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Ro, a massive hit as captain leads change in culture

WHEN Rohit Sharma was given the keys to India's cricketing kingdom following a below-par 2021 T20 World Cup campaign, it came with a significant caveat.

Top American health agency makes $25,000 buyout offer to 80K staffers

MOST of the 80,000 federal workers responsible for researching diseases, inspecting food and administering Medicare and Medicaid under the auspices of the Health and Human Services Department were emailed an offer to leave their job for as much as a $25,000 payment as part of President Donald Trump's government cuts.

SGBs: Things to do for early redemption

Since gold prices may move higher, investors who can remain invested in Sovereign Gold Bonds will be benefitted

Eating disorders among 6-18 age group on rise, situation alarming: Doc

WHILE such cases are more common in Western countries, experts warn that India, particularly Kerala, is witnessing a rise in similar instances mainly due to unrealistic body standards propagated by social media.

No deviation from LDF policy, says Pinarayi

THERE is no policy deviation in the CPM document 'A New Way for Nava Kerala' from that of the LDF, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Sunday.

US ends Iraq's waiver to buy power from Iran

THE United States has declined to renew a waiver that had allowed Iraq to buy electricity from Iran without running afoul of sanctions, a US official said on Sunday.

State eyes women-friendly tourism model

\"THE KERALA government aims to establish the state as a global model for women-friendly tourism,\" said P A Mohammed Riyas, Minister for Tourism and Public Works.

'Despicable': MEA calls for action over vandalism at Hindu temple in US

INDIA has strongly condemned the vandalism at a Hindu temple in California, with External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal calling the attack \"despicable\" and urging local authorities to take strict action against those responsible.

Maiyan aid for 112 women diverted to Ranchi man's account, case filed

IN another controversy surrounding the Jharkhand government's Maiyan Samman Yojana, the financial assistance intended for 112 women were allegedly diverted to the bank account of a man in Tamar of Ranchi.

Tame Volatility for Creating Wealth

Investing in a volatile market can feel like navigating a storm, but with the right strategies, you can manage risks and even find opportunities.

Aarpo irro echoes as expat leads biggest int'l boat race in Canada

WHEN TRADITIONAL Arpo irro chants reverberate across Professor's Lake in Brampton City in August every year, they do not simply signal the conduct of an event of the Malayali community in Canada, but mark the celebration of sportsman spirit, and Kerala culture and heritage at an international arena.

PM Lauds Efforts as India Gets 58th Tiger Reserve

PRIME MINISTER Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the country would always be at the forefront of protecting animals and contributing to a sustainable planet.

Israeli Air Strike in Gaza Ahead of New Truce Talks

ISRAEL carried out an air strike on militants in northern Gaza on Sunday, rattling an already fragile ceasefire as it prepared for fresh talks in Doha on the future of its truce with Hamas.

UGC Draft Regulations: Discussion with Stakeholders Tomorrow

Meeting in focus

Understanding the Holy Month of Fasting

Ramzan lasts a month, depending on the sighting of the new moon. It began on March 1 this year. In India, fasting will continue until March 30 or 31, 2025, based on the new moon sighting, which marks the beginning of Eid-ul-Fitr.

Sleepless from ceaseless wailing, mother murders twin infants in U'khand

IN a shocking incident, a woman in Haridwar district, Uttarakhand, has been arrested for the brutal murder of her six-month-old twin daughters.

CPM Picking New Leaders: A Masterstroke in Social Engineering

CPM's newly constituted secretariat and state committee are classic instances of brilliant social engineering.

A rich legacy that dates back to 1951

Prof Amit Patra, Director, IIT Kharagpur, says, \"We are nurturing not just scholars, but yogic individuals ready to impact the world\"

Chinnar Tribes Embrace Power of Books in the Wilderness

WHEN WAS the last time you visited a library? The question would seem a bit outdated for urban people, who scarcely have time to visit a physical library outside their digital devices.

China Tariffs on US to Take Effect Today

TRADE tensions between the world's two leading economies are set to escalate on Monday, as Beijing begins levying tariffs on certain US agricultural goods in retaliation for President Donald Trump's latest hike on Chinese imports.

Open to all! Vaikom temple ends caste-based ritual segregation

The historic decision was made for Vadakkumpurathu Pattu ritual, held once every 12 years

PepsiCo to double India revenue in five years

PEPSICO aims to double its revenue in India over the next five years, viewing the country as a 'key anchor market' where it is making \"aggressive\" investments to expand its capacity, its India & South Asia CEO Jagrut Kotecha said.

Centre has sealed over dozen peace pacts in Northeast: HM

IN a decade of governance, the BJP-led Centre has brokered over a dozen peace settlements, bringing stability to the Northeast, Union home minister Amit Shah said on Sunday.

Chelsea go fourth, Spurs salvage point

CHELSEA boosted their bid to qualify for the Champions League as Marc Cucurella's rocket sealed a 1-0 win over Leicester, while Tottenham fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Bournemouth on Sunday.

If the walls could talk - Campus stories & events that shaped history

From detention to distinction: The legacy of IIT Kharagpur's main building

Police to drop charges as victims refuse to cooperate

THE police team investigating the allegations of sexual misconduct outlined in the Hema Committee report will seek to drop charges in as many as a dozen cases due to the victims' refusal to cooperate with the legal proceedings.

Day after fresh violence, shutdown cripples life in Manipur Kuki districts

AN indefinite shutdown crippled normal life in Manipur's Kuki-Zo dominated districts on Sunday.

J'khand Man Lynched Over Goat Theft, 4 Held

A man was brutally beaten to death by villagers in Latehar in Jharkhand after he was caught stealing a goat.

NO SURPRISES, GOVINDAN TO CONTINUE AS CPM STATE SECY

The 24th CPM state conference will go down in Kerala's history as the party meet where the CPM made a capitalistic shift in its approach towards private capital.

UN calls for halt to fighting, says entire families being killed

The United Nations on Sunday said reports of entire families being killed in northwestern Syria was \"extremely disturbing\" and it called for an immediate halt to the violence.