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Defence focus in '25: Integrated theatre commands, big-ticket procurements

THE country's defence is at the cusp of a major overhaul, with preparations going on to not only make major organisational changes but also tweak policy for procurement to scale up capabilities.

Urban Greenery Answer To Curb Air Pollution

While air pollution is a problem year-round, it worsens during winter due to stagnant weather conditions that trap pollutants near the ground. We need to tackle its root cause

Leaving Baggage Behind in 2024

Happy New Year, dear readers. May 2025 bring our land and all of us abundant good fortune—health, wealth, and happiness by the bushel.

Lit up with local flavour

At a stall strewn with her creations, Selly is busy weaving 'maani pullu' into beautiful boats and hats.

Makaravilakku: Sabarimala temple to be opened today

THE hill shrine here will be opened on Monday for the 21-day Makaravilakku season, marking the concluding phase of the annual pilgrimage season.

Tigress tranquillised & caught in Odisha, 23-day chase ends

AFTER spending sleepless nights for more than three weeks, wildlife officials finally managed to tranquillise tigress Zeenat in Bankura area of West Bengal on Sunday.

KSEB Begins Preparations for the Summer of 2025

Board anticipating a maximum demand of 6,000 MW next April

Ending Tumultuous Tenure, Guv Khan Bids Farewell to Kerala

Will assume office of Governor of Bihar ● No official farewell programme on account of Manmohan Singh's death ● Neither CM nor ministers went to see him off

Film, TV actor Dileep Shankar found dead in hotel room

FILM and television actor Dileep Shankar, 50, was found dead in a hotel room near Vanross Junction in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday.

Bathery DySP to lead special team formed to probe DCC treasurer and son's death

A SPECIAL team headed by Sultan Bathery DySP has been formed to investigate the death of Wayanad District Congress Committee (DCC) Treasurer N M Vijayan and his son.

Wild elephant tramples youth to death in Idukki

WILD elephant attack has claimed one more life in Idukki after a 22-year-old youth lost his life when a jumbo attacked him inside a teak plantation at Amelthotti in Vannappuram panchayat on Sunday.

Aryankavu KSRTC bus depot to get interstate terminal status

KSRTC to commence services from Aryankavu to Punalur & Kollam in first phase; TN State Transport Corporation plans 3 round trips between Tirunelveli & Aryankavu

Spl medical facilities, crowd mgmt in place at Sabarimala

AS the Makaravilakku festival, the second leg of the annual pilgrimage season approaches, facilities including improved medical infrastructure, crowd management, hygiene at eateries, and other arrangements have been reviewed at Sabarimala.

LSGD to step up vigil against waste dumping in public places

THE local self-government department (LSGD) will step up vigil to curb the practice of dumping garbage in public places as part of anti-garbage dumping awareness week observance of the state government that commences on January 1.

CPM P'thitta Dist Meet Urges Centre to Declare Wild Boar a Vermin

THE CPM district conference has called for various interventions in the wild animal menace, a major concern of farmers in the hilly region, including amending the relevant sections of the Wildlife Protection Act to address the escalating human-wildlife conflict.

Onakkoor's Manju-inspired Nainital sojourn stirs emotions at MT remembrance meet

\"THAT'S the power of great literature,\" said writer George Onakkoor, recounting his unforgettable journey inspired by M T Vasudevan Nair's celebrated novel Manju.

Visitors Make Beeline to Idukki This Holiday Season

AFTER a long gap of four years, the tourism industry in Idukki is rebounding as major tourism centres in the district witnessed a record tourist turnout this Christmas season.

Open Contest Set For Thrilling Climax

Day Four of the ongoing Boxing Day Test in Melbourne was a gripping contest. Indian bowlers ripped through the Australia top-order before being frustrated by the tailenders. All three results are possible on Day 5. A look...

Narrow escape for passengers as Air Canada jet catches fire

ANOTHER aviation tragedy was averted on Saturday night after an Air Canada flight suffered a suspected landing gear failure and a part of it caught fire as it skidded down the runway of Canada's Halifax airport.

179 Killed as South Korean Plane Crash-Lands, Erupts into Fireball

Two crew members of Bangkok-Muan flight survive; landing gear glitch, bird hit suspected

Kerala's electoral gender ratio 2nd highest in India

KERALA is now the state with the second-highest electoral gender ratio in India.

Tax Dept To Tap Digi Yatra Data To Go After Evaders

If you are a frequent user of Digi Yatra app but don't file income tax returns, don't be surprised if you get a notice from the tax department.

Humpy captures second world rapid title in US

THERE is a different joy of being a mother. India's Koneru Humpy had won the World Rapid Chess Championship on Saturday but when she spoke about the win a day later, she could not help but speak about her seven-year-old daughter.

Shining with Poise and Passion

In its 30th edition, the Devi Awards was a gala show of power, talent and achievement, recognising and celebrating women from across the spectrum

The Talented Mr Palekar

The memoir turns the lens inward and reveals interesting facets of this star of the 70s cinema

Holding Fort in the Happiest Country

Traditionally built on strategic locations, Bhutan's elaborate dzong architecture blends function, aesthetics, and cultural symbolism

The Cat is Out of the Bag in Indian Political Symbolanza

Political rhetoric is a weapon of innovative aggression. The bag wars between the Congress and BJP started when Priyanka Gandhi arrived in Parliament with a 'Palestine' bag.

Washington plays supporting role in India's fightback

SCOTT Boland was running at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. It is his backyard. Every time he turns up there, the Victorian pacer has done something special. On Saturday, he was going up against Nitish K Reddy.

Arsenal Maintain Title Pursuit With Narrow Victory

DECLAN Rice is hoping 2025 brings silverware for Arsenal but knows they need some help to deny a rampant Liverpool the Premier League title.

Nitish K Reddy A Star Is Born

Youngster from Andhra cracks scintillating ton to stamp his arrival, rescues India in the process; Family support & vital lessons at domestic setup reasons behind his rise