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Kerala govt calls Sabarimala verdict 'historic'

Kerala govt calls Sabarimala verdict 'historic'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

But the 'tantri family' will accept it, Sabarimala head priest Kandararu Rajeevarau said.

SC allows jailed Kerala scribe to talk to ailing mother on video call

SC allows jailed Kerala scribe to talk to ailing mother on video call

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

The Supreme Court on Friday said it will allow journalist Siddique Kappan, who was detained on October 5 while he was en route to Hathras in Uttar Pradesh, to talk to his ailing mother via video conferencing.

Should courts intervene in religious matters?

Should courts intervene in religious matters?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Awful religious practices need to be abolished. But through social and political reformers, not by courts, argues Shekhar Gupta.

From 'Dis'Qualified MP' to...: Rahul updates Twitter bio

From 'Dis'Qualified MP' to...: Rahul updates Twitter bio

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

His Twitter bio now describes him as a member of the Indian National Congress and Member of Parliament.

Are you ashamed of our PM, court asks petitioner in vax certificate case

Are you ashamed of our PM, court asks petitioner in vax certificate case

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Justice PV Kunhikrishnan said the prime minister was elected to power by the people of the country and therefore, what was wrong with having his photograph on the vaccination certificate.

Lok Sabha cancels disqualification of NCP's Mohammed Faizal

Lok Sabha cancels disqualification of NCP's Mohammed Faizal

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The Lok Sabha secretariat on Wednesday restored the membership of Nationalist Congress Party leader P P Mohammed Faizal, who was disqualified from the lower house in January following his conviction in a criminal case with a 10-year jail term.

Indian-origin techie shot wife, himself; kids' death remains mystery

Indian-origin techie shot wife, himself; kids' death remains mystery

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Anand Henry, an Indian-origin former Meta software engineer is suspected of killing his wife and twin sons before turning a gun on himself in a gruesome murder-suicide in the United States state of California, according to authorities.

Drama inside Kerala assembly, UDF MLAs block Guv

Drama inside Kerala assembly, UDF MLAs block Guv

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

In an unprecedented move, United Democratic Front MLAs blocked Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan inside the state assembly on Wednesday with 'go back' slogans and placards against the Citizenship Amendment Act.

'Sharks At High Risk Of Extinction'

'Sharks At High Risk Of Extinction'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

'Shark fins are the most sought-after shark product.'

Marital rape can be valid ground for divorce: Kerala HC

Marital rape can be valid ground for divorce: Kerala HC

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

The court observed this while dismissing an appeal of a man who had challenged a Family Court order that allowed a plea of his wife for divorce on the ground of cruelty.

'Can you imagine a Thrissur Pooram without fireworks?'

'Can you imagine a Thrissur Pooram without fireworks?'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

Devaswoms are meant to manage temples, not the faithful. Why didn't they simply stick to their set of responsibilities and execute it well and efficiently?, asks Shyam G Menon.

SC issues notice to UP govt over arrest of Kerala scribe on way to Hathras

SC issues notice to UP govt over arrest of Kerala scribe on way to Hathras

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

Journalist Siddique Kappan was arrested on October 5 while he was on his way to Hathras, home to the young Dalit woman who died after being allegedly gang-raped by four upper-caste men.

Major News Events From 2023

Major News Events From 2023

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

As the year 2023 comes to an end, a look at some newsy events that shaped the world in the first half of the year.

KM Mani, Kerala lawmaker for five decades, dies at 86

KM Mani, Kerala lawmaker for five decades, dies at 86

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

The veteran Kerala Congress leader had been a dominant player in Kerala's coalition politics, serving under six chief ministers.

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.

Row over dancer not allowed to perform at Kerala temple

Row over dancer not allowed to perform at Kerala temple

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

The issue of denial of permission to Mansiya V P to perform Bharatanatyam at Koodalmanikyam temple, Irinjalakuda in Thrissur district has become a matter of debate in the state.

Kerala actress assault: Prime accused arrested

Kerala actress assault: Prime accused arrested

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

The court premises witnessed high drama as the police forcefully took the duo into custody from the court complex.

LS secretariat quick to disqualify, slow to reinstate, says ousted MP

LS secretariat quick to disqualify, slow to reinstate, says ousted MP

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Waiting to be reinstated as a member of Parliament after his disqualification following conviction in a criminal case, Nationalist Congress Party leader Mohammed Faizal on Friday said the Lok Sabha secretariat was very quick to disqualify, as in his and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's case, but very slow to reinstate.

SC collegium recommends 13 judicial officers among 18 for HC judge appointments

SC collegium recommends 13 judicial officers among 18 for HC judge appointments

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

The collegium said the Chief Justice of the Delhi high court, in consultation with his two senior-most colleagues, had on May 30 recommended the elevation of the judicial officers as judges of that high court.

Kerala actor sexual assault: No action against Dileep till Jan 14, says HC

Kerala actor sexual assault: No action against Dileep till Jan 14, says HC

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

The Kerala high court on Tuesday asked the police not to take any action against actor Dileep, in connection with a new case registered against him and five others for allegedly threatening investigation officers probing the sexual assault of an actress back in 2017, till January 14.

Tamil Nadu could have reduced Kerala crisis impact

Tamil Nadu could have reduced Kerala crisis impact

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

Given the intensity of the rain, at least a third of this crisis could have been averted, had Tamil Nadu heeded Kerala's requests.

NIA to probe Kerala gold smuggling case

NIA to probe Kerala gold smuggling case

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

The gold, weighing over 30 kg, was seized from the "diplomatic baggage" that had landed by air cargo at the Thiruvananthapuram international airport recently from the Gulf.

Expelled Kerala nun begins indefinite fast seeking basic amenities at convent

Expelled Kerala nun begins indefinite fast seeking basic amenities at convent

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

She alleged that she has been isolated and humiliated by fellow inmates of the convent.

'The Hope Is About Friendship'

'The Hope Is About Friendship'

Rediff.com27 May 2024

'Hope is about being more accepting of each other, the kind of solidarity and friendship that even our families may not be able to give.'

Sabarimala gives BJP a foot in Kerala's door

Sabarimala gives BJP a foot in Kerala's door

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

The saffron party will use Lord Ayyappa the same way it made use of Lord Ram in the north to take away the Nair vote and make electoral inroads in the state.

Compensate child accused of theft by pink cop: HC to Kerala govt

Compensate child accused of theft by pink cop: HC to Kerala govt

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

The court, however, said it was not going to accede to the demand of Rs 50 lakh sought by the girls' family as it was an 'exorbitant' and 'highly exaggerated' amount.

Kerala Devaswom Board to challenge SC verdict on Sabarimala

Kerala Devaswom Board to challenge SC verdict on Sabarimala

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

"The TDB is for resolving the issue and there is no politics for the board..."

Is Faith Above Science?

Is Faith Above Science?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Against the backdrop of Kerala's appetite for commonsense, it was assumed that this controversy would pass. Respect for rationalism and scientific outlook is strong in the state despite political forces gnawing at it for their own goals, observes Shyam G Menon.

Unhappy with proceedings in marital row, man damages judge's car

Unhappy with proceedings in marital row, man damages judge's car

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

The 55-year old man got angry during the proceedings and after coming out from the court, took out his rage on the judge's car that was parked inside the Thiruvalla court complex here on Wednesday.

SKM to hold 15 more farmers' conclave ahead of Feb 26 Delhi march

SKM to hold 15 more farmers' conclave ahead of Feb 26 Delhi march

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

According to the Morcha, the demands which Delhi Chalo has been called include: MSP should be guaranteed as per C2+50 percent formula and, as promised, a law should be made to guarantee it; all the farmers should be made debt free, and all agricultural loan must be waived.

Protest is a tool in hands of civil society like strike a weapon of workers: SC

Protest is a tool in hands of civil society like strike a weapon of workers: SC

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

A bench of justices S Abdul Nazeer and V Ramasubramanian said the Kerala Police Act was the successor legislation of certain police enactments of the colonial era which aimed at scuttling the democratic aspirations of the indigenous population.

SC upholds Lakshadweep's meat exclusion from midday meals in schools

SC upholds Lakshadweep's meat exclusion from midday meals in schools

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

A bench of Justices Aniruddha Bose and Bela M Trivedi dimissed the plea challenging the decision of the Lakshadweep administration and said courts cannot intervene in administrative decisions.

Love jihad case: SC to hear Kerala man's plea

Love jihad case: SC to hear Kerala man's plea

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

The SC said that it would examine the question as to whether the Kerala high court can annul the marriage of a Muslim man with a Hindu woman.

Kerala to SC: Sudden water release by TN caused deluge

Kerala to SC: Sudden water release by TN caused deluge

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

'We requested controlled release of water without waiting for the water level in the reservoir to reach its full level.'

'They snatched her away from us'

'They snatched her away from us'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

'I want the country to know what's happening to our daughter.'

PFI official held under UAPA gets 6-hour parole for daughter's wedding

PFI official held under UAPA gets 6-hour parole for daughter's wedding

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

The Delhi high court on Wednesday granted six-hour custody parole to Popular Front of India (PFI) national coordinator Ibrahim Puthanathani, arrested under the anti-terror law UAPA, to attend his daughter's wedding.

Recipe: P Chidambaram's Crab Masala

Recipe: P Chidambaram's Crab Masala

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

A finger-licking dish of crabs and moringa leaves.

In Kerala, Yogi accuses Left of 'jihadi terrorism'

In Kerala, Yogi accuses Left of 'jihadi terrorism'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Adityanath says there is no scope for political violence in democracy.

SC quashes VC appointment of Kerala tech varsity, says against UGC norms

SC quashes VC appointment of Kerala tech varsity, says against UGC norms

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday quashed the appointment of the vice chancellor of APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University in Thiruvananthapuram, terming it bad in law and contrary to UGC regulations.

Rahul Gandhi's disqualification against Constitution: Sharad Pawar

Rahul Gandhi's disqualification against Constitution: Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's disqualification as a Lok Sabha member was against the basic tenets of the Constitution and was a 'condemnable' move that highlighted the curtailment of democratic values, Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar has said.