K B Ganesh Kumar

J Sasikumar honoured with J C Daniel Award

Sasikumar, who holds a record for directing as many as 141 films, is known for his box-office hits of the 1960s and 70s. ...  

17th IFFk kicks off with a gala opening

As usual with its glowing tradition, the 17th edition of the IFFK also opened to packed houses yesterday. The state Chief Minister Oommen Chandy inaugurated the 17th International Film Festival of Kerala at Nishagandhi Open Auditorium in a function attended by 3000 delegates. Alfred Hitchkock's Silent movie 'The ring ' was screened as the opening film which was accompanied by Live Orchestra from London . The Chief Minister assured that...  

Kerala: Father-son spat puts Chandy govt in a spot

Thiruvananthapuram: "Issues" between K B Ganesh Kumar, a cabinet minister, and his father R Balakrishna Pillai, a former cabinet minister and veteran politician, have put Chief Minister Oommen Chandy and his government in a spot. Pillai, 78, is chairman of the Kerala Congress (B) and an eight-time legislator who has even served a term as a Lok Sabha member. Since being included in the then Chandy cabinet of 2004, his...