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Lot of credit goes to myself: Prannoy opens up on his comeback

Lot of credit goes to myself: Prannoy opens up on his comeback

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

HS Prannoy said continuous experimentation has been the key to his "special" season as he reached his second final of the year at the Australian Open Super 500 tournament in Sydney.

Why Did This MLA Run All Day?

Why Did This MLA Run All Day?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

What was Baljeet Yadav trying to achieve?

Opposition leaders visit Palestinian embassy in Delhi

Opposition leaders visit Palestinian embassy in Delhi

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

Amid the raging Israel-Hamas war, a group of opposition leaders, including MP Danish Ali and former parliamentarians Mani Shankar Aiyar and K C Tyagi, visited the Palestine Embassy in New Delhi on Monday to express solidarity with Palestinians.

Kerala Minister's remarks on Ind-SL ticket rates sparks row

Kerala Minister's remarks on Ind-SL ticket rates sparks row

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

'Those who are starving need not go to watch the match'

World Cup 2023: Time for us to get secluded and focus on the job: Rohit

World Cup 2023: Time for us to get secluded and focus on the job: Rohit

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

Indian cricket team will be dealing with a humongous dose of pressure during the World Cup at home, and captain Rohit Sharma said on Wednesday the time has come for the group to "get secluded" and focus on the job.

Kerala leader P C George arrested for anti-Muslim remark, gets bail

Kerala leader P C George arrested for anti-Muslim remark, gets bail

Rediff.com1 May 2022

The senior politician's arrest was formally recorded after he was brought to Thiruvananthapuram via road from his residence and thereafter, he was produced before a duty magistrate who granted him bail.

'The film exposes...': 'The Kerala Story' made tax-free in MP

'The film exposes...': 'The Kerala Story' made tax-free in MP

Rediff.com6 May 2023

The CM said that the film exposes the conspiracies of 'love jihad', religious conversion and terrorism and its "hideous" face.

Kerala leader P C George sent to 14-day custody in hate speech case

Kerala leader P C George sent to 14-day custody in hate speech case

Rediff.com26 May 2022

The magisterial court had on Wednesday cancelled the bail granted to George after the police alleged that the veteran politician, released on bail earlier on May 1 after being arrested for making a hate speech against Muslims in the State on April 29, violated the bail conditions.

Byju's drops plan to relocate 140 staff from Kerala

Byju's drops plan to relocate 140 staff from Kerala

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Byju's has rolled back the decision to relocate 140 employees at one of its offices in Kerala after founder Byju Raveendran's meeting with Chief Minister P Vijayan and announced plans to hire 600 people in the state. The edtech major gave an option to all its 140 staff working at TVM product development centre in Thiruvananthapuram to relocate to Bengaluru as it was planning to shut down the Thiruvananthapuram office as part of its cost optimisation strategy. All these employees were also offered an assured path to return to Byju's in case they are unable to find a job in the next 12 months.

From Siachen to Andaman, Army marks Yoga Day at 100 spots

From Siachen to Andaman, Army marks Yoga Day at 100 spots

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Indian Army personnel on Wednesday conducted yoga sessions at more than 100 locations along the country's land and maritime borders, forming a 'Bharatmala' on the occasion of the International Day of Yoga.

'Is one day cricket dying?' asks Yuvraj

'Is one day cricket dying?' asks Yuvraj

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

Poor turnout for the third and final ODI in Thiruvananthapuram, on Sunday raised serious questions about the relevance of the 50-over format

Kerala: 8-yr-old among 2 killed in flash floods, red alert issued

Kerala: 8-yr-old among 2 killed in flash floods, red alert issued

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Two persons, including an eight-year-old child, died after being swept away in a flash flood at Mankayam waterfalls in Palode near Thiruvananthapuram, police said on Monday.

When Tulips Woo The Himalayas!

When Tulips Woo The Himalayas!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

From rescuing tiger cubs to rescuing a crocodile to admiring spring in Kashmir, here are some interesting videos for your viewing pleasure.

West Indies' World Cup hopes take a blow after Dutch loss

West Indies' World Cup hopes take a blow after Dutch loss

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Zimbabwe captain Sean Williams bludgeoned 174 to set up a 304-run victory for his side in their ODI World Cup Qualifier against the United States.

India, South Africa sweat it out

India, South Africa sweat it out

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

'The last time we were here, we were tested and challenged in all departments of our game and I think we replied to it quite well. So I expect a good, strong and competitive series.'

Blockbuster ODI WC Clash: India vs Pak on Oct 15

Blockbuster ODI WC Clash: India vs Pak on Oct 15

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

With a little over four months left for the marquee event to begin, there has been an unprecedented delay in releasing the schedule.

'Let us embrace': Tharoor on 'Sengol' controversy

'Let us embrace': Tharoor on 'Sengol' controversy

Rediff.com28 May 2023

Tharoor said, "My own view on the Sengol controversy is that both sides have good arguments."

Fan Breaches Security, Touches Rohit's Feet

Fan Breaches Security, Touches Rohit's Feet

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

Rohit tried to tell the fan not to touch his feet as the spectator got up quickly and fled as he was chased by the security.

What's next for Chandrayaan-3 after successful launch

What's next for Chandrayaan-3 after successful launch

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

'Today onwards, the onboard thrusters will be fired and Chandryaan-3 will be taken away from Earth for an eventful landing on Moon's surface on August 23'

Challenge Before Rahul's Bharat Jodo Yatra

Challenge Before Rahul's Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

People may line up to see Rahul Gandhi, given he is currently, the only major politician speaking of inflation and unemployment in an India bombarded daily by Right-wing delusion. The challenge is how to transfer the goodwill into votes when the object of curiosity is surrounded by usual suspects and sycophants, observes Shyam Menon.

Siraj's form 'a great sign for us going into the World Cup'

Siraj's form 'a great sign for us going into the World Cup'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

Senior players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma feel pacer Mohammed Siraj's outstanding run of form in 50-over cricket augers well for the Indian team heading into the World Cup later this year.

Rift wide open in Kerala Cong as LoP warns Tharoor over 'yatra'

Rift wide open in Kerala Cong as LoP warns Tharoor over 'yatra'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Apparently rattled by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's Malabar tour, Leader of Opposition in the Kerala assembly, V D Satheesan on Tuesday said any kind of sectarianism or parallel activities would not be allowed in the party and warned that such moves would be dealt with 'seriously'.

Tension grips Kerala after 'bomb attack' at CPI-M headquarters

Tension grips Kerala after 'bomb attack' at CPI-M headquarters

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Tension gripped Kerala as an unidentified person allegedly hurled an explosive substance at the state headquarters of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist on Thursday night.

VSSC cancels ISRO test after Kerala police nab 2 from Haryana for cheating

VSSC cancels ISRO test after Kerala police nab 2 from Haryana for cheating

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

As more than 400 candidates from a single state -- Haryana -- had taken the test, there are suspicions over whether coaching centres may be involved.

Kerala ex-minister to be booked for assaulting 2 YC workers inside flight

Kerala ex-minister to be booked for assaulting 2 YC workers inside flight

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

One of the lawyers representing the two Youth Congress workers confirmed that the court of judicial first class magistrate in Thiruvananthapuram directed the Valiyathura police to register an FIR.

HC allows girl to reappear for NEET-UG along with Manipur students

HC allows girl to reappear for NEET-UG along with Manipur students

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

A vacation bench of Justices Manish Pitale and Neela Gokhale heard a plea filed by Dhanashree Jagatap seeking permission to reappear for the exam.

Hugs For Rahul on Bharat Jodo Yatra

Hugs For Rahul on Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi seems to be winning friends during his party's Bharat Jodo Yatra in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

Huge turnout lines up in Kerala as Rahul's Bharat Jodo yatra comes by

Huge turnout lines up in Kerala as Rahul's Bharat Jodo yatra comes by

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

The Congress party's Bharat Jodo Yatra entered the second day in Kerala on Monday, amid an encouraging turnout of people who have been lining up the streets of the state in thousands to extend support to Rahul Gandhi who has embarked on the 3,500 km Kanyakumari-Kashmir foot march.

2 women killed, 52 hurt in triple blasts at Christian meet in Kerala

2 women killed, 52 hurt in triple blasts at Christian meet in Kerala

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

People who were present at the convention centre told media that the first blast occurred in the middle of a prayer.

Chandrayaan-3 will put India in select orbit of Moon-landing nations

Chandrayaan-3 will put India in select orbit of Moon-landing nations

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Weighing 320 tonne at lift-off, the vehicle used larger strap-on motors to achieve higher payload capability.

'Unbelievable for Surya to play those shots'

'Unbelievable for Surya to play those shots'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

'After the first ball that hit him, he wanted to play his shots, be aggressive and take on the bowling.'

Primed for Prime Day, Amazon@10 goes from 100 product launches to 45,000

Primed for Prime Day, Amazon@10 goes from 100 product launches to 45,000

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

E-commerce major Amazon will host Prime Day - its annual sale event - in India on July 15-16. The company will launch over 45,000 products from over 400 Indian and global brands. The announcement of the Prime Day event in India comes at a time when 900 workers at Amazon UK plan to strike for three days (July 11-13).

Kerala police drags away bride minutes before interfaith wedding

Kerala police drags away bride minutes before interfaith wedding

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

In a dramatic incident in Kerala, a young bride was forcibly taken away from the groom by the police on Sunday evening minutes before the inter-faith couple were set to tie the knot at a temple near Kovalam in Thiruvananthapuram.

How IPL disappointment spurred Siraj to success in white ball cricket

How IPL disappointment spurred Siraj to success in white ball cricket

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

India pacer Mohammed Siraj said the disappointment of not being able to perform in IPL 2022 pushed him to focus more on white-ball cricket, which is paying rich dividends.

Ton-up Kohli leads India to victory in opening ODI

Ton-up Kohli leads India to victory in opening ODI

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Captain Rohit Sharma scored 83 and Shubman Gill made 70 as India ended their innings at 373-7 after being put in to bat first.

Heard Of Rohit, Kohli Fan Associations?

Heard Of Rohit, Kohli Fan Associations?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Admirers in southern India have a particular way of showering affection on their heroes, whether they are politicians, cricketers or actors.

Heavy rains bring life to a standstill in many parts of Kerala

Heavy rains bring life to a standstill in many parts of Kerala

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

As the heavy rains continued on Wednesday also, Orange alert was sounded in 12 of the 14 districts of the state for the day.

Centre may not approve SilverLine project because of protests: Pinarayi

Centre may not approve SilverLine project because of protests: Pinarayi

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

The SilverLine project, which is expected to considerably reduce travel time from Kasaragod to Thiruvananthapuram, cannot be implemented without approval from the Centre which appears to be giving it a second thought in view of the United Democratic Front and Bharatiya Janata Party's opposition to it, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Tuesday.

The Men Behind Chandrayaan-3 Mission

The Men Behind Chandrayaan-3 Mission

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

Only three countries (United States, Russia and China) have successfully landed spacecraft on the airless lunar surface.

Not calling for a ban but...: Tharoor on 'The Kerala Story'

Not calling for a ban but...: Tharoor on 'The Kerala Story'

Rediff.com1 May 2023

Sharing a poster of the movie, Tharoor had tweeted on Sunday, "It may be 'your' Kerala story. It is not 'our' Kerala story."