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Fate of Nimisha Priya hangs in balance
Uncertainty over Kerala nurse as efforts to contact family of Yemeni national to offer blood money yet to succeed
Govt transparency move on production, import of GM crops triggers row
THE government has issued a draft notification to bring greater transparency to the decision-making process regarding production and import of genetically modified (GM) crops.
New NCC units raised in Kupwara and Kargil; 20 lakh cadet strength
FOUR new National Cadet Corps (NCC) units have been raised in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh said on Friday.
Gazans' Trauma Will Endure, But Violence Must Stop Now
HIS is no longer a conflict. For over 14 months, the people of Gaza have endured unimaginable suffering, ensnared in what can only be described as a death trap.
MANIPUR'S REDEMPTION SONG FOR 2025
A good way to begin reconciliation in the strife-torn state would be to let the displaced return home to reclaim their properties and bring up their children in peace
Dubai-bound flight makes emergency landing at Karipur
A Dubai-bound Air India Express flight (IX345) had to make an emergency landing at the Calicut airport (Karipur) shortly after takeoff on Friday due to a technical snag.
Uppayi Mapla' creator George Kumbanad dies
RENOWNED cartoonist M V George, who was best known for his character 'Uppayi Mapla', passed away at a private hospital in Kumbanad. He was 94.
Chennithala treads cautiously as race for Cong leadership heats up
Having been sidelined from state politics, every political development has come as a blessing for him
32L visitors in 41 days: Sabarimala temple's revenue soars to ₹297 cr
DURING the 41 days of Mandala Mahotsavam, the first phase of the annual pilgrimage season in Sabarimala, over 32 lakh devotees had darshan at the hill shrine in Pathanamthitta.
Not fully satisfied with verdict, say families of Kripesh, Sarath
PARENTS and close relatives of murdered Youth Congress workers Kripesh and Sarath Lal P K said the CBI court verdict was not fully satisfactory.
Cong seeks accountability for misuse of public funds
THE PERIYA double murder case verdict has ignited strong reactions from Congress leaders, who view it as a decisive blow to the CPM.
Sree Narayana Guru endorsed Sanatana Dharma, says Sreedharan Pillai
INDIRECTLY criticising the Vaikom Satyagraha centenary celebrations jointly organised by the Kerala and Tamil Nadu governments, Goa Governor P S Sreedharan Pillai on Friday said the contributions of Sree Narayana Guru were ignored while the organisers credited a leader from the neighbouring state for the fight against caste discrimination.
Political leaders reach CBI court to meet convicts, victims' kin
A host of political leaders from the CPM and Congress made their way to the CBI Court in Kochi on Friday when it pronounced the sentence in the Periya twin murder case.
Independent Regulating Authority Needed for Alternative Medicine
BACK to Balance, an acupuncture centre based in Kalamassery, has disputed the Kerala State Medical Councils' authority to oversee acupuncture centres in Kerala.
Youngsters smoke sometimes: Min Saji defends MLA's son
A DAY after he triggered controversy by supporting the Kayamkulam MLA U Prathibha's son who was booked for allegedly using ganja, Fisheries Minister Saji Cherian said he did not send a wrong message.
V Muraleedharan welcomes Mutt chief's remarks
BJP leader V Muraleedharan has welcomed the statement by Sivagiri Mutt chief Swami Sachidananda on the Sanatana Dharma as a reply to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
Cultural treat awaits all at assembly book fest
THE third edition of the International Book Festival to be held at the legislative assembly complex will feature a series of cultural programmes from January 7 to 13.
Jayachandran Nair Remembered
The encouragement he received from veteran journalist, author, critic and screenplay writer S Jayachandran Nair led to his transformation from cameraman to director, filmmaker Shaji N Karun said on Friday.
Prickly issue? Technopark campus on edge over sighting of porcupine
Workers on midnight shift spotted the animal; IT park authorities rule out safety concerns
Robot-assisted Paediatric Gait Trainer Launched
IN what could be of immense help in the physical rehabilitation of children facing mobility issues, Genrobotics, based in Thiruvananthapuram, has launched what it billed as India's first robot-assisted paediatric gait trainer.
HC Proposes Tribunal to Address Allegations of Bias at Kalolsavams
HC Proposes Tribunal to Address Allegations of Bias at Kalolsavams
RISE IN PILGRIMS FLYING IN TO SABARIMALA
More Ayyappa devotees are opting to fly in this Sabarimala season, in a visible change in trend, with a good number of devotees travelling from Malaysia to Kochi.
Tech to Assess Muscle Composition Wins Patent for Kerala Researchers
A unique process to assess muscle composition, that could help athletes choose the most appropriate sporting discipline, has won researchers of NSS Engineering College, Palakkad, a patent from the Government of India.
Govt Awaits Family's Word on Memorial Site
Two adjoining sites measuring about 2,000 sq ft each within the Rashtriya Smriti Sthal in the Capital await approval from former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's family to house his memorial. They are yet to pick one.
Govt Notifies Draft Rules for Digital Privacy
Children under 18 years will require parental consent to create social media accounts
Rural poverty fell to record low of 4.86% in FY24: SBI Research report
HIGHER consumption in the lowest 0-5% decile and government support programmes have significantly brought down poverty in India – both rural and urban – an SBI Research report released on Friday said.
Release date for Mere Husband Ki Biwi confirmed
ARJUN Kapoor, Rakul Preet Singh and Bhumi Pednekar will be headlining a comedy film titled Mere Husband Ki Biwi.
Bramayugam director Rahul's next is also a horror film
EARLIER, there were speculations that Bramayugam director Rahul Sadasivan would be doing a horror film with Pranav Mohanlal next.
Discovering games at the most unexpected places
MY journey to understand more about games has taken me to the strangest places, among them Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in Delhi.
The golden hand that holds the conch
A CONCH signifying the beauty and tenacity of the ocean that shapes it, placed on a hand adorned with bangles that represent the seven musical notes and the seven colours, all of which rests on a book – the ultimate representation of knowledge.