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Allured by freedom to improvise, Jinesh learns and teaches on the go

JUST out of school in 2002. A trainer in 2004, matching steps with the stalwarts of the time who were coaching students for the Kalolsavam in ottanthullal.

Monoact: Spotlight turns on contemporary issues

BE it the selection of themes, characters, or the quality of rendition, girls competing in high school monoact impressed the audience at the Nirmala Bhavan HSS here with their touching performances on the penultimate day of the State School Arts Festival.

ANVAR NOW EYES IUML LADDER TO UDF

TRIGGERING speculation about his UDF entry, Nilambur MLA P V Anvar on Tuesday called on key front leaders - IUML stalwarts Panakkad Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal and P K Kunhalikutty, even as some Congress leaders raised concerns over his homecoming.

Uma Thomas Showing Signs of Fast Recovery: Minister

THRIKKAKARA MLA Uma Thomas was showing signs of fast recovery, Health Minister Veena George said on Tuesday.

Woman Among Two Arrested With 100g of MDMA From Aluva

A woman among two youngsters were arrested and 100g of MDMA was seized from their possession in Aluva on Tuesday.

Thrikkakara municipality demolishes 164 illegal eateries

THE Thrikkakara municipality has demolished eateries operating without licence within its jurisdiction.

Uma Thomas showing signs of fast recovery: Min

Role of GCDA, Kochi corporation officials will be examined: Police

Ambika Sudharshan elected to town planning committee

LDF councillor Ambika Sudharshan was elected to the town planning committee of the Kochi corporation on Tuesday without opposition.

Portion of chemical factory gutted

A PORTION of a chemical factory was gutted following a fire at Edayar in Kochi on Tuesday.

Students pool in trip fund to gift classmate a memorable birthday

BIRTHDAYS were never very special for Amjith A, a final-year BA Economics student at Kothamangalam Mar Athanasius College. However, his birthday this year was something he would never forget, thanks to his classmates.

Seawall Brings Relief to Chellanam

Construction of 7.36-km-long structure began in 2021 after decade-long stir by residents, finished on New Year's eve

Mar Thattil Opens Synod Meet With Call For Unity

THE 33rd Synod of the Syro Malabar Church began on Tuesday. At the opening session, Major Archbishop Mar Raphael Thattil urged the faithful to move forward as one in reconciliation, aiming only for the good of the Church.

Congress set for big-ticket shake-up

STUNG by the electoral setbacks in the assembly elections, the Congress is set for a major organisational shake-up in the coming months.

Three dead, six trapped as Navy joins rescue ops

AT LEAST three of the nine miners trapped inside a coal mine near Umrangso in Assam's Dima Hasao district were reported dead even as deep divers from the Indian Navy joined forces with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and the Army to rescue the miners.

Independent Cinema Doesn't Have a Support System in India

Producers Guneet Monga and Achin Jain reflect on the shrinking space for indie projects in the country, the rising costs of filmmaking and distribution, and why Kill got a lukewarm response

Kunchacko Boban's new film 'Baby Girl' announced

KUNCHACKO Boban is set to team up with director Arun Varma, who made his directorial debut with the Suresh Gopi-starrer Garudan (2023), for a new film titled Baby Girl.

Asif Ali & Aparna Balamurali's film with Jeethu Joseph titled Mirage

EARLIER, we reported that director Jeethu Joseph would be reuniting with Asif Ali and Aparna Balamurali for a new film.

Ajith's Good Bad Ugly confirms release date

THE makers of the Ajith Kumar-starrer Good Bad Ugly, helmed by Mark Antony director Adhik Ravichandran, announced that the film is set to get a theatrical release on April 10.

Jagathy Sreekumar Joins the Upcoming Zombie Film Vala

VETERAN actor Jagathy Sreekumar, who has been away from films after a near-fatal accident in 2012, has joined the cast of Gaganachari director Arun Chandu's upcoming zombie film Vala.

Bring In Some Bursts Of Colour

Colourful and vibrant, these stunning blooms are hard to resist. If you've visited a plant nursery recently, chances are you've spotted petunias everywhere.

Growing roots of an urban home

Landscape architect Anita Tikoo's Delhi home, with its interwoven gardens spread across multiple levels, demonstrates the potential of small urban spaces to nurture a life connected to nature.

P J Antony Cultural Centre reopens after renovation

THE P J Antony Cultural Centre, named after the illustrious artist who left an indelible mark in Kerala's stage arts and literature, has been reopened to the public after renovation work on Sunday.

What dried shrimp & Kochappu have to do with Thoppumpady's Parippu Junction?

A quiet suburban corner in Kochi's Thoppumpady, Parippu Junction invokes curiosity. More specifically - how did this place get the name parippu, the Malayalam word for lentils?

India Needs Stem Cell Donor Registry

Pulse of the Matter

HMPV is mild and non-fatal

NO CAUSE FOR PANIC

Raising the bar pays off for hockey coach Sangwan

A SNUB can either break one down or spur the individual on to scale new heights. Unfortunately, a majority of people end up heartbroken. But a better future awaits those who manage to swallow the bitter pill. Haryana hockey coach Sandeep Sangwan falls under the second category.

Focus on TOPS list as new-look MOC set for 1st significant meet today

NEW Year, new dawn, so it seems for the sports ministry's Mission Olympic Cell that is expected to meet on Tuesday.

Finding Roots of Enigmatic Cummins

The Australian captain's on-field success and personality off it are intertwined and it goes back to his upbringing

Maiden ODI call-up for Bist against Ireland

AFTER nine white ball fixtures in less than a month, three against Australia in the away series and six against West Indies at home, India's regular captain Harmanpreet Kaur and pacer Renuka Singh Thakur have been rested for the three ODIs against Ireland.

HIL: Soorma beat Delhi SG Pipers in penalty shootouts

SOORMA Hockey Club clinched a penalty shootout victory against the Delhi SG Pipers in the Hero Hockey India League 2024-25 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Monday.