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ANASWARA RAJAN AND SAJIN GOPU'S FILM TITLED PAINKILI

ANASWARA Rajan and Sajin Gopu's upcoming film, directed by debutant Sreejith Babu, has been titled Painkili.

Zakariya's Communist Pacha Adhava Appa confirms release

COMMUNIST Pacha Adhava Appa, which marks the debut of filmmaker Zakariya as a lead actor, has been confirmed to hit screens on January 3.

Recognising the strengths of persons with disabilities

Persons with disabilities bring tremendous diversity, resourcefulness, and creative energy to society. We must focus on empowering them to become fully active participants in our communities, ensuring that they are valued and given every opportunity to succeed.

BATTLE WON, WAR CONTINUES

On World AIDS Day, authorities cautioned that the state should not drop guard against HIV even if infection rate has dipped. TNIE looks at the current scene & emerging threats

Stories soaked in wisdom

In this edition, Arty Affairs explores stories passed down as oral traditions that have stood the test of time. What is the relevance of oral traditions? How have these traditions survived? What lasting impression can they create?

Tales of palmyra palms and Palingrad platoons

D by serene background is a suburb situated southeast of Panampilly Nagar, alongside the emerging locality of Chathanad. Reached by heavy vegetation, it is a city that retains its natural cultural heritage. Panangad was a home primarily to a fishing community. The inhabitants are believed to be primarily land fisherfolk. Their occupations include net-making and coir-making, and a gradual development of commercial activities in the area has been minimal. There is an institution in the area, the Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies.

TAKING FOOD POISONING LIGHTLY CAN LEAD TO LIVER FAILURE

Three tribal women of Mandipanka village in Odisha's Kandhamal district recently died after they consumed a gruel made of mango kernel.

'Pachathuruth' plants 1.2k saplings of hope

MORE than 1,200 tree saplings have been planted across eight locations in the city over the past one year as part of the 'Pachathuruth Project' initiated by the Kochi Corporation, in collaboration with the Haritha Kerala Mission.

Need of the hour: Rapid, affordable, & accurate tests to diagnose diseases

BLOOD stream infection (BSI) from bacteria or fungi can lead to inflammatory responses, which is one of the body's natural defence mechanisms.

‘Time for FIFA to think shifting WC to spring/autumn’

When the 2022 FIFA World Cup was shifted to November-December because of the merciless heat of the desert, there was a lot of hue and cry.

32 sports at National Games

THE roster for the 38th edition of the National Games, which will be held in Uttarakhand from January 28 to February 14, will feature 32 core and four demonstration sports, including yogasana and mallakhambh.

AN EYE FOR DETAIL

Photographers explain how they look at chess through the lens and why they have to be on their toes

SA20's goal is to be the best T20 league after IPL: Smith

WHEN Cricket South Africa kick-started the inaugural edition of the SA20 League in 2023, they knew they had to get it right.

ISL: Jamshedpur FC make home advantage count

JAMSHEDPUR FC scored three second-half goals to get the better of Mohammedan SC 3-1 in the Indian Super League in Jamshedpur on Monday.

SFIO raid at Hero EV, Benling India, Okinawa

The Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) has conducted search operations at three companies engaged in manufacturing of electric vehicles, said ministry of corporate affairs in a statement.

CMD allowed to acquire stake in Shriram Prop

CAPITAL market regulator Sebi has given green light to indirect acquisition of shares of Shriram Properties by the company's Chairman and managing director (CMD) Murali Malayappan.

Manufacturing activities at 11-month low in November

Factory jobs increased during November for the ninth month in a row

RATIONALISATION GST on aerated beverages, cigarettes may be hiked to 35%

THE Group of Ministers (GoM) on GST rate rationalisation on Monday decided to hike tax on sin goods like aerated beverages, cigarettes, tobacco and related products to 35% from the present 28%, an official said.

Experts see FY25 GDP growth at 6-6.8%

WITH the second quarter growth slumping to a seven-month low of 5.4% as against 8.1% a year ago, many economists and analysts have revised downward their growth forecasts for the full fiscal ending next March, with the lowest at 6% and the highest being pencilled in at 6.8%, both numbers are way off their previous projections and that of the Reserve Bank.

Swiggy revenue surges 40% to ₹6,300 cr in H1; India big focus: Prosus

INDIA is now a big focus for the Dutch tech investor Prosus, as its CEO Fabricio Bloisi on Monday said that they have many potential IPO candidates in the country and it is our priority.

Bajaj, TVS catching up on electric two-wheeler mkt leader Ola Electric

THE race for the number 1 spot in India's fast-growing electric two-wheeler market is heating up with two legacy players, with Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor Company catching up on the new-age company and market leader Ola Electric.

Govt scraps windfall tax on ATF, crude oil products, petrol, diesel

FINANCE ministry on Monday announced the scrapping of the windfall tax or special additional excise duty (SAED) on aviation turbine fuel (ATF), crude oil products, petrol and diesel.

Landmark climate change case opens at ICJ

The top United Nations court took up the largest case in its history on Monday, hearing the plight of several small island nations helpless in combating the devastating impact of climate change that they feel endangers their very survival.

French PM faces ouster as no-confidence motion tabled

FRANCE’S Michel Barnier faced an abrupt end to his premiership Monday after key opposition parties said they would back a no-confidence motion against his government after only three months in power.

Brain rot is Oxford Dictionary's word of the year

MANY of us have felt it, and now it's official: \"brain rot\" is the Oxford dictionaries' word of the year.

China expands Antarctica footprint with atmospheric monitoring station

CHINA has opened its first overseas atmospheric monitoring station in Antarctica as it continues to firm up its presence in the icy and resource-rich southernmost continent by building research stations.

Joe Biden breaks promise on son Hunter's pardon

President uses his position to help son, overlooking own pledge to respect rule of law

Hezbollah fires at area held by Israel in its first attack since start of truce

HEZBOLLAH fired into a disputed border zone held by Israel on Monday, the militant group's first attack since its ceasefire with Israel took hold last week, after Lebanon accused Israel of violating the truce more than 50 times in recent days.

Didi to Centre: Seek UN role for peace in Bangla

'Want harmony, cordial relations'

56 dead in stampede at Guinea stadium as fans clash

At least 56 people, including children, have died after fans at a soccer game in Guinea allegedly clashed over a disputed call by the referee, authorities said Monday.