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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.

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.

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).

'We are not anti-nationals'

'We are not anti-nationals'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

'We know a day will come very soon when people will realise our fight was for the environment and not against the nation.'

Kerala govt publishes DPR of controversial K-Rail amid protests

Kerala govt publishes DPR of controversial K-Rail amid protests

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Amid protest over the proposed ambitious semi-highspeed SilverLine rail project, also known as K-Rail, the Kerala government on Saturday published the detailed project report that estimated the cost of project to be Rs 63,941 crore.

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."

Muslims call hartal in Thiruvananthapuram

Muslims call hartal in Thiruvananthapuram

Rediff.com18 May 2009

Various Muslim organisations have jointly called for a dawn to dusk hartal in Thriuvananthapuram on Tuesday, following the killing of five people near the Beemapally area in the city in police firing on Sunday evening.

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.

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.

Culpable homicide charge stands against Kerala IAS officer in scribe's death: HC

Culpable homicide charge stands against Kerala IAS officer in scribe's death: HC

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

The sessions court had discharged Venkitaraman for the offence under Section 304 IPC as there was no medical report indicating he was drunk at the time of the accident.

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.

Student's suicide: Kerala to set up grievance cells in varsities, colleges

Student's suicide: Kerala to set up grievance cells in varsities, colleges

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

The students had alleged that some teachers were harassing them in the name of internal tests. But, the college management rejected the charges and said they didn't know why the student committed such an act.

HC breather for Kerala ex-chief whip George in 2nd hate speech case

HC breather for Kerala ex-chief whip George in 2nd hate speech case

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Considering the anticipatory bail plea moved by George, the high court granted him interim relief with conditions.

Adani group moves Kerala HC seeking central forces at Vizhinjam

Adani group moves Kerala HC seeking central forces at Vizhinjam

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

The Adani group on Friday moved the Kerala high court seeking the assistance of central forces to continue with construction at the Vizhinjam seaport in Thiruvananthapuram which was marred by violent protests recently halting the work.

Hotel rates in Ahmedabad skyrocket for Indo-Pak WC tie

Hotel rates in Ahmedabad skyrocket for Indo-Pak WC tie

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

India will begin its campaign on October 8 against Australia in Chennai.

Letter threatens suicide bomb attack on Modi in Kerala

Letter threatens suicide bomb attack on Modi in Kerala

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

The news of the threat letter came out today after a report by ADGP (Intelligence) was telecast in the media. As the news was out, Surendran met the media and said he had handed over the threat letter a week ago to the state police chief.

How India sealed ODI series vs Sri Lanka

How India sealed ODI series vs Sri Lanka

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

KL Rahul (64 not out) helped India chase down their target with 40 balls remaining

ODI World Cup: 'India vs Pakistan semi-final at Eden would be a dream'

ODI World Cup: 'India vs Pakistan semi-final at Eden would be a dream'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

CAB President Snehasish Ganguly said an India vs Pakistan semifinal at the Eden Gardens would be a dream contest.

Kerala says it won't accept NCERT dropping periodic table, other topics

Kerala says it won't accept NCERT dropping periodic table, other topics

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

The Left leader said the NCERT, which was set up on the basis of the 2005 National Curriculum Framework, has been demolishing the very goals of the NCF through the removal of such passages from textbooks.

Royals oppose Kerala govt's claim on Travancore House in Delhi

Royals oppose Kerala govt's claim on Travancore House in Delhi

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

As the Left government in Kerala gears up to inaugurate a cultural centre at Travancore House, in the heart of the national capital, on August 4, the Travancore royal family has moved the central government and various local bodies in Delhi with a request to halt the same.

5 Wickets In 11 Seconds!

5 Wickets In 11 Seconds!

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

Within the first 15 deliveries of the start of their innings, South Africa were reduced to 9-5 in 2.3 overs.

'Caste Won't Disappear From India'

'Caste Won't Disappear From India'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

'In India those who want change cannot bring about change, and those who can bring about change do not want change.'

Check out schedule for India's home series vs Aus, SA

Check out schedule for India's home series vs Aus, SA

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Mohali and Delhi are among nine Indian cities that will host back-to-back white-ball matches against Australia and South Africa, respectively, starting September 20, BCCI secretary Jay Shah said on Wednesday.

Kerala court orders Latvian woman's killers to stay in jail for rest of life

Kerala court orders Latvian woman's killers to stay in jail for rest of life

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

The verdict was welcomed by the victim's sister who told a TV channel that she would like to thank the Sessions Judge "for pronouncing a fair judgement".

ISRO all set, Sun mission to take 125 days to reach exact radius

ISRO all set, Sun mission to take 125 days to reach exact radius

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Days after landing on the Moon, India will aim for the Sun on Saturday with its maiden solar expedition, as ISRO's trusted PSLV will carry the Aditya L1 mission on a 125-day voyage to the Sun.

Court grants more time for police to probe 2015 Kerala assembly ruckus

Court grants more time for police to probe 2015 Kerala assembly ruckus

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

A court of chief judicial magistrate granted the police 60 days to carry out the probe and directed it to provide progress reports every three weeks, public prosecutor K Balachandra Menon said.

From hatchbacks to holidays, consumers ready to loosen purse strings

From hatchbacks to holidays, consumers ready to loosen purse strings

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

With Onam and Raksha Bandhan just around the corner, the festival season is ready to kick off in full swing. As people embrace the celebratory spirit, companies anticipate a surge in sales this year. Consumer durables firms are expecting strong growth of 40-50 per cent in the premium segment during the upcoming season. Appliance makers also foresee increased demand for cooling appliances - refrigerators and air conditioners - which were impacted by unseasonal rainfall.

Kerala:8-year-old abducted from house, raped; accused found drinking

Kerala:8-year-old abducted from house, raped; accused found drinking

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

The man was caught from near the Aluva bridge on Thursday evening where he was drinking alcohol. The suspect attempted to escape from the police by jumping into the nearby river and swimming away, but was caught with the help of local residents and pulled out of the water.

How giant-slayer Prannoy made his place in the sun

How giant-slayer Prannoy made his place in the sun

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Focus on nutrition, tailor-made training for specific opponents key to Prannoy's success.

Will BJP rename Bharat if INDIA...: Oppn amid row

Will BJP rename Bharat if INDIA...: Oppn amid row

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Several BJP leaders in the past have raised a demand for changing the name of the country from "India" to "Bharat".

'India is only a 150-year-old name'

'India is only a 150-year-old name'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

'Bharat is a name that is 7000 years old.' 'We are not saying the name of the country should be changed from India to Bharat; we only recommended that the stress should be on Bharat.'

Freedom fighter and BJP leader Ayyapan Pillai passes away at 107

Freedom fighter and BJP leader Ayyapan Pillai passes away at 107

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

An ardent admirer of the 'Father of the Nation", Mahatma Gandhi, he had actively participated in the Quit India movement.

Get over 'West is bad guy' syndrome: Jaishankar

Get over 'West is bad guy' syndrome: Jaishankar

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

The minister said this underlying resentment and pain of those countries regarding the global economy was building up for the last 15-20 years and the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukraine conflict resulted in prices of energy and food items going up.

Bishop Mulakkal meets Pope for 1st time after acquittal in nun rape case

Bishop Mulakkal meets Pope for 1st time after acquittal in nun rape case

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Former Jalandhar bishop Franco Mulakkal, who was acquitted by a local court in Kerala last year over rape charges by a nun, met Pope Francis in Vatican last week, a church source said in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday.

3rd case of monkeypox reported from Kerala

3rd case of monkeypox reported from Kerala

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

A 35 year-old man, who came to Kerala from United Arab Emirates earlier this month, has tested positive for monkeypox, making him the third case of the virus from the country as well as the state.

Kuldeep making most of opportunities coming his way

Kuldeep making most of opportunities coming his way

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

As he enjoyed another 'Player of the Match' award, albeit in coloured clothing, all Kuldeep would want for his 3/51 and 10 not out is a fair run.

After full literacy, Kerala is now 100% e-governed, says CM Pinarayi

After full literacy, Kerala is now 100% e-governed, says CM Pinarayi

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday declared the southern state as India's first fully e-governed state where an entire range of government services have been digitised so that they can be provided to the citizens promptly and transparently.

'Adani has deep pockets...'

'Adani has deep pockets...'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

'Adani can attract vessels at a much lower cost to Vizhinjam as he has the financial muscle to do so.'

Avishka Fernando returns to SL squad for India tour

Avishka Fernando returns to SL squad for India tour

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Sri Lanka Cricket picked a 20-member squad for the white-ball series starting on January 3.

Why Punjab's Mohali stadium was snubbed for 2023 ODI World Cup

Why Punjab's Mohali stadium was snubbed for 2023 ODI World Cup

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

'The current stadium in Mohali did not meet the standards of ICC and hence was denied matches.'