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2, including Nigerian national, get jail

THE Ernakulam District Additional Sessions Court on Wednesday sentenced two persons, including a Nigerian national, to rigorous imprisonment in a case related to the seizure of 18kg heroin at the Kochi airport in 2022.

Rajagiri school students to present 10,000 books to library

RAJAGIRI Public School students will contribute 10,000 books for the restoration of the library of Government Vocational Higher Secondary School at Velarmala which was fully destroyed in the Wayanad landslides.

UDF to move no-confidence motion against corp standing committee chair

DCC president demands probe

30 NCC cadets embark on coastal sailing expedition

THIRTY cadets from the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Kerala and Lakshadweep Directorate on Wednesday embarked on an extraordinary coastal sailing expedition aboard the Indian Navy's sail training vessel, INS Tarangini.

Nod for land acquisition expected soon for Kochi int'l cricket stadium

Land has received approval from BCCI; exemptions from revenue, agriculture depts awaited

Shabana Azmi to be honoured at IFFK opening

VETERAN ACTOR Shabana Azmi, who is celebrating 50 years in Indian cinema, will be honoured for her contributions to the industry, at the opening ceremony of the 29th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) on Friday.

ITIs to undergo major revamp with new-gen trades, overseas job avenues

INDUSTRIAL Training Institutes (ITIs) in the state are set for a major makeover in terms of curriculum and placement avenues.

Arts-based psychosocial care to be included in trauma therapy for kids

Unicef & KSDMA had used the approach at relief camps following landslides in Wayanad

HC judge faces impeachment bid

A day after the Supreme Court asked the Allahabad High Court to furnish details of the controversial speech delivered by Justice Shekhar Yadav at a VHP event, Opposition MPs in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday started the process to move an impeachment motion against the HC judge.

Rahul's pitch to Birla to make LS fully functional

Urges Speaker to expunge BJP's derogatory remarks; seeks discussion on Constitution

Akshay Kumar's next film with Priyadarshan, Bhooth Bangla begins

AKSHAY KUMAR took to social media on Tuesday to announce the shoot commencement of his upcoming horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla.

MARINE MELODY STRIKE FORCE

Recently, the Southern Naval Command's acclaimed band enthralled the audience at the Kerala Fine Arts Hall in Kochi. TNIE speaks to the two Indian Navy officers who anchored this musical triumph

CINETILLATING SCENE

HE early weeks of December have set the capital in a unique aura, with a mild chill easing spirits as rain plays hide-and-seek with a blazing sun.

A modern approach to tackle heart disease

They appeal to younger patients who face the prospect of living with metallic stents for decades. The era of stent-less angioplasty is here, offering a glimpse into the future of minimally invasive, patient-focused cardiac care.

Blending stars & science to prevent crime

While many dismiss it as pseudoscience, there are some who see the enigmatic allure of astrology and use it as a tool to understand human behavior.

After Adelaide loss, focus on red ball ahead of third Test

REELING from their humiliating 10-wicket defeat in the pink-ball Test, the under-fire Indian batters, led by Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, turned their attention to red-ball preparations with an intensive net session here on Tuesday, aiming to bounce back in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

CFC eye win vs Hyderabad

CHENNAIYIN FC coach Owen Coyle is confident of a better show against Hyderabad FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) game to be played at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium on Wednesday.

RSPB may be served show-cause notice

A GRECO-ROMAN wrestler employed with Indian Railways was asked to withdraw after winning his first bout at the recently-concluded Senior National Championship in Bengaluru.

Meet AI cameras tracking Gukesh & Liren's eyes

DURING the initial games of the World Chess Championship, the boffins in charge of the broadcast had an idea.

TWO GAMES TO GO, TOO CLOSE TO CALL

WITH THE SCORES LOCKED AT 6-6, IT GOES WITHOUT SAYING GAME 13 IS GOING TO BE VITAL FOR BOTH THE CHALLENGER AND THE DEFENDING CHAMP

West Ham dedicate win to Antonio

WEST HAM stars Jarrod Bowen and Tomas Soucek dedicated Monday's vital 2-1 win over Wolves to Michail Antonio as their teammate recovers from a horrific car crash.

Adani opts out of US funding for its Colombo Port

BILLIONAIRE Gautam Adani-led conglomerate on Tuesday said it will use its own resources to fund a Sri Lankan port project and not seek US funding.

Choksi's assets worth ₹2,566 cr to be auctioned

PROPERTIES worth ₹2,566 crore of fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi would now be ready for auctioning after a special Mumbai court order.

RBI approves Burmans' open offer to acquire 26% stake in Religare

THE Reserve Bank on Tuesday approved the open offer of Burman family, the promoters of FMCG major Dabur, to acquire an additional 26% stake in NBFC firm Religare Enterprises Ltd (REL).

Reliance Industries biggest wealth creator, Adani Green fastest: Motilal Oswal study

RELIANCE Industries, Adani Green and Linde India - biggest, fastest, and most consistent wealth creator, respectively, between 2019 and 2024, as per Motilal Oswal's 29th Annual Wealth Creation Study which was released on Tuesday.

Amazon set to enter quick commerce with pilot in B'luru

AMAZON is set to enter the quick commerce space with its 15-min delivery service ready to begin from this month on a pilot basis.

Rate cut cycle coming closer: Experts

With FinMin insider taking helm at RBI, shift towards accommodative policy expected, says Nomura

Sebi extends optional T+0 settlement cycle to top 500 stocks in cash market

MARKETS regulator Securities and Exchange Board (Sebi) on Tuesday extended the scope of optional T+0 rolling settlement cycle in equity cash markets to the top 500 stocks and said stock brokers can charge differential brokerage for T+0 and T+1 settlement cycles, within regulatory limit.

Equity fund inflows decline 14% to ₹35,943 crore in November

DESPITE muted market performance leading to a steep 14% fall in fund flows into equity mutual funds and a steeper 26% slump in inflows to large-cap funds and the red-hot SIPs taking a break with inflows remaining flat in the month, the overall mutual funds industry added ₹0.82 lakh crore to their AUM at ₹68.08 lakh crore in November.

SYRIAN REBELS APPOINT MOHD A

Will be the head of transitional govt till March 1; 40 tortured bodies found in Damascus morgue