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Ho, Ho, Ho! This X'mas, spread joy with personalised Santa greetings

SIX tech-savvy youths from the state have come together to develop an Artificial Intelligence-based web application designed to send personalised Christmas greetings and messages in Santa Claus' voice.

State govt seeks special packages at Centre's pre-budget consultation

A special package of ₹24,000 crore and ₹2,000 assistance for Wayanad rehabilitation were among the demands made by the state at the pre-budget consultation held by the Union government.

Students with disabilities strike gold with wholesome products

\"WE are different but not less.\" This is the motto of the Centre for Early Intervention Rehabilitation and Research (CEIRR), Perumbavoor, which works with persons with disabilities (PwDs). And through its actions, the institute is showing it means what it says.

Implement Forest Bill sans dilution, CSI tells state govt

AT a time when the Syro-Malabar Church has launched a protest against the Kerala Forest Amendment Bill, 2024, the Church of South India (CSI) has come out in support of the bill.

City police show 'soft' side to SFI workers accused of serious crimes

Failure to arrest five activists who attacked a student from Lakshadweep raises eyebrows

MVD: PVT VEHICLES MAY BE LENT TO FRIENDS & KIN IN EXIGENCIES

PUTTING an end to misinterpretations and concerns over the use of private and rental vehicles, the transport commissioner has said that private vehicles may be used by the owners' family members or friends without being deemed a violation.

Rule tweak cuts access to certain poll documents

Congress says it will challenge it in court

Pegasus liable in WhatsApp suit: US court

WITH a US court finding Israel's NSO Group — which sells spyware Pegasus — liable in a lawsuit filed by WhatsApp in 2019 flagging breaches in devices, snooping is back on the front burner, including in India.

Love-all start: Sindhu-Sai set for match close to heart

THERE is always a sprinkling of condiments to add flavour to a celebrity marriage. The brouhaha it generates is sometimes bewildering. When P V Sindhu announced her engagement and marriage to a Hyderabad entrepreneur, interest grew as the date of marriage neared, especially surrounding the identity of her to-be-husband Venkata Datta Sai.

ROARS AS AN ASCENSION STORY BUT GOES SILENT IN EMOTIONS

THE STORY of a reluctant leader rising to power is always a charming idea.

Oscar Isaac and Ana de Armas to lead new Apple TV+ series, Bananas

ACTORS Oscar Isaac and Ana de Armas are set to headline a new drama series from Apple TV+. Tentatively titled Bananas, it will be directed by filmmaker David O Russell, known for helming films like Three Kings, The Fighter, Silver Linings Playbook and American Hustle.

Idli medley

DISCUSSIONS about business ventures among friends are quite common, but they usually remain just that—discussions. However, breaking the norm, five friends quickly decided to start an unsuspecting idli shop. Now, it's the hottest trend in Thiruvananthapuram.

A GRAND ORIENT-OCCIDENT FUSION

TNIE takes a look at the traditional Christmas spread that makes the season all the more delightful

Xmas cheer with Indiegaga

INDIEGAGA 2024 is all set to make waves in the capital city with its biggest Christmas party on December 25.

AND, IT'S A WRAP

The 29th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK), concluded Friday, saw a remarkably composed gathering of delegates, focused on cinema rather than dissent, reflecting the evolution of the festival's audience. The festival saw 85,207 reservations across eight days, with over 1.5 lakh footfalls overall.

'We knew casting Santhwanam's hit pair would work out well'

PENNINE ISTAAYO, the short film debut by popular TV actor Achu Sugandh, has turned out to be a runaway hit with over 3.7 million views in just a month.

CALL FOR NEXUS APPROACH AS CLIMATE CHANGE, BIODIVERSITY LOSS INTERLINKED

change through land-based carbon sequestration can reduce the availability of arable land, worsening food insecurity.

Supplyco Xmas-New Year fair begins today

SUPPLYCO'S 'CHRISTMAS - New Year Fair' will begin on Saturday, offering consumers across the state essential goods at discounted prices.

Brison double helps Goa sink toppers Bagan

FC GOA extended their unbeaten streak to seven games with a 2-1 win over league leaders Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the Indian Super League at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa on Friday.

'HIL revival a big boost for youth'

THERE is something about PR Sreejesh. He is always ebullient, seems at peace with himself and more than anything, he is shrouded in an aura of positivity. Always cheerful and articulate, Sreejesh speaks his mind. During a short conversation, he felt that his stint as coach of the junior team had been fantastic.

Odisha's tribal lifter Jyoshna shatters youth Asian record

JYOSHNA Sabar created a youth Asian record for total lift at the ongoing Asian Youth Weightlifting Championships in Doha on Friday.

Gill's Away Output A Cause For Concern

India's number three was expected to play the role of his formidable predecessor, Pujara. He has not been up to the mark in BGT so far

SPURS SURVIVE MAN UTD COMEBACK TO ADVANCE

TOTTENHAM survived two calamitous errors from stand-in goalkeeper Fraser Forster on Thursday to beat Manchester United 4-3 and set up a League Cup semifinal against Liverpool.

Barty's former hotspot now a different world

227 ARCHERFIELD Road, Richlands, Brisbane, Queensland. It is an address that holds significance not just in Australian tennis, but the country's sporting history.

Colombo an option for CT due to UAE's visa rule?

FOR the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the United Arab Emirates (UAE) remains priority for being a neutral venue for the 2025 Champions Trophy.

Shriram Fin launches green finance vertical

WITH increasing demand for electric vehicles and renewable energy products, Shriram Finance, the flagship company of the Shriram Group, on Friday announced the launch of a separate vertical Shriram Green Finance, which will finance a range of sustainable solutions.

States ask for higher borrowing ceiling, interest-free loans

THE GST Council in its 55th meeting on Saturday is likely to announce changes in tax rates on several goods and services.

Forex reserves decline for second month

THE foreign exchange reserves continued the downward trajectory for the second month.

Bajaj Auto plans to extend EV range to some bikes

BAJAJ AUTO, which has claimed that its Chetak brand of electric scooters has become market leader with 27% of the pie, is planning to extend its EV range to some of its bikes, a senior company official has said.

Drafting of DPDP Act rules nearly complete

DRAFTING of the rules for the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act), 2023, is in its final stage, said Minister of state Electronics and Information Technology, Jitin Prasada on Friday.