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Defence focus in '25: Integrated theatre commands, big-ticket procurements

THE country's defence is at the cusp of a major overhaul, with preparations going on to not only make major organisational changes but also tweak policy for procurement to scale up capabilities.

Leaving Baggage Behind in 2024

APPY New Year, dear readers. May 2025 bring our land and all of us abundant good fortune—health, wealth, and happiness by the bushel.

Urban Greenery Answer To Curb Air Pollution

While air pollution is a problem year-round, it worsens during winter due to stagnant weather conditions that trap pollutants near the ground. We need to tackle its root cause

Lit up with local flavour

At a stall strewn with her creations, Selly is busy weaving 'maani pullu' into beautiful boats and hats.

Makaravilakku: Sabarimala temple to be opened today

THE hill shrine here will be opened on Monday for the 21-day Makaravilakku season, marking the concluding phase of the annual pilgrimage season.

Mother of Uthra murder convict booked for forging documents

The Poojappura police have registered a case against the mother of Sooraj S Kumar, who was convicted for murdering his wife Uthra using a venomous snake, for allegedly forging documents to facilitate an emergency parole for her son.

Tigress tranquillised & caught in Odisha, 23-day chase ends

AFTER spending sleepless nights for more than three weeks, wildlife officials finally managed to tranquillise tigress Zeenat in Bankura area of West Bengal on Sunday.

KSEB begins preparations for the summer of 2025

Board anticipating a maximum demand of 6,000 MW next April

Ending Tumultuous Tenure, Guv Khan Bids Farewell to Kerala

Will assume office of Governor of Bihar ● No official farewell programme on account of Manmohan Singh's death ● Neither CM nor ministers went to see him off

Film, TV actor Dileep Shankar found dead in hotel room

FILM and television actor Dileep Shankar, 50, was found dead in a hotel room near Vanross Junction in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday.

Bathery DySP to lead special team formed to probe DCC treasurer and son's death

MLA IN TROUBLE

Wild elephant tramples youth to death in Idukki

WILD elephant attack has claimed one more life in Idukki after a 22-year-old youth lost his life when a jumbo attacked him inside a teak plantation at Amelthotti in Vannappuram panchayat on Sunday.

LSGD to step up vigil against waste dumping in public places

THE local self-government department (LSGD) will step up vigil to curb the practice of dumping garbage in public places as part of anti-garbage dumping awareness week observance of the state government that commences on January 1.

Onakkoor's Manju-inspired Nainital sojourn stirs emotions

\"THAT'S the power of great literature,\" said writer George Onakkoor, recounting his unforgettable journey inspired by M T Vasudevan Nair's celebrated novel Manju.

Narrow escape for passengers as Air Canada jet catches fire

ANOTHER aviation tragedy was averted on Saturday night after an Air Canada flight suffered a suspected landing gear failure and a part of it caught fire as it skidded down the runway of Canada's Halifax airport.

MLA Uma Thomas critically injured in 15-ft fall from JLN stadium dais

UMA THOMAS, the Congress MLA representing Thrikkakara, suffered grave head and internal injuries after she fell from a 15-ft-high dais at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi where she had arrived to attend a mega dance programme on Sunday evening.

179 Killed as South Korean Plane Crash-Lands, Erupts into Fireball

Two crew members of Bangkok-Muan flight survive; landing gear glitch, bird hit suspected

Kerala's electoral gender ratio 2nd highest in India

KERALA is now the state with the second-highest electoral gender ratio in India.

Tax Dept To Tap Digi Yatra Data To Go After Evaders

IF you are a frequent user of Digi Yatra app but don't file income tax returns, don't be surprised if you get a notice from the tax department.

Humpy captures second world rapid chess title

THERE is a different joy of being a mother. India's Koneru Humpy had won the World Rapid Chess Championship on Saturday but when she spoke about the win a day later, she could not help but speak about her seven-year-old daughter.

Shining with Poise and Passion

In its 30th edition, the Devi Awards was a gala show of power, talent and achievement, recognising and celebrating women from across the spectrum

The Talented Mr Palekar

The memoir turns the lens inward and reveals interesting facets of this star of the 70s cinema

Holding Fort in the Happiest Country

Traditionally built on strategic locations, Bhutan's elaborate dzong architecture blends function, aesthetics, and cultural symbolism

The Cat is Out of the Bag in Indian Political Symbolanza

Political rhetoric is a weapon of innovative aggression. The bag wars between the Congress and BJP started when Priyanka Gandhi arrived in Parliament with a 'Palestine' bag.

Unravelling the Geopolitical Game

Playing Out in Syria

Washington plays supporting role in India's fightback

SCOTT Boland was running at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. It is his backyard. Every time he turns up there, the Victorian pacer has done something special. On Saturday, he was going up against Nitish K Reddy.

Arsenal Maintain Title Pursuit With Narrow Victory

DECLAN Rice is hoping 2025 brings silverware for Arsenal but knows they need some help to deny a rampant Liverpool the Premier League title.

Nitish K Reddy A STAR IS BORN

Youngster from Andhra cracks scintillating ton to stamp his arrival, rescues India in the process; Family support & vital lessons at domestic setup reasons behind his rise

Rise of women sports in country, in crowd and in spirit

The rising popularity of women's sports in India is evident in the growing crowds at events and increased viewership on TV and OTT platforms. This surge is not limited to hockey; it's a broader trend reflecting a global revolution in women's sports.

Carlsen quits world chess event over jeans row

CHESS number one Magnus Carlsen has quit a World Championship event in New York after being fined and threatened with exclusion for breaching the dress code by wearing jeans.