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Welcome to Wonder Box, state's first toy library for children with disabilities

THE Association for Mentally Handicapped Adults (AMHA) has opened the state's first toy library focusing on children with special needs.

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December 23, 2024
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Kerala officials take waste back from TN villages

THE Kerala government on Sunday transported 18 trucks of its biomedical waste—mostly originating from the Thiruvananthapuram Regional Cancer Centre (RCC) and Credence Hospital—that was illegally dumped in Tirunelveli district back to the state.

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December 23, 2024
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Address failings and ensure greater accountability, CM tells KAS officers

CHIEF Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has expressed disappointment at the performance of some Kerala Administrative Service (KAS) officers, stating that not all have lived up to expectations.

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December 23, 2024
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'Thanka Anki' procession begins from Aranmula temple

THE four-day procession carrying the 'Thanka Anki,' the golden attire to be adorned on the idol of the lord during Mandala Pooja ceremony here on December 26, set off its journey from Aranmula Lord Parthasarathy temple at 7am on Sunday.

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December 23, 2024
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Film fest helps propel K-SOTTO's organ donation-pledge campaign

Stall set up at IFFK venue receive over 500 pledges, including from celebrities and bloggers

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December 23, 2024
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GOVT TO TREAD CAUTIOUSLY ON MANIYAR POWER PROJECT

AMID a standoff between the departments of Industries and Electricity over the operation of the Maniyar small hydroelectric project (SHEP) in Pathanamthitta, the decision of the government on whether a private industrial unit should continue to operate the power plant or hand it over to KSEB will be crucial.

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December 23, 2024
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BSNL Engineers Coop Society incurred ₹260-cr loss: Report

THE BSNL Engineers Cooperative Society has incurred a loss of ₹260.18 crore due to unauthorised loans and fake investment documents, a cooperation department report on the alleged scam in the society has revealed.

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December 23, 2024
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UDF criticises Vijayaraghavan's 'communal forces' remark

UDF leaders have come out strongly against CPM politburo member A Vijayaraghavan's remarks that minority communal forces are behind the victory of Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi in the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency.

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December 23, 2024
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Houses built by govt in Wayanad's Puthumala riddled with complaints

JUST a few kilometres from the Mundakkai-Chooralmala landslide site lies Puthumala, a stark reminder of the destruction caused by the 2019 landslide.

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December 23, 2024
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Landslide victims allege lapses in rehabilitation list preparation

Frustrated over repeated errors, demand its immediate cancellation; blames govt, officials

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December 23, 2024
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K-SMART will revolutionise e-governance in local bodies: Minister

THE e-governance platform K-SMART, which has already brought transformative changes in urban local bodies, will be expanded to the state's three-tier panchayats by April, said LSG Minister M B Rajesh.

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December 23, 2024
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Ashtamudi lakefront set to become a vibrant tourism hub

Project designed under PPP model; maritime board issues expression of interest

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December 23, 2024
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Woman dies, son sustains minor injuries after boat capsizes

A 45-YEAR-OLD woman died after her boat capsized while she was returning after collecting drinking water with her son.

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December 23, 2024
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Workshop provides unique learning experience of traditional art forms

A FIVE-DAY workshop 'Saparya', facilitated by the Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture Amongst Youth (SPICMACAY) foundation, began at the Government Vocational Higher Secondary School (GVHSS) Mulleria on Saturday.

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December 23, 2024
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Atrocities in the name of Dharma due to ignorance

DAYS after expressing concern over the resurgence of temple-mosque disputes threatening to disrupt communal harmony, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said that all acts of persecution and atrocities committed in the name of Dharma (religion) were due to lack of true comprehension of Dharma.

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December 23, 2024
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India, Kuwait now strategic partners

Key defence pact signed; Modi holds extensive talks with the Emir, invites him to visit India

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December 23, 2024
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I Know How to Play Real Characters

Jennifer Lopez speaks to Katie Ellis on how Unstoppable made her realise that she can overcome anything in life

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December 22, 2024
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Of Our Non-violent Ancestors

Pattanaik provides a comprehensive insight into the mysterious world of the Harappan civilisation

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December 22, 2024
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The Corrosive Power of Pride

Pride fosters a sense of superiority that harms relationships, distorts the mind, and impedes personal and spiritual growth

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December 22, 2024
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Market on the Sands

The Rathgama Wella Fish Market

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December 22, 2024
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Market on the Sands

The Rathgama Wella Fish Market

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December 22, 2024
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Stepping Across the Worry Lines

The Raghu Dixit Project launches a new album Shakkar as a vernacular statement about India and diversity

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December 22, 2024
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Stop Inane and Diversionary Debates, and Focus on What Really Matters

Acute Angle

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December 22, 2024
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Untangled Threads He Weaves

An embroiderer who grew up poor is a celebrity in demand with collectors and artists

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December 22, 2024
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Every Woman's Brushstrokes

A beautiful blue and pink-hued sky surrounded by lush greenery. Within this is a tree with specks of orange and yellow, besides which is a bed where a woman is sleeping her flowing tresses falling into the foliage.

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December 22, 2024
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Untangled Threads He Weaves

An embroiderer who grew up poor is a celebrity in demand with collectors and artists

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December 22, 2024
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Members of the Higher Judiciary

Impeachment is a lengthy parliamentary process to examine the alleged misconduct or incapacity by a public servant before the person is sacked.

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December 22, 2024
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2032 Olympics: Pause & Effect

Since the time it was announced as host city for 2032 Olympics, the road so far has been far from ideal for Brisbane and Queensland. Uncertainty over venues and spiralling costs have led to some confusion. With the 100-day review nearing completion, Gomesh S finds out how the city is gearing up for 2032 Summer Games...

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December 22, 2024
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Nat'l badminton meet: Anmol, Aaakarshi in Rd 4

Rising shuttler Anmol Kharb had a relatively relaxing day out as she reached the women's singles fourth round of the ongoing Senior National Badminton Championships at Bengaluru while top seed Aakarshi Kashyap survived an early scare to enter the same stage.

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December 22, 2024
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Mastering art of leaving in practice

In Melbourne, India batters focused on leaving the ball outside off stump to overcome their frequent dismissals.

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December 22, 2024