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On day 1 of Sankranti, rooster fights exceed transactions worth ₹300 cr

AS Sankranti festivities commenced across the State on Monday, rooster fight arenas came alive, with punters in areas such as Tadepalligudem placing bets as high as ₹1 crore per fight.

Anvar May Have Signed Up For A Daredevil Gamble

Apology to Satheesan part of move to placate leader, facilitate his UDF entry Former Nilambur MLA doesn't miss opportunity to hurl parting shot at ruling LDF

Another Keralite fighting for Russian army killed in Ukraine drone attack

WITHIN the space of six months, another Keralite who ended up fighting on the frontlines of the Russia-Ukraine war has lost his life.

Nilambur strongman's suggestion to field V S Joy puts UDF in a spot

P V ANVAR's resignation from the MLA post has ignited debates regarding the Congress candidate for the upcoming by-election in the constituency.

2 of 4 Girls Who Fell Into Peechi Reservoir Die

HOURS of anxious waiting and prayers of family and friends ended in heartbreak as two of the four girls who fell into Peechi Dam reservoir on Sunday died while under treatment at a private hospital in Thrissur on Monday.

KSRTC to Purchase 27 More Premium AC Buses

AFTER the success of its premium AC superfast services, the KSRTC has decided to purchase 27 more buses in the category.

Move to exhume man's body from 'samadhi' site put on hold for now

THE district administration on Monday decided to temporarily halt the digging of the 'samadhi' site in Neyyattinkara to exhume the body of a man, following strong opposition from his family and arguments between residents and religious groups.

Cong workers stage protest over potholed roads

THE Congress block committee staged a road blockade at Kankathumukku Junction in Kollam town on Monday to protest the state government's failure to repair potholes in the city.

Three held for killing 42-year-old neighbour

THE Kollam police have arrested three persons for allegedly murdering their 42-year-old neighbour Philip.

Virology institute launches mobile testing unit to combat epidemic outbreaks

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.

24 Cops Sought Nod to Chase Passion in Last 2 Yrs

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 stimulation-based hazard perception test

₹ slips 0.67%, logs steepest one-day drop in two years

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.

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.

Will Keep Promise on J&K Statehood: Modi

Omar heaps praise on PM, thanks him for fair polls

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.

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.

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

THE return of Mohammed Shami was the biggest highlight of India's T20I squad against England.

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.

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.

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.

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.