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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

Rise of women sports in country, in crowd and in spirit

It was the semifinal day of the 2024 Women's Asian Champions Trophy in Rajgir. Conventionally speaking, Bihar is not known for anything related to the sport.

Carlsen quits world chess event over jeans row

CHESS number one Magnus Carlsen has quit a World Championship event in New York after being fined and threatened with exclusion for breaching the dress code by wearing jeans.

BFC post thrilling away win over Chennaiyin FC

RYAN Williams scored a brace as Bengaluru FC posted a thrilling 4-2 victory over Chennaiyin FC in the Indian Super League at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Saturday.

Credila Financial Files for ₹5,000 Crore Public Issue

CREDILA Financial Services, formerly HDFC Credila Financial Services, has filed the pre-filed draft papers with markets regulator Sebi for an initial public offer through which it plans to raise ₹5,000 crore.

RIL Acquires Karkinos for ₹375 Crore

Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries on Saturday said it has acquired technology-driven and oncology-focused healthcare platform Karkinos for ₹375 crore.

Luxury Housing Market Shines in 2024

DEMAND for lavish and luxurious housing projects remained resilient in 2024 despite a sharp surge in property prices.

Missing The Wood For The Trees

Forests are a natural resource crucial to feeding and regulating rainfall cycles. They also provide essential biodiversity – being home to millions of species of plants and animals – for the coupled existence of humankind and nature.

Russia Aims to Double Tourism GDP by 2030 from India, China

RUSSIA is looking to double its GDP contribution from tourism by 2030, increasing it from 3.8% to about 10%.

Voda repays ₹11.6k cr debt, releases pledge on Vi shares

UK-based Vodafone Group has cleared its outstanding dues of nearly ₹11,650 crore (about 109 million pounds) that it had raised against shares of Vodafone Idea.

Bloodied Ukrainian Troops Face Defeat in Kursk

Loses Mount for Ukraine

BNP Opposes Suggestion by Yunus to Lower Vote Age to 17

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Saturday said that Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus' suggestion to set the minimum voting age at 17 would put pressure on the Election Commission and could delay the election process.

Trump Asks US Supreme Court To Delay TikTok Ban

US President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court on Friday to pause the potential TikTok ban from going into effect until his administration can pursue a 'political resolution'.