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Kerala
Rogue tusker Arikomban almost foils Kerala's biggest insurance policy to capture him

On Saturday, the tusker came dangerously close to the trained 'kumki' elephants that were totally vulnerable to an attack.
Sports
Premier League: Arsenal respond in style after City thrash Liverpool

Both Arsenal and Manchester City scored 4-1 wins in their respective matches.
Sports
IPL: Mayers, Wood star as Super Giants down DC

Wood bagged a fifer after Mayers' fifty set up a solid total for LSG.

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ENTERTAINMENT

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'Shaakuntalam': Samantha draws inspiration from Mollywood actors
Actor Innocent's tombstone engraved with images of his evergreen characters | Video
Day 2 of 'Dasara': Nani, Keerthy Suresh's film scripts box office history
Legendary composer Baburaj's family files legal notice against 'Neelavelicham' director Aashiq Abu

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Tour of Thekkady: World-class cycling event by KEG Bikers

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Kerala
Health Dept issues Covid guidelines; masks mandatory for pregnant women, children, elderly

As per the guidelines, if a patient under treatment is confirmed to be infected with Covid, they shall not be denied further treatment by the hospital authorities under any circumstance.
Sports
Madrid Masters: PV Sindhu enters first final of the year

The Olympic medallist defeated Singapore's Yeo Jia Min in straight games.
Kerala
Crime Branch to probe death of tribal man Viswanathan

The local police have failed to nab the suspects accused of assaulting Viswanathan even after one-and-a-half months.

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Tharoor Line | Mounting military losses point to Russia's costly Ukraine misadventure

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FOOD

Your little guide to a great culinary experience!

Try these refrigerator hacks to keep food fresh and safe
Make your shawarma vegan, swap the meat with jackfruit!
Pandhal Deli & Cafe brings scrumptious global flavours to Kochi
On World Idli Day, relish your friendly neighbourhood south Indian rice cake's Kerala connection

Sports
IPL: Punjab Kings beat KKR by DLS method in rain-hit match

The Kings won by 7 runs in a rain-hit contest in Mohali.
News
Some people both outside and inside India hell-bent on sullying my image: PM Modi

Modi's remarks come amid a slugfest between the Cong and BJP over Rahul Gandhi's 'democracy under brutal attack in India' comments in the UK, and Germany taking note of Rahul's disqualification from Lok Sabha.
Kerala
It's time to fight forces of divisiveness together, say Pinarayi Vijayan & MK Stalin

Addressing the gathering, the Tamil Nadu CM said the Vaikom Satyagraha inspired various agitations against 'Ayitham' (untouchability) in India.

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SPORTS

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Premier League: Arsenal respond in style after City thrash Liverpool
IPL: Mayers, Wood star as Super Giants down DC
Madrid Masters: PV Sindhu enters first final of the year
IPL: Punjab Kings beat KKR by DLS method in rain-hit match

News
Road rage case: Navjot Sidhu walks out of Patiala jail after 10 months

The 59-year-old was greeted by supporters who chanted 'Navjot Sidhu zindabad'.
Daily News Dose: No evidence Brahmapuram fire was deliberate, reveals forensic report | April 1, 2023

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Entertainment
'Shaakuntalam': Samantha draws inspiration from Mollywood actors

'Sufiyum Sujatayum'-fame Dev Mohan and Aditi Balan also feature in the film, which will release in theatres on April 14.

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Column | What ails Indian batsmen in tackling spinners?

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Sports
IPL 2023: Floodlight failure delays KKR chase

The onus on stadium maintenance lies with the PCA and the inordinate delay was certainly an embarrassment for the local unit.
Kerala
Kerala govt hikes liquor rates further

A bottle of liquor under Rs 1,000 will cost Rs 10 more than the budgetary hike of Rs 20.
Entertainment
Actor Innocent's tombstone engraved with images of his evergreen characters | Video

The unique tribute was the idea of Innocent's grandchildren, Innocent Jr and Anna.

Entertainment
Day 2 of 'Dasara': Nani, Keerthy Suresh's film scripts box office history

The story revolves around the character Dharani played by Nani, set against the backdrop of Singareni coal mines.
Entertainment
Legendary composer Baburaj's family files legal notice against 'Neelavelicham' director Aashiq Abu

Music composer M S Baburaj's family has alleged that 'Neelavelicham' makers have used the songs in 'Bhargavi Nilayam', without prior permission from the family.
News
More heatwave days likely in India from April to June: IMD

Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Punjab and Haryana to witness high number of heatwave days.

TRAVEL

Unleash the wanderlust in you!

Tomdaya in Munnar? Kerala Tourism had us in the first half, not gonna lie!
Daily trains to connect Bodi with Chennai on new track soon; a big boon for Idukki too
The Trans-Siberian Railway: What you see as you travel from Moscow to Vladivostok
Oman’s Al Jabal Al Akhdar valley comes alive with rose blooms

Career & Campus
Junior resident doctor vacancy at Delhi's Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital

Applications could be submitted until April 10.
Sports
Knee injury could cut short Williamson's IPL stint

The 32-year-old got injured following a nasty fall while fielding on the boundary during the CSK innings.
Kerala
MK Stalin, Pinarayi Vijayan attend Vaikom Satyagraha centenary celebrations

The visit of MK Stalin, which is highly anticipated by the local administration and the residents of the town, is expected to strengthen Vaikom's 'unsung bond' with the neighbouring state.

LIFESTYLE

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This Pala home exhibits seamless blend of traditional and modern features
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Kerala
Won't back off from defamation case against Swapna Suresh, says MV Govindan

Swapna openly challenged Govindan's legal notice and declared that she would not pay even a penny in damages.
News
COVID-19: WHO recommends booster dose for elderly, vulnerable groups

WHO said that all the Covid vaccine recommendations are time-limited, and should be applied only to the current epidemiological scenario only.
Travel
Tomdaya in Munnar? Kerala Tourism had us in the first half, not gonna lie!

The fans, especially those from Kerala, were in for a shock when the official handles of Kerala Tourism made an innocent looking post of the adorable couple taking a stroll through the tea plantations of Munnar.

News
Pune man detained for issuing death threat to Sanjay Raut

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said a detailed probe will be carried out and action will be taken.
Career & Campus
Job opportunities at Nuclear Fuel Complex in Hyderabad; how to apply

Applications could be submitted before 10 April via www.nfc.gov.in.
Kerala
Tragedy strikes Kannur family as man, son drown in river

The deceased have been identified as Lijo Jose (34) and his son Nebin Jose (4).

LifeStyle
This Pala home exhibits seamless blend of traditional and modern features

Designed in 3000 sqft, this splendid abode has a sit out, formal and family living areas, courtyard, dining area, kitchen with a work area and four bedrooms too.
Career & Campus
5,000 apprentice vacancies in Central Bank of India; rush your application now

Interested candidates can submit applications until April 3. The training period is for up to a year.
Entertainment
'Enkilum Chandrike', 'Gaslight', 'Bagheera': Here's a list of OTT films streaming this weekend

Some of the films and shows are direct OTT releases.

Kerala
Govt backtracks on unpopular access control system at Secretariat

It was proposed to set up the access control system and to link it with salary distribution software ‘SPARK’ from April 1.
LifeStyle
How does dental X-ray help maintain oral hygiene

Dental or oral health is an important component of overall health, and current technology has elevated dental care to a whole new level.
News
Drunk Swedish national held for molesting IndiGo staff

The accused was produced before the Andheri Metropolitan Court and released on bail of Rs 20,000.

News
A drop of water was luxury: Galfar Mohamed Ali on his early days in Oman

Over the past 50 years, he built his construction empire, the largest in the Gulf. He narrated his tale, of a journey that started from Valapad in Thrissur to the top of the world at Al-Bayt.
Career & Campus
Students with invalid Aadhaar too make it to annual headcount at schools

The number of posts to be sanctioned in schools will change accordingly.
LifeStyle
Column | The soul of urban soil: Disturbed, tainted and sealed

In the quest for faster mobility and fine urban living, societies have sacrificed the very foundation of human life—soil.

Sports
Kerala Blasters fined Rs 4 cr, Vukomanovic gets 10-game ban for ISL walkout

The Disciplinary Committee also directed Blastes to issue a 'Public Apology', failing which the total fine will be increased to Rs six crore.
Sports
'Impact Player' Tushar Deshpande makes little impact

Deshpande's bowling figures read 3.2-0-51-1 at an economy rate of 15.3.
Sports
'Impact Player' rule makes captain's job difficult, says Pandya

For the first time in IPL's history, teams this season will be allowed to make a tactical substitution with an Impact Player coming in to bat or bowl as needed.

Kerala
LDF calls off hartal in Idukki

LDF called for the hartal to protest against the delay in passing the land assignment amendment bill.
News
Doesn't country have right to know PM's educational qualification, asks Kejriwal

CIC passed an order and asked Gujarat University to provide information on Narendra Modi's degree.
Kerala
11 booked for promoting religious enmity during cultural show at school arts fest

The Perambra-based organisation named Malayalam Theatrical Heritage and Arts or MATHA courted trouble as a person donning the attire of a particular community was shown as a terrorist in a sequence in the dance-drama staged at the Schools Art Festival.

Kerala
No evidence to suggest that fire at Brahmapuram was deliberate: Forensic report

The fire started from the lower layers after anaerobic digestion of the waste produced inflammable gases like methane.
LifeStyle
Note these skincare trends that are going to dominate 2023

Biome-based skincare helps in flourishing the good bacteria and preventing bad bacteria from taking over.
Entertainment
Global celebs grace Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre opening in Mumbai. Here's the full list

The Ambani family was in full attendance at the opening of Nita Ambani's dream cultural project.

LifeStyle
Keep sustainability in mind while upgrading bathroom

Going green does not require giving up the comforts of a relaxing bath, shower, and house. A greener, more eco-aware setting exudes cosiness, serenity, and understated elegance.
Sports
Bruno Fernandes surprises persistent fan | Video

The fan messaged the midfielder for 300 consecutive days.
Kerala
'Taking or giving dowry not punishable by law', WCD dept's FB post draws flak for insensitive slogans

A barrage of complaints later, the post was removed by the social media team, but 9 hours after it was published.

Kerala
Congress insulted Muraleedharan, says Tharoor

The Thiruvananthapuram MP on Saturday called the party's apparent cold shoulder 'injustice' to Murleedharan.
Sports
A 1,100 sqft Kasaragod academy that produces shot put and discus champs

The academy started in 2017 by Gireesh KC for his sons, now produces champion throwers in junior and youth categories.
Food
Try these refrigerator hacks to keep food fresh and safe

Do not keep meat and fish in the freezer for more than a week.

Entertainment
Rohini theatre row: Vijay Sethupathi, Kamal Haasan slam discrimination against adivasi family

A video that has been circulating online shows a family being denied entry into the theatre hall, though they carried tickets to watch 'Pathu Thala'.
Entertainment
The most popular series in India in 2022

According to yearly viewership numbers, ExpressVPN found that viewers could not get enough of Aranyak at the start of 2022.
News
Kalakshetra professor booked in sexual harassment case

Tamil Nadu Women's Commission chairperson A.S. Kumari said that several complaints were received from girl students against teachers on sexual harassment.

Travel
Daily trains to connect Bodi with Chennai on new track soon; a big boon for Idukki too

A Railway official said that the passenger train which started service between Chennai and Theni via Madurai in May 2022 would be extended to Bodi at the earliest.
Kerala
Local self-govt bodies to give permission to remove sand for house construction

So far, the Department of Mining and Geological Survey was to permit quarrying and moving soil for house construction.
News
Indians among 8 who drown in river while crossing from Canada to US illegally

At least two children with Canadian passports were among the victims, said Police.

Kerala
Clad in traditional attire G20 Sherpas hold deliberations in Kumarakom houseboats

The delegates highlighted the relevance of digital public infrastructure, the need to bridge the digital divide, and the usefulness of data for development.
Entertainment
Uorfi Javed apologises for her fashion choices. Fans react

Recently, she was spotted wearing a co-ord set that was made from a green practice net and along with a gajra on her hair.
Kerala
Woman gives birth in ambulance; mother, newborn doing well

Nursing officer Akhila and nursing assistant Shobana Kumari attended to the woman.

Kerala
Governor appoints Dr Saji Gopinath as KTU VC in-charge

Governor took the move following the retirment of KTU VC Dr Ciza Thomas.
Kerala
'No apology, not even a penny in damages': Swapna responds to Govindan's Rs 1cr defamation case

The Thiruvananthapuram gold smuggling case-accused has called the defamation notice served by the CPM state secretary 'silly'.
Kerala
Vizhinjam Port breakwater: Kerala hands over Rs 100 cr to Adani Group

It was stipulated that the State must hand over 25% of the construction cost of the breakwater, amounting to Rs 347 crore, before March 31.

Kerala
Massive fire at textile shop in Kozhikode, two cars gutted

Cars parked outside the garment store were also destroyed in the fire.
News
Italy temporarily bans ChatGPT, issues probe over privacy concerns

The government's Data Protection Authority, also known as Garante, accused Microsoft-backed OpenAI of failing to check the age of ChatGPT's users who are supposed to be aged 13 or above.
Entertainment
Today's singers should learn from Sujatha: Mohan Sithara

As the singer turned 60, Onmanorama caught up with a few music composers who collaborated with her over the years.

LifeStyle
Read your horoscope today (01-04-2023)

When is a good time to seek your goals? Is it time to lie low? Check out here.
News
Fuel, land, vehicles: Know major changes in prices, taxes and rules from today

Petrol and diesel will cost Rs 2 more per litre as the state government has introduced a social security cess.
News
Explained | How UPI transactions will be charged from today

All UPI transactions made via prepaid instruments will attract an interchange fee of 1.1% for merchant payments above Rs 2,000 from April 1.

Kerala
Chemical leak from Adani pipeline in Kochi

The pipeline was carrying butyl mercaptan used as an odorant to natural gas.
Sports
Madrid Masters: Sindhu cruises to semis, Srikanth bows out

Sindhu won 21-14, 21-17 against Denmark's Mia Blichfeldt.
Sports
IPL opener: Gill stars as Titans beat Super Kings

Ruturaj Gaikwad's 50-ball 92 went in vain as CSK lost by 5 wickets.

News
Ramzan food distribution: 11 dead in Karachi stampede

The people died after unknowingly stepping on a live wire at a location where free food was being distributed.
Kerala
Customs foil gold smuggling bids at Cochin Airport for third day in a row

A passenger from Dubai was caught with 1.14kg gold in compound form.
Entertainment
IPL opening ceremony: Naatu Naatu gets cricket lovers tapping; Rashmika, Tamannaah steal the show

Singer Arijit Singh and presenter Mandira Bedi also won hearts during the colourful opening ceremony.

Kerala
Abhilash Tomy makes re-entry to Golden Globe Race, battles past the Equator

Abhilash is about 5,870 kms [3,170 nautical miles) away from Les Sables d'Olonne, the finishing point located in Western France.
Sports
Mumbai Indians name Malayali pacer Sandeep Warrier as Bumrah's replacement

Mumbai Indians will kick off their campaign with an away game against RCB at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore on April 2.
Podcast
Daily News Dose: Lokayukta arrives at split verdict in CMDRF misuse case | Mar 31, 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
Higuita movie review: Dhyan Sreenivasan, Suraj Venjaramoodu's film is a bold dig at political opportunism

Higuita, directed by Hemanth G Nair, features Dhyan Sreenivasan and Suraj Venjaramoodu
Podcast
Wacky News: Powdered beer, overexercising and fake hotel | Ep 56

Welcome to Onmanorama's Wacky News hosted by Athira Madhav. Tune in to listen to some crazy stories from around the world!
News
Woman gang-raped in moving car in Bengaluru, 4 arrested

The accused kidnapped the woman from National Games Village Park at Koramangala.

Kerala
5 of Idukki family consume poison; parents die; children in hospital

Sources close to the family claimed that the couple may have attempted suicide due to mounting financial stress.
Kerala
Life term plus 20 years RI for Suryagayathri's killer

Arun, from Peyadu, murdered Suryagayathri by stabbing her 33 times in front of her parents on August 30, 2021
Kerala
Congress only defends acts against its leadership: M V Govindan

Congress is no more interested to oppose anti-public activities, alleged Govindan.

Career & Campus
66 English teachers appointed through PSC to lose jobs

State government employees are very rarely forced to leave their employment without service benefits and salaries following de-recognition of posts.
Kerala
Lok Ayukta verdict intended to secure Pinarayi in the saddle: Satheesan

Satheesan added that the credibility of the Lok Ayukta is at risk due to the verdict, which violates the law.
Travel
The Trans-Siberian Railway: What you see as you travel from Moscow to Vladivostok

Here we trace the famed route and detail the major attractions on the way while exploring Russia by rail almost from one end to the other in a trip that takes seven days at one go.

Food
Make your shawarma vegan, swap the meat with jackfruit!

Try out this vegan shawarma recipe made by swapping meat with jackfruit.
News
Amritpal Singh's aide Joga Singh arrested

Amritpal, who shared two videos on Youtube while he was on the run, has been dodging the police since March 18.
Entertainment
Sweet 60 for Sujatha! Here are the top-10 evergreen Malayalam songs sung by her

Sujatha's melodious voice, flawless rendition, and ability to emote through her singing have won millions of hearts across the country.

Career & Campus
PG courses in Central University of Kerala; apply for CUET

CUET (PG) will provide a single-window opportunity to students seeking admission in any of the Central Universities (CUs) or other participating organizations (including State Universities, Deemed, and Private Universities) across the country.
Career & Campus
Higher secondary equivalency exams from May 20 to 25

The equivalency course is for those who could not complete the higher secondary course or write the public examination.
Kerala
Vijay Yesudas' house burgled, 60 sovereign gold stolen

The family raised suspicion over the servants at the house.

Podcast
Interchange fee on UPI transactions: What changes from April 1? | News Brake Ep 59

Here's all you need to know about National Payments Corporation of India's latest circular.
Travel
Oman’s Al Jabal Al Akhdar valley comes alive with rose blooms

Travellers to the villages can watch the whole population engaged in picking flowers during the season.
News
Seven held for forcing woman to remove hijab at TN fort

The accused were booked for outraging religious sentiments and other charges.

News
Foreign Trade Policy 2023 unveiled; India eyes $2 trillion exports by '30

Unlike the practice of announcing a five-year trade policy, the latest one has no end date and will be updated as and when needed, said Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) Santosh Sarangi.
Podcast
Messi, Ronaldo and hunger for goals | Extra Time Ep 20

Arun George & Kannan discuss how the two legends remain greedy for international goals despite what happened in Qatar.
Kerala
Party ignored me at Vaikom programme, alleges K Muraleedharan; hints at calling it quits

If the party doesn't need my service, there are no issues, he said.

Kerala
Three injured as elephant attacks jeep in Attappady

The attack happened in an area that hasn't witnessed many such incidents in the past.
Career & Campus
SET to be conducted in July; registration closes on April 25

The test is being conducted by ‘Lal Bahadur Shastri Centre for Science & Technology’, a self-governing institution under the state government.