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HC stays release of Kerala Story 2

HC stays release of Kerala Story 2

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

The Kerala High Court has issued an interim stay against the release of 'The Kerala Story 2-Goes Beyond', citing concerns over the censor board's certification process and potential disruption of social harmony.

'The Kerala Story 2' depicts Kerala in a wrong light: HC

'The Kerala Story 2' depicts Kerala in a wrong light: HC

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

The Kerala High Court is scrutinising The Kerala Story 2 amid concerns that the film misrepresents the state and could incite communal tensions, potentially impacting public order.

Kerala Story 2: HC issues notices to producers, CBFC

Kerala Story 2: HC issues notices to producers, CBFC

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

The Kerala high court is now reviewing the certification of The Kerala Story 2 after a petition raised concerns about its potential to incite communal disharmony and misrepresent events related to Kerala.

'Hindu Unity Is Not What I Am Aiming At'

'Hindu Unity Is Not What I Am Aiming At'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

'The Kerala of today is not the Kerala of yesterday.' 'What has seeped into this society is the feeling of hatred towards other castes and religions.'

Is Arundhati Roy Scared Of The Really Powerful?

Is Arundhati Roy Scared Of The Really Powerful?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

'Arundhati Roy is like a ballerina performing on a high wire, cool, supremely at ease but conscious of all the adoring eyes on her,' notes P Vijaya Kumar.

Rajkummar-Patralekhaa At Ambani Reception

Rajkummar-Patralekhaa At Ambani Reception

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

The wedding celebrations of Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani that started in Jamnagar in March and continued in Italy in May, finally culminated in Mumbai on July 14, with the Mangal Utsav or the wedding reception.

Badrinath Temple Opens After Winter

Badrinath Temple Opens After Winter

Rediff.com13 May 2024

The Badrinath temple in the Garhwal Himalayas in Uttarakhand opened for devotees on Sunday, May 12, 2024, after remaining closed during the winter.

Huma Attends A Wedding With Sonakshi

Huma Attends A Wedding With Sonakshi

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

While Bollywood could not attend Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra's destination wedding in Rajasthan, they did line-up for another union in aamchi Mumbai.

PIX: Gauri, Raveena, Karan at a funeral

PIX: Gauri, Raveena, Karan at a funeral

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Kaykasshan Patel's husband Arif Patel passed away, He was 47.

PIX: Akshay watches Panipat

PIX: Akshay watches Panipat

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Days before Ashutosh Gowariker's historical Panipat released in theatres, a special screening was organised for the members of the film industry.

What's RSS chief doing with Helen, Salim Khan?

What's RSS chief doing with Helen, Salim Khan?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

>Legends from music, drama, art and social work were felicitated at the Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Smruti Pratishthan awards on Wednesday, April 24, night.

What's RSS chief doing with Helen, Salim Khan?

What's RSS chief doing with Helen, Salim Khan?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

>Legends from music, drama, art and social work were felicitated at the Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Smruti Pratishthan awards on Wednesday, April 24, night.

'You are a Brahmin by karma, not by birth'

'You are a Brahmin by karma, not by birth'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

'The appointment of 60 priests from the Dalit community is a historic moment.' 'Imagine this is happening in Kerala when Dalits are not even allowed to enter temples in some states even today.'

PIX: Neil's day out with wife, daughter

PIX: Neil's day out with wife, daughter

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit hosted a wedding reception for his daughter Shaarika and son-in-law Tapas in Mumbai over the weekend.

PIX: Hrithik, Shatru, Simi celebrate!

PIX: Hrithik, Shatru, Simi celebrate!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Happy birthday Sanjay Khan!

What did Janhvi think of Sara's Kedarnath?

What did Janhvi think of Sara's Kedarnath?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

Look who all turned up for a special screening of Kedarnath on Wednesday night?

Sabarimala temple opens, 10 women sent back by police

Sabarimala temple opens, 10 women sent back by police

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

The Kerala government has made it clear that it would not provide security to any woman of menstruating age visiting the shrine, as per Devaswom Board Minister K Surendran.

PIX: DeepVeer and other couples at Priyanka's reception

PIX: DeepVeer and other couples at Priyanka's reception

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

Meet all the interesting couples on a grand evening.

Badrinath temple reopens for pilgrims

Badrinath temple reopens for pilgrims

Rediff.com9 May 2011

A day after Kedarnath, the portals of famous Himalayan shrine of Badrinath were reopened on Monday for pilgrims after a gap of six months.

Pak pacer Mohd Asif in Malayalam film

Pak pacer Mohd Asif in Malayalam film

Rediff.com27 Jul 2010

The film is directed by reknowned lyricist Kaithapram Damodaran Namboodiri.

BSNL unions threaten indefinite stir from April 12

BSNL unions threaten indefinite stir from April 12

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

The union is demanding early orders for wage revision and payment of arrears to non-executives, numbering about 2,50,000, who are eligible for wage revision since January 1, 2007.

BSNL employees plan indefinite strike from Apr 20

BSNL employees plan indefinite strike from Apr 20

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

Calls to and from BSNL network will be disrupted from April 20 with nearly three lakh BSNL employees planning to go on an indefinite strike against the management's decision to divest 30 per cent stake.

'IPO is one step closer to divestment'

'IPO is one step closer to divestment'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2008

We don't want BSNL to become another VSNL.

BSNL staff call off strike; plan awareness drive

BSNL staff call off strike; plan awareness drive

Rediff.com26 Jul 2007

The staff association of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd has decided to defer its indefinite strike till September 1.

PIX: A starry screening for Star Wars!

PIX: A starry screening for Star Wars!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Let's take a look at the Bollywood celebrities who attended the premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

BSNL workers to join May 21 strike

BSNL workers to join May 21 strike

Rediff.com6 May 2003

Employees of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd will strike work on May 21 in response to a call by central trade unions to protest government's privatisation policy.\n\n\n\n

Why did Kerala governor fast against dowry?

Why did Kerala governor fast against dowry?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

'What we see today is bargaining.' 'The man's family sets a price for him and then they start bargaining.' 'He is sold to the family that offers the highest price.' 'In this market, a woman is just a commodity to be sold because if she remained at home, it is a humiliation for the family.'

Heavy rush of pilgrims in Sabarimala, 2 women sent back

Heavy rush of pilgrims in Sabarimala, 2 women sent back

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Travancore Devaswom Board, which manages the shrine, said revenue collection on the opening day registered a growth of Rs 1.28 crore compared to last year.

A Phenomenon Called Pranab Mukherjee

A Phenomenon Called Pranab Mukherjee

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Ambassador Venu Rajamony, who served as press secretary to President Pranab Mukherjee during his tenure, salutes the statesman and political legend, who passed into the ages on Monday.

Police on high alert, 1,500 cops, commando team deployed at Sabarimala

Police on high alert, 1,500 cops, commando team deployed at Sabarimala

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

Prohibitory order under section 144 CrPc banning assembly of four or more people will come into force at Pamba, Nilackal, Elavungal, and Sannidhanam from midnight Saturday till November 6 midnight.

Is Pinarayi jealous of Shailaja's popularity?

Is Pinarayi jealous of Shailaja's popularity?

Rediff.com19 May 2021

'Here is a woman who has got widespread appreciation for her work.' 'Social media was full of posts wanting her as the chief ministerial candidate.' 'This kind of popularity did not go well within the party.' 'See, today the party is Pinarayi Vijayan!'

Sahitya Akademi winner author withdraws novel after right-wing threat

Sahitya Akademi winner author withdraws novel after right-wing threat

Rediff.com22 Jul 2018

A group of protesters on Saturday marched to the office of a Malayalam vernacular magazine in New Delhi raising slogans, claiming that a novel serialised in the publication defamed Hindu women and the Brahmin community.

His son wants to defeat Rahul in Wayanad

His son wants to defeat Rahul in Wayanad

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

'Kerala will witness a lot of fireworks in Wayanad and a kind of fight that it has not witnessed so far.'

Almost a year after Uttarakhand floods, Badrinath shrine reopens

Almost a year after Uttarakhand floods, Badrinath shrine reopens

Rediff.com5 May 2014

The sacred portals of Badrinath shrine in Garhwal Himalayas were reopened on Monday after a gap of six months amid chants of vedic hymns and elaborate rituals.

The man who thinks it is his karma to unite Hindus in Kerala

The man who thinks it is his karma to unite Hindus in Kerala

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

'Slightly more than 50 per cent of all Keralites are Hindus. If we can unite as many as we can, we can create a huge difference in the political scene in Kerala.'

Sabarimala: Section 144 imposed as temple opens on Monday

Sabarimala: Section 144 imposed as temple opens on Monday

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

The Sabarimala Karma Samiti, a platform of right-wing outfits, including VHP, appealed to media houses not to depute women journalists in the menstrual age group to cover the developments in Sabarimala.

What we need to learn from Nepal and Sri Lanka

What we need to learn from Nepal and Sri Lanka

Rediff.com13 May 2017

'There is an observable difference between Nepalis and Lankans and the rest of us.' 'It would serve us well to understand where this difference comes from and, if it is something that is better in some way, how it is that we can access it,' says Aakar Patel.