Onmanorama | Kerala News | Breaking News | India | Lifestyle | Entertainment

ALL STORIES

Sports
ISL: Hyderabad, NorthEast United play out 1-1 draw

The winless Hyderabad remain bottom of the ISL points table with four points from nine matches.
Kerala
In 10 years, tigers killed 7 humans in Wayanad district

In the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary alone, four persons have lost their lives to tiger attacks since 2010.
Sports
Senior National Basketball Championship: Kerala women finish runner-up

Indian Railways clinched the women's title and lost to Tamil Nadu in the men's final.

RECIPE

Goan fish curry: An aromatic, coconutty accompaniment to appam, rice and more

ENTERTAINMENT

Latest Buzz from the Entertainment World

IFFK Day 3 highlights: Record crowd, exclusive conversations, and cinematic delights
Love knows no boundaries: Just like ‘Kaathal’, ‘Rafiki’ challenges societal norms | Review
R S Panicker opens up about emotional scene with Mammootty in Jeo Baby's 'Kaathal'
The worst that can happen to a filmmaker is to be ostracized for their work: Wanuri Kahiu | Interview

PODCASTS

DAILY NEWS DOSE

US should also be held responsible for Israeli attacks on Gaza: Palestine PM | Dec 10, 2023

PLAY

NEWS BRAKE

Of urban floods, missing town plans & poor drainage: Ft Jiji Thomson

PLAY

Start, Action, Cut

Decoding Tamil movie - Chithha (2023) | EP 50

PLAY

NEWS BRAKE

Rethinking productivity: Narayana Murthy, 70-hours & smart work | Ep 88

PLAY

NEWS BRAKE

Understanding breast cancer, its symptoms and treatment | Ep 86

View

NEWS BRAKE

OPS vs NPS: Viability, opportunity cost & welfare

View

NEWS BRAKE

India vs Canada: What is Trudeau's endgame? Ft TP Sreenivasan | News Brake Ep 84

PLAY

NEWS BRAKE

All about Nipah | Ft. Dr Anoop Kumar & Dr Rajendra Pilankatta

PLAY

STARTUP LAUNCHER

FemiSafe: Breaking stigmas around menstruation and personal hygiene

PLAY

Sports
India's first T20I against SA called off due to rain

The match was abandoned without a ball being bowled after persistent rain in Durban on Sunday.
Kerala
Two youths held in connection with death of a friend at Ponnani

The deceased was involved in several criminal cases, said the Ponnani Police.
Kerala
Kasaragod woman's suicide: Family of victim alleges murder

Murseena of Pallikkara was found hanging in the bedroom of her husband's house last Monday.

GLOBAL INDIAN

Column | Empire strikes back against India?

TP Sreenivasan

FOOD

Your little guide to a great culinary experience!

Are vegetable pulao and veg biryani the same?
Eatopia: Customers of this farm restaurant can chill in an orchard, post meal
Crispy dosas using barnyard millet can be a morning staple
Tips to keep gooseberries fresh for months

ONMANORAMA VIDEOS

RECIPE

Goan fish curry: An aromatic, coconutty accompaniment to appam, rice and more

View

RECIPE

Peanut salad, a healthy addition to your Christmas menu

View

ASSEMBLY POLLS 2023

Congress defeat in the heartland: The obvious reasons behind the flop

PLAY

FOOD

Chocolate tart: A sumptuous Christmas dessert

PLAY

NEWS

SC cancels Gopinathan Ravindran's re-appointment as Kannur University VC

View

NEWS

Abducted 6-year-old Abigel Sara Reji found safe after intense 20-hour search

View

ONMANORAMA EXPLAINS

Scam-A-lot : Rising investment fraud in Kerala

View

ONMANORAMA EXPLAINS

Allegations, expulsion, road ahead for Mahua Moitra

View

NEWS

The drama neither Rashmika Mandanna nor Scarlett Johansson were looking for

PLAY

Sports
3rd WT20I: Spinners shine in India's consolation win against England

India won by five wickets to end the three-match series 1-2.
Kerala
DYFI workers storm hospital, attack Cong workers; MLA Eldhose Kunnappilly manhandled

Earlier in the afternoon, KSU-Youth Congress workers threw a shoe at the Nava Kerala Sadas bus.
Kerala
Wayanad woman hacks friend to death, kills self

On primary investigation, police have concluded that a quarrel over financial transactions between the two led to the murder and subsequent suicide.

Movie Review

December 10, 2023

Love knows no boundaries: Just like ‘Kaathal’, ‘Rafiki’ challenges societal norms | Review

December 08, 2023

A mildly intriguing murder mystery | Kalidas Jayaram-starrer 'Rajni' movie review

December 08, 2023

'The Archies': A colourful canvas of joy, debuting star kids with style | Review

SPORTS

Catch all the action from the Sporting World.

ISL: Hyderabad, NorthEast United play out 1-1 draw
Senior National Basketball Championship: Kerala women finish runner-up
India's first T20I against SA called off due to rain
3rd WT20I: Spinners shine in India's consolation win against England

News
Russia finds Israel's attack on Palestine unacceptable, justifies war in Ukraine

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov criticised Israel for using the October 7 event for the collective punishment of the millions of Palestinian people.
Kerala
Pathanamthitta woman's death: Husband arrested on charges of domestic violence, abetting suicide

It became clear during the investigation that he had subjected the woman to both physical and mental harassment.
Entertainment
IFFK Day 3 highlights: Record crowd, exclusive conversations, and cinematic delights

Each passing day of the 7-day festival witnesses a growing number of delegates participating in the movie screenings and various activities at IFFK.

Vantage Point

Column | Arjuna Ranatunga – captain courageous

Dr KN Raghavan

Kerala
Tribal youth dies of jaundice, family alleges medical negligence against two govt hospitals

Health Minister Veena George has ordered a probe into the allegations.
Podcast
Daily News Dose: US should also be held responsible for Israeli attacks on Gaza, says Palestine PM | Dec 10, 2023

Hello, this is your daily dose of news from Onmanorama. Tune in to get updated about the major news stories of the day.
Entertainment
Love knows no boundaries: Just like ‘Kaathal’, ‘Rafiki’ challenges societal norms | Review

In the movie, Kahiu paints each frame with a rich and lively palette, saturating every scene with a burst of colours that mirrors the strength of the love between the two women.

Kerala
KSU, Youth Cong activists throw shoe at Kerala CM's bus; DYFI workers assault them

The incident occurred when the Nava Kerala Sadas bus reached Odakkali on the way to Kothamangalam from Perumbavoor.
Kerala
Binoy Viswam named CPI state secretary

Kanam had suggested handing over the temporary charge of the state secretaryship to Binoy Viswam, a member of the CPI central secretariat, while he took leave for treatment.
News
Vishnu Deo Sai to be Chhattisgarh CM; BJP's tribal face whom Shah promised to make 'big man'

Last month, Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah had urged voters to elect Sai, promising to make the latter a "big man" if the party comes back to power in the state.

TRAVEL

Unleash the wanderlust in you!

Red Fort to remain open for tourists tomorrow
Why did a big, Norwegian plane land on a runway made of snow in Antarctica?
What nimble-fingered guests pilfer most from hotels
CBL: Tropical Titans reign supreme; achieves hat-trick of titles

Kerala
I gave Parliament response on Hamas, clarifies V Muraleedharan

A political row broke out after Minister of State for External Affairs Meenakshi Lekhi said she had not approved a question tabled in the Lok Sabha on Friday on declaring Hamas a terrorist organisation.
Kerala
Restrictions on passing bills eased as treasury gets replenished

Typically, half of the government's monthly spending occurs in the initial two weeks. But there were no constraints on retirement benefit payouts and provident fund withdrawals last week.
Travel
Red Fort to remain open for tourists tomorrow

It will be open as the India Art, Architecture and Design Biennale (IAADB) is held here till December 15.

LIFESTYLE

Stay Updated with Onmanorama Life and Style hacks.

Try out these furniture ideas for magical transformation of small spaces
Deal with bone health problems through dieting, yoga
Read your horoscope today (10-12-2023)
'Community-driven efforts needed to fight against HIV'

Entertainment
R S Panicker opens up about emotional scene with Mammootty in Jeo Baby's 'Kaathal'

Panicker, who has been earning widespread acclaim for his acting since the movie's release, recounted how he became so immersed when Mammootty's character, Mathew, broke down in front of Chachan.
Kerala
Forest issues order to kill tiger that mauled a man to death in Wayanad

From camera traps, the forest department had confirmed that the animal was still roaming around the area.
Food
Are vegetable pulao and veg biryani the same?

Many popular chefs like Sanjeev Kapoor, Ranveer Brar, and more have shared vegetable biryani recipes on their YouTube pages.

Travel
Why did a big, Norwegian plane land on a runway made of snow in Antarctica?

Norse Atlantic Airways, a Norwegian airline, made an unusual landing of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner in Antarctica.
LifeStyle
Try out these furniture ideas for magical transformation of small spaces

While the holidays often bring about a desire to transform our homes into a winter wonderland, sometimes limited space can pose a decorating challenge.
Travel
What nimble-fingered guests pilfer most from hotels

Reports suggest that the British and Germans lead in stealing items from hotel rooms.

Career & Campus
Education Dept makes 2 PT periods mandatory in higher secondary, but no PT teacher posts

Currently, other subjects are taught during the two PT periods in most of the higher secondary schools, as there are no PT teachers.
IFFK 2023

Entertainment
The worst that can happen to a filmmaker is to be ostracized for their work: Wanuri Kahiu | Interview

Wanuri highlighted the risk that many filmmakers, including herself, face because their works address social issues in the region.
News
BSP chief Mayawati declares nephew Akash Anand as her political successor

The party's official statement, however, did not mention any such decision.

Career & Campus
Foreign Medical education: Students should complete internship within 10 years

The NMC had, on November 2021, cancelled the recognition for BS course in the Philippines.
Kerala
Pilgrims wait for 14 hrs in Sabarimala; TDB restores special queue system

Manorama News reported that the queue blocks at the temple were found crowded, though no rush was seen in Sannidhanam.
Entertainment
Actor Jayaram introduces future son-in-law in latest post. Know details here

Jayaram introduced Navaneeth Gireesh while sharing a photo of him and Malavika from their engagement ceremony.

Entertainment
I dislike the term 'woman filmmaker', says Portuguese filmmaker Rita Azevedo Gomes

The award-winning director also talked about the art and politics in her cinema during a session at the IFFK.
Kerala
When will Govt clear long-pending DA arrears? Govt employees await a reply; Dec 11 the key date

Lakhs of government employees and pensioners are keenly awaiting the reply of the State Government to the recent Kerala Administrative Tribunal (KAT) order.
Kerala
Even Kerala is not safe under Modi’s 'New India’, says economist Parakala Prabhakar

Prabhakar, the husband of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman who is seen forcefully promoting the Modi government's economic agenda, issued the warning.

Sports
Manorama felicitates Kerala football team which created history by winning Santosh Trophy in 1973

Malayala Manorama Editor Philip Mathew and Kerala Football Association president Navas Meeran presented mementoes to the team at the function, which was attended by family members of the players.
COLUMN: NOMADIC INSIGHTS

Kerala
Portuguese model for Kerala

Mass migration is leaving Kerala deserted with ghost houses. A way out is to brand and market itself as a 'second-home destination', a model perfected by Spain and Portugal.
TRIBUTE TO KANAM

Kerala
CPI leader Kanam Rajendran cremated with state honours

Thousands of people paid their last respects to CPI state secretary who breathed his last on Friday following a cardiac arrest at a private hospital in Kochi.

Kerala
Malayali family found dead in Coorg resort

'No one is responsible for our death,' reads the suicide note recovered from their room.
LifeStyle
Deal with bone health problems through dieting, yoga

Vitamin D levels often decline in winter due to reduced natural sunlight exposure.
Kerala
Hadiya divorces and marries again, father approaches court saying she is missing

Hadiya's conversion to Islam and marriage to a Muslim man triggered a 'love jihad' debate in 2016; it was put to rest by NIA in 2018.

Kerala
Major drug haul in Kozhikode; One detained with over 260 g MDMA

Sharafudheen, a wholesale dealer of MDMA, used to sell the stuff on NIT premises, said the excise officials.
Food
Eatopia: Customers of this farm restaurant can chill in an orchard, post meal

Chef Arun is in charge of the culinary space of the restaurant and he is the one who curates the daily menu for the restaurant, which is open from 7 am to 11 pm, every day.
Kerala
Dr Shahana suicide: Search on for Ruwise’s father as probe reveals he exerted pressure for dowry

Ruwise's father has went absconding along with his family after police initiated probe.

Food
Crispy dosas using barnyard millet can be a morning staple

Pair it with chutney or sambar and it can even give the traditional dosa varieties a good competition and become your morning staple.
Entertainment
From 'Asteroid City' to 'Kaathal' | 5 movies to check out on 3rd day of IFFK 2023

Here are five recommendations to add to your watchlist.
Career & Campus
Timetable released: ISC exams from February 12, ICSE tests from 21

The 10th class examinations will take place from 11 am to 1 pm, and the 12th class exams will be held from 2 pm to 5 pm.

Sports
Women's T20: England seal series with easy win after India's stunning batting collapse

India were shot out for 80 in 16.2 overs. In reply, England cantered home in 11.2 overs to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
Sports
Aston Villa beat Arsenal to spark unlikely Premier League title bid

Arsenal's second league defeat of the season leaves Mikel Arteta's men one point behind Liverpool, who went top with a controversial 2-1 win at Crystal Palace earlier on Saturday.
News
War triggers 'apocalyptic' situation in Gaza; Death toll crosses 17,000

An estimated 1.9 million of Gaza's 2.4 million people have been displaced. Gaza is on the verge of being overwhelmed by disease and starvation.

LifeStyle
Read your horoscope today (10-12-2023)

Some people will be rewarded handsomely, while others may face monetary failures.
Career & Campus
Apply now for PhD programmes at RGCB, IIM Kozhikode

It’s time to apply for admission to PhD programmes at two leading institutions in Kerala, the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB) in Thiruvananthapuram and the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Kozhikode.
Travel
CBL: Tropical Titans reign supreme; achieves hat-trick of titles

Topping the overall points table, the Tropical Titans (rowing Veeyapuram snake boat) scored 116 points, followed by the Coast Dominators (Nadubhagom Chundan of UBC Kainakary Club) at 109 points.

Sports
ISL: East Bengal hold Punjab to goalless draw

It was a back-and-forth contest right from the beginning, with the home side and Punjab FC taking formidable shots at goal in the opening 15 minutes.
Kerala
Missing farmer found killed, partially eaten by tiger in Wayanad

As per reports, Prajeesh had gone to the paddy field in the afternoon to collect grass for the cattle, when he was attacked and killed by the wild animal.
Entertainment
From Malayalam hits to global perspectives: Highlights of IFFK day 2

‘Family’ received resounding appreciation from the audience, leading to an interactive session with the cast and crew engaging with media personalities.

Kerala
Sabarimala pilgrim rush: Daily virtual queue limit cut by 10,000

Since Friday night, the hill temple has been witnessing a heavy rush of pilgrims, especially from neighbouring states.
Sports
WPL auction: Kashvee Gautam, Vrinda Dinesh hit jackpot

In the early stages, Australian cricketers attracted the highest bids with all-rounder Annabel Sutherland being sold to Delhi Capitals for Rs 2 crore and batter Phoebe Litchfield to Gujarat Giants for Rs 1 crore.
Kerala
DYFI activists thrash CPM member at Nava Kerala Sadas venue

Rayeez, a member of the CPM’s Thammanan branch committee, faced the attack during the event held at Marine Drive in Kochi on Friday

Kerala
12-year-old girl collapses, dies at Sabarimala

Padmashri of Tamil Nadu collapsed at the Appachimedu stretch of the hill temple. Police sources indicated that the child had heart problems earlier.
Kerala
MBBS student succumbs to injuries in fall from third floor of hostel

Adithi, daughter of Benny, belonged to Udayamperoor and studied at Sree Gokulam Medical College at Venjaramoodu in Thiruvananthapuram district.
Kerala
ED freezes assets of Kasaragod man who allegedly swindled Rs 340 cr from UAE banks

ED said the accused is suspected of having invested the money in construction, media, chemical, and IT companies.

Kerala
Ivory tusks seized from tribal hamlet in Kurathikudy near Adimaly; one held

The accused was presented before the Adimaly Judicial Magistrate on Saturday and has been remanded to judicial custody.
Career & Campus
OET: strict action if irregularity is detected

Kerala hosts four out of six OET premium centres in India
Kerala
Excise busts illicit liquor racket in Thrissur; actor, music composer among 6 held

The action was taken based on a tip-off the Excise Commissioner's central squad received that production of illicit liquor would go up during the Christmas-New Year season.

Podcast
Daily News Dose: Kerala doctor's death: Police book primary accused's father for demanding dowry | Dec 9, 2023

Hello, this is your daily dose of news from Onmanorama. Tune in to get updated about the major news stories of the day.
LifeStyle
'Community-driven efforts needed to fight against HIV'

In recent years, good evidence has emerged to support the assertion that when HIV is undetectable, it is untransmittable.
Career & Campus
IGNOU and Open University of Kenya signs MoU to enhance student, faculty mobility

In a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the Open University of Kenya (OUK) and Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) are set to enhance collaboration across various domains

Sports
WPL auction: Mumbai Indians buy Kerala all-rounder Sajana

Sajana has captained Kerala and also played for India 'A'.
LifeStyle
Fossil fuel phase-out hits deadlock at COP28 after nations clash over it

Observers in the negotiations said Saudi Arabia and Russia were insisting that COP28 focus only on reducing climate pollution - with no mention of the fossil fuels causing it.
Sports
Hazare Trophy: Krishna Prasad, Rohan star as Kerala enter quarterfinals

Though Maharashtra began their daunting chase of 384 spiritedly, they lost their way once the 139-run opening stand between Kaushal S Tambe and Om Bhosale was broken.

Kerala
Teenager drowns in Iruvazhinji river in Kozhikode

Though rescuers from the Mukkam fire station rushed to the spot and took Rayon to a hospital, he could not be saved.
Entertainment
Sathyendra questions Adoor Gopalakrishnan's techniques and Lokesh Kanagaraj's spending | IFFK 2023

Sathyendra underscored that filmmakers like Lokesh Kanagaraj, who command crores, must leverage their resources more judiciously and focus on the nuances.
Kerala
Youth dies after canoe capsizes near Tanur coast

Three persons were in the canoe at the time of the accident. The other two were rescued.

Entertainment
'Kaathal' remains a favourite even at IFFK 2023; Sudhi claims booking closed within half an hour

According to Sudhi, the cast and crew of 'Kaathal' will be present at their screening on Sunday.
LifeStyle
An organised movement to combat e-cigarettes and escalating vaping

Through Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS), heat-not-burn (HNB), e-hookah and international tobacco companies are purposefully targeting little children, teens, and the youth.
Kerala
PC George's Kerala Janapaksham (Secular) to join NDA

The party's state committee has also demanded that PC George be given a ticket to contest from the Pathanamthitta Lok Sabha constituency in the upcoming elections.

LifeStyle
Contracting Covid late in pregnancy may up health risk for mothers

The study showed that risks of sepsis and acute renal failure were 3-4 times greater for deliveries following SARS-CoV-2 infection compared to uninfected.
Sports
Wrestling Federation of India elections to be held on December 21

The results will be announced the same day.
Kerala
TVM doctor suicide: Kerala police book Ruwise's father for demanding dowry

Ruwise, the victim Shahana's fiance, was arrested by police two days ago.

TRIBUTE TO KANAM

Kerala
Hundreds bid adieu to CPI veteran Kanam Rajendran; funeral on Sunday

In Thiruvananthapuram, his body will be kept for public homage at his son's house in Edapazhanji's Vivekananda Nagar and CPI headquarters in Pattom.
Sports
Patel, Phillips, Santner help Black Caps level Test series

Phillips was dropped on nought by Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto but maintained his composure after the Black Caps were reduced to 69/6 before tea to guide them home.
Kerala
Huge rush in Sabarimala; Pilgrims violate queue system leaving police in trouble

Devaswom minister K Radhakrishnan has instructed the officials to take immediate action to control the rush.

News
First session of Telangana Assembly begins, newly-elected MLAs take oath

AIMIM MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi presided over the proceedings as the pro-tem Speaker.
News
Alappuzha man's startup launches digital platform to boost seafood exports

According to Avira Tharakan, the platform incorporates crypto technologies and export finance.
STARTUP SATURDAY

News
Chess made them friends, now their startup offers training in the game

Kochi: Six little boys grew up playing chess and when they became big enough to start their own business venture, their passion, experience and expertise about the game was their biggest investment. Eight Times Eight, the beautifully named Kochi-based startup, is fast becoming a sought after

Entertainment
Five months post injury, Anupam Kher returns to gym for intense workout

The actor shared photos of his workout on Instagram and said he will continue to work towards a better physique.
News
How to build and improve your credit score by using a credit card smartly

Building and improving your credit score is a strategic and gradual process that requires careful financial management. Using a credit card smartly can be an effective tool in this endeavour.
Kerala
Woman doctor dies while attempting to board moving train

Dr. Sujatha sustained severe internal injuries after getting trapped in the gap between the train and the platform.

Kerala
Youth ends life after announcing death through Instagram

According to his neighbours, he was in deep depression after failing to find a job in Dubai.
Sports
Will need more practice to counter extra bounce and pace on SA tracks: Rinku

The left-hander said that head coach Rahul Dravid asked him to just play his natural game and bat at No.5 or No.6
Entertainment
5 movies to check out on day 2 of IFFK 2023

The International Film Festival of Kerala kicked off in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday.

Kerala
Kashmir accident: One more youth succumbs to injuries

Manoj Madhavan (25), a native of Chittoor, was undergoing treatment at Saura SKIMS hospital in Kashmir.
TRIBUTE TO KANAM

Kerala
A K Antony hails Kanam as 'man of principle'; CPI leaders recollect memories

The departure of a committed leader like Kanam is indeed a great loss to the party, said CPI general secreary D Raja.
Sports
Nick Kyrgios withdraws from Australian Open

Kyrgios' injury woes began after a stellar 2022 campaign in which he reached the Wimbledon final, won the Washington title and made the quarterfinals at Flushing Meadows.

LifeStyle
Note these effective expert ways for detox after over indulgence

Six highly effective and simple steps that could help with a successful post-festive detox are listed here.
Sports
Alyssa Healy appointed Australian women's team captain across formats

All-rounder Tahlia McGrath has been named vice-captain.
News
Onmanorama Explains | What next for Mahua Moitra?

On November 9, the committee recommended the Trinamool MP's expulsion. The Lok Pal has asked the CBI to probe the bribe angle

LifeStyle
Experience in medicine influenced my writing, says 'The Covenant of Water' author Abraham Verghese

'The Covenant of Water' is a multi-generational epic family saga, set between 1900 and 1977 in Kerala.
Kerala
Six including doctor held for illicit liquor manufacturing in Thrissur

Manorama News reported that 1200 litre of illicit liquor was seized from the unit.