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Dubai-bound flight makes emergency landing at Karipur

A Dubai-bound Air India Express flight (IX345) had to make an emergency landing at the Calicut airport (Karipur) shortly after takeoff on Friday due to a technical snag.

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.

Chennithala treads cautiously as race for Cong leadership heats up

Having been sidelined from state politics, every political development has come as a blessing for him

32L visitors in 41 days: Sabarimala temple's revenue soars to ₹297 cr

DURING the 41 days of Mandala Mahotsavam, the first phase of the annual pilgrimage season in Sabarimala, over 32 lakh devotees had darshan at the hill shrine in Pathanamthitta.

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.

Cong seeks accountability for misuse of public funds

THE PERIYA double murder case verdict has ignited strong reactions from Congress leaders, who view it as a decisive blow to the CPM.

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.

Political leaders reach CBI court to meet convicts, victims' kin

A host of political leaders from the CPM and Congress made their way to the CBI Court in Kochi on Friday when it pronounced the sentence in the Periya twin murder case.

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.

V Muraleedharan welcomes Mutt chief's remarks

BJP leader V Muraleedharan has welcomed the statement by Sivagiri Mutt chief Swami Sachidananda on the Sanatana Dharma as a reply to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.

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.

Jayachandran Nair Remembered

The encouragement he received from veteran journalist, author, critic and screenplay writer S Jayachandran Nair led to his transformation from cameraman to director, filmmaker Shaji N Karun said on Friday.

Prickly issue? Technopark campus on edge over sighting of porcupine

Workers on midnight shift spotted the animal; IT park authorities rule out safety concerns

Robot-assisted Paediatric Gait Trainer Launched

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Release date for Mere Husband Ki Biwi confirmed

ARJUN Kapoor, Rakul Preet Singh and Bhumi Pednekar will be headlining a comedy film titled Mere Husband Ki Biwi.

Bramayugam director Rahul's next is also a horror film

EARLIER, there were speculations that Bramayugam director Rahul Sadasivan would be doing a horror film with Pranav Mohanlal next.

Discovering games at the most unexpected places

MY journey to understand more about games has taken me to the strangest places, among them Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in Delhi.

The golden hand that holds the conch

A CONCH signifying the beauty and tenacity of the ocean that shapes it, placed on a hand adorned with bangles that represent the seven musical notes and the seven colours, all of which rests on a book – the ultimate representation of knowledge.

Lives interrupted

T comes like a sudden bang on your head. The tremors shake you to your core, like the world is crumbling around you. Everything is falling apart,\" says Pushkala L, who counts the daily blasts from the nearby quarry.

MOCHA MUSE

TNIE explores the possibilities of the new Pantone colour of the year: an unsuspecting shade of brown - Mocha Mousse

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.