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Uppayi Mapla' creator George Kumbanad dies

RENOWNED cartoonist M V George, who was best known for his character 'Uppayi Mapla', passed away at a private hospital in Kumbanad. He was 94.

Sree Narayana Guru endorsed Sanatana Dharma, says Sreedharan Pillai

INDIRECTLY criticising the Vaikom Satyagraha centenary celebrations jointly organised by the Kerala and Tamil Nadu governments, Goa Governor P S Sreedharan Pillai on Friday said the contributions of Sree Narayana Guru were ignored while the organisers credited a leader from the neighbouring state for the fight against caste discrimination.

Not fully satisfied with verdict, say families of Kripesh, Sarath

PARENTS and close relatives of murdered Youth Congress workers Kripesh and Sarath Lal P K said the CBI court verdict was not fully satisfactory.

Independent Regulating Authority Needed for Alternative Medicine

BACK to Balance, an acupuncture centre based in Kalamassery, has disputed the Kerala State Medical Councils' authority to oversee acupuncture centres in Kerala.

Youngsters smoke sometimes: Min Saji defends MLA's son

A DAY after he triggered controversy by supporting the Kayamkulam MLA U Prathibha's son who was booked for allegedly using ganja, Fisheries Minister Saji Cherian said he did not send a wrong message.

Cultural treat awaits all at assembly book fest

THE third edition of the International Book Festival to be held at the legislative assembly complex will feature a series of cultural programmes from January 7 to 13.

113 Complaints Resolved at 'Karuthalum Kaithangum'

452 complaints received at adalat, 207 sent to depts concerned

Paediatric robotic gait trainer launched, to be installed at Sree Avittam hospital

IN what could be of immense help in the physical rehabilitation of children facing mobility issues, Genrobotics, based in Thiruvananthapuram, has launched what it billed as India's first robot-assisted paediatric gait trainer.

HC Proposes Tribunal to Address Allegations of Bias at Kalolsavams

HC Proposes Tribunal to Address Allegations of Bias at Kalolsavams

Tech to Assess Muscle Composition Wins Patent for Kerala Researchers

A unique process to assess muscle composition, that could help athletes choose the most appropriate sporting discipline, has won researchers of NSS Engineering College, Palakkad, a patent from the Government of India.

RISE IN PILGRIMS FLYING IN TO SABARIMALA

More Ayyappa devotees are opting to fly in this Sabarimala season, in a visible change in trend, with a good number of devotees travelling from Malaysia to Kochi.

Govt Awaits Family's Word on Memorial Site

Two adjoining sites measuring about 2,000 sq ft each within the Rashtriya Smriti Sthal in the Capital await approval from former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's family to house his memorial. They are yet to pick one.

Creating counties in Ladakh unacceptable

NEW Delhi has lodged a \"solemn protest\" with Beijing against its creation of two new counties last month in Hotan prefecture, as parts of these regions fall within the Union territory of Ladakh.

Govt Notifies Draft Rules for Digital Privacy

Children under 18 years will require parental consent to create social media accounts

Rural Poverty Fell to Record Low of 4.86% in FY24: SBI Research Report

HIGHER consumption in the lowest 0-5% decile and government support programmes have significantly brought down poverty in India – both rural and urban – an SBI research report released on Friday said.

India lifts restrictions on WhatsApp Payments: What it means for Meta

In a move that could enhance digital payments in India, the Indian government has lifted restrictions on WhatsApp Payments.

Emerging tech to drive job growth

ARTIFICIAL Intelligence (AI), which was a major trend in 2024, is expected to further accelerate in 2025.

India lifts restrictions on WhatsApp Payments: What it means for Meta

WhatsApp's expansion into digital payments represents a direct challenge to India's two dominant players in the sector: Google Pay and PhonePe.

Storm Before The Biggest Test

Despite dressing room 'chaos', India would hope to salvage pride in Sydney and keep alive hopes of qualifying for WTC final

Salima dedicates Arjuna to teammates

FOR her contribution to Indian hockey, women's team captain Salima Tete was named amongst the Arjuna Awardees in the National Sports Awards 2024 list announced on Thursday.

Hope my goals help Arsenal win title

GABRIEL Jesus is determined to keep scoring as Arsenal look to end their more than 20-year wait for a Premier League title.

Bagan start year with win over Hyderabad FC

MOHUN Bagan Super Giant started the New Year with a 3-0 victory over Hyderabad FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season.

HIL: UP Rudras blank Soorma Hockey Club

UP Rudras blanked Soorma Hockey Club 3-0 in their Hero Hockey India League contest here on Thursday.

With $20.5 bn from IPOs, Dalal Street 2nd busiest mkt

DALAL Street has been the second busiest market in the world, with a mop-up of $20.5 billion from the initial public offerings (IPOs).

Blinkit 10-min ambulance service in Gurugram

ZOMATO's quick commerce platform Blinkit on Thursday launched its 10-minutes Ambulance Service in select areas of Gurugram.

Hyundai Unveils Creta Electric With Two Battery Choices, 473 Km Range

HYUNDAI Motor India's (HMIL) first locally manufactured mass electric vehicle (EV) - the Creta Electric - will come with two battery packs - a 51.4 kWh (Long Range) offering a driving range of 473 km and a 42 kWh offering a driving range of 390 km in a single charge.

Manufacturing ends on a strong note in 2024, Dec PMI slowest at 56.4

THE manufacturing activity has reported its weakest reading of 2024 in December, with the manufacturing purchasing managers index (PMI) falling to 56.4, down from 56.5 in November.

Sebi rejects Zee, Punit Goenka's settlement offers

MARKET regulator Sebi on Thursday rejected the settlement offers filed by Zee Entertainment Enterprises (ZEEL) and its chief executive Punit Goenka for alleged violation of listing norms.

IT Companies May Report Surge in Q3 Revenue Growth

Though there will be seasonal furloughs, IT services firms are likely to perform better and will report improvement in growth momentum in the third quarter of this financial year.

Mkts up nearly 2%, investors richer by ₹6L cr

Robust performance by auto companies in December further bolstered buying sentiment, fuelling the rally