ED issues fresh summons to Kerala ex-FM Isaac in KIIFB masala bonds case

The Enforcement Directorate has summoned senior Kerala Communist Party of India-Marxist leader Thomas Isaac for questioning in a Foreign Exchange Management Ac case linked to a probe into the......

Rahul may win Wayanad but Kerala is no Congress fortress this time

Political pundits unanimously suggest that the state is not experiencing a discernible Gandhi wave this time around. IMAGE: Rahul Gandhi in Wayanad. Photograph: Kind courtesy Rahul Gandhi -......

Election 2024: The Big Fights In Kerala

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,......

Expert panel to look into Kerala varsity stampede that claimed 4 lives: Govt

The Kerala government on Sunday said it has decided to constitute an expert committee to look into the stampede during Cochin University's annual festival a day ago that claimed four lives and......

States want GST exemption on Remdesivir, others

Other decisions piled up include rationalisation of GST rate slabs, correction of inverted duty on certain items and inclusion of petroleum products. As the country grapples with a stronger second......

'GST execution has been extremely bad'

'From the tiniest to mid-level organisations and even some at the lower end of the large-scale ones would say that computerisation and the extensive documentation and regulatory requirements for......

States worry as Centre plans to trim schemes in Budget

'It is just an excuse to say that the Centre has run out of money.''Pruning these schemes would mean hard time for the people of India.'Dilasha Seth reports. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com......

Budget 2020: What states want from Sitharaman

During the pre-budget consultation with Union finance minister, some states made a case for fiscal expansion by boosting consumption to tide over the sluggishness in the economy. With tax revenue......

Aadaminte Makan Abu releases this week

The film that had a rich haul at the National Awards (Best Film, Best Actor, Best Cinematography and Best Background Score) is releasing this week. Yes, we are talking about Salim Ahmed's Aadaminte......

'The National Award was a surprise'

Adaminte Makan Abu, directed by debutant Salim Ahmed, bagged four major honours in the 58th NationalAwards, including the Best Film. Salim Kumar, usually seen in comic roles, has been adjudged the......

Varnam's music is worth a listen

Movies are all about moving off the beaten track these days, and Alka Film Corporation's Tamil film Varnam, directed by S M Raju, seems to be one of those movies: a coming of age tale about a young......

Movies: Best of the week!

December 4, 2004FEATURESWill Veer-Zaara overtake K3G?It may become bigger than K3G.Kher on Khamosh Pani | Review SRK shines in Sun City Another Deol on the block! Kajol, Preity's funny streak A......

PIX: Mbappe double lifts Real Madrid to win; PSG, Bayern win

Late Mbappe double gives Real Madrid nervy win against Betis IMAGE: Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their first goal against Real Betis on Sunday. Photograph: Susana Vera/Reuters......

Ibrahimovic becomes oldest scorer in Serie A

Ibrahimovic becomes oldest scorer as toothless Milan lose 3-1 at Udinese IMAGE: AC Milan's Zlatan Ibrahimovic reacts. Photograph: Daniele Mascolo/Reuters AC Milan's Zlatan Ibrahimovic became......

Germany seeks forgiveness 50 years after Munich Games attacks

IMAGE: Wreath are placed during a ceremony, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the attack on the Israeli team at the 1972 Munich Olympics in which eleven Israelis, a German policeman and five......

PIX: Manchester Utd no match for City; Chelsea held

Images from Saturday's action in the Premier League. IMAGE: Manchester United's goalkeeper David De Gea reacts as Bernardo Silva celebrates scoring Manchester City's second goal during the Premier......

PIX: COVID-hit Liverpool beat Newcastle; Chelsea held

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Thursday. IMAGE: Liverpool's players celebrate after Trent Alexander-Arnold scored the third goal against Newcastle United at Anfield on......