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Customs foils attempt to smuggle 14 exotic birds from Southeast Asia

Price of these birds varies from ₹25,000 to ₹2 lakh in pet markets, says a customs officer

Govt is dragging its feet on Munambam: V D Satheesan

LEADER of Opposition V D Satheesan on Monday reiterated that there would be no eviction of residents from Munambam under any circumstances.

GOVT SPADEWORK MAY PAVE WAY FOR MORE 'EXOTIC' FARMERS

With the state government pushing for a policy change to allow limited cultivation of fruits on plantations, farmers keen on cultivating exotic fruits are smelling an opportunity.

Defying odds, Anakha shows what passion & resolve can achieve

WHEN you pursue your dreams with passion and perseverance, it will invariably yield results.

Oppn, govt find common ground, Parl logjam ends

Consensus emerges to hold discussions on Constitution in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

Low food weightage in CPI under new base year

WITH the debate raging over weightage of food inflation in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), government sources said the weightage of food in the index would come down automatically once the new base year is adopted.

Five medicos die after car rams KSRTC bus

FIVE medical students of Alappuzha Medical College died and two were injured after their car collided head-on with a KSRTC Superfast bus at Kalarkode Junction on NH 66 in Alappuzha town on Monday.

'I WAS NOT THE RIGHT PERSON TO TELL DR AMBEDKAR'S STORY'

ENNIS Champion Venus Williams once said, \"If you have a chance to work with Ava (DuVernay), you do it right away. She's opening doors, and that's courageous.\" DuVernay had made the 2013 ESPN documentary, Venus Vs, on Williams' fight for equal prize money.

Honey Rose's Rachel set for January 10 release

HONEY ROSE-starrer Rachel, directed by debutante Anandhini Bala, is set to hit theatres on January 10, 2025, the makers announced on Wednesday.

Practice the pause

IMAGINE this. You decide you need to rest. And for once, you switch off all your alarms to sleep in instead of waking at five in the morning to do your exercises and everything else in the usual rush.

Kani Kusruti's Girls Will Be Girls gets digital premiere date

SHUCHI TALATI'S coming-of-age drama Girls Will Be Girls, starring Preeti Panigrahi and Kani Kusruti, is set to premiere on Prime Video on December 18.

Discipline is key to success

Accomplished, resolute, and wise beyond his years - that is badminton champ H S Prannoy for you. He speaks to TNIE about his journey, travails, and more

Justin H Min to headline Handle With Care next

JUSTIN H MIN, known for his roles in The Umbrella Academy and Beef, will be headlining the upcoming indie film titled Handle With Care.

John Cena and Eric Andre to star in Little Brother

A COMEDY film titled Little Brother is in its early development phase at Netflix, with John Cena and Eric Andre set to star.

Pani has given me a new identity

JOJU George's directorial debut Pani has given a new lease of life for many in the cast, some freshers and some who have been toiling for a break for years.

Celebrate spirit of Xmas with All Things Bright

FOR all the flea enthusiasts out there, All Things Bright is coming to town with its special edition 'Christmas Carnival 2024.' This three-day fest kicks off on December 6 at the Kalooor Stadium Ground.

FLIGHT OF EMOTIONS

TNIE delves into the evolution of a unique Kochi airport art project that showcases Kathakali legend Kalamandalam Gopi expressing the navarasas

JAMMU!

JOURNEYING THROUGH

Bamboo fest comes to Kochi

THE Department of Industries & Commerce is organising the 21st edition of Kerala Bamboo Fest from December 7 to 12 at Marine Drive Ground in Kochi.

Rosen streams to prominence

BEFORE the pandemic and before Queen's Gambit, the universe of chess streaming was tucked away in one of the smaller corners of the internet. The game had a following online; this much was known. But it was sort of an underground moment.

UNEARTHING AMUSEMENTS

BASED ON A TRANSLATION BY T W RHYS DAVIDS

IOC open to Winter Games & World Cup in early 2034

SCHEDULING the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia back-to-back with the 2034 Salt Lake City Winter Games would pose \"no risk\" to the Olympics, a senior IOC official said Tuesday.

FC Goa two good for Hyderabad

HYDERABAD FC suffered a 0-2 defeat against FC Goa in the Indian Super League here on Wednesday.

A decade of ups & downs for Rahul

TO KL Rahul, a decade-long journey in international cricket has felt like 25 years in which he has had to overcome \"mental challenges\" of being a floater in the Indian set-up, deal with injury lay-offs and the noises in his head that have quietened over time.

Heavy eight with twists and turns

Gukesh makes inaccurate moves again; Ding manages to wriggle out too in a see-saw battle

Eye on ODI WC, India women face Australia

THE last time India and Australia faced each other in ODIs, at the start of the year in Mumbai, the format was not on either side's radar. The shortest format took over as a high priority given the T20 World Cup was approaching fast.

Voda to sell 3% stake in Indus Towers to clear debt

VODAFONE, the parent company of Vodafone Idea Limited, announced on Wednesday that it will sell 3% stake in Indus Towers to clear its debt of $101 million (about ₹856 crore).

A fantastic trip with the 'Elephant in the Room'

DURBAR Hall has been transformed into a sanctuary of creativity, hosting the works of 60 artists—30 poets and as many visual artists—spread across five immersive rooms. This exhibition is a fantastic wake-up call, urging each of us to pause and reflect.

INR declines 7 paise to all-time low of 84.75

THE rupee slumped by 7 paise to hit its lowest-ever closing level of 84.75 against the US dollar on Wednesday amid a strengthening greenback and increase in crude prices.

Pvt sector refiners cut Russian imports as oil discounts fall

PRIVATE sector refiners, including Reliance Industries and Rosneft-backed Nayara Energy, have reduced their imports of Russian crude by 18% month-on-month in November 2024, as the discount on oil from the country has narrowed.