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UK business delegation to tour Kolkata, Kochi

UK business delegation to tour Kolkata, Kochi

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

A high-powered business delegation from the UK, led by the British cabinet minister, Eric Pickles, is arriving in India on Monday to explore opportunities in infrastructure and water management in Kolkata and Kochi.

Turbulence rocks Emirates flight to Kochi, 20 hurt

Turbulence rocks Emirates flight to Kochi, 20 hurt

Rediff.com25 Apr 2010

The Boeing aircraft EK530 with 350 passengers and 14 crewmembers on board encountered a weather cloud near Bangalore. A short period of heavy turbulence prior to descent into India caused minor injuries to about 20 persons, Emirates said in a statement.

Ramya, Aishwarya, Rima's Stunning Onam Looks

Ramya, Aishwarya, Rima's Stunning Onam Looks

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

Actor-turned-designer Poornima Indrajith has some Onam style tips as well.

Harshad Mehta is chairman of Kochi IPL franchise

Harshad Mehta is chairman of Kochi IPL franchise

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

Embroiled in a major controversy over its stakeholders, the Kochi IPL franchisee on Thursday effected a change in its top management, appointing Dubai-based businessman Harshad Mehta as its Chairman.

Mishap averted at Kochi airport

Mishap averted at Kochi airport

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

The aircraft slipped on the runway, damaging around 10 signal lamps and accessories while landing on Friday morning

Three new projects fuel boom in Kochi

Three new projects fuel boom in Kochi

Rediff.com1 May 2007

A move by the Kerala state government to set up a Smart City at Kochi has triggered off a fresh rally in real estate prices in the central districts of Kerala, especially in and around Kochi.

'Modi offered $50 million to withdraw Kochi team'

'Modi offered $50 million to withdraw Kochi team'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2010

In a new twist to the controversy over Kochi team, its owner Rendezvous Sports on Wednesday alleged that Indian Premier League commissioner Lalit Modi had offered a US$ 50 million bribe to withdraw from the race, prompting him to threaten legal action.

The curious case of Tharoor and Kochi franchise

The curious case of Tharoor and Kochi franchise

Rediff.com12 Apr 2010

Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor himself may not be a stakeholder but the lady he is reportedly planning to marry is part of the consortium which owns the Kochi franchise of the Indian Premier League, revealed IPL commissioner Lalit Modi.

Kajal's Swiss Break

Kajal's Swiss Break

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Richa-Ali go to Sundance...Sidharth feels at home in Delhi... Harshvardhan leads a van life...

Tendulkar blames fielding for Kochi shock

Tendulkar blames fielding for Kochi shock

Rediff.com16 Apr 2011

Fielding lapses, including a first-ball dropped catch off Brendon McCullum who smashed his way to 81, cost Mumbai Indians the match against IPL debutants Kochi Tuskers Kerala on Friday, said home team captain Sachin Tendulkar.

Kochi franchisee has Steve Waugh on its radar

Kochi franchisee has Steve Waugh on its radar

Rediff.com13 May 2010

Newly-formed Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kochi is mulling to appoint former Australian captain Steve Waugh as a key adviser and technical consultant to the team.

Kerala woman rescued after 3 hrs in neck-deep swamp

Kerala woman rescued after 3 hrs in neck-deep swamp

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Kamalakshi Amma, a local fisherwoman, accidently fell into the sludge in Maradu Municipality while she was on her way back home on Tuesday afternoon.

Kochi's Hodge criticises IPL schedule, pitches

Kochi's Hodge criticises IPL schedule, pitches

Rediff.com5 May 2011

Expressing the view that hectic traveling has adversely impacted some of the cricketers, Kochi Tuskers Kerala batsman Brad Hodge has criticized the standard of some of the pitches used during the ongoing Indian Premier League.

Modi shares winning formula with BJP workers in Kerala

Modi shares winning formula with BJP workers in Kerala

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Addressing a gathering of around 6,000 in-charges of 'Shakti Kendras,' each comprising two to three booth-level areas, at Marine Drive, the prime minister said that Kerala has the potential to influence who will be in power in Delhi.

Kochi on alert after reported LeT threat

Kochi on alert after reported LeT threat

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

Union Home Secretary G K Pillai has given a missive to Kerala DGP and the Kochi city police commissioner on the possibility of a Lashkar terror attack in the city in the near future.

Kochi: Naval aircraft force-lands, crew safe

Kochi: Naval aircraft force-lands, crew safe

Rediff.com10 Nov 2006

A naval Islander aircraft force-landed at a paddy field at Piravom near Kochi on Friday while on a routine sortie. However, all the five people on board are safe.

A Well For My Mother

A Well For My Mother

Rediff.com31 May 2023

A 14-year-old boy digs well for mother in Palghar.

Suriya shines in Kochi with Singam 2

Suriya shines in Kochi with Singam 2

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

The actor was in Kochi to promote the sequel of his 2010 blockbuster film Singam.

Now, helicopter services from Kochi to Sabarimala

Now, helicopter services from Kochi to Sabarimala

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

Bharat Airways Private Limited (BAPL), a Bangalore-based aviation company, has started the first heli-taxi service in Kerala, connecting Kochi international airport with Sabarimala, a famous pilgrim centre.

Paramount to fly Kochi-Delhi from Sept

Paramount to fly Kochi-Delhi from Sept

Rediff.com17 Aug 2005

Coimbatore-based Paramount Airlines will start operations by the first week of September, connecting Kochi and Delhi, sources said on Wednesday.

Kochi IPL fighting a losing battle

Kochi IPL fighting a losing battle

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) might have given Kochi IPL team a fresh lease of life by giving them a 30-day deadline to resolve all their problems, but it seems the consortium is a fighting a losing battle.

UAE retail group building biggest mall in Kochi

UAE retail group building biggest mall in Kochi

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

The mall in Kochi will have about two million square feet of retail area and following its completion, the group has plans to develop more malls across India gradually. Emke Group controls roughly a third of the UAE's organised retail market and is planning to invest 4.3 billion dirhams (Rs 57.19 billion) to expand its network of 75 supermarkets and hypermarkets to 100 within the next three years.

BCCI curator expresses satisfaction with Kochi pitch

BCCI curator expresses satisfaction with Kochi pitch

Rediff.com12 Jan 2013

BCCI Curator P R Viswanadh expressed satisfaction with the pitch prepared for the second India-England ODI scheduled to be held at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium in Kochi on January 15.

IAF plane carrying 168 Indian nationals lands in Kochi

IAF plane carrying 168 Indian nationals lands in Kochi

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

In the government's first major mission to rescue Indians stranded in the strife-torn nation

 '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.

Sunanda surrenders Kochi IPL sweat equity

Sunanda surrenders Kochi IPL sweat equity

Rediff.com18 Apr 2010

Sunanda Pushkar on Sunday quit Rendezvous Sports World which is a stakeholder in IPL Kochi after she decided to return her free equity worth Rs 70 crore to the franchise in a last ditch attempt to save her friend, Union minister Shashi Tharoor.

BMW to set up unit in Kochi

BMW to set up unit in Kochi

Rediff.com31 Jul 2004

IPL: Kochi thrash Chennai to record first home win

IPL: Kochi thrash Chennai to record first home win

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

A solid all-round performance by Kochi Tuskers Kerala helped the IPL debutants comfortably beat defending champions Chennai Super Kings by seven wickets with two overs to spare in an IPL match in Kochi on Monday.

Kochi to be 'Florida of the East'

Kochi to be 'Florida of the East'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2004

PHOTOS: Nurses reunite with families at Kochi airport

PHOTOS: Nurses reunite with families at Kochi airport

Rediff.com5 Jul 2014

Forty-six nurses, who were held captive by Sunni militant group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria militants in Iraq, on Saturday returned home by a special Air India flight to a happy reunion with their families here, bringing to an end their about month-long ordeal.

2 women killed, 52 hurt in triple blasts at Christian meet in Kerala

2 women killed, 52 hurt in triple blasts at Christian meet in Kerala

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

People who were present at the convention centre told media that the first blast occurred in the middle of a prayer.

Arbitrator asks BCCI to pay 550 CRORE to Kochi Tuskers!

Arbitrator asks BCCI to pay 550 CRORE to Kochi Tuskers!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Wednesday indicated it will appeal against former Chief Justice of India R C Lahoti's report that went in favour of Kochi Tuskers, the erstwhile Indian Premier League franchise whose contract was terminated by the Board in 2011 because of an alleged breach of contract.

Kochi set for Amritavarsham 50

Kochi set for Amritavarsham 50

Rediff.com22 Sep 2003

India launches stealth destroyer INS Kochi

India launches stealth destroyer INS Kochi

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

The 6500-ton ship, to be named INS Kochi, is being built by Mazagon Docks Limited in Mumbai.

Who is to blame for the Kochi rain pain?

Who is to blame for the Kochi rain pain?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2010

The absence of a proper drainage system proved to the Kerala Cricket Association's undoing in the washed out first ODI between India and Australia in Kochi, says Harish Kotian.

'Exhilarating experience': Modi goes snorkelling in Lakshadweep

'Exhilarating experience': Modi goes snorkelling in Lakshadweep

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Modi was in Lakshadweep on January 2 and 3 to inaugurate the Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands Submarine Optical Fiber Connection and lay foundation stone for the renovation of primary healthcare facility and five model Anganwadi centres.

NIA's first chief dies in Kochi hospital

NIA's first chief dies in Kochi hospital

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

Founder director-general of the National Investigation Agency RV Raju died at a private hospital in Kochi early on Thursday after a prolonged illness. The 62-year-old Raju breathed his last at 3:40 am after being hospitalised for a brief period, hospital sources said

Kochi to have metro rail

Kochi to have metro rail

Rediff.com22 Dec 2004

It would cover a distance of about 35km with 27 stations in between. Work is expected to begin in 2005 and be completed in 2010.

Tharoor exudes hope IPL Kochi will be a reality

Tharoor exudes hope IPL Kochi will be a reality

Rediff.com28 Nov 2010

Former Union Minister Shashi Tharoor is hoping that the Kochi IPL team will be able to compete in the fourth edition, following the BCCI's decision to postpone a final decision on its fate to December 5.