CPI leader Thengamam Balakrishnan passes away

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 3, 2013, 20:57

Thengamam Balakrishnan, senior CPI leader and eminent journalist, passed away at his residence, party sources said.

After failed gender test, it`s redemption time for Santhi

Last Updated: Thursday, June 13, 2013, 18:39

Santhi Soundarajan, the impoverished middle-distance runner who was stripped of her Asian Games medal after failing a gender test and left to work as a labourer, will soon be able to realise her dream of becoming a qualified athletics coach.

Big churn in Infosys: Balakrishnan to head Lodestone

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 4, 2013, 20:21

Balakrishnan, a director on the country's second largest software services firm's board, headed Infosys's BPO, Finacle and India Business Unit operations.

Kerala Cricket Association honours 16 ex-Ranji players

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 20:59

Kerala Cricket Association on Wednesday honoured former Ranji trophy cricket players during their annual award programme at a function here.

Two Indians charged with living off earnings of prostitutes

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 17, 2013, 17:51

Two Indian nationals have been charged with procuring four compatriot women to Singapore for prostitution and living off their earnings.

Indian carpenter found dead in Bahrain

Last Updated: Thursday, March 7, 2013, 12:46

A 24-year-old Indian carpenter was found hanging in his home in Bahrain.

Centre rejects plea for Prez Ref against Balakrishnan

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 17:34

The Centre has turned down an NGO`s plea for a Presidential Reference for removal of National Human Rights Commission chairperson KG Balakrishnan over allegations of misconduct.

NGO moves SC against NHRC Chairman K G Balakrishnan

Last Updated: Thursday, January 24, 2013, 20:24

An NGO approached Supreme Court seeking its direction to Centre to take decision on complaint against NHRC Chairman and former CJI K G Balakrishnan regarding his alleged misconduct.

Stocking, distribution of foodgrains a concern: NHRC

Last Updated: Friday, January 4, 2013, 23:21

Flagging the food security issue, NHRC Chairperson Justice K G Balakrishnan Friday said though there is improvement in foodgrain production, its stocking and distribution among the needy is an area of concern.

Student streaks in Kochi demanding NHRC chief`s resignation

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 18, 2012, 11:01

A city law college student streaked along the busy MG Road in the heart of the city, demanding the resignation of NHRC chairman Justice KG Balakrishnan.

Balakrishnan to step down as CFO at Infosys from Oct 31

Last Updated: Friday, October 12, 2012, 10:33

Infosys Chief Financial Officer V Balakrishnan will step down from his position on October 31, after six years at the helm of finances of the IT major, to pave the way for younger generation to shape the company.