Forty years after the encounter death of Naxal leader A Varghese in the Waynad forests, a court in Kerala, Wednesday, found he had been 'brutally killed', and convicted former inspector general of oolice K Lakshmana, in the case while acquitting ex deputy general of police P Vijayan.
The Central Bureau of Investigation's Special Court in Kochi on Thursday sentenced former Inspector General of Police K Lakshamana to life imprisonment in the Naxal Varghese murder case. On Wednesday, the court had convicted Lakshamana for the brutal killing of Varghese, who was shot dead in Waynad forests 40 years ago.The accused was convicted under Section 302 and Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code.
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Australia's High Commissioner to India Peter Varghese on Monday assured that his government is making extra efforts to curb the racist attacks on Indian students.
MRF test drives a new, more luxurious, brand.
A dispassionate look at the recent attacks on Indian students reveals some distinct patterns that are not exactly racist. First, the attacks have been on students and not on long-term residents working as skilled professionals.
While traveling through India on the Palace on Wheels, Rachel Varghese, president of the Houston based Indo-American Charity Foundation, witnessed the affection that Indians have for the Gandhi family. Varghese, a social worker, compares the Gandhi family to the Kennedy clan in the United States.The foundation has been serving the Greater Houston area by raising funds from the Indian community and corporations for programmes in education, healthcare, children and other issues
Sidin Vadukut, author of Dork, The Incredible Adventures of Robin Einstein Varghese, a funny book about the world of management consultants, among other things, speaks about his first novel and the central character he wants to take places.
Australian High Commissioner to India Peter N Varghese said the attacks on Indians in Australia need to be seen only as "isolated incidents".
There's something missing in Shajahanum Pareekkuttiyum, feels Paresh C Palicha.
Bhaag Beanie Bhaag is neither hilarious nor engaging, complains Namrata Thakker.
Not much imagination has gone into developing the plot of Adi Kapyare Koottamani!
Banerjee was supposed to attend the event, but the principal denied permission and the invitation was withdrawn on Friday.
A lowdown on what's going on in the Malyalam film industry.
The police said the sisters, aged 12 and 13, came to Kumarakom and stayed at the hotel two days ago. Shyju Varghese, the security guard of the hotel, allegedly attempted to molest the girls in the hotel's billiards room on Wednesday, following which they raised an alarm.
A look at Malayalam movies releasing in January.
Biju Menon excels while Aju Varghese provides ample support in Vellimoonga.
Dear Friend is for those who idealised Dil Chahta Hai all out of proportion, and then warmed up to the premise that friendship could be a lot more complicated, and transient, observes Sreehari Nair.
The narrative has some gaping holes, but one can ignore them as the subject is not dealt in a serious or profound manner.
A trial court on Monday framed charges against Malayalam film actor Dileep and other accused in the case of alleged abduction and molestation of a south Indian actress in 2017. The actor and nine other accused were present in the additional special sessions court in Ernakulam when the charges were framed against them.
Doctors said the decision was a medical blunder.
President-elect Joe Biden's low-key inauguration on January 20 will include a Pass in Review on the East Front, a presidential escort to the White House, and a virtual parade across America following his official swearing in at the United States Capitol, the Presidential Inaugural Committee has announced.
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The film had a proming premise but the director fails to built on it.
This start-up helps corporates use social tools to understand their competitors' social media strategy.
Kohinoor lacks the sparkle, feels Paresh C Palicha.
Deputy Superintendent of Police Ramaswamy Parthasarathy, who arrested Chidambaram in the INX Media case last year, has been conferred with the President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service.
There is nothing new in the film and it is the effort the actors put in that helps the film from sinking totally.
Popular Malayalam actor Dileep was arrested on the charge of being a key conspirator.
The title has been formed by combining the names of the three main characters in the film, Lal (Jayasurya), Bahadur (Nedumudi Venu) and Shasthri (Aju Varghese).
The storyline sounds simple and thin but the way it is presented makes Ithihasa worth watching.
Peruchazhi is not up to the mark especially since it underutilises an actor of Mohanlal's caliber.
In India, these global retailers exported goods worth $725 million in 2010. Modern retail constitutes 6.5 per cent of the $435-billion overall Indian retail market.
If the challenge of the government is to regain the confidence of the minorities, it has to first overpower its own unruly gangs and their heroic masters, says Sunil Varghese.
Lal Bahadur Shastri is a New Gen venture that offers you just few chuckles and laughs here and there.
The title has no connection with India's former Prime Minister, but is the combination of the names of the three lead characters in the film.
'Some of these companies are India focused, some are overseas focused and some companies are focused on both.' Ritu Jha/Rediff.com reports from California.
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