News for 'cochin'

The coming water wars

The coming water wars

Rediff.com24 Jun 2005

Man triggers hijack scare on Jet flight, detained along with friend

Man triggers hijack scare on Jet flight, detained along with friend

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Police said the Mumbai-based man identified as Clince Varghese, 26, and hailing from Thrissur district was an anchor of a popular music channel and he was detained for questioning along with his 27-year-old male friend. The two men were booked on the flight(9W 825) that was delayed by two hours following the incident, an airport official said.

An Indian remedy to bacterial woes

An Indian remedy to bacterial woes

Rediff.com30 May 2005

Kerala floods: Businesses stare at a loss of over Rs 20,000 crore

Kerala floods: Businesses stare at a loss of over Rs 20,000 crore

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

Kerala floods take a toll on small businesses, NBFCs brace for losses

'All the best. Be a good Catholic'

'All the best. Be a good Catholic'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2005

A brief handwritten letter and a book, Salt of the Earth, both written by Joseph Ratzinger, the newly elected Pontiff, are two treasures which a priest in Kerala holds close to his heart.

Competition panel decision put off

Competition panel decision put off

Rediff.com26 Aug 2004

India's first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant undocked

India's first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant undocked

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

India on Wednesday undocked its first indigenously-built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant.

Infovista to open centre in Kochi

Infovista to open centre in Kochi

Rediff.com28 Oct 2003

Infovista, the California-based information technology major, is expected to open its global delivery centre in the Cochin Infopark in Kerala shortly.

Defence Minister Parrikar commissions 4 Coast Guard ships

Defence Minister Parrikar commissions 4 Coast Guard ships

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Union Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday commissioned four Indian Coast Guard vessels at port town of Vasco in Goa, which will be mainly used for patrolling and interception.

31 players selected for 'Viva Kerala'

31 players selected for 'Viva Kerala'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2004

The professional football club has been formed by a group of businessmen and will play the Districts league championship next year.

Fly Delhi-Trivandrum @ Rs 500

Fly Delhi-Trivandrum @ Rs 500

Rediff.com5 May 2006

Air Deccan has introduced direct daily flights from Delhi to Chennai and Trivandrum and between Chennai-Trivandrum and Cochin-Trivandrum.

Younis Khan set to miss second ODI

Younis Khan set to miss second ODI

Rediff.com4 Apr 2005

"Younis is a lot better, but he's not match fit. So it's unlikely that he'll be able to play," Saleem Altaf, manager of the Pakistan team said.

Count of coronavirus patients in India rises to 114

Count of coronavirus patients in India rises to 114

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

The tally of 114 includes two fatalities and 17 foreigners as well as 13 people who were discharged after they recovered from the infection.

Coronavirus cases climb to 107 in India

Coronavirus cases climb to 107 in India

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

Amid rising coronavirus cases in India, the government has asked people not to panic, saying no community transmission of the virus has been observed and there has only been a few cases of local transmission so far and that it is "not a health emergency" in India at present.

A-I operates flights, asks IPG to withdraw advice

A-I operates flights, asks IPG to withdraw advice

Rediff.com26 Apr 2003

Air-India operated 4 of its scheduled international flights from Mumbai while the management sent letters to the Indian Pilots Guild asking it to withdraw all directives about operations to the SARS-affected regions.

3-yr-old among 44 coronavirus cases in India

3-yr-old among 44 coronavirus cases in India

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Jammu reported one case each, officials said.

US nuke-powered submarine to take part in exercise

US nuke-powered submarine to take part in exercise

Rediff.com17 Sep 2003

Two US warships and a nuclear submarine will join the 'Malabar' series of exercises along with Indian Navy frigates and a German-made 'Shishumar' class HDW submarine.

Panel discusses sale of NEPA, Hind Salts

Panel discusses sale of NEPA, Hind Salts

Rediff.com11 Dec 2002

The core group of secretaries on divestment scrutinised the financial bids for sale of newsprint maker NEPA and took up the issue of the divestment of equity in a slew of PSUs.

Bankers' fees for IPOs lowest in seven years

Bankers' fees for IPOs lowest in seven years

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

In the first nine months of 2017, investment banks pocketed Rs 500 crore for helping companies raise Rs 30,853 crore through IPOs.

PE firms are betting big on malls in tier-II cities

PE firms are betting big on malls in tier-II cities

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

US-based Blackstone has bought malls such as AlphaOne Mall in Ahmedabad, Elante Mall in Chandigarh and Treasure Island Mall in Indore.

SCI divestment by October 2003

SCI divestment by October 2003

Rediff.com30 Jul 2003

Divestment of Shipping Corporation of India is likely to take place by October 2003 as per the schedule, Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday.

Fire in aircraft carrier INS Virat

Fire in aircraft carrier INS Virat

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

Close on the heels of the sinking of submarine INS Sindhurakshak in which all the 18 personnel died, a fire incident took place on country's only aircraft carrier INS Virat off the coast of Mumbai.

Google, Startup Village to promote women entrepreneurs

Google, Startup Village to promote women entrepreneurs

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Tech giant Google's Developer Group on Wednesday joined hands with Startup Village to launch 'Women Techmakers' (WTM), a global programme and brand for women in technology.

Anilkumar wins CUSAT chess

Anilkumar wins CUSAT chess

Rediff.com18 Jun 2003

The defending champion triumphed on better progressive score.

'I LOVE YOU RISHI KAPOOR!'

'I LOVE YOU RISHI KAPOOR!'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

'How can the romance of Indian Cinema ever leave us? Never.'

Making losses in stocks? Here's help

Making losses in stocks? Here's help

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

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

Class 12 Hindi paper circulating on social media fake: CBSE

Class 12 Hindi paper circulating on social media fake: CBSE

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

Two cases have been registered in the paper leak incident so far. The Crime Branch of Delhi Police has questioned nearly 60 people, including students and tutors, in this connection.

Why the govt needs to okay INS Vishal quickly

Why the govt needs to okay INS Vishal quickly

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

'The INS Vishal -- a 65,000 tonne giant with 54 aircraft, including fighters, electronic warfare aircraft, airborne command posts and anti-submarine helicopters -- can both protect and dominate,' says Ajai Shukla.

475 evacuees from Yemen arrive in Kochi onboard 2 ships

475 evacuees from Yemen arrive in Kochi onboard 2 ships

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

Two Navy-escorted passenger ships with 475 people evacuated from the conflict-hit Yemen arrived in Kochi on Saturday.

Do we really need a port at Colachel?

Do we really need a port at Colachel?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

India's strategy to beat Colombo port is flawed as there are likely to be too many domestic ports competing among themselves instead of targeting the competition, says Michael Pinto.

Nipah scare: Fruit and vegetables from Kerala banned in Gulf

Nipah scare: Fruit and vegetables from Kerala banned in Gulf

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Region takes about a third of all Indian fruit shipment and quarter of vegetables sold abroad; consignments from other states could face ban, too, if virus not contained

Tata-SIA airline to lease Airbus A-320 planes for India ops

Tata-SIA airline to lease Airbus A-320 planes for India ops

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

Full-service airline Tata-SIA, submitted its application for the grant of Air Operator's Permit (AOP or flying license) in April.

Not just smart cities, govt promises houses for Rs 5 lakh!

Not just smart cities, govt promises houses for Rs 5 lakh!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

'We will be able to provide 450 square feet house in Rs 5 lakh,' Nitin Gadkari said.

When Mahatma Gandhi mobilised Rs 6,000 for flood relief in Kerala

When Mahatma Gandhi mobilised Rs 6,000 for flood relief in Kerala

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Following his appeal, people from various walks of life including women and children had donated even their gold jewels and meagre savings to help the flood-affected people.

Headed to Maldives? Take a cruise!

Headed to Maldives? Take a cruise!

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Starting this December, for the first time ever, travellers will be able to embark on a cruise from India.

Kerala: Rains, landslides claim 14 lives, Kochi airport closed

Kerala: Rains, landslides claim 14 lives, Kochi airport closed

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

Nine people died and several others were reported missing as a string of landslips triggered by heavy downpour battered Idukki and adjoining districts of Kerala on Monday.