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Sports
IPL 2022: Lucknow Super Giants edge KKR in last-ball to qualify for playoffs

KL Rahul's side won by 2 runs in a thriller at the DY Patil Stadium.
Kerala
Kodenchery inter-faith couple register marriage in presence of CPM activists

Shejin and Joisna on Wednesday made their marriage official.
News
Ex CEC-Arora, NITI Aayog's Kant, Praful K. Patel front-runners for Delhi LG

In Delhi, coming civic elections were deferred after the unification of the three MCDs, and till then, the civic body will come under the Lt Governor.
Kerala
Two teen boys drown while swimming in panchayat pond at Cherkapara, Kasaragod

The teenagers were swimming with four other friends when tragedy occurred.

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Hungarian street food Kurtos now in Thiruvananthapuram | The Kurtos | Eat Out

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Daily News Dose

SilverLine: Revenue dept asks K-Rail to stop planting survey stones | May 16, 2022

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Celeb Chats

Had difficulty keeping up with Dhyan Sreenivasan, Durga in 'Udal': Actor Indrans

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Wacky News

Human Sacrifice Ritual, Human-Dog Bed and Reality Shows | Ep 16

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News Brake

Are Women Safe in Film Industry? All About Hema Commission

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I wanted to become a filmmaker for a long time | Lenaa Interview

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FOOD

Big Belly Momos: Kerala's Momo Paradise Selling The Biggest Flavour Varieties

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Entertainment

BEAST REVIEW | From AK47 to Rafale jets, Vijay sports it all in this action-thriller

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Travel

Meet award-winning artisans and buy their products at Kerala Arts and Crafts Village

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Kerala News

Kerala startup aims to conquer menswear world

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News Brake Ep 16

Why the Sri Lankan economy is struggling to stay afloat?

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Sports
Is ISL the best football league in India? Gokulam Kerala head coach doesn't think so

Vincenzo Alberto Annese made a strong case for India's second-tier men's competition, I-League with a thumping victory over ATK Mohun Bagan.
Sports
AFC Cup: Luka hits a brace as Gokulam Kerala stun ATK Mohun Bagan

The I-League champions ran out 4-2 winners in the clash to two Indian heavyweight clubs in Kolkata.
News
Cabinet empowers state-run firms to decide on divestment

The process for undertaking the strategic disinvestment transactions/closures to be followed by the PSEs should be based on the principles of competitive bidding and consistent with the guiding principles to be laid down.
Kerala
Food safety license to be made mandatory; hotels, restaurants, establishments should display toll free number

The minister directed the officials to intensify the checks on hotels and restaurants.

Column

Tharoor Line | Language an instrument of opportunity, not of oppression

Shashi Tharoor

ENTERTAINMENT

Latest Buzz from the Entertainment World

Thakur unveils sops for shooting foreign films in India
Mollywood actor Jalaja is attending the Cannes Film Festival. Here's why
'Desperate Housewives' star Eva Longoria stuns in sheer gown at Cannes red carpet
'World needs a new Chaplin': Cannes Film Festival opens with Zelenskyy appeal to world cinema

Sports
KCA Club Championship: Athreya, AG's Office declared joint-winners

The final match in Alappuzha was abandoned due to rains on Wednesday.
Kerala
Amidst heavy rainfall in Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan issues directions to handle imminent monsoon

Vijayan further directed that monsoon control rooms be set up in all local bodies 24 hours a day.
Entertainment
Thakur unveils sops for shooting foreign films in India

Foreign films shooting in India can claim an additional 5 per cent bonus up to a maximum of 65,000 dollars (Rs 50 lakh) for employing 15 per cent or more manpower locally.
Kerala
Thrikkakara bypoll: 'Church has no favourite candidate,' says Cardinal Alencherry

The archbishop dubbed the announcement of LDF candidate Dr Jo Joseph at one of its institutions as 'coincidental'.

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IPL 2022: Lucknow Super Giants edge KKR in last-ball to qualify for playoffs
Is ISL the best football league in India? Gokulam Kerala head coach doesn't think so
AFC Cup: Luka hits a brace as Gokulam Kerala stun ATK Mohun Bagan
KCA Club Championship: Athreya, AG's Office declared joint-winners

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Daily News Dose: SC orders release of Perarivalan, LDF ahead in local body bypolls and more | May 18, 2022

Hello, this is your daily dose of news from Onmanorama. Tune in to get updated about the major news stories of the day.
Kerala
Engine of express train gets detached, runs without bogies in Kerala

The incident occurred between Punkunnam and Thrissur railway stations.
Sports
Williamson returning to New Zealand for impending birth of child

Williamson struggled big time this IPL season, scoring just 216 runs from 13 matches.
Kerala
Kerala govt nod for buying 700 CNG buses to support ailing State transport corporation

A Cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, accorded sanction for the environment-friendly buses for the KSRTC-SWIFT at an expense of Rs 455 crore.

Vantage Point

Column | Short break will do Kohli a world of good

Dr KN Raghavan

FOOD

Your little guide to a great culinary experience!

Enjoy the taste of Goa in Kochi
Exploring the food map of Kumbalangi
Tasty trails: Five of Kochi's oldest restaurants still charming foodies
Chutneys of India: Tale of the yummy dips

Sports
Australia's Matthew Mott named head coach of England's limited-overs side

The 48-year-old Australian has signed a four-year agreement and will take charge when England face The Netherlands in a three-match one-day international series next month.
News
Bengaluru girl students' indulge in street fight, video goes viral

The shocking unverified video of the students in uniform, holding baseball bats and fighting, kicking, pulling each other by the hair have gone viral on social media.
Sports
Srikanth enters second round, Saina exits from Thailand Open

Srikanth, seeded eighth in the BWF Super 500 tournament, won his first round match against Brice Leverdez of France 18-21, 21-10, 21-16 in 49 minutes.
Sports
Amid Thomas Cup triumph celebrations, Deaflympics shuttler Jerlin Anika quietly achieves rare feat

The 18-year-old hearing-impaired shuttler from Madurai also achieved something unique - three gold medals at the 24th Summer Deaflympics at Caxias do Sul in Brazil.

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3 senior Twitter employees quit amid Musk-Agrawal slugfest

Amid the ongoing slugfest between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Parag Agrawal, more Twitter executives have moved on, apparently sensing what may come their way at the micro-blogging platform in the near future.
Sports
SC-appointed CoA member Quraishi hints at conduct of AIFF elections by Sept-Oct

The Supreme Court appointed a three-member CoA headed by former top court judge A R Dave to manage the affairs of the AIFF and adoption of its constitution in line with the National Sports Code and model guidelines.
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Congress 'deeply pained, disappointed' over release of Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convict

Invoking its extraordinary power under Article 142 of the Constitution, the Supreme Court Wednesday ordered the release of A G Perarivalan, who has served over 30 years in jail in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case.
Kerala
Heavy rain lashes Kerala, IMD sounds red alert in 4 districts

The cyclonic circulation which was situated near Lakshadweep area has moved towards Kerala.

TRAVEL

Unleash the wanderlust in you!

Kunal Kemmu, Shahid Kapoor and Ishaan Khater on a bike trip in Europe. Check out the pics!
On International Museum Day, check out these unique museums of Kerala
Marvel star Jeremy Renner is in India, and plays gully cricket in Rajasthan!
Little-known facts about Taj Mahal - A symbol of love and ultimate power

Food
Enjoy the taste of Goa in Kochi

Chef Seema Silva, who came all the way from Goa, is whipping up some scrumptious dishes at the Goan Fork Tales food festival being held at Cassava this week.
Entertainment
Mollywood actor Jalaja is attending the Cannes Film Festival. Here's why

Actor Jalaja was part of the late filmmaker G Aravindan's movie 'Thampu', which will be screened at the prestigious film festival
Kerala
LDF ahead in local body bypolls with 24 wins, BJP strikes in Ernakulam

The bypolls were held in the wards in cities, seven towns and villages in 12 districts, excluding Wayanad and Kasaragod, on Tuesday.
News
Flood, landslides wreak havoc in NE; 4 lakh hit in Assam

Landslides triggered by incessant rain snapped rail and road links to Barak Valley and Dima Hasao district of Assam and neighbouring states of Tripura, Mizoram and Manipur.

LIFESTYLE

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Indian delegation lights up red carpet at Cannes
Deepika Padukone stuns in a shimmery saree on the Cannes red carpet
This Tirur mansion will leave you awe-struck with its luxury and royal elegance
Read your horoscope today (18-5-2022)

Sports
A complete team effort, coach Vimal Kumar on India's Thomas Cup glory

The Indian men's badminton team, which won the prestigious Thomas Cup on Sunday, operated collaboratively in pursuit of a common objective just like a team competing in a relay race, says U Vimal Kumar.
Entertainment
'Desperate Housewives' star Eva Longoria stuns in sheer gown at Cannes red carpet

Longoria was one of the first stars to jet into the French resort for the annual event
Career & Campus
Speed governor, GPS mandatory on school buses; latest MVD norms here

Every school bus should be fitted with an emergency door. Door attenders should be present at each door of the school bus.
Kerala
Over 14,000 Keralites above 56 years seeking permanent jobs, says survey

Incidentally, 37.14 lakh people have registered at the employment exchanges in Kerala. However, the age limit at the exchanges is 40 years.

News
Supreme Court orders release of Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convict AG Perarivalan

A bench headed by Justice L Nageswara Rao said the Tamil Nadu state cabinet's advice recommending the premature release of all seven convicts in the case was binding on the governor.
Kerala
Antony Raju's entire land yet to be part of the 'thandaper' system

He could not succeed in adding the property owned jointly by him and his wife in another village to it
News
Return and earn! Empty liquor bottles to fetch Rs 10 apiece in Nilgiris district

Ooty: A system has been put in place in the Nilgiris district, under which each used liquor bottle returned to liquor shops will fetch Rs 10 apiece. The government is pasting stickers on liquor bottles being sold from TASMAC (The Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limited) shops for this
Entertainment
'World needs a new Chaplin': Cannes Film Festival opens with Zelenskyy appeal to world cinema

'We must be victorious. We need cinema to guarantee this ending, that each time it will be on the side of freedom,' said the Ukraine leader through a live video link from Kyiv during the opening ceremony.

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SC grants bail to Indrani Mukerjea in Sheena Bora murder case

Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi appeared for Indrani Mukerjea, who is currently lodged at the Byculla women's prison in Mumbai following her arrest in August 2015.
LifeStyle
Indian delegation lights up red carpet at Cannes

India has been named as the first ever official 'country of honour' at Marche du Film, the business counterpart of the Cannes Film Festival.
Kerala
Kerala Police to raise special teams to probe POCSO cases in time-bound fashion

State police chief Anil Kant has submitted a recommendation to the government for setting up special teams in all police districts for probing cases where children are targeted.
Kerala
Classroom on wheels! After HC rap, KSRTC may lend unused buses to schools, colleges

In response to criticism against such wastage of public property, the transport minister has proposed lending out the unused low-floor buses for use as classrooms.

Kerala
'Rs 50 lakh was given in vain…': Dileep's friend Sarath denies saying so

The Crime Branch suspects businessman Sarath G bribed a then senior police officer to prevent Dileep from being arraigned as accused in the five-year-old case.
Travel
Kunal Kemmu, Shahid Kapoor and Ishaan Khater on a bike trip in Europe. Check out the pics!

The actors also have a few of their friends with them, taking part in the Euro Bike Trip 2022
News
Gujarat Patidar leader Hardik Patel quits Congress

Patel submitted his resignation letter to Congress president Sonia Gandhi.
Food
Exploring the food map of Kumbalangi

It is said that you need to taste the food of the land to understand its essence. That’s true about Kumbalangi.

LifeStyle
Deepika Padukone stuns in a shimmery saree on the Cannes red carpet

The actor, who serves as a jury member for 75th edition of the film gala, turned up at the Cannes red carpet in a black and golden sari with matching jewellery from the ace designer's Aakash Tara collection.
Travel
On International Museum Day, check out these unique museums of Kerala

Kerala has quite a few popular museums frequented by both national and international tourists
Entertainment
IAF pilot shares fighter jet scene from 'Beast' expressing doubt about its logic

Vijay’s character is seen kidnapping a Pakistani terrorist in a fighter jet, which according to him, is impossible
Kerala
Kerala govt sanctions more BEVCO outlets to shorten queues, 68 closed shops to be reopened

Even though a government order does not specify the number, BEVCO expects at least 68 more fresh outlets.

Kerala
Kerala transwoman model's death: More people to be questioned

According to her friends, Sherin was suffering from depression and prima facie, it appears that she has committed suicide.
Travel
Marvel star Jeremy Renner is in India, and plays gully cricket in Rajasthan!

The actor, who plays the character of Clint Barton aka Hawkeye in Marvel movies, shared a photo on his social media page recently
Travel
Little-known facts about Taj Mahal - A symbol of love and ultimate power

A fable describes how Shah Jahan cut off the hands of the architect Ustad Ahmad Lahori so that he couldn’t create another masterpiece like the Taj ever again. But historians have never found any proof of this incident ever taking place.
News
Can new PM Wickremesinghe save Sri Lanka from economic ruin?

Sri Lankans are wary that a Prime Minister who has to depend on the President’s political party for survival cannot reverse the economic and political crisis in the country.

Videos
Inside the Tirur palatial mansion that is viral on internet

With marvellous carvings, long pillars, multiple domes paved with shingles and the glorious minarets, this Tirur mansion is astonishingly beautiful and regal.
Food
Tasty trails: Five of Kochi's oldest restaurants still charming foodies

Onmanorama has compiled a list of five Kochi restaurants which would probably be older than you but still succeed in charming foodies.
LifeStyle
This Tirur mansion will leave you awe-struck with its luxury and royal elegance

The mega mansion named ‘OPS Mansion’ exudes the enchanting elegance of royal – colonial architectural styles.
News
Govt extends April GST payment deadline till May 24

The due date for filing FORM GSTR-3B for the month of April 2022 has been extended till 24th May 2022, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) said in a late-night tweet.

News
LIC shares tumble in market debut after record IPO

LIC now has a market value of around Rs 5.54 lakh crore rupees ($71.54 billion) and is India's fifth-biggest company.
Kerala
And now, 'Pineapple protest' by Vazhakulam farmers in Kerala's bypoll-bound Thrikkakara

As many as 10,001 pineapples were distributed free at Palarivattom as a mark of protest against price fall and alleged governmental apathy.
Career & Campus
LinkedIn's creator programme announces its first India batch

The 10-week Creator Accelerator Programme will offer coaching, networking opportunities, and a financial grant to help the participants amplify their voices, grow their communities, share content, and spark meaningful conversations.
LifeStyle
Read your horoscope today (18-5-2022)

When is a good time to seek your goals? Is it time to lie low? Check out here.

Kerala
Shift toward knowledge economy a political necessity for Kerala: Shashi Tharoor

The Congress MP was interacting with techies and entrepreneurs on the Infopark Campus in Kakkanad on Tuesday.
Kerala
Thrikkakara bypoll: CPM aims to cash in on Sudhakaran's 'chained dog' remark on Kerala CM

LDF Convener EP Jayarajan has threatened legal action and demanded the KPCC president's arrest.
Sports
IPL 2022: Sunrisers edge Mumbai Indians to remain hopeful of playoffs

Mumbai Indians were restricted to 190/7 in response to the Sunrisers total of 193/6.
News
Delhi HC's split verdict on Marital rape criminalisation challenged in SC

On May 11, a bench of Justice Rajiv Shakdher and Justice C. Hari Shankar expressed different opinions in the judgement on the exception to Section 375 of the IPC, which exempts forceful sexual intercourse by a man with his own wife from the offence of rape.

News
SC orders protection of Shivling found in Gyanvapi mosque, removes bar on Muslims' entry

The top court is likely to take up the matter for further hearing later this week.
Kerala
Kerala's famous Marayoor sandalwood under deadly SSD threat; Minister orders to cut infected trees

The government is reportedly planning to cut 2,000 trees infected by the disease to prevent its spread.
Kerala
'Neither on-site, nor in seat'; Minister warns action on PWD staff for wilful dereliction of duty

Minister Muhammad Riyas said a modern monitoring system will be set up to tackle the issue.
Kerala
Vlogger Rifa Mehnu's postmortem rules out any foul play, confirms death by suicide

Rifa Mehnu, a native of Kakkur in Kozhikode, was found dead at her residence in Karama, Dubai on March 2. She was 21.

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Daily News Dose: 'Give priority to roads, SilverLine is pro-rich,' says Sastra Sahitya Parishad | May 17, 2022

Hello, this is your daily dose of news from Onmanorama. Tune in to get updated about the major news stories of the day.
Kerala
Developments at Gyanvapi Masjid reminds one of Babri incident: Former Kerala minister MA Baby

The CPM Politburo member had taken to Facebook to express his opinion on the recent developments at Varanasi.
Sports
Wrestler Satender Malik slapped with life ban for assaulting referee

Malik launched a physical assault on referee Jagbir Singh after losing the 125kg final during the Commonwealth Games trials.
Entertainment
Katrina Kaif celebrates hubby Vicky Kaushal's birthday in New York

Katrina took to Instagram to share a note for her husband while also posting two pictures of them holidaying together

News
Gyanvapi mosque's videography report delayed; Court removes committee head from project

The judge had on Monday ordered the sealing of the area within the Mosque complex from where a shivling was recovered during the survey.
Sports
Shoaib Akhtar knew he was chucking: Sehwag

Sehwag added that New Zealand pace bowler Shane Bond, who is currently the Mumbai Indians bowling coach, was the toughest fast bowler he faced.
Career & Campus
Drone Technology is red-hot! Learn more about the courses and institutes here

Drone technology is no child’s play as specially trained professionals are hired as drone–pilots or operators. Many leading institutes offer specific courses in drone technology and pilot training.
Sports
India will be considered a badminton superpower from now on: Padukone

Padukone has no doubt that the Thomas Cup triumph is Indian badminton's watershed moment and there is a need to capitalise and build on this stupendous success.

Sports
KCA Club Championship: AGORC to meet Athreya in final

Akhil M S scored an unbeaten 31 as AGORC overhauled the target with more than three overs to spare.
Career & Campus
How a small-town girl went on to become an astrophysicist? Listen to Nitya Kallivayalil

The 42-year-old from Peruvanthanam, near Mundakayam is now a renowned name in this field and works as an associate professor of Astronomy, Arts and Science at The University of Virginia, US.
News
Around 2 lakh hit by flood in Assam

Roads, bridges and houses have been completed or partially damaged in several areas.
Kerala
Dowry death: Kerala court reserves verdict, will pronounce it on May 23

Vismaya, 22, was found dead in the house of her husband at Sasthamkotta in Kollam district on June 21, 2021.

Entertainment
Kannada actor dies during fat removal surgery, parents blame doctors

The parents who were unaware about their daughter's surgery claimed that the surgery was conducted without proper equipment.
Kerala
Aborted Kerala seaplane project to be turned into dam plane service

If this project turns out to be a success, then the biggest gainer would be the tourism industry in the state as tourists can reach several prime destinations in the state by air, cutting a lot of travel time.
Sports
Nadal ready for French Open despite injury issues

The 13-time Roland Garros champion posted a picture of himself training in full flow at his academy in Mallorca with the caption: "See you on Wednesday, Paris."
Kerala
KSRTC's low-floor buses to be turned into classrooms in Kerala

First such classroom will become a reality in a state-run school in the capital city, which will be given two low-floor buses.

Kerala
'Give priority to roads, SilverLine is pro-rich', says Sasthra Sahitya Parishad

The project has been envisaged keeping in mind those owing personal vehicles, frequent travellers in AC coaches and frequent fliers.
LifeStyle
Explained: How COVID-19 damages lungs, other organs

A study, led by a team from Royal Free London (RFL), showed that immune cells infected by Covid can undergo a "cell explosion" known as pyroptosis - and causes the harmful inflammation in patients who become seriously unwell with the virus.
Kerala
Transwoman actor-model found dead in Kochi

She had served as a member of the Alappuza Transgender Justice Board.
Sports
'WAGatha Christie' case: Rebekah Vardy denies leaking stories to tabloid

Rebekah Vardy, 40, is suing her former friend for libel after Coleen Rooney accused her of leaking stories about her after staging an elaborate sting operation to find out who was passing on details of her private life to the Sun tabloid.

News
Column | By replacing CM Biplab BJP braces for high-stake contest in Tripura

This strategy gave dividends in Uttarakhand, though the changes were messy as the first replacement as chief minister had to be removed within months, and the second replacement won the state but lost his own seat.
News
Congress may go for Rahul's image makeover before giving him another stint as chief

Even though no formal discussions on the president took place at the event, party leaders raised the issue during their interactions.
Kerala
UDF to trumpet Kerala govt's U-turn on SilverLine stonelaying as political victory

The UDF leadership was the first to object to the stonelaying and was also at the forefront of protests to remove the stones.
Career & Campus
Law student who hit the headlines for porotta-making skills is now a proud lawyer

After her father’s demise, Anaswara decided to lend a helping hand to her mother so that she could support not just herself but her younger sisters too. She quickly learned to make hot porottas at the quaint eatery along the Erumely–Kanjirappally road.

Sports
South Africa recall Nortje, Parnell for India T20I series

The Proteas have handed a maiden Twenty20 International call-up to batsman Tristan Stubbs, for the five-match tour of India starting on June 9.
News
At Udaipur, Congress couldn't come up with a strategy to counter BJP

At Udaipur, Congress leaders were united in their demand to appoint Rahul as party president again and supported the move to give stress to organizational matters.
News
CBI books Karti Chidambaram for facilitating visas of Chinese nationals, raids residences

P Chidambaram was arrested by CBI in 2020 for alleged irregularities in the grant of Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance to INX Media.
News
WPI inflation at record high of 15.08% in April on price rise across all items

The WPI inflation has remained in double digit for the 13th consecutive month since April last year.

Entertainment
The Kashmir Files: Digging into the past to revive tales untold

The narrative pieces together flashbacks of the strife and the present movements of protests to unravel the topic of Kashmir.
Sports
IPL 2022: Delhi Capitals inch closer to play-offs berth

Invited to bat, DC posted 159/7, courtesy Mitchell Marsh's 48-ball 63, and then restricted Punjab to 142/9.
Sports
Harshal Patel one of the top death-over bowlers: Tendulkar

The right-arm medium pacer hasn't disappointed his side, taking 18 wickets in 12 games this IPL.
Career & Campus
NTA extends registration deadline for NEET–UG, 2022

The decision was taken after considering the request of the Director General of the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS).

Sports
Mitch Marsh reckons Delhi peaking at the right time

Marsh smashed the only half-century of the match as Delhi defended a modest 159/7 against Punjab to record their first back-to-back victories this season.

Inside the Tirur palatial mansion that is viral on internet

Hungarian street food Kurtos now in Thiruvananthapuram | The Kurtos | Eat Out

The Kashmir Files: Digging into the past to revive tales untold

Jayasurya's Meri Awas Suno: A plea to be heard in the lingering world of voice

Mammootty's Puzhu review: Unearthing a paranoid worm crawling under your skin

Jo and Jo review: Of sibling squabbles, fun and bonding during lockdown

CBI 5: The Brain starring Mammootty review: Sethurama Iyer does it again