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Ranji Trophy: Rahane, Tilak, Shami fail to fire

Ranji Trophy: Rahane, Tilak, Shami fail to fire

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Mumbai were bowled out for 181 in their second innings, setting J&K 243 runs to win the season-opening match.

Thiruvananthapuram's New Political Reality

Thiruvananthapuram's New Political Reality

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Even as the dust settles on one election, glory in Thiruvananthapuram has come with a new question on the horizon: Who will be UDF's candidate in the next Lok Sabha election given Shashi Tharoor has said 2024 would be his last? It isn't a vacancy that can be easily filled, points out Shyam G Menon.

Ranji Trophy: Shami Roars Back Into Form

Ranji Trophy: Shami Roars Back Into Form

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Shami's four-wicket burst sets up Bengal's eight-wicket win over Uttarakhand

'Saved by...': Air India flight carrying MPs diverted midway

'Saved by...': Air India flight carrying MPs diverted midway

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

The flight AI2455, operated with an Airbus A320 aircraft, was airborne for more than two hours, according to information available on the flight tracking website Flightradar24.com.

Kerala reports 80 amoebic meningoencephalitis cases, 21 deaths

Kerala reports 80 amoebic meningoencephalitis cases, 21 deaths

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

Kerala health minister Veena George on Tuesday said that a total of 80 cases and 21 deaths due to amoebic meningoencephalitis had been recorded in the state.

Biggest ODI win! England rout South Africa by 342 runs

Biggest ODI win! England rout South Africa by 342 runs

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

A rampaging England thrashed South Africa by 342 runs in the third and final ODI in Southampton on Sunday to register the biggest victory in men's One-Day Internationals.

Kishan's ton, Shami's late magic: Big names rule Ranji

Kishan's ton, Shami's late magic: Big names rule Ranji

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Here's a roundup of all Ranji Trophy matches played on Day 1 on Wednesday.

Ranji Trophy: Debutant Pandey shines after Kishan props J'khand

Ranji Trophy: Debutant Pandey shines after Kishan props J'khand

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Round up of all the Ranji Trophy action on Thursday

Adani Airports To Test Pre-Booked Security Slots

Adani Airports To Test Pre-Booked Security Slots

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

If implemented in India, the service will allow passengers book security screening slots in advance, helping cut down wait times in long queues.

Rs 2000 notes worth Rs 5,956 cr still in circulation: RBI

Rs 2000 notes worth Rs 5,956 cr still in circulation: RBI

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

The high-value Rs 2000 notes worth Rs 5,956 crore are still in circulation, more than two years after the Reserve Bank's withdrawal of the currency notes, according to official data released on Monday. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had announced the withdrawal of Rs 2000 denomination banknotes from circulation on May 19, 2023.

Thousands witness rare Blood Moon across India

Thousands witness rare Blood Moon across India

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

The excitement swept across India on Sunday night as thousands of people gathered in different cities to witness the much-awaited Total Lunar Eclipse, popularly known as the Blood Moon.

Battle Royale in Thiruvananthapuram

Battle Royale in Thiruvananthapuram

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

The Lok Sabha contest in Thiruvananthapuram is shaping up to be a significant battle involving key candidates like Shashi Tharoor, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, and Panniyan Ravindran. This three-cornered fight highlights the political dynamics in Kerala's capital city, with each candidate bringing their own vision and promises for the region's development, notes Rajeev Srinivasan.

Luxury cars with fake Army, US embassy seal seized in Kerala

Luxury cars with fake Army, US embassy seal seized in Kerala

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

Customs officials in Kerala conducted raids across the state, seizing luxury vehicles illegally imported from Bhutan with forged documents. The operation, dubbed 'Operation Numkhor,' targeted multiple locations and uncovered a network involved in smuggling cars, gold, and drugs.

Samson hits explosive century ahead of Asia Cup

Samson hits explosive century ahead of Asia Cup

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Since last year, he has found a new lease of life as an opener, scoring three centuries in five innings across series against Bangladesh and South Africa

British F-35 jet stranded in India for over a month flies back

British F-35 jet stranded in India for over a month flies back

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

A British F-35B fighter jet, which made an emergency landing in Thiruvananthapuram over a month ago, has flown back to Darwin, Australia after completing maintenance.

Women's ODI WC matches in Bengaluru in limbo!

Women's ODI WC matches in Bengaluru in limbo!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Women's WC matches in Bengaluru face uncertainty, shifting of venue on cards

Kerala becomes India's first fully digitally literate state: CM Vijayan

Kerala becomes India's first fully digitally literate state: CM Vijayan

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Kerala has become the first state in India to achieve complete digital literacy, according to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Over 2.5 lakh volunteers contributed to this milestone, which included people of all age groups. The state plans to launch the second phase of the project soon, making all personal documents available in DigiLockers.

Caring for Kadiki

Caring for Kadiki

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

Head Coach deconstructs SA's 'embarrassing performance'

Head Coach deconstructs SA's 'embarrassing performance'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

South Africa's two heaviest defeats have transpired when they fielded first and were accompanied by a lack of discipline as well as dropped chances.

Salman Nizar smashes 11 sixes in 13 balls in Kerala T20

Salman Nizar smashes 11 sixes in 13 balls in Kerala T20

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

Salman Nizar smashed an unprecedented 11 sixes off 13 balls including a 40-run final over

Sanju Sets Kerala League On Fire, Again!

Sanju Sets Kerala League On Fire, Again!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Sanju Samson continues red-hot run in KCL with a quickfire 89.

UK engineers arriving in Kerala to repair stranded F-35B jet

UK engineers arriving in Kerala to repair stranded F-35B jet

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

The aircraft is awaiting repairs at the Thiruvananthapuram international airport after developing an engineering issue, a British high commission spokesperson said on Friday.

Ayush packs off World No. 9, runs into Lakshya in QF

Ayush packs off World No. 9, runs into Lakshya in QF

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

Ayush stuns Naraoka to join Satwik-Chirag, Lakshya in quarterfinals at Hong Kong Open

Asia Cup-bound Samson fires another reminder

Asia Cup-bound Samson fires another reminder

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

His consistency comes at a crucial time, with stiff competition for a spot in India's Asia Cup XI following Shubman Gill's return as vice-captain, and the inclusion of wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma after a stellar IPL season for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Kerala's SMA Treatment Model Offers Hope

Kerala's SMA Treatment Model Offers Hope

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

The Kerala model is crucial as SMA patients in India had a long wait for a viable treatment option.

Tharoor remains Thiruvananthapuram's favourite with 4th win

Tharoor remains Thiruvananthapuram's favourite with 4th win

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Ever since, he has remained Thiruvananthapuram preferred MP, winning four elections on the trot, including the closely fought battle with Bharatiya Janata Party's Rajeev Chandrasekhar in 2024. This could well be his swansong from the capital segment.

'EC must act': Tharoor backs Rahul on 'vote theft'

'EC must act': Tharoor backs Rahul on 'vote theft'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has urged the Election Commission to address Rahul Gandhi's claims of poll rigging, calling them 'serious questions' that must be addressed in the interest of all voters.

'Kerala Is On A Ventilator'

'Kerala Is On A Ventilator'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

'The fiscal situation is extremely vulnerable. It has never been so bad in Kerala's history.'

Congress MLA from Kerala in dock over actress's charge

Congress MLA from Kerala in dock over actress's charge

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Congress MLA from Kerala, Rahul Mamkootathil, faces an internal inquiry after actress Rini Ann George accused him of misbehaviour. Senior Congress leader V D Satheesan has assured a fair investigation and strict action if found guilty. The BJP and DYFI have also accused Mamkootathil of harassment.

'People say Sanju has changed; he's arrogant nowadays'

'People say Sanju has changed; he's arrogant nowadays'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Although Shubman Gill's return to the T20 side has cast a shadow over Sanju Samson's place in the playing XI for the Asia Cup in the UAE, the hard-hitting wicketkeeper-batter will be counting on head coach Gautam Gambhir, who has often spoken highly of his positive attitude.

Working to repair stranded F-35B fighter jet in Kerala: British envoy

Working to repair stranded F-35B fighter jet in Kerala: British envoy

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

The aircraft was unable to return to HMS Prince of Wales due to adverse weather conditions.

Navi Mumbai to host five women's ODI World Cup matches

Navi Mumbai to host five women's ODI World Cup matches

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

The other venues for the eight-team tournament include Guwahati, Indore, Visakhapatnam and Colombo.

'Coming Election Is Very Crucial For Congress'

'Coming Election Is Very Crucial For Congress'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

'We can't afford to fight each other.' 'We have to win the 2026 election.'

Who are they? What's their position?: Tharoor on Kerala Cong snub

Who are they? What's their position?: Tharoor on Kerala Cong snub

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Muraleedharan on Sunday hit out at Tharoor again, saying that he will not be invited to any party programme in the state capital till he changes his stance on the national security issue.

UK Stealth Fighter Jet Still With India

UK Stealth Fighter Jet Still With India

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

While the peacetime stranding of a foreign fighter jet is rare in India, the F-35 -- a military asset of a foreign country with which India has strategic relations -- was being guarded by the Central Industrial Security Force, the agency responsible for security at Indian airports.

'Studied In Thiruvananthapuram' Will Be A Global Brand

'Studied In Thiruvananthapuram' Will Be A Global Brand

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

Rajeev Chandrasekhar outlined his ideas to turn Thiruvananthapuram not only into a hub for higher education, but also a knowledge city, points out Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

People punished Indira Gandhi: Tharoor slams Emergency

People punished Indira Gandhi: Tharoor slams Emergency

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has criticised the Emergency declared by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1975, saying the people of the country responded clearly to the excesses of that period by voting her party out of power by a large margin.

'VS Could Make Thousands Go Crazy With His Magic'

'VS Could Make Thousands Go Crazy With His Magic'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

'VS was a man who devoted every moment of his life, from the beginning till his death at the age of 100, to the struggle against the injustices inflicted upon land, nature and the common man.'

Bharat Mata Dispute Rocks Kerala Academia

Bharat Mata Dispute Rocks Kerala Academia

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

The Bharat Mata controversy in Kerala shows how political and symbolic fights between the state and the Centre have taken attention away from education, throwing the state's oldest university into confusion and disorder, observes Shyam G Menon.

Tharoor admits to differences with Congress leadership

Tharoor admits to differences with Congress leadership

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Congress Working Committee (CWC) member Shashi Tharoor on Thursday said he has differences of opinion with some in the party leadership, but he is not going to speak about them in light of the bypoll in the Nilambur constituency.