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French cinematographer Agnes Godard to head int'l jury at 29th IFFK

FRENCH cinematographer Agnes Godard will head the international jury of the 29th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK).

Reliance ordered to comply with ruling on health insurance claim

A woman whose health insurance claim was rejected by Reliance Insurance Co Ltd \"for want of essential documents,\" got relief from the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (SCDRC).

Pope Francis elevates Archbishop Mar George Jacob Koovakad to Cardinal

POPE Francis elevated Archbishop Mar George Jacob Koovakad to Cardinal on Saturday, marking a historic milestone for the Catholic Church in India.

Elizabeth Olsen joins Julia Roberts in Panic Carefully

EXPRESS FEATURES

First look of John Wick spin-off Ballerina Unveiled

LIONSGATE has unveiled the first poster for Ana de Armas' character in Ballerina, a spin-off from the John Wick franchise.

Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par postponed

AAMIR Khan has confirmed that the release of Sitaare Zameen Par has been postponed to 2025.

THRILLING, THOUGHTFUL

Sukumar crafts a sequel that's as audacious as its protagonist, brimming with wild energy and unforgettable visuals. Yet, beneath the swagger and spectacle lies a film grappling with uneven writing and an ending that falters

SMART WRITING ENSURES A ROUSING EXPERIENCE

THERE is a delightful old-school essence spread across Rahul Dholakia's Agni. Its portrayal of Mumbai and Mumbaikars seems to exist in a bygone era in how its protagonist, Vitthal Surve (Pratik Gandhi), displays a quaint middle-class charm.

Demystifying night workouts

Have you ever wondered whether working out at the end of the day leaves a person worn out? Well, a research article titled The Pros and Cons of Morning and Evening Exercise suggests that exercising in the evening acts as an outlet for stress release after a day's work.

Forbidden art

CENSORSHIP is the sword of Damocles that hangs over every creator's head.

YULETIDE,

OHAMMED Sherif is hyper. \"Can I speak to you after a while?\" as we discuss Christmas sales this season. \"It's getting crazy here.\"

CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES HAVE A SPLASH AT KOVALAM

IN its fifth edition, the Blue Ramp initiative yet again created a heartwarming experience for students with disabilities, taking them closer to the wonders of the sea.

DIGITAL TRIBUTE TO CINEMA LEGACY

AS ALCHEMISTS of world cinema, Akira Kurosawa, Alain Resnais, Alfred Hitchcock, Andrei Tarkovsky, Adoor Gopalakrishnan, G Aravindan, Agnes Varda, Mira Nair, and many others made perfect frames out of normal narratives.

EARTH ON THE EDGE

1.5 BILLION HECTARES OF LAND DEGRADED GLOBALLY

Classical act: Despite evolution of chess, purest form of sport is here to stay

COUPLE of days ahead of the World Championship, Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana had checked into Singapore.

IWF to reduce number of categories from June next year

The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) has decided to reduce the number of weight categories in both the men's and women's sections from 10 to 8 from June next year following a proposal by its Innovation Commission.

Maiden national gold for Jaideep after twin setbacks

JAIDEEP suffered twin heartbreaks early this year as he lost narrowly in the Asian and World Olympic qualifiers thus failing to book a ticket for the Paris Games.

Starc contrast: Oz show spirit, India toil

Indian batters struggle as veteran left-arm pacer takes six-fer to put hosts in position of strength on opening day

ISL: Punjab overcome Mohammedan to go 3rd

PUNJAB FC crafted two impressive goals in the second-half against Mohammedan SC to return with three points in the Indian Super League in New Delhi on Friday.

De-dollarisation not on the table: RBI governor

RESERVE Bank governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday downplayed the punitive tariffs being threatened by the US President-elect Donald Trump against the BRICS nations if they moved away from the dollar, saying each punitive action will have counter-actions by the affected countries.

Easing cycle to begin from February if inflation remains within target: Analysts

THE dual action of the RBI keeping the policy rates unchanged for the 11th consecutive time and at the same time slashing the cash reserve ratio by 50 bps to 4%, offering a long rope to lenders to push credit at a comparatively cheaper rate, has left analysts community divided on the immediate next repo rate cut.

AI/ML, cyber security skills in demand for top job roles

WITH the increasing adoption of AI across organisational functions, AI/ML and analytics continue to dominate as the most in-demand job family.

Economists ask FinMin to focus on growth rather than fiscal consolidation

WITH the second quarter GDP growth falling to a 7-quarter low of 5.4%, economists have asked the government to shift its policy focus to growth rather than fiscal consolidation.

Maruti, Mahindra, MG car prices to go up by 3-4%

GET ready to pay more for four-wheelers as top automakers are increasing prices of their models by 3-4% from next month.

CEAT buys Camso's Off-Highway tyres

LEADING tyre manufacturer CEAT is acquiring Camso brand's Off-Highway construction equipment bias tyre and tracks business from Michelin in an all-cash deal valued at about $225 million.

LG files paper for ₹15,000 crore IPO

If successful, LG will be 2nd major Korean brand after Hyundai to list on Indian exchanges

Recognised start-ups have created more than 16 lakh direct jobs so far, says Goyal

START-UPS that are recognised under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) have created more than 16.6 lakh direct jobs, across over 55 varied industries, Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.

Don names former senator David Perdue to be China envoy

US President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday he has selected former Sen David Perdue of Georgia to serve as his ambassador to China, leaning on a former business executive turned politician to serve as the administration's envoy to America's most potent economic and military adversary.

Rebels at Homs' doorstep, seize two more towns

Rastan and Talbiseh fall to insurgents who are now just 5km away from Homs

Biden mulls pre-emptive pardons for Trump critics

US President Joe Biden is weighing whether to issue sweeping pardons for officials and allies who the White House fears could be unjustly targeted by President-elect Donald Trump's administration, a preemptive move that would be a novel and risky use of the president's extraordinary constitutional power.