Everything you need to know about Kochi Palace: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Kochi Palace: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Kochi, May 3 (IANS) The Indian government is promoting a new Pension and Life Insurance Fund (PILF) scheme in a bid to provide financial security to poor Indians working abroad.
London, May 3 (ANI): A slice of Prince William and Kate Middleton's royal wedding cake is set to go under the hammer.
London, May 1 (ANI): Robbie Williams hopes that he gets knighted after landing a spot at Queen Elizabeth II's star-studded Diamond Jubilee concert.
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Washington, May 1 (ANI): The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are celebrating their first year of marriage together and inevitably, questions are being raised about the couple expanding their family.
Thrissur (Kerala), May 1 (ANI): Devotees as well as tourists in large numbers have converged in Thrissur in Kerala to witness and take part in the colourful Pooram Festival.
Thrissur (Kerala), May 1 (ANI): Veterinary doctors are examining elephants that are likely to take part in the traditional festival of Thrissur Pooram in Kerala.
London, May 1 (ANI): Carla Bruni is under so much stress due to the pressure of the French presidential election that she has stopped breast-feeding her baby daughter, a France's magazine has claimed.
London, Apr 30 (ANI): Robbie Williams has been confirmed to perform at the Queen's Diamond Jubilee concert on June 4, which will also mark his solo comeback.
London, April 29 (IANS) Prince William and his wife Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, Sunday celebrated their first wedding anniversary.
London, April 29 (IANS) A document has been made public in Paris that says French President Nicolas Sarkozy received 50 million euros (around $65 million) from slain Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi that propelled Sarkozy to power in 2007, the Daily Mail reported.
Kochi, April 29 (IANS) En route to Cuban capital Havana to participate in a trade union congress, three Communist Party of India-Marxist leaders from Kerala were stopped at the Doha International Airport and 'forced' to fly back to Kochi citing lack of sufficient documents, one of them alleged Sunday.
Thrissur, April 29 (IANS) Kerala is all set to celebrate Thrissur Pooram this week, in a festival that will see majestic, caparisoned elephants passing through the town as well as a fireworks display.
Bangalore, April 28 (IANS) A total of 98 entrants will blast off Sunday in the first round of the AOM-Indian National Autocross Championship at the Palace grounds here in what promises to be high octane action.
Kochi, April 27 (IANS) The owner of a damaged fishing boat, on which two Indian fishermen were shot dead allegedly by two Italian Marines from a cargo vessel in February, withdrew his complaint Friday after he was paid compensation of Rs.1.7 million ($32,000) by Italian authorities.
Kochi, April 26 (IANS) The owner of a damaged fishing boat, on which two Indian fishermen was shot dead by two Italian marines in February, Thursday filed a plea in the Kerala High Court saying that he would not oppose the departure of the Italian vessel from Kochi if he was compensated Rs.1.7 million ($32,000).
Kochi, April 25 (IANS) A state-of-the-art sales pavilion, built as part of the much-awaited Smart City Kochi project, is all set to open next month, an official associated with the project said here Wednesday.
Kochi, April 25 (IANS) Pailan Arrows defeated Chirag United Kerala 3-0 to register their first win in I-League football at the Nehru Stadium here Wednesday.
London, April 25(ANI): Sylvester Stallone will be acknowledged for his enduring action movie career with a lifetime achievement award at CinemaCon in Las Vegas.
Washington, Apr 24 (ANI): Prince Harry will be honoured with the Atlantic Council Award for Distinguished Humanitarian Leadership in Washington.
London, April 24 (ANI): Supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio has posed nude while heavily pregnant in the new campaign for Brazilian jewellery firm Vivara.
Kochi, April 24 (IANS) Italian authorities Tuesday handed over two demand drafts of Rs. 1 crore each to the Lok Adalat of the Kerala High Court to be given to the families of two fishermen who were killed by Italian marines.
Kochi, April 24 (IANS) A desperate Chirag Kerala will look to secure all three points when they take on Pailan Arrows in an I-League football match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, here Wednesday.
Kochi, April 23 (IANS) Navodaya Appachan, known as the biggest showman of the Malayalam film industry, died at a private hospital here Monday night after battling cancer for a long time. He was 81.
Kochi, April 23 (IANS) A week after a deputy superintendent of police was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for conspiring to brutally beat up a journalist, the Kerala Police countered Monday by registering a case against the CBI for beating up the police officer.
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) US Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Jonathan Greenert began a five-day visit to India Monday to explore possibilities of bilateral cooperation between the two navies in the region.
Paris, April 23 (IANS) Incumbent President Nicolas Sarkozy, who stood second in the first round of France's presidential poll, faces a tough challenge from socialist Francois Hollande as the country votes May 6 in the second round of ballotting.
Bangalore, April 23 (IANS) Nearly 80 vehicles, some of them driven by well-known names, are likely to take part in the first round of the inaugural Indian National Autocross Championship to be held here Sunday.
London, April 23 (ANI): Prince William and his wife Catherine will run in next year's London Marathon, Prince Harry has revealed.
Paris, April 23 (IANS) President Nicolas Sarkozy has challenged socialist Francois Hollande, who won the first round of France's presidential poll, to hold three public debates with him before the second round of the vote.
Abu Dhabi, April 22 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE)and Poland Sunday held talks here to boost bilateral relations.
London, Apr 22 (ANI): Buckingham Palace is set to exhibit Leonardo da Vinci's Leoni binding - the 16th century leather album which for over 300 years held the most remarkable anatomical drawings ever produced, for the first time.
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) To bag big ticket investments to propel its economy, the government of Kerala has promised single-window clearance, lucrative returns and durable partnerships to Indian industries and global corporations.
Thiruvananthapuram, April 21 (IANS) Ernst & Young (E&Y) Global Shared Services (GSS) plans to expand its facilities at the state-owned KINFRA Film and Video Park near here. The firm has been allocated 60,000 square feet of built-up area.
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Delhi Daredevils vice-captain Mahela Jayawardene Friday said an impressive bench strength offers them the luxury of rotating players during the ongoing tournament to give some players a break in a packed Indian Premier League (IPL) schedule.
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The Kerala government is expecting huge overseas investments in about 60 sectors including infrastructure, technology, education and healthcare, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said Friday.
Washington, Apr 19 (ANI): A top US diplomat has been filmed indulging in a sex act on the roof of Iraq's Republican Palace was caught on tape, a foreign service officer has revealed.
London, April 18 (IANS) Cobra Beer, run by Indian origin entrepreneur Lord Karan Bilimoria, has been chosen as the sole supplier of beer for British Queen Elizabeth II's diamond jubilee function to be held at Buckingham Palace garden on June 4.
London, Apr 18(ANI): Team Great Britain men's football manager Stuart Pearce has carved down a list of 80 players for the London Olympics, and former Manchester United star David Beckham is one of them.
Thiruvananthapuram, April 16 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy along with a team of officials will meet diplomats and business honchos in Delhi later this week
London, April 14 (ANI): The Goring Hotel, where Kate Middleton stayed on the eve of the royal wedding, is celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee by offering the world's most expensive package holiday.
Kochi, April 13 (IANS) Dulquar Salman's debut film 'Second Show' did reasonable business at the box office, but it hasn't stopped filmmakers to offer films to the youngster. The young actor, who is Malayalam superstar Mammootty's son, is happy with his profession and the way his acting career is shaping up.
Kochi, April 11 (IANS) 'DAM999', a controversial movie released last year, has bagged two honorary awards at the Global Music Awards (GMA) held in California.
Kochi, Apr 11 (ANI): Defence Minister A.K. Antony said here today that corruption would not be tolerated in defence procurements.
Washington, April 9 (ANI): Queen Elizabeth II has appointed Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, to the highest female rank in the Royal Victorian Order, Buckingham Palace has revealed.
Bangalore, April 6 (IANS) A hungry Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will Saturday begin thier hunt for the coveted Indian Premier League (IPL) title that has twice eluded them in the past despite an envious batting and bowling line-up.
London, April 6 (IANS) A list of Leonardo da Vinci's "things to do", including reminders for works like "observe a brain", is all set to be publicly displayed at Buckingham Palace from May 4.
London, Apr 6 (ANI): Nicolas Sarkozy has done away with cheese after meals at his official residence at the Elysee Palace, according to the presidential chef.
London, Apr 6 (ANI): A page from Leonardo da Vinci's notebooks, which had been previously unseen, shows that even geniuses have to write down to-do lists.
Paris, April 6 (IANS) Incumbent French President Nicolas Sarkozy has promised to reach 0.5 percent surplus of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2017 and pledged to stick to growth targets if he wins the upcoming presidential election.
Thiruvananthapuram, April 5 (IANS) With just two days left for Easter, Christians in the state are geared up for the celebrations.
London, Apr 5 (ANI): The wax replica of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge has been unveiled by the Madam Tussauds in London, after being created by a 30-strong team working for the famous UK attraction.
London, April 4 (IANS) The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have joined the royals immortalised in wax at Madame Tussauds.
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) It is that time of the year when cricket meets Bollywood as the Indian Premier League (IPL) razzmatazz is all set to start Wednesday - albeit without the "feel good" factor of Indian cricket.
Kochi, April 2 (IANS) Minister of External Affairs S.M.Krishna Monday launched 13 Passport Seva Kendras (PSK) in Kerala and said he will ensure that a few more are sanctioned when the next round of PSKs are cleared.
Kochi, Apr 2 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna on Monday inaugurated thirteen Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs) in Kerala.
London, Apr 1 (ANI): Daniel Craig, who stars in latest Bond flick 'Skyfall', will be seen in a video clip opening the 2012 Olympic Games ceremony, after a personal invitation by The Queen.
London, Mar 31 (ANI): The Queen of England has become a great grandmother again following the birth of Peter Phillips and wife Autumn's second child.
London, March 31 (IANS) Queen Elizabeth has become a great grandmother once again - her grandson Peter Phillips and his wife Autumn Phillips welcomed a baby girl.
Oscar winner Charlize Theron will be soon honored for decade of film achievements at an upcoming Las Vegas convention of theatre owners.
London, March 31 (IANS) Oscar winner Charlize Theron is set to be honoured for her decade of film achievements at an upcoming Las Vegas convention of theatre owners.
Kochi, March 30 (IANS) A division bench of the Kerala High Court Friday stayed an order by a single bench permitting the Italian cargo ship Enrica Lexie, from which two marines had opened fire killing two Indian fishermen, to sail after its owners furnished a bond of Rs.3 crores and met other conditions.
Baghdad, March 29 (IANS/WAM) Kuwait and Lebanon held talks Thursday on the sidelines of the 23rd Arab summit in the Iraqi capital Baghdad.
Kochi, March 29 (IANS) The Italian cargo ship Enrica Lexie, from which two marines had opened fire killing two Indian fishermen, will be permitted to sail after its owners furnish a bond of Rs.3 crore and meet other conditions, the Kerala High Court ruled Thursday.
Kochi, March 29 (IANS) The Italian cargo ship Enrica Lexie, from which two marines had opened fire killing two Indian fishermen, will be allowed to sail after its owners furnish a bond of Rs.3 crore and meet other conditions, the Kerala High Court ruled Thursday.
With many expectations the awaited 4th BRICS summit starts in Capital on Thursday.
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) The leaders of five major emerging economies - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - began the fourth BRICS Summit here Thursday.
Although India's latest budget has increased the allocation for tourism by less than 10 percent, the tourism ministry remains hopeful that it can bring in at least seven million foreign tourists to the country during this fiscal year, an increase of one million when compared to the six million figure of the last year.
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) From special menus to beautifully decorated banquets and lounges, Delhi's Taj Palace Hotel is pulling out all stops to please and pamper the BRICS leaders ahead of their fourth summit here Thursday.
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Life away from Tibet, the motherland, is akin to "lamp in wind ... without direction". These words form part of a letter written by a young Tibetan who died after immolating himself here.
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Security was beefed up in the Indian capital ahead of Thursday's BRICS summit that will see leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa attend the event at the Taj Palace Hotel here. Around 2,000 Delhi Police personnel as well as elite National Security Guard commandos are keeping vigil on the venue.
Abu Dhabi, March 26 (IANS/WAM) United Arab Emirates' President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has granted each player of the UAE National Olympic Football Team Dhs 500,000 (over $136,000) for qualifying to the London Olympics 2012.
London, March 26 (IANS) The royal residence of the late Diana, princess of Wales, opened to the public Monday after an overhaul that cost 12 million pounds (about $19 million).
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Food lovers who believe gourmet cuisine and weight-watching don't often go together must have an experience with acclaimed British chef Rob Rees -- often referred to as the Cotswold (rpt Cotswold) chef from the heart of England.
London, Mar 24 (ANI): David and Victoria Beckham are said to be leaving Europe altogether and putting their 2.5-million-pound house in France and 18-million-pound Beckingham Palace mansion on the market.
Bangalore, March 23 (IANS) Japanese electronics major Hitachi Ltd will build thermal power control systems in a joint venture with SFO Technologies Ltd of NeST group at its newly set-up facility on the outskirts of this tech hub.
The Senior MPs of Britain has demanded to rename the tower containing the Big Ben as Elizabeth Tower. They want this to be done in the honor of the Queen.
London, Mar 23 (ANI): Senior MPs of Britain want the tower containing Big Ben to be renamed the Elizabeth Tower in honour of the Queen.
London, Mar 22 (ANI): Prince William had an emotional reunion with his wife Kate after flying back into the UK following his six weeks stint in the Falklands.
London, Mar 22 (ANI): Prince William had an emotional reunion with his wife Kate after flying back into the UK following his six weeks stint in the Falklands.
St.Vincent, Mar 14(ANI): Australian skipper Michael Clarke's absence from limited- overs series against the West Indies could give a berth to Brad Haddin in the squad.
St.Vincent, Mar 14(ANI): Australian skipper Michael Clarke's absence from limited- overs series against the West Indies could give a berth to Brad Haddin in the squad.
New Delhi, Mar 13 (ANI): Katrina Kaif has reportedly turned down an offer worth Rs 1 crore, in favour of Yash Raj film's new project opposite Shah Rukh Khan.
New Delhi, Mar 12 (ANI): China is reportedly on its way to launch its first female astronaut into space.
Paris, Mar.12 (ANI): French President Nicholas Sarkozy has had to apologise to a policewoman after his 15-year-old son threw a tomato at her from the presidential palace.
Mumbai, Mar 10 (ANI): Steven Smith, Australia's leg-spinning all-rounder, has replaced his compatriot Mitchell Marsh in the Pune Warriors India squad for the DLF IPL 2012.
Mumbai, Mar 10 (ANI): Steven Smith, Australia's leg-spinning all-rounder, has replaced his compatriot Mitchell Marsh in the Pune Warriors India squad for the DLF IPL 2012.
London, Mar 7 (ANI): Kanye West has caused distress to the members of the royal family by playing his music too loudly at his hotel suite.
New Delhi, Mar 7 (ANI): Katrina Kaif, one of the most sought after actresses in Bollywood, has reportedly been offered 1 crore rupees for making a 10-minute appearance in Kochi.
London, Mar 7 (ANI): Kanye West has caused distress to the members of the royal family by playing his music too loudly at his hotel suite.
London, Mar 5 (ANI): Nicolas Sarkozy was worried by the timing of a visit from the Pope because it clashed with Carla Bruni singing live on television, sources have revealed.
London, Mar 5 (ANI): Nicolas Sarkozy was worried by the timing of a visit from the Pope because it clashed with Carla Bruni singing live on television, sources have revealed.
London, Mar 3 (ANI): Princess Beatrice wants to be a career-woman and find a job for herself after declining the chance to undertake royal duties for the Queen.
London, Mar 3 (ANI): Princess Beatrice wants to be a career-woman and find a job for herself after declining the chance to undertake royal duties for the Queen.
Washington, Mar 1 (ANI): Kylie Minogue is the latest act to be confirmed for Queen's Diamond Jubilee concert.
Washington, Mar 1 (ANI): Kylie Minogue is the latest act to be confirmed for Queen's Diamond Jubilee concert.
Kochi, Feb 26 (ANI): Police team investigating the deaths of two fishermen, who were allegedly killed by Italian sailors, concluded its first round of search and seizure operation of the vessel here on Sunday.
Kerala Police, Saturday, reportedly searched for weapons on the Italian oil tanker Enrica Lexie after 10-days long drama over two Indian fishermen killing row. The Kerala police went to Kochi port to....
Kochi, Feb.25 (ANI): Police in Kerala Police, an Italian team and two experts have begun searching the Italian ship, Enrica Lexie, for weapons allegedly used by two naval guards in the killing of two fishermen on February 15.
London, Feb 25(ANI): Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez has said Red Devils cannot afford any more slip ups at Old Trafford, after losing four times at home this season.
Kochi, Feb.25 (ANI): Police in Kerala Police, an Italian team and two experts have begun searching the Italian ship, Enrica Lexie, for weapons allegedly used by two naval guards in the killing of two fishermen on February 15.
