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Adani files for Rs 20,000 cr FPO

Adani files for Rs 20,000 cr FPO

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

Richest Indian Gautam Adani-led group's flagship firm on Wednesday filed an offer letter with stock exchanges for a proposed Rs 20,000 crore follow-on public offer (FPO). The FPO of Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL) is planned to open on January 27 and close on January 31, according to the offer letter. Of the Rs 20,000 crore proceeds of the FPO, Rs 10,869 crore will be used for green hydrogen projects, work at the existing airports and construction of a greenfield expressway.

No politics in temple worship and festivals, says Kerala HC

No politics in temple worship and festivals, says Kerala HC

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The Kerala high court has held that politics has no role to play in the conduct of daily worship, temple festivals and ceremonies.

NEET, Vishwakarma Scheme, And Tamil Angst

NEET, Vishwakarma Scheme, And Tamil Angst

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Medical seats for under-graduates and post-graduates remaining vacant in the NEET era, together with the Centre 'freezing' the number of medical colleges and seats in (Dravidian) Tamil Nadu and the launch of the PM's 'Vishwakarma Scheme' for the nation's craftsmen, are all seen as a bid to further reverse the state's progressive socio-economic agenda of and its achievements of the past hundred-plus years, argues N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Win the World Cup for Virat Kohli!'

'Win the World Cup for Virat Kohli!'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

India is looking to win the upcoming tournament for Virat Kohli like the batch of 2011 won it for Sachin Tendulkar, feels Virender Sehwag.

So far, it's not Tharoor vs Gehlot, but Tharoor vs ...

So far, it's not Tharoor vs Gehlot, but Tharoor vs ...

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

Nomination forms for the post of Congress president poll have been collected by Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor and All India Congress Committee (AICC) treasurer Pawan Bansal, but Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has not done so yet, the party's central election authority chairman Madhusudan Mistry said on Tuesday.

Sexual abuse: CBI clean chit to Oommen Chandy; Cong seeks Vijayan's apology

Sexual abuse: CBI clean chit to Oommen Chandy; Cong seeks Vijayan's apology

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

The CBI also submitted another referral report in the court exonerating Bharatiya Janata Party leader AP Abdullakutty in the sexual exploitation complaint by the woman.

G-23's Shashi Tharoor has a vision for Congress, will others see it?

G-23's Shashi Tharoor has a vision for Congress, will others see it?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

By filing his nomination as Congress president on Friday, Shashi Tharoor has shown he is no 'quockerwodger' -- a word he introduced into our lexicon which means someone acting on the instructions of an influential third party.

Manish Tewari, Digvijay Singh in Cong chief post race?

Manish Tewari, Digvijay Singh in Cong chief post race?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

Tewari's consideration to contest comes amid the reports of several party top leaders being in the fray.

PIX: Sonia, Rahul, Priyanka vote for new party chief

PIX: Sonia, Rahul, Priyanka vote for new party chief

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

A non-Gandhi is set to become the Congress president after 24 years.

Kerala human sacrifice: Victims' body cut into 56 pieces

Kerala human sacrifice: Victims' body cut into 56 pieces

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

The chopped body parts of the deceased were exhumed from the premises of the couple's house at Elanthoor village in Pathanamthitta Wednesday.

Let others step up, says Tharoor on contesting CWC elections

Let others step up, says Tharoor on contesting CWC elections

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday virtually ruled out contesting CWC polls if the party decides to hold them, saying he is not considering any further elections after having fought the AICC presidential polls and it is "for others to step forward".

'Provide more fiscal powers to states', Kerala FM's Budget wish

'Provide more fiscal powers to states', Kerala FM's Budget wish

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Kerala Finance Minister KN Balagopal on Friday urged the Centre to provide more fiscal powers to the states as well as increase the shareable proportion of the GST collections. Besides, he asked the central government to expedite approval for the semi-high-speed railway line or the Silverline project from Thiruvananthapuram to Kasargod. The project is mired in controversies.

What lessons Sri Lanka can learn from India ODIs

What lessons Sri Lanka can learn from India ODIs

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Sri Lanka head coach Chris Silverwood has blamed his senior batters for failing to step up in the second ODI against India and said they will have to "learn their lessons" before they return to the country for the World Cup later this year.

Kharge vs Tharoor: 96% turnout in Cong prez polls, all eyes on Oct 19 results

Kharge vs Tharoor: 96% turnout in Cong prez polls, all eyes on Oct 19 results

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Voting began on Monday in the Congress presidential polls as senior leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Shashi Tharoor face-off for the post of All India Congress Committee (AICC) chief.

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.

Governors are chancellors not because of sweet will of states: Khan

Governors are chancellors not because of sweet will of states: Khan

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

He also rejected queries on whether a "cleansing act" was going on in the universities.

'Kiss on the foot' act angers Kerala's football fans

'Kiss on the foot' act angers Kerala's football fans

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

It might have been done out of excitement but a "kiss on the foot" act of a noted Malayalam football commentator, done to an Ukranian playing for Kerala Blasters in the Indian Super League during an interview.

All-round India crush South Africa in series opener

All-round India crush South Africa in series opener

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

Rahul made 51 not out and Yadav, the world's second-ranked Twenty20 batsman, remained unbeaten on 50 off 33 balls as India romped home with 20 balls to spare.

Umesh, Iyer, Shahbaz added to India squad for SA T20s

Umesh, Iyer, Shahbaz added to India squad for SA T20s

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Umesh was brought in as Shami's replacement

SA ODIs: Samson likely to be Dhawan's deputy

SA ODIs: Samson likely to be Dhawan's deputy

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

Kerala's Sanju Samson, 27, was part of the ODI series against Zimbabwe which India won 3-0. He has represented India in seven ODIs and 16 T20Is so far.

Modi govt avoiding debate on embarrassing issues like Adani: Tharoor

Modi govt avoiding debate on embarrassing issues like Adani: Tharoor

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Tharoor said people have incurred losses after their money which was invested in LIC, SBI was put by the government "in its friend's account".

OTT: Spies. Sex Education. Soldiers.

OTT: Spies. Sex Education. Soldiers.

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Sukanya Verma lists everything you can look forward to on OTT this week.

T20I Rankings: India go seven points clear of England at top

T20I Rankings: India go seven points clear of England at top

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

India took a seven-point lead over their closest rival in England in the ICC T20 rankings

If BJP wants Rahul's apology, then...: Tharoor

If BJP wants Rahul's apology, then...: Tharoor

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

'I think when he (Modi) apologises for statements like that, then all of us can apologise for saying the opposite abroad. I think this is the level of political discourse we ought to grow out of'

How Kerala mother regained her child after a hard-fought battle

How Kerala mother regained her child after a hard-fought battle

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

The elated woman later said she was yet to come to terms with the reality that she has finally won her battle and her son, who was forcibly taken away from her by her parents on the third day of his birth last year, is with her now.

Tharoor explains how BJP can lose 50 Lok Sabha seats in 2024

Tharoor explains how BJP can lose 50 Lok Sabha seats in 2024

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

The Thiruvananthapuram MP, who was speaking at the Kerala Literature Festival in Kozhikode on Friday, said while he concedes the BJP's dominance, it is also a fact that they have lost many states and them losing the central government is not impossible.

Worshipping football stars anti-Islam: Kerala Muslim body

Worshipping football stars anti-Islam: Kerala Muslim body

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Huge cutouts of football stars including Messi, Neymar Jr and Ronaldo can be seen across the state.

'Adani port project will be an environmental disaster'

'Adani port project will be an environmental disaster'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

'People should realise that what we are fighting for today is actually for tomorrow, for future generations.'

Kerala guv-CM tiff escalates, Khan alleges oligarchy exists in CPM-ruled state

Kerala guv-CM tiff escalates, Khan alleges oligarchy exists in CPM-ruled state

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

He also claimed that the people were asking are all the jobs under Kerala government reserved for cadres and the university jobs for powerful people in Thiruvananthapuram.

No netagiri please: Tharoor tells Kharge camp ahead of polls

No netagiri please: Tharoor tells Kharge camp ahead of polls

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

For those having any 'fear or doubt' in their mind, Tharoor said, the party has made it clear that it will be a secret ballot.

Crime branch to probe Kerala couple's self-immolation

Crime branch to probe Kerala couple's self-immolation

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

The couple-Rajan, 47, and his wife Ambili, 40, natives of Nellimoodu at nearby Neyyattinkara- succumbed to burns at the government medical college hospital in Thiruvananthapuram after they sustained multiple organ failure on Monday.

Best City For Women To Work Is...

Best City For Women To Work Is...

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

'That the South and West regions are more women-friendly in terms of employment is not a surprise.'

Govt has reduced Parliament to 'notice board': Tharoor

Govt has reduced Parliament to 'notice board': Tharoor

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

During a session titled 'Sustaining Democracy; Nurturing Democracy', he claimed that tightening the already stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in a way that kept people like Siddique Kappan in jail for two years without bail is one of the many ways the current dispensation has 'managed to depart from the democratic spirit of the Constitution'.

HC dismisses Kerala govt plea against leasing TVM airport to Adani

HC dismisses Kerala govt plea against leasing TVM airport to Adani

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

The Kerala high court on Monday dismissed petitions filed by Kerala government and others challenging the Centre's decision to lease Thiruvananthapuram international airport to Adani Enterprises.

'Congress has tied its present and future to one family, but India has moved on'

'Congress has tied its present and future to one family, but India has moved on'

Rediff.com25 May 2023

'Modiji has a vision for the country, not just to fight the elections but about achieving certain goals for the country.' 'Congress does not even have a vision for 25 days.'

Delhi police challenges trial court's discharge of Tharoor in Sunanda murder case

Delhi police challenges trial court's discharge of Tharoor in Sunanda murder case

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

The Delhi police on Thursday approached the high court challenging a trial court's 2021 order discharging Congress leader Shashi Tharoor in connection with his wife Sunanda Pushkar's death case.

Chandralekha: Rays Of Moon That Made The Waves Change

Chandralekha: Rays Of Moon That Made The Waves Change

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

'You broke the boundary of what it meant to be an Indian woman and the wife of a diplomat. 'You did not serve tea or sit idly by as men spoke about business matters -- a trope I have seen much too often in Indian and Indian-American households. 'You followed your dreams.'

''We have got back the original Virat Kohli'

''We have got back the original Virat Kohli'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

'He is at his best now, he is in the right frame of mind.' The tough times he has gone through will only make him a better player and a stronger personality.'

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