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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.

Lives interrupted

T comes like a sudden bang on your head. The tremors shake you to your core, like the world is crumbling around you. Everything is falling apart,\" says Pushkala L, who counts the daily blasts from the nearby quarry.

MOCHA MUSE

TNIE explores the possibilities of the new Pantone colour of the year: an unsuspecting shade of brown - Mocha Mousse

India lifts restrictions on WhatsApp Payments: What it means for Meta

In a move that could enhance digital payments in India, the Indian government has lifted restrictions on WhatsApp Payments.

Emerging tech to drive job growth

Artificial Intelligence (AI), which was a major trend in 2024, is expected to further accelerate in 2025.

India lifts restrictions on WhatsApp Payments: What it means for Meta

WhatsApp's expansion into digital payments represents a direct challenge to India's two dominant players in the sector: Google Pay and PhonePe.

Storm Before The Biggest Test

Despite dressing room 'chaos', India would be looking to salvage pride in Sydney and keep hopes of qualifying for WTC final alive

Salima dedicates Arjuna to teammates

FOR her contribution to Indian hockey, women's team captain Salima Tete was named amongst the Arjuna Awardees in the National Sports Awards 2024 list announced on Thursday.

Hope my goals help Arsenal win title

GABRIEL Jesus is determined to keep scoring as Arsenal look to end their more than 20-year wait for a Premier League title.

Bagan start year with win over Hyderabad FC

MOHUN Bagan Super Giant started the New Year with a 3-0 victory over Hyderabad FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season.

HIL: UP Rudras blank Soorma Hockey Club

UP Rudras blanked Soorma Hockey Club 3-0 in their Hero Hockey India League contest here on Thursday.

With $20.5 bn from IPOs, Dalal Street 2nd busiest mkt

DALAL Street has been the second busiest market in the world, with a mop-up of $20.5 billion from the initial public offerings (IPOs).

Blinkit 10-min ambulance service in Gurugram

ZOMATO's quick commerce platform Blinkit on Thursday launched its 10-minutes Ambulance Service in select areas of Gurugram.

Hyundai Unveils Creta Electric With Two Battery Choices, 473 Km Range

HYUNDAI Motor India's (HMIL) first locally manufactured mass electric vehicle (EV) - the Creta Electric - will come with two battery packs - a 51.4 kWh (Long Range) offering a driving range of 473 km and a 42 kWh offering a driving range of 390 km in a single charge.

Manufacturing ends on a strong note in 2024, Dec PMI slowest at 56.4

THE manufacturing activity has reported its weakest reading of 2024 in December, with the manufacturing purchasing managers index (PMI) falling to 56.4, down from 56.5 in November.

Sebi rejects Zee, Punit Goenka's settlement offers

MARKET regulator Sebi on Thursday rejected the settlement offers filed by Zee Entertainment Enterprises (ZEEL) and its chief executive Punit Goenka for alleged violation of listing norms.