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Chennithala treads cautiously as race for Cong leadership heats up

Having been sidelined from state politics, every political development has come as a blessing for him

32L visitors in 41 days: Sabarimala temple's revenue soars to ₹297 cr

DURING the 41 days of Mandala Mahotsavam, the first phase of the annual pilgrimage season in Sabarimala, over 32 lakh devotees had darshan at the hill shrine in Pathanamthitta.

Sree Narayana Guru endorsed Sanatana Dharma, says Sreedharan Pillai

INDIRECTLY criticising the Vaikom Satyagraha centenary celebrations jointly organised by the Kerala and Tamil Nadu governments, Goa Governor P S Sreedharan Pillai on Friday said the contributions of Sree Narayana Guru were ignored while the organisers credited a leader from the neighbouring state for the fight against caste discrimination.

Not fully satisfied with verdict, say families of Kripesh, Sarath

PARENTS and close relatives of murdered Youth Congress workers Kripesh and Sarath Lal P K said the CBI court verdict was not fully satisfactory.

Independent Regulating Authority Needed for Alternative Medicine

BACK to Balance, an acupuncture centre based in Kalamassery, has disputed the Kerala State Medical Councils' authority to oversee acupuncture centres in Kerala.

Arattupuzha Velayudha Panicker's bicentenary fete from today

A procession will be taken out carrying the portrait of Panicker, who had fought against social evils in the princely state of Travancore, from Alappuzha to Thiruvananthapuram

Youngsters smoke sometimes: Min Saji defends MLA's son

A DAY after he triggered controversy by supporting the Kayamkulam MLA U Prathibha's son who was booked for allegedly using ganja, Fisheries Minister Saji Cherian said he did not send a wrong message.

SNDP stance on shirtless temple entry not new, says Vellappally

SNDP Yogam general secretary Vellappally Natesan has said that Sree Narayana Dharma Sangham Trust president Swami Satchidananda's call to end the requirement of male devotees removing their shirts before entering temples in Kerala is not a new stance.

Mannam rose to become a renaissance leader by fighting evils, says Govindan

A day after NSS general secretary G Sukumaran Nair criticised Sivagiri Mutt head Swami Satchidananda for proposing an end to the practice of men removing the garment covering the top part of their bodies before entering temples and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for endorsing the same, CPM state secretary M V Govindan on Friday weighed in on the controversy.

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.

Creating counties in Ladakh unacceptable

NEW Delhi has lodged a \"solemn protest\" with Beijing against its creation of two new counties last month in Hotan prefecture, as parts of these regions fall within the Union territory of Ladakh.

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.

Emerging technologies to drive job growth in 2025

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

Storm Before The Biggest Test

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

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.

IT Companies May Report Surge in Q3 Revenue Growth

Though there will be seasonal furloughs, IT services firms are likely to perform better and will report improvement in growth momentum in the third quarter of this financial year.

Mkts up nearly 2%, investors richer by ₹6L cr

Robust performance by auto companies in December further bolstered buying sentiment, fuelling the rally

US no longer among India's top crude suppliers; oil imports from Russia at 31%

The United States no longer remains one of the top five crude oil suppliers to India as African nation Angola nudged ahead of the US in December.