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Prompt action of bus staff saves woman's life

THE TIMELY intervention of a KSRTC bus driver and conductor saved the life of a 60-year-old woman who collapsed on the bus on Wednesday.

Karumalloor-Kunnukara water project to be completed in a year

THE STATE cabinet on Wednesday approved the tender for the first phase of the Karumalloor and Kunnukara drinking water project, which aims to resolve the drinking water scarcity and improve water supply in various areas coming under Ernakulam district.

Antiquated analogue: Kochi police comms system all set to go digital

A tender was recently floated to procure a digital mobile radio system for the city force

A quarter of world's freshwater life at risk of extinction, reveals study

A QUARTER of the world's freshwater fauna, including fish, dragonflies, crabs, and shrimps, face a high risk of extinction, according to a study co-authored by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and published in the science journal Nature on Wednesday.

Aim Is To Make Metro Reside In People's Hearts

In a freewheeling chat, Loknath Behera, the managing director of Kochi Metro Rail Ltd, revealed the urban transport network's plans for 2025 and touched upon the prospect of introducing a series of new digital services.

Curtain-up! Aiming global connect, KPAC poised to unveil 25 iconic plays on YouTube

POISED to share their cherished Malayalam plays with audiences far and wide, the Kerala People's Arts Club (KPAC) is preparing to unveil its own YouTube channel.

JPC on 'One poll' holds first meet

Oppn members term proposal an attack on basic structure of Constitution & federalism

Usha at loggerheads with ministry over sports governance

WHEN Mansukh Mandaviya took office, he was one of the few sports ministers to visit the Indian Olympic Association Bhawan in Delhi last year.

Jakes Bejoy Onboard Dulquer's Next With Nahas Hidhayath

THE MAKERS of Dulquer Salmaan's next Malayalam film, helmed by RDX director Nahas Hidhayath, have added music director Jakes Bejoy to its technical team, alongside Manjummel Boys production designer Ajayan Chalissery, Thallumaala cinematographer Jimshi Khalid and RDX editor Chaman Chakko.

Understanding Menorrhagia

It's universal. It's monthly. Most of the time, it makes you feel like you may puke your guts out and on rare occasions, it calls for a truce. But unlike the white flag of truce, this visitor is blood red—quite literally. That time of the month, Code Red, menstruation, or simply, a period. While the age-old rulebook deems up to seven days as the 'normal' duration of Aunty Red's visit—with a flow that decreases by the day—there are some cases where the volume increases on a continuum. Has this ever happened to you, ladies? Well, you may have menorrhagia.

ARCHITECTURAL WONDERS

A quick chat with US-based Malayali architect-artist Malavika Madhuraj, who views her trade through the lenses of memory, identity, and transformation

Improve colon health

A healthy colon ensures smooth digestion and overall well-being

Offstage Ulsavam

TNIE presents snapshots that capture the vibrance on the sidelines of State School Kalolsavam

This LP school farm yields fresh food for thought

After class hours, Mercy N George and her students at Government LP School, Neerampuzha, head to the plot of land near the school premises.

Forest close gap on Liverpool

NOTTINGHAM Forest beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-0 away from home and moved within six points of Premier League leader Liverpool on Monday.

India Open: Hosts to field 21 players

STAR shuttlers Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu will headline host India's largest-ever contingent of 21 players at the Yonex-Sunrise India Open Super 750 badminton tournament, starting here from January 14.

Bahadur Singh elected new AFI chief, Mehta secretary

THE Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has ushered in changes after Adille Sumariwalla finished three four-year terms as president. Even the secretary's post will see a new official.

Cannot ever rule Djokovic out of title race: Sania

DESPITE entering the Australian Open field as No 7 seed, Novak Djokovic's lowest since 2018, former Grand Slam champion Sania Mirza believes that one cannot count the experienced player out yet.

HIL: Lancers secure first win of the season

KALINGA Lancers secured their first win of Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 as they hammered the Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers 6-0 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Tuesday.

First MOC meeting of year discusses LA 2028

THE first Mission Olympic Cell meeting of the year was held at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium on Tuesday but there were no serious discussions about Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) weeding out or additions.

Last Chance Saloon For Sharma, Kohli?

Focus will be on the duo when ODI squad for England series is announced in the next few days

Misbranded cigarette smuggling into India causes annual revenue loss of ₹21k cr

SMUGGLING of misbranded cigarettes from south-east Asian countries into India causes an annual tax revenue loss of ₹21,000 crore, apart from helping finance terrorism, India's biggest cigarette manufacturer has cautioned in a letter to the Union finance ministry, sources said.

Microsoft to invest $3 bn in India, to train 10 mn

Investment aimed at strengthening cloud, AI infrastructure

DPDP Rules prioritises good governance

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, prioritises commitment to citizen-centric governance.

VIL to launch 5G network in phased manner, says CEO

Launching new tariff plans aligned with users' need

GDP Growth May Slip to Four-Year Low

The Indian economy is slowing and is likely to post the weakest GDP growth numbers since 2021-22, according to the first advance estimate by the National Statistics Office (NSO).

Dec retail auto sales decline 45% MoM

RETAIL automobile sales saw a sharp decline of more than 45% in December 2024 compared to November 2024, despite steep discounts and numerous promotional offers.

India becomes 2nd largest diamond mkt, crosses China

BUOYED by the robust growth that has catapulted the country as the world's second-largest diamond market overtaking China in 2024, apex trade promotion body Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) expects the domestic diamond industry to double by 2030 to become a $17 billion industry, while the overall gems and jewellery market will touch $130 billion by then from $85 billion in 2024.

Kalyan Jewellers sets target of opening 170 showrooms in FY26

LEADING branded jewellery player Kalyan Jewellers has set a target to open 170 showrooms in FY26.

Judge Rebuffs Don's Request for Delay in Sentencing

PRESIDENT-elect Donald Trump remains on track to be sentenced this week in his hush-money case after a judge on Monday denied his request to halt proceedings while he appeals a ruling that upheld the historic verdict.