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'I will not win unless Hindus vote for me'

'I will not win unless Hindus vote for me'

Rediff.com9 May 2016

'People are losing their freedom to eat, speak, write and practise their religion.' 'All that is said in the Constitution has been taken away.' 'Does every Muslim or Christian or Hindu have to say I am a patriot every morning and repeat it in the afternoon and at night?'

Fireball over Kerala: Impact crater located

Fireball over Kerala: Impact crater located

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

It is yet to be ascertained as to what exactly caused the phenomena, but there is a possibility that the crater might be caused by a meteor

The Nowhere People

The Nowhere People

Rediff.com22 Feb 2003

Nipah resurfaces in Kerala; student 1st case this year

Nipah resurfaces in Kerala; student 1st case this year

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

The results of blood samples of the student, which were tested at the National Institute of Virology in Pune, have confirmed Nipah, she said.

Females continue to outnumber males in Kerala

Females continue to outnumber males in Kerala

Rediff.com1 Mar 2004

The state witnessed the lowest population growth-rate of 9.4 per cent during 1991-2001 among the states in India.

Kerala to get 4th international airport; commercial ops by May 2016

Kerala to get 4th international airport; commercial ops by May 2016

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

The state government has 35 per cent stake in the airport, and the terminal would have the capacity to handle 2,000 passengers at a time, Minister for Ports and Airport K Babu said in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday.

Kerala minister quits over allegations of sexual misconduct

Kerala minister quits over allegations of sexual misconduct

Rediff.com26 Mar 2017

Saseendran said his resignation should not be seen as an acceptance of guilt.

Premam running in packed houses in Kerala

Premam running in packed houses in Kerala

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Get your lowdown on what's happening in Malayalam cinema!

Rainfall intensity decreases in Kerala; 6 lakh in relief camps

Rainfall intensity decreases in Kerala; 6 lakh in relief camps

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

The maximum death toll has been reported from Idukki district, where 43 people have lost their lives so far, as per official estimates. 28 deaths were reported in Malappuram and 27 in Thrissur.

Voters showing BJP the door: Congress after bypoll results

Voters showing BJP the door: Congress after bypoll results

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

"In May 2014, the BJP won 282 Lok Sabha seats. In four years, BJP government is down to 271, losing its simple majority in Lok Sabha minus its allies - considering the fact that PM Modi has suspended Kirti Azad and virtually disowned their most truthful, fiercely independent Patna Sahib MP," Surjewala tweeted.

E-passports to be rolled by 2016

E-passports to be rolled by 2016

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

The new age e-passports are expected to be rolled out in the country by 2016, a top official said on Monday.

Coronavirus: Govt prepares to evacuate Indians from Wuhan

Coronavirus: Govt prepares to evacuate Indians from Wuhan

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

A meeting chaired by Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba reviewed India's preparedness to deal with the virus amid mounting global concern over increasing number of cases in China and several other countries.

Brief let-up in rains in Kerala, death toll now 37

Brief let-up in rains in Kerala, death toll now 37

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who undertook an aerial survey of rain ravaged areas of Idukki and Wayanad, said Kerala was in the midst of an unprecedented flood havoc and the calamity has caused "immeasurable misery and devastation."

Child marriages in India

Child marriages in India

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

Rediff Labs analyzed the data on district wise child marriages in India by Census of India 2011.

Rahul dismisses PM's 'Kerala dear to me' remark

Rahul dismisses PM's 'Kerala dear to me' remark

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

The Congress chief, however, said he was not expecting any cooperation from the prime minister and the BJP-led central government for the development of Wayanad and Kerala.

2008 Ahmedabad blasts accused held after 9 years on the run

2008 Ahmedabad blasts accused held after 9 years on the run

Rediff.com25 May 2017

Shoaib Pottanikal, 49, was arrested by a team of Ahmedabad Crime Branch sleuths

3 held for forcing Kerala teen to marry man who abused her

3 held for forcing Kerala teen to marry man who abused her

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

Amid outrage over the menace of forcing minor Muslim girls into wedlock, police have arrested three persons, including the mother of a United Arab Emirates national, who forcibly married a minor girl in Kozhikode, Kerala.

What I learnt from fighting COVID-19

What I learnt from fighting COVID-19

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

'The genetic thing is not in your control. The virulence is not known.' 'The only thing is if you can avoid it.' 'Once you get COVID-19, none of it is in your control.'

Prime accused in Kerala 'honour killing' held, hartal hits life

Prime accused in Kerala 'honour killing' held, hartal hits life

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Joseph, a Dalit Christian, was abducted on Sunday and killed by a gang of criminals allegedly engaged by his fiancee's family.

Keep water level at Mullaperiyar dam at 139 ft till August 31: SC

Keep water level at Mullaperiyar dam at 139 ft till August 31: SC

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

The dam is located on the Western Ghats near Thekkady in Idukki district of Kerala on the Periyar river.

Kerala nurse died after treating Nipah patient, left heartbreaking note

Kerala nurse died after treating Nipah patient, left heartbreaking note

Rediff.com22 May 2018

In her letter to her husband Sajeesh, Lini expressed her pain and anguish that she could not see him again.

Kerala Nipah virus outbreak: Should you worry?

Kerala Nipah virus outbreak: Should you worry?

Rediff.com22 May 2018

Here is all you need to know about the virus, its symptoms and how you can prevent it.

Virus with no vaccine claims 3 lives in Kerala

Virus with no vaccine claims 3 lives in Kerala

Rediff.com21 May 2018

Nipah virus infection is a newly emerging zoonosis that causes severe disease in both animals and humans.

PM surveys flood-hit Kerala, grants Rs. 500 cr emergency aid

PM surveys flood-hit Kerala, grants Rs. 500 cr emergency aid

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

An ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh will be given per person to the next of kin of those killed in the floods.

2 women come close to reaching Sabarimala, forced to retreat

2 women come close to reaching Sabarimala, forced to retreat

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Bindu from Malappuram and Durga of Kozhikode were trying hard to become part of history by trying to enter the shrine under heavy police protection.

Convert to Islam within 6 months: Malayali author gets threatening letter

Convert to Islam within 6 months: Malayali author gets threatening letter

Rediff.com22 Jul 2017

The letter alleged that some of the recent articles written by the award-winning writer amounted to "misleading" the Muslim youth. It also warned that Ramanunni would meet the same fate as that of professor T J Joseph, whose right arm was chopped off by the members of a radical Muslim outfit for allegedly hurting their religious sentiments through a question paper he had set.

51 women of menstruating age entered Sabarimala: Kerala govt to SC

51 women of menstruating age entered Sabarimala: Kerala govt to SC

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

A bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justices L N Rao and Dinesh Maheshwari said it was only going into the aspect of security of the two women -- Bindu and Kanakadurga, and would not like to entertain any other prayer made in the petition.

'Today, only Sangh Parivar's agenda is given importance'

'Today, only Sangh Parivar's agenda is given importance'

Rediff.com13 May 2016

'In Kerala, if the Left had worked on stopping fascism the BJP would not have become a force today.'

To Hell And Back

To Hell And Back

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

If you think life has made Asna a bitter person, you are wrong; she is one young woman full of positivity and dreams.

'I don't regret doing Samrajyam 2'

'I don't regret doing Samrajyam 2'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Malayalam actor Unni Mukundan says he is happy that the film has finally released after three years.

Sabarimala violence: Politically sensitive Kannur boils over

Sabarimala violence: Politically sensitive Kannur boils over

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

The attacks, which disrupted normal life, marked return of political violence on large-scale after a gap of over a year in Kannur.

Kerala turns into war zone after women's entry into Sabarimala

Kerala turns into war zone after women's entry into Sabarimala

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Kerala Union of Working Journalists decided to boycott the press meets called by the BJP after saffron party workers attacked mediapersons.

Salute Akbar for the Azhar trophy!

Salute Akbar for the Azhar trophy!

Rediff.com2 May 2019

'It must be rendering Modi, Amit Shah and Adityanath speechless that the Indian diplomat who lifted the Azhar trophy at the UN in New York is also a Muslim. 'Yes, this is the wonder that was India,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

From Jammu to Kerala, rain fury spares no one

From Jammu to Kerala, rain fury spares no one

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

Villages are flooded, roads have washed away and railway tracks have submerged under the rising waters.

This teacher swims to school

This teacher swims to school

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Abdul Malik, a Maths teacher, prefers to swim to save travel time.

Kerala rains: NDRF man's brave act to rescue sick child goes viral

Kerala rains: NDRF man's brave act to rescue sick child goes viral

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

A photograph of Kumar snapped while scurrying across the bridge with the child two days ago, has gone viral on the social media with people showering praise on him.

Check out when your constituency votes

Check out when your constituency votes

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

The Lok Sabha election will be held in 7 phases, beginning on April 11, 2019 and ending on May 19, 2019.

12 dead in NE floods; situation worsens in Assam, Manipur

12 dead in NE floods; situation worsens in Assam, Manipur

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

Nearly four lakh people have been affected across seven districts of Assam.

NDA ally: BJP does not have political decency

NDA ally: BJP does not have political decency

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

'The cadres who die for the party are from the backward and scheduled caste communities while the leaders and those who enjoy power are from the forward community.' 'When this is the reality, who will stay with them?'

Nipah virus attack: Avoid mangoes, raw date palm

Nipah virus attack: Avoid mangoes, raw date palm

Rediff.com23 May 2018

Do not consume fresh fruits, date palm and other poorly washed fruits/half consumed fruits, says Dr Dr Usha Manjunath.