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BJP will not demolish any place of worship: P K Krishnadas

Refers Guru as visionary and the well-spring of Kerala renaissance

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.

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.

EC should prevent govts from giving out freebies before polls: M Vincent

THE ELECTION Commission should prevent governments from giving out freebies to voters at least six months before the election, so as to prevent those in power from influencing voters, said M Vincent MLA.

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.

JPC on 'One poll' holds first meet

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

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.

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

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.

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Offstage Ulsavam

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

A celebration of stories on canvas

RENOWNED Austrian artist Gustav Klimt once remarked: 'Art is a line around your thoughts.' This idea is what comes alive at Vyloppilly Samskrithi Bhavan, where a collection of 37 paintings — each born from different thoughts, imagination, and emotions of 37 artists — is on display.

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.

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.

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.

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

VODAFONE IDEA LIMITED (VIL), country's third-largest telecom service provider, is set to launch its 5G network in a phased manner.

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.

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).

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.

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.

Getty Images, Shutterstock Merge as AI Makes Inroads

GETTY Images is buying Shutterstock to create a $3.7 billion visual content company.

10^th Anniv of Charlie Hebdo Attack Observed

A DECADE after Islamic extremist gunmen stormed the offices of the satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo in a deadly assault that shook France to its core and ignited a global outcry in defense of freedom of speech, the nation paused on Tuesday to honour the victims and renew its resolve to fight for liberty and democracy.

Sr Hamas commander killed in West Bank raid

THE Israeli military launched a wave of raids across the occupied West Bank overnight and into Tuesday, killing at least three Palestinians it said were militants a day after a deadly shooting attack.