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Haj pilgrims can carry Zamzam water: Air India

Haj pilgrims can carry Zamzam water: Air India

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

'Please accept our apologies for the inconvenience caused,' the airline added.

Hetero's generic version of remdesivir to be sold @ Rs 5,400/vial

Hetero's generic version of remdesivir to be sold @ Rs 5,400/vial

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

The company is set to deliver the first set of 20,000 vials in two equal lots of 10,000 each, one of which will be immediately supplied to Hyderabad, Delhi, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra, Hetero Healthcare said in a statement.

Floods wreak havoc in Maharashtra, K'taka, Kerala

Floods wreak havoc in Maharashtra, K'taka, Kerala

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Incessant downpour battered several states, including Kerala, Maharashtra and Karnataka, on Friday, with landslips and floods throwing normal life out of gear.

Five-star hotels line up special menus to beat Covid blues

Five-star hotels line up special menus to beat Covid blues

Rediff.com20 May 2021

In 2020, after the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, several five-star hotel chains commenced home delivery of food as a lot of people preferred to stay indoors. A year later, as the Covid situation worsens, such hotels are going the extra mile to cater for the gastronomical needs of their customers. With health, nutrition, and immunity occupying the mind spaces, these hotels are crafting menus that are not only high on health quotient, but also have food capable of improving the mood. The move, they hope, would help them get more customers as prices are also competitive.

Kerala floods: 9-yr-old donates money saved for bicycle

Kerala floods: 9-yr-old donates money saved for bicycle

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

The girl lending the helping hand won her hearts and accolades, with Hero Cyles taking special note.

Fly Trivandrum-Delhi non-stop @ Rs 5,875

Fly Trivandrum-Delhi non-stop @ Rs 5,875

Rediff.com12 Oct 2006

Air Sahara has introduced a daily service from Delhi to Trivandrum via Cochin and a direct flight from Trivandrum to Delhi.

Kerala passes unanimous resolution against leasing of airport

Kerala passes unanimous resolution against leasing of airport

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Moving the resolution, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the Centre should re-examine its decision and the operation and management of the airportbe handed over to the Special Purpose Vehicle in which the state government has stake.

Kerala cancels grand elephant festival Thrissur Pooram

Kerala cancels grand elephant festival Thrissur Pooram

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

The annual Thrissur Pooram, billed as the mother of all temple festivals in Kerala, will not be held this year in the wake of the nationwide lockdown, the Kerala government said on Wednesday. The iconic festival, known for the parade of richly caparisoned jumbos, performance of traditional music ensembles and a sea of cheering people, was to be held at the sprawling Thekkinkadu Maidan in Thrissur city on May 2 this year.

 'Rana photographed key installations in Kochi'

'Rana photographed key installations in Kochi'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2009

Terror suspect Tahawur Hussain Rana has shot pictures of vital installations at Kochi when he toured the Kerala town, say National Investigating Agency officials.

UK visa centres (South India) to close temporarily

UK visa centres (South India) to close temporarily

Rediff.com5 Mar 2010

The UK Border Agency advises customers that the visa application centres in Hyderabad, Cochin and Bangalore will be closed from March 31 to April 5, 2010 for an IT system upgrade.

India to get 13th major port at Vadhavan in Maharashtra

India to get 13th major port at Vadhavan in Maharashtra

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

With development of the Vadhavan port, India will break into the countries with top 10 container ports in the world.

Why you must head to Kerala this summer

Why you must head to Kerala this summer

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

Rediff reader Vishal Sharma's stunning photos will inspire you.

COVID-19 delays India's second aircraft carrier

COVID-19 delays India's second aircraft carrier

Rediff.com29 May 2020

For about three more years, the Indian Navy will have to make do with its lone carrier -- the Russia-built INS Vikramaditya.

Kerala rains: Toll rises to 22, Centre offers assistance

Kerala rains: Toll rises to 22, Centre offers assistance

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

22 bodies, 13 from Kottayam district and 9 from Idukki were recovered from various rain-hit areas while National Disaster Response Force teams continued their rescue operations.

Want to buy the best stocks with moderate risk?

Want to buy the best stocks with moderate risk?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers queries on how to invest in stocks.

IPO fundraising: A whopping Rs 25,500 crore in H1

IPO fundraising: A whopping Rs 25,500 crore in H1

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

Highest-ever mobilisation in first half of any fiscal year; bankers expect the trend to continue, given strong pipeline

Wanted: Aircraft Carrier To Confront China

Wanted: Aircraft Carrier To Confront China

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

In New Delhi's corridors of power, debate continues on whether the navy even needs a third aircraft carrier.

Will IPOs this year give huge returns?

Will IPOs this year give huge returns?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

The most sought-after IPOs of 2017-2018 reap handsome gains for investors, but will IPOs this year do well after listing?

'Can I invest in the stockmarket now?'

'Can I invest in the stockmarket now?'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Litigation that brings a bad name to country

Litigation that brings a bad name to country

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal of ACC Cement, ruling that if a product is manufactured by one firm and sold by another with the latter's brand name, that sale would attract sales tax, not the first transaction.

INS Vikramaditya ready to go back to sea after 'refit works'

INS Vikramaditya ready to go back to sea after 'refit works'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

The ship, commissioned on November 16, 2013, celebrated her third anniversary on Friday.

India preps as mega evacuation begins from Thursday

India preps as mega evacuation begins from Thursday

Rediff.com6 May 2020

From the Gulf countries to Malaysia and the UK to the US, the multi-agency operation christened 'Vande Bharat Mission' will see the state-owned AI operate 64 flights till May 13 in the first phase to ferry around 15,000 Indian nationals from 12 countries.

GoAir Kerala Boat Race package

GoAir Kerala Boat Race package

Rediff.com3 Aug 2006

GoAir is offering special packages for the Nehru Trophy Boat Race to be held at\nAlappuzha Punnamada Lake on August 12.

Why Kochi has an exciting future

Why Kochi has an exciting future

Rediff.com3 Feb 2007

Ravi Teja Sharma studies the real-estate market of Kochi and finds that developers are excited about the town's future.

Some countries exporting terror amid Covid: India at UN

Some countries exporting terror amid Covid: India at UN

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador T S Tirumurti, said on Tuesday that India condemns all forms of anti-semitism and all forms of discrimination on religious grounds anywhere in the world.

'What a rebel she was!'

'What a rebel she was!'

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Legendary Marxist firebrand K R Gowri, one of the founding leaders of the Communist movement in Kerala and the lone woman member in the state's first cabinet, died at a hospital in Thiruvananthapuram.

No landing charge at CIAL from 2012

No landing charge at CIAL from 2012

Rediff.com22 Feb 2006

The Cochin International Airport Ltd at Nedumbassery on Wednesday said it aims to become the first international airport not to levy any landing charges, by the end of 2012.

PHOTOS: Arun Jaitley reviews preparedness at Western Naval Command

PHOTOS: Arun Jaitley reviews preparedness at Western Naval Command

Rediff.com7 Jun 2014

Defence Minister Arun Jaitley visited the aircraft carrier INS Viraat in Mumbai on Saturday.

Ask Ajit: 'Want to invest Rs 2 lakhs, please advise'

Ask Ajit: 'Want to invest Rs 2 lakhs, please advise'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Football great IM Vijayan recommended for Padma Shri

Football great IM Vijayan recommended for Padma Shri

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Hockey coach Ramesh Parameswaran applies for Dronacharya Award

'Protecting Mother Earth should become a habit'

'Protecting Mother Earth should become a habit'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

'When we talk of disaster, it is a combination of hazard and vulnerability.' 'If we reduce vulnerability, it will remain a hazard.'

Kerala nurse in Saudi tested positive for coronavirus; CM writes to EAM

Kerala nurse in Saudi tested positive for coronavirus; CM writes to EAM

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

The affected nurse is being treated and is recovering well, junior foreign minister V Muraleedharan said. Meanwhile, China has locked down five cities, including Wuhan, suspending all public transport in an unprecedented move to contain the coronavirus that has infected over 630 people and left 17 others dead.

Navy says goodbye to aircraft carrier INS Viraat

Navy says goodbye to aircraft carrier INS Viraat

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

INS Viraat, the world's oldest aircraft carrier, was accorded a grand send-off from the port city in Kochi on Sunday, after over five decades of its service to the Navy.

Chat with Explorers on a rickshaw through India

Chat with Explorers on a rickshaw through India

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

The Education Explorers, a non-governmental organisation, has planned a rickshaw run from Cochin in Kerala to Jaisalmer in Rajasthan to collect funds to educate girls.

Spotted: Malayalam superstar Mohanlal in Kochi

Spotted: Malayalam superstar Mohanlal in Kochi

Rediff.com27 Jul 2013

Reader Sudha Priya sends us a photograph.

Darren Aronofsky watches his new film Noah in India

Darren Aronofsky watches his new film Noah in India

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here!

4 reasons why you must visit Fort Kochi

4 reasons why you must visit Fort Kochi

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

The quaint little area of Cochin has something on offer for everyone. Here's why you should be visiting it!

'Maharaja of Travancore was a living saint'

'Maharaja of Travancore was a living saint'

Rediff.com29 May 2021

'What a saint he was. What a godly person he was.'

Officer who climbed wall to arrest Chidambaram gets Prez medal

Officer who climbed wall to arrest Chidambaram gets Prez medal

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

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.

MiG-29K planes face operation deficiencies: CAG

MiG-29K planes face operation deficiencies: CAG

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

India's mainstream naval fighter jet plane MiG-29K faces operational deficiencies due to defects in engines, airframe and fly-by-wire system leading to very low availability.