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Buoyed by bypoll wins, UDF to go for micro-level management

UDF meeting, to be held on December 17, will start preliminary discussion on formulating a strategy to maximise winning chances in the 2026 assembly elections

HOW EFFECTIVE IS PERVASIVE ADVERTISING?

I was recently on a boat ride on the Ganga at Varanasi, nostalgically looking at the ghats—the most beautiful riverfront one can see for miles.

Yediyurappa, Sriramulu likely to face 'Covid-19 scam' heat

WITH the Medical Education Department filing an FIR against many officials and private companies for their involvement in the alleged irregularities in procuring PPE kits, N95 masks and other medical equipment during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, the then chief minister B S Yediyurappa and health minister B Sriramulu are likely to face trouble.

Former TN Cong prez no more

FORMER Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president and Erode (East) MLA E V K S Elangovan passed away at the age of 75 at a private hospital on Saturday.

Cyclone effect: Mangoes to be delayed

WITH cyclone effect, there has been a delay in flowering of mango trees in certain parts, which will also impact harvesting.

After night in jail, Telugu actor Allu Arjun released

NATIONAL award winner and Pushpa fame actor Allu Arjun was released on Saturday early morning after the Telangana High Court granted bail on Friday.

Jose K Mani demands repeal of Kerala Forest Amendment Bill

KERALA Congress (M) chairman Jose K Mani has raised concerns regarding the draft of the Kerala Forest (Amendment) Bill, 2024, and its potential impact on farmers living on the forest fringes across Kerala.

166 complaints resolved at 'Karuthalum Kaithangum'

A TOTAL of 166 complaints were resolved in the 'Karuthalum Kaithangum' adalat, an initiative of the state government aimed at addressing public grievances, held in Meenachil taluk on Friday.

Kollam corp to allocate land for proposed IT park under T'Puram-Kollam IT corridor project

THE KOLLAM Corporation has announced its readiness to allocate its 7 acres of land at Kureepuzha, along with additional land in the Andamukkam area, for the establishment of an IT park as part of the proposed Thiruvananthapuram-Kollam IT corridor project.

Water crisis affects corp, residents demand action

Underground water pipeline damaged during NH devpt project work

YC state vice-prez advocates for labour literacy

EMPHASISING the importance of labour literacy for ordinary workers, Youth Congress state vice-president Vishnu Sunil Pandalam said it is a necessity in today's world.

Wary of repercussions of geo-political strife, police beef up security in tourist spots

THE STATE police have stepped up vigil in places in Kerala which will be thronged by visitors from the United States, Russia, Ukraine, Israel and Bangladesh during Christmas New Year celebrations.

Low prices: Rubber farmers in state intensify protests

WITH the price of natural rubber in the domestic market remaining consistently below ₹200 per kg, the rubber farmers have decided to go ahead with their protest of holding rubber with them.

WOMEN MUSICIANS HAVE NOT GOT THE CREDIT THEY DESERVE: BEATRICE THIRIET

FRENCH composer Béatrice Thiriet's musical journey started as a five-year-old when she decided to surprise her mom with a Mother's Day gift.

Country's largest solar-electric boat soon to host night tourism cruises

RING in the New Year, the visitors could hop on to the country's largest solar-electric boat and experience a thrilling ride under the night skies while tuning in to live music and dancing under the stars.

Alappuzha's 'interior' roads more accident-prone than NHs and SHs

217 of total 364 accidents occurred in 'Other Roads' this Oct, shows Crime Records Bureau data

Theyyam community protests show in UAE

RENOWNED theyyam artist Padma Shri E P Narayanan Peruvannan has been barred from performing the sacred ritual following his refusal to apologise for a controversial performance in Ajman, UAE, last month.

Question paper leak triggers row

QUESTION papers for the second term Christmas examinations in government schools have leaked, kicking up a controversy.

Min: KSRTC to launch innovative plans to attract family travellers

TRANSPORT Minister K B Ganesh Kumar on Saturday announced that KSRTC will introduce innovative plans to attract more family travellers, by prioritising safety, cleanliness, and quality food.

Shabana Azmi terms 'Ankur' her favourite film

VETERAN actor Shabana Azmi revealed that 'Ankur' holds a special place in her heart and remains her favourite film.

Pinarayi urges PM to withdraw VGF repayment norm for Vizhinjam port

IN AN effort to get unconditional viability gap funding (VGF) support to the Vizhinjam seaport project, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking his urgent intervention.

MAYILADUTHURAI MOST VULNERABLE TO CLIMATE CHANGE, ACTION PLAN UNVEILED

Mayiladuthurai became the first district in Tamil Nadu to get a District Climate Action Plan (DCAP), an ambitious move to tackle the pressing challenges posed by climate change.

US, China, India lead carbon-intensive tourism

TOURISM helps reduce mental stress and rejuvenates our bodies, but it has a serious downside—its carbon-intensive activity.

Man United grab win, Spurs held by Rangers

RASMUS HOJLUND fired Manchester United to a late 2-1 win at Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League on Thursday, while Tottenham were held to a stalemate at Rangers.

Siverio powers Jamshedpur FC

JAVIER SIVERIO scored a double as Jamshedpur FC recorded a 2-1 victory over Punjab FC in the Indian Super League in Jamshedpur on Friday.

GUKESH SUPER KING WITH GAJEWSKI-UPTON BY HIS SIDE

Trainer & mental coach recall challenges the Indian GM faced, how he retained his calm during those testing times & process he followed to become a world champ

'If not now, when' moment for youngsters

ORNE Morkel was at the start of his short run-up, ready to jog in at the outdoor nets of The Gabba on Friday afternoon.

Local lad Labuschagne arrives at Marnus-land

SHORTLY after India's win in Perth, Sean Lloyd, President of the Redlands Tigers Cricket Club, had come out and offered Marnus Labuschagne an option of sorts.

Rahane, Patidar sizzle as Mumbai, MP enter final

AJINKYA RAHANE and Rajat Patidar played whirlwind knocks as their respective sides - Mumbai and Madhya Pradesh - stormed into the final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on Friday.

Max Life Insurance rebranded as Axis Max Life

MAX Life Insurance Company Ltd has been rebranded as Axis Max Life after Axis Bank increased its stake in the Delhi-based life insurer to 19.99% earlier this year.