarat.

German World Cup winner Matthaus to bond with India football fans

German World Cup winner Matthaus to bond with India football fans

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

The Germany and FC Bayern Munich great, who took part in five successive World Cups -- from 1982-1998 -- is visiting the country as part of the Bundesliga Legends Tour designed to inspire and connect Indian fans to the German football league, a media release stated on Monday.

Nipah resurfaces in Kerala; student 1st case this year

Nipah resurfaces in Kerala; student 1st case this year

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

The results of blood samples of the student, which were tested at the National Institute of Virology in Pune, have confirmed Nipah, she said.

Youth associated with Zakir Naik's foundation arrested

Youth associated with Zakir Naik's foundation arrested

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

A case under Indian Penal Code Sections 120B (criminal conspiracy) and 153A (promoting enmity between groups) as well as under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act was registered in Kochi.

Cyclone Tauktae moves into Gujarat, 6 dead in Maharashtra

Cyclone Tauktae moves into Gujarat, 6 dead in Maharashtra

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Tropical storm 'Tauktae' (pronounced as Tau'Te) which had intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm, lies close to the Gujarat coast, the India Meteorological Department said. "The landfall process has started and will continue during next two hours," the IMD said.

Will KCR's BRS Make Any Impact In National Politics?

Will KCR's BRS Make Any Impact In National Politics?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Maharashtra is the BRS' first target.

Global oil majors may be joining race for BPCL

Global oil majors may be joining race for BPCL

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Global oil majors may be teaming up with investment funds that are already in the race to acquire Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL), a document detailing steps needed to complete India's biggest privatisation showed. Billionaire Anil Agarwal's Vedanta group as well as two US funds -- Apollo Global and I Squared Capital - had last year submitted initial bids to buyout the government's entire 52.98 per cent stake in India's third-biggest oil refiner and second-largest fuel retailer. Detailing the 'Next Step', the 'Brief Note on BPCL Disinvestment' said Transaction Advisor and Asset Valuer are to submit an inception report, bidders have to complete due diligence of the company and sale purchase agreement has to be finalised.

Navy rescued nearly 17,000 from Kerala floods

Navy rescued nearly 17,000 from Kerala floods

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

"Such was their efficiency that in fact, no deaths by drowning were reported in any area where Naval teams systematically organised their rescue efforts," he said.

How Shark Tank India 1 Winners Fared

How Shark Tank India 1 Winners Fared

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

Of the 23 companies, eight have raised funds after Shark Tank India.

2 women officers to operate choppers from warships

2 women officers to operate choppers from warships

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

Sub Lieutenant Kumudini Tyagi and SLt Riti Singh would, in effect, be the first set of women airborne tacticians in India who would operate from the deck of warships.

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Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

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Under-17 World Cup Digest: New Zealand first team to arrive

Under-17 World Cup Digest: New Zealand first team to arrive

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

New Zealand are placed in Group B along with Turkey, Paraguay and Mali.

ISL: Kerala-Odisha play out draw in injury-marred tie

ISL: Kerala-Odisha play out draw in injury-marred tie

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

The contest was marred by injuries to key players from both teams as Jairo Rodriguez, Raphael Messi Bouli and Aridane Santana had to be substituted in the first half. The changes affected the pace of the game that ultimately ended without a winner.

698 Indians stranded in Maldives sail back home

698 Indians stranded in Maldives sail back home

Rediff.com9 May 2020

The INS Jalashwa, the Navy's amphibious warship, reached Male on Thursday to undertake the massive repatriation mission named 'Operation Samudra Setu' (Sea Bridge).

ISL: Little known 'Messi' saves the day for Kerala Blasters

ISL: Little known 'Messi' saves the day for Kerala Blasters

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Raphael Messi Bouli struck twice in the last 15 minutes to eke out a 2-2 draw for Kerala Blasters

Silverline project: Kerala govt to use GPS for SIA study

Silverline project: Kerala govt to use GPS for SIA study

Rediff.com16 May 2022

The direction to Kerala Rail Development Corporation Ltd (KRDCL), or K-Rail as it is popularly known, was welcomed by Congress-led United Democratic Front opposition as they termed it a victory of the first phase of the struggle against the semi-high speed rail corridor.

Noida twin towers demolished, Supertech brought down to earth

Noida twin towers demolished, Supertech brought down to earth

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

The Supertech twin towers in Noida were demolished on Sunday, a year after the Supreme Court's direction to raze the illegally built structures to the ground. The nearly 100-metre-high structures - taller than Delhi's iconic Qutub Minar (73 metres) - were brought to the ground in seconds literally like a house of cards by the 'waterfall implosion' technique, in a breathtaking spectacle of modern day engineering. They were the tallest structures to be demolished in India.