News for 'kottayam'

Gay film lands students in trouble

Gay film lands students in trouble

Rediff.com15 May 2007

While the students facing the action hold that this as an infringement on freedom of artistic expression, the college authorities said that the action was taken as the issue involved gross breach of discipline.

BJP march over Sabarimala issue turns violent

BJP march over Sabarimala issue turns violent

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

Protesting against the police action, BJP has called for a dawn-to-dusk hartal in Thiruvananthapuram district on Tuesday.

Kerala: Chikungunya toll 71, WHO team arrives

Kerala: Chikungunya toll 71, WHO team arrives

Rediff.com4 Oct 2006

The opposition walked out of the Assembly over the matter.

Kerala polls: Congress releases first list

Kerala polls: Congress releases first list

Rediff.com27 Mar 2006

. Congress, on a high after clinching a deal with breakaway leader K Karunakaran's outfit, is contesting in 77 assembly segments, 17 less from last elections.

First Look: Fahadh Faasil-Amala Paul in Oru Indian Pranayakatha

First Look: Fahadh Faasil-Amala Paul in Oru Indian Pranayakatha

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

Fahadh Faasil will be seen playing a local politician in the film which releases on December 18.

Mosquito menace lifts rubber price

Mosquito menace lifts rubber price

Rediff.com18 Jul 2007

Casting aside rubber growers' fear of a price fall, spot natural rubber rates began its northward journey this week.

'I have failed drastically in a few films'

'I have failed drastically in a few films'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

'I am not a future guy.' 'I just owe it to my audience here.' 'I never want them to wonder why this guy did this role.' 'Even for my bad films, I want them to think that he was trying at least.'

Alert: Admissions to Bachelors, Masters programmes

Alert: Admissions to Bachelors, Masters programmes

Rediff.com14 Jun 2004

Alert: Admissions to Bachelors, Masters programmes

Jayaraj: A director's profile

Jayaraj: A director's profile

Rediff.com20 Dec 2005

Warm welcome for Indian released from Iraqi prison

Warm welcome for Indian released from Iraqi prison

Rediff.com8 Dec 2005

Jose, belonging to Kaduthuruthy in Kottayam district, was arrested by the US Army in Iraq on August 1 on charges of transgressing into a prohibited area and taking pictures using a computerised camera.

KC (M) likely to contest 17 seats

KC (M) likely to contest 17 seats

Rediff.com7 Mar 2006

A clear picture will emerge by then after the UDF liasion committee meeting on March 8.

Impressive turnout in high-stakes assembly polls

Impressive turnout in high-stakes assembly polls

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

A high voter turnout was recorded in West Bengal, Assam Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry assembly elections on Tuesday. The massive polling exercise following COVID-19 health protocol and involving lakhs of personnel began at 7 am and the last hour from 6 pm to 7 pm was set aside for COVID-19 patients and those under isolation. The counting of votes in the states will be held on May 2.

Indians acquire e-commerce habit

Indians acquire e-commerce habit

Rediff.com20 Dec 2005

Life lessons from WOMEN who INSPIRE

Life lessons from WOMEN who INSPIRE

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

The women who inspired them...

As protests enter 5th day, Kerala cops may summon rape-accused bishop

As protests enter 5th day, Kerala cops may summon rape-accused bishop

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Slamming the public outcry over the alleged delay in action against Jalandhar Bishop, Auxilary Bishop of Changanassery Archdiocese, Thomas Tharayil sought to know whether declaring a person guilty without an investigation and trial was also a new Kerala model.

PHOTOS: Modi, Shah, Tharoor...biggies cast their votes

PHOTOS: Modi, Shah, Tharoor...biggies cast their votes

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Take a look at the famous faces who exercised their democratic right.

Kerala doctor wins top UK award

Kerala doctor wins top UK award

Rediff.com24 Jun 2004

When floods destroy the home you love

When floods destroy the home you love

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

'After the water receded, the house was full of mud.' 'The furniture, television, the workshop, car -- everything is destroyed.'

Meet Modi's new ministers

Meet Modi's new ministers

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

Here are their short profiles.

Kerala flood hits spice market; shortage in supply pushes up prices

Kerala flood hits spice market; shortage in supply pushes up prices

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

At Delhi's markets, cardamom, pepper selling at double their recent rates

5 more people from Kerala test positive for coronavirus

5 more people from Kerala test positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

All the five have been isolated in Pathnamathitta general hospital and are under observation. Their tests were confirmed on Saturday night.

Kerala floods: Rescue workers risk lives to save stranded pets

Kerala floods: Rescue workers risk lives to save stranded pets

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

The Hyderabad-based Humane Society International/India has set up an emergency helpline to coordinate animal rescue throughout Kerala. It is collaborating with Compassion Unlimited Plus Action, based in Bangalore, for rescue efforts in Karnataka's hill district of Coorg.

When the 'stars' came out to vote in TN, Kerala

When the 'stars' came out to vote in TN, Kerala

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Celebrities and politicians made a beeline for polling stations in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, as both the states go to the polls on Monday.

Efforts on for release of Indian held in Iraq

Efforts on for release of Indian held in Iraq

Rediff.com2 Dec 2005

He was arrested by the US-led forces in Iraq about four months ago on charges of entering a 'prohibited' area and taking photographs.

Sahitya Akademi fellowships

Sahitya Akademi fellowships

Rediff.com7 Oct 2004

The fellowships are limited to 21 'immortals of literature' at a time.

Kerala aging fast

Kerala aging fast

Rediff.com27 Jan 2004

From 5.9 per cent in 1961, the state's elderly population has steadily increased to 15 per cent now.

These migrants are unwelcome guests in their own homes

These migrants are unwelcome guests in their own homes

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

As the world awaits the end of the global pandemic, rural Bengal might be witnessing a recession unfolding in bits and pieces. With factories and tea gardens closing down, agricultural income falling and storm Aila ravaging a large part of deltaic West Bengal in 2010, migration gradually became a norm.

Why this Kerala couple was forced to marry after 40 years

Why this Kerala couple was forced to marry after 40 years

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

For 40 years they held out against the social institution of marriage, holding strong to their views that their love did not need the sanctity of a thaali (mangalsutra). They were barely out of their teens when they first met each other. In a year, they had made the decision to live together and over the next four decades that's precisely what they did. Live, work, have a child and nurture their family -- the thought of legalising their union never occurred to Kunjukunju and Leelamani.

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.

Sabarimala stampede: 31 injured, 2 critical

Sabarimala stampede: 31 injured, 2 critical

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

Devaswom Minister Kadakampally Surendran said on Monday and maintained that there was no lapse on the part of police.

PIL filed against phone tariff hike

PIL filed against phone tariff hike

Rediff.com12 May 2003

'Want to be with my husband': Woman at the heart of love jihad case

'Want to be with my husband': Woman at the heart of love jihad case

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

"I am a Muslim. I was not forced. I want to be with my husband," Hadiya, wearing a head scarf, shouted as she was being taken inside the airport.

Allow us to live in convent: Kerala nuns seek Vijayan's help against transfer

Allow us to live in convent: Kerala nuns seek Vijayan's help against transfer

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

The nuns -- Alphy, Anupama, Josephine and Ancitta -- were served notice by the superior general of the congregation, Regina Kadamthottu, urging them to take up their assigned responsibilities as befitting members of the Missionaries of Jesus congregation.

Bishop Mulakkal temporarily divested of duties, to be grilled again

Bishop Mulakkal temporarily divested of duties, to be grilled again

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

The Pope appointed Bishop Emeritus of the Archdiocese of Bombay Agnelo Rufino Gracias as the Apostolic administrator of the diocese of Jalandhar with immediate effect, a CBCI statement said.

Bishop accused of raping Kerala nun steps down

Bishop accused of raping Kerala nun steps down

Rediff.com15 Sep 2018

The nun had accused the clergyman of sexually assaulting her repeatedly between 2014 and 2016.

Case against congregation for showing photo of nun attending function with bishop

Case against congregation for showing photo of nun attending function with bishop

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

In a press release, the congregation accused the victim, her five fellow nuns and four others of conspiring against the bishop.

After wedding, their next stop was... a polling booth

After wedding, their next stop was... a polling booth

Rediff.com16 May 2016

The couples wearing garlands and traditional wedding attire arrived at the polling booths and neighbouring Tirupur District immediately after their marriage, officials said.