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Consumer panel orders Air India to compensate medicos for flight delay

THE STATE Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (SCDRC) has ordered Air India to pay Rs 1.5 lakh each to three MBBS students as compensation for flight delay.

Residents near Muttathara STP face pollution, lack of sewage connections

Nearly 140 tankers arrive at plant daily from across the dist for treatment of sewage waste

Prakash Raj: Book fairs foster dialogue and dissent against authoritarianism

ORGANISING a book fair by a legislative assembly is a great mode of dissent at a time when efforts are on to focus on making one book, the Manusmriti, a reality, actor Prakash Raj said on Monday.

T'Puram virology institute launches mobile testing unit to combat epidemics

THE INSTITUTE of Advanced Virology (IAV) in Thiruvananthapuram has come up with an advanced mobile testing unit which could prove to be vital in case of an epidemic outbreak.

Maharaja's alumni clash with mgmt over memorial

A DISPUTE HAS arisen between the Maharaja's College authorities and its alumni associations as they prepare to commemorate the third death anniversary of Professor M.K. Prasad.

In last 2 yrs, 24 cops sought nod to pursue their passion

HAT talent and policing rarely get along is an entrenched perception that refuses to go away despite the emergence of virtuosos like movie star Sathyan from among the ranks of the state force.

Guesswork out, hard work in: MVD set to make learner's test tougher

To introduce negative-marking system and simulation-based hazard-perception test

Cusat conclave to be a landmark in state's higher edu sector: Min R Bindu

A PRELUDE to the International Education Conclave, being organised at Cusat on January 14 and 15, was held at the Rajagiri College of Business Studies, Kakkanad.

Uniform Mass: Temporary truce struck as priests call off agitation

Decision comes as Mar Pamplany says cops will be withdrawn from Bishop's House by Jan 20

Honey trap: 3 women among 5 held

THE police have arrested a five-member gang, including three women, for allegedly honey trapping a person in Tripunithura last October.

'Support your 85-yr-old mom': Adalat issues three-day ultimatum to 4 sons

ELDERLY parents look forward to spending their remaining days in the comfort of family, surrounded by loving and caring children and dear ones. But, for an 85-year-old woman from Palakkad, life has been a heartbreaking struggle to secure the most basic need: protection and support from her four sons.

Minister P Rajeeve to flag off 'Metro Connect' e-feeder buses tomorrow

INDUSTRIES Minister P Rajeeve would flag off the 15 fully air-conditioned electric feeder buses of the Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL), which would provide the first and last-mile connectivity to Kochi Metro commuters.

Collector Reviews Arrangements for Makaravilakku

Idukki District Collector V Vigneswari visited Pullumedu on Monday to review preparations for the Makaravilakku festival.

Flowing Waters and Faith: 1.5 Cr Take Holy Dip

Early in the morning at the Kumbh, Vedic chants and Ram bhajans can be heard from every direction, as the faithful, towels on shoulders, make their way to the banks of the Ganga for a holy dip.

Rupee sinks further; hits all-time low

THE rupee on Monday logged its steepest single-day decline of 58 paise (0.67%) in nearly two years, closing the session at a historic low of 86.62 to the dollar.

Will Keep Promise on J&K Statehood: Modi

Omar heaps praise on PM, thanks him for fair polls

Sabalenka, Zverev ace tests on opening day

ARYNA Sabalenka powered past Sloane Stephens to begin her quest for a third consecutive Australian Open crown on Sunday. With Alexander Zverev and Zheng Qinwen also winning as storms caused havoc on day one of the Grand Slam.

Ongoing HIL to act as selection trials

THE ongoing Hockey India League (HIL) will also act as selection trials for both the men's and women's teams ahead of the next edition of the Pro League, scheduled to begin in Odisha in February.

Karun cracks fifth ton as Vidarbha enter semifinals

VIDARBHA outclassed Rajasthan by nine wickets, while Haryana edged out Gujarat by two wickets to move into the semifinals of the Vijay Hazare Trophy here on Sunday.

Veteran Shami's return biggest talking point

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Nat'l boxing meet: Sachin & 8 other SSCB boxers in semis

FORMER world youth champion Sachin Siwach and Lakshya Chahar led a dominant charge by the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) on Day 5 of the men's national boxing championship, with the unit securing nine berths in the penultimate round.

1st ODI century for Rodrigues as India seal series

THE moment Smriti Mandhana, India's stand-in captain in the absence of Harmanpreet Kaur, won the toss and opted to bat first at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot against Ireland, one thing was certain.

Change Of Guard In BCCI

Saikia, Prabhtej elected as cricket body's new secretary & treasurer, respectively, on Sunday

Teenager Pretorius puts up Royals show

LHUAN-DRE Pretorius provided South African cricket with a glimpse into the future after the rising star smashed 97 off 51 balls (10X4, 6X6) to power Paarl Royals to a nine-wicket victory over Sunrisers Eastern Cape at Boland Park on Saturday.

About Frugality and Financial Freedom

have a friend who has a net-worth in the region of ₹100 crore. Resides in a simple 2bhk in a Mumbai suburb and lives what we would call a 'frugal' life.

TCS to create 25k seat capacity in Bengaluru

TAPERING off in the BSNL deal expected over the next few quarters will aid TCS to expand profit margin, a senior company official has said.

Markets may fall another 5-7%, say experts

Market recovery is expected post-budget and once US President-elect Donald Trump's policies become clearer

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CII proposes all govt approvals through national single window

INDUSTRY body Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) has said for improving ease of doing business in India, all regulatory approvals -- central, state and local levels -- must mandatorily be provided only through the National Single Window System (NSWS).

AI, autonomous agents shaping future of business: Salesforce India CEO

SALESFORCE India Chairperson and CEO Arundhati Bhattacharya said they are glad that Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) rules are here and that they intend to be 100% compliant whatever comes out at the end.