News for 'thiruvananthapuram'

IIT-JEE Main 2025 Tips: Don't Risk Negative Marking

IIT-JEE Main 2025 Tips: Don't Risk Negative Marking

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Start with your strongest subject. This will give you an edge. Don't risk negative marking with blind guesses, advises rediffGURU Nayagam PP.

Kerala woman sentenced to death for poisoning boyfriend

Kerala woman sentenced to death for poisoning boyfriend

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

The 24-year-old convict, Greeshma, had sought leniency in sentencing by citing her academic achievements, lack of prior criminal history, and the fact that she is her parents' only daughter.

Reaching For The Stars: From Village Boy To ISRO Chief

Reaching For The Stars: From Village Boy To ISRO Chief

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

His village didn't have a school so he went to school in a neighbouring village and often studied by kerosene light.

Trump Turns Up At Lit Fests All Over!

Trump Turns Up At Lit Fests All Over!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

The dramatic moves of Donald Trump, which have shaken up the global order, dominated the discussion. A sense of bewilderment prevailed, but there was also expectation that President Trump would settle down to a more traditional style of governance after a time of shock and awe, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan, an attendee at literary festivals in Calicut, Jaipur, Kochi, Sharjah and Thiruvanathapuram.

Hima Das's career in jeopardy? Faces 16-month ban

Hima Das's career in jeopardy? Faces 16-month ban

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

Known as the 'Dhing Express', she was handed the suspension under a case resolution agreement as per the NADA website. She is currently training in Thiruvananthapuram.

2,000 notes: Rs 6,839 cr still with the public

2,000 notes: Rs 6,839 cr still with the public

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

The Reserve Bank on Monday said 98.08 per cent of the Rs 2,000 banknotes have been returned to the banking system, and only Rs 6,839 crore worth such notes are still with the public. On May 19, 2023, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the withdrawal of Rs 2,000 denomination banknotes from circulation.

'Bomb' message in AI flight's toilet causes 'emergency' at Kerala airport

'Bomb' message in AI flight's toilet causes 'emergency' at Kerala airport

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

The pilot of the aircraft informed the ATC about the threat after a 'Bomb in flight' message, written on a tissue paper, was found in the washroom of the plane, they said.

Ranji: Maharashtra crush Baroda; Vidarbha thrash Rajasthan

Ranji: Maharashtra crush Baroda; Vidarbha thrash Rajasthan

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Maharashtra secured a resounding 439-run victory over Baroda in a Group A Ranji Trophy match, keeping defending champions Mumbai's hopes alive for the knockout stage.

Triple lockdown in force in Thiruvananthapuram

Triple lockdown in force in Thiruvananthapuram

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

The triple lockdown in force from Monday would last for a week.

Country gave me more: Sreejesh on Padma Bhushan

Country gave me more: Sreejesh on Padma Bhushan

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Padma Bhushan recipient PR Sreejesh, a legendary Indian hockey goalkeeper, expressed his gratitude for the honor, stating that India has given him more than what he has contributed to the sport.

Nearly 98% of Rs 2000 notes have been returned

Nearly 98% of Rs 2000 notes have been returned

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday said 98.04 per cent of the Rs 2000 banknotes have been returned to the banking system, and only Rs 6,970 crore worth such notes are still with the public. On May 19, 2023, the RBI announced the withdrawal of Rs 2000 denomination banknotes from circulation.

'People of Thiruvananthapuram want a first class airport'

'People of Thiruvananthapuram want a first class airport'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

'Mr (Gautam) Adani invested in Vizhinjam port when no other viable party was willing to bid.' 'He has also been active in charitable work and CSR projects in our coastal areas.' 'As the local MP, I do not judge the local situation purely through the prism of politics.'

Leasing Jaipur, Guwahati, Thiruvananthapuram airports gets Cabinet nod

Leasing Jaipur, Guwahati, Thiruvananthapuram airports gets Cabinet nod

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the proposal for leasing out airports at Jaipur, Guwahati and Thiruvananthapuram through public-private partnership (PPP).

Indian priest elevated as cardinal by Pope Francis

Indian priest elevated as cardinal by Pope Francis

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

The ceremony, held at the famous St Peter's Basilica and attended by clergy and dignitaries from around the world, witnessed the induction of 21 new cardinals from various countries.

A Campaign For Change

A Campaign For Change

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Unfortunately, the best man does not always win, but I feel enriched by the experience of the campaign and getting to know Rajeev Chandrasekhar, says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Kerala govt announces township for Wayanad survivors

Kerala govt announces township for Wayanad survivors

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

The Kerala government on Saturday announced that a township will be established in a secure area to rehabilitate those displaced by the catastrophic landslide that occurred in the Mundakkai region of Wayanad district.

194 of Kerala Nipah victim's contacts are high-risk

194 of Kerala Nipah victim's contacts are high-risk

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

The health department said two of the persons on the contact list are from Palakkad, while four are from Thiruvananthapuram.

8 coaches of Agartala-LTT Express derail in Assam

8 coaches of Agartala-LTT Express derail in Assam

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

The accident took place in the Lumding-Bardarpur Hill section under Lumding division.

MeToo in Mollywood: 2 more famous actors booked

MeToo in Mollywood: 2 more famous actors booked

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Separate cases have been registered in Kerala against popular Malayalam actors Jayasoorya and Maniyanpilla Raju following an allegation raised by a female actor that they had sexually assaulted her, police said on Thursday. Multiple FIRs have been registered against many high profile Malayalam film personalities following allegations of sexual harassment against various directors and actors in the wake of revelations in the Justice K Hema Committee report. In a Facebook post, the woman actor had said, 'I am writing to report a series of incidents of physical and verbal abuse I suffered at the hands of 1 Mukesh 2 Maniyan Pilla Raju, 3 Idavela Babu, 4 Jayasoorya (Jayasurya), 5 adv Chandrasekaran, 6 production controller Noble and Vichu, in the Malayalam film industry.'

'Pope Francis Was Warm And Welcoming'

'Pope Francis Was Warm And Welcoming'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

'Senior Vatican officials were pleasantly surprised at the number of Indians who had come to witness the ceremony.'

Tharoor booked for false campaign against Chandrasekhar

Tharoor booked for false campaign against Chandrasekhar

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

Senior Congress leader and Lok Sabha candidate Shashi Tharoor has been booked for allegedly carrying out a false campaign against Union minister and rival candidate Rajeev Chandrasekhar, police said in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday.

Cyclone Burevi: Thiruvananthapuram Airport suspends ops till 6 pm

Cyclone Burevi: Thiruvananthapuram Airport suspends ops till 6 pm

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Airlines have been advised to reschedule services, to the convenience of passengers.

Adani to invest Rs 20,000 cr more in Vizhinjam port

Adani to invest Rs 20,000 cr more in Vizhinjam port

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

The Adani Group is planning to invest Rs 20,000 crore more to complete the remaining three phases of the Vizhinjam International Seaport, the first transshipment port in the country, managing director of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) Karan Adani said in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday. Talking to PTI after the official reception ceremony for 'San Fernando', the first mothership to dock at Vizhinjam, Adani said the port will be a game changer for Indian manufacturers as it reduces logistics cost by 30 to 40 per cent.

Recipe: Devraj's Bittersweet Chocolate Pave With A Hazelnut Crust

Recipe: Devraj's Bittersweet Chocolate Pave With A Hazelnut Crust

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Nuts, whiskey, dark chocolate, milk chocolate, cream... Can anything be more wicked?

No terms of respect: HC jolt to Kerala minister in anti-Constitution remarks

No terms of respect: HC jolt to Kerala minister in anti-Constitution remarks

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

The Kerala High Court has ordered a further probe into an allegation that state Fisheries Minister Saji Cherian insulted the Constitution in a speech in July 2022. The court found that Cherian's words, including 'ideal Constitution to loot the people', and the use of certain Malayalam terms, could be interpreted as disrespectful to the Constitution. The court also criticized the initial investigation, finding it insufficient and biased, and directed the State Crime Branch to conduct the further probe.

HC relief for CPM MLA Mukesh in rape case; party defends actor

HC relief for CPM MLA Mukesh in rape case; party defends actor

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

As pressure mounted, the CPI-M-led Left Democratic Front seemed to be supporting Mukesh, taking a cautious wait-and-watch stance.

MeToo: CPI-M says accused MLA 'need not resign'

MeToo: CPI-M says accused MLA 'need not resign'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Throwing its weight behind actor-cum-MLA M Mukesh, the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist in Kerala on Saturday said that he need not resign from his post as legislator merely because a rape case has been registered against him.

The PT Teacher Behind Two WPL Stars

The PT Teacher Behind Two WPL Stars

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

'Today when I see them talking to people from different countries confidently, I realise that education does not come from classrooms alone but from life experiences too.'

'I Pray For That Unknown Woman Who Cooked Pothichoru'

'I Pray For That Unknown Woman Who Cooked Pothichoru'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

'A campaign that goes beyond caste, creed and religion.' 'This is a campaign that aims to end hunger in society'

Heavy rains lash Kerala, cloudburst in Kochi; flood-hit shifted to camps

Heavy rains lash Kerala, cloudburst in Kochi; flood-hit shifted to camps

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Tourist centres have been closed in many districts, including Kottayam and Thiruvananthapuram, and a night travel ban has been imposed in the hilly areas of Idukki district.

Election 2024: The Big Fights In Kerala

Election 2024: The Big Fights In Kerala

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Kerala's election discourse operates surreptitiously. Its explicit face focuses on important national and local issues. At the same time, it seeks to secure apt communal equations to ensure votes, notes Shyam G Menon.

What Links 12th Fail And This Mizoram Batter?

What Links 12th Fail And This Mizoram Batter?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

His pa is famed film-maker Vidhu Vinod Chopra, his ma is celebrated movie commentator Anupama Chopra, but Agni Dev Chopra's passion is not movies, but cricket.

Recipe: Anas' Classic Cheeseburger

Recipe: Anas' Classic Cheeseburger

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Hankering for an asli burger? Go for it!

Keralites drank liquor worth Rs 818 cr during 12-day Onam

Keralites drank liquor worth Rs 818 cr during 12-day Onam

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Over the 12-day festival period, Rs 818.21 crore worth of liquor was sold, surpassing last year's figures of Rs 809.25 crore during the same period, according to officials here on Wednesday.

MGR comes alive in Thiruvananthapuram!

MGR comes alive in Thiruvananthapuram!

Rediff.com11 May 2016

What is 'MGR' doing in Thiruvananthpuram, seeking votes?

How much is Shashi Tharoor worth?

How much is Shashi Tharoor worth?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

Shashi Tharoor, who is eyeing a fourth consecutive win from the Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha seat, has declared assets of over Rs 55 crore in his nomination papers.

'Rarely Has Success In India Colours Mattered So Little'

'Rarely Has Success In India Colours Mattered So Little'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

'@IamSanjuSamson, who hit a century in his last ODI, has not been picked for ODIs, while @IamAbhiSharma4, who hit a T20I century in the #INDvZIM series, has not been picked at all/'

'They Wanted Me To Join The BJP'

'They Wanted Me To Join The BJP'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

'When I stepped down from the (United Nations) secretary general's race, the first visitor I had was a former minister of the Vajpayee government inviting me to the join the BJP.'

'There Has to Be Exemplary Punishments'

'There Has to Be Exemplary Punishments'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

'These allegations need to be treated with utmost seriousness.'

EC asks CBDT to verify Rajeev Chandrasekhar's poll affidavit

EC asks CBDT to verify Rajeev Chandrasekhar's poll affidavit

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

The Congress had moved the poll panel claiming a mismatch in actual and declared assets in the affidavit filed by Chandrasekhar, who is in the fray against former UN diplomat Shashi Tharoor.