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Career & Campus
From Sundar Pichai to Arvind Kejriwal, alumni keep the promise of the first IIT

Set on the lines of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the US, this institute was not just to develop undergraduates, but also research scholars, technical teachers and creative technologists who will contribute in developing the nation as well.
Kerala
Woman gangraped in Kochi lodge for 3 days, one arrested

One of the accused -- Salim Kumar (33) -- has been arrested and search is on for the other two -- Ajmal and Shameer.
News
Myanmar's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi sentenced to 4 years in prison for incitement

The sentencing was the first in a series of cases in which the 76-year-old Nobel laureate is being prosecuted since the army seized power on Feb 1, preventing her National League for Democracy party from starting a second five-year term in office.
Sports
Patels & Ravindras - divided by teams, united by names

The BCCI took to Twitter to post a photo of Rachin and Ajaz standing next to Indian players Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja after the Mumbai Test.

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Athira Madhav

Entertainment
Appan: First look poster of Sunny Wayne's next out

Appan also stars Alencier Ley Lopez, Ananya, Grace Antony, and Pauly Valsan in the lead roles.
News
Audi launches entry-level variant of A-4 sedan in India

It comes with a two-litre petrol engine that generates 140 kW (190 hp) of power and 320 Nm of torque.
Sports
ISL: Rahul KP to undergo surgery

The Kerala Blasters winger has been ruled out of the first phase of the ISL, which runs till January 9, 2022.
Kerala
NRI businessman Yusuff Ali visits site of chopper crash in Kerala, meets residents

Yusuff Ali's Abu Dhabi-based Lulu Group that owns Lulu Hypermarkets and shopping malls is one of the top retailers in the Middle East and North African region.

National Scrutiny

Column | No limit to transborder ambitions of regional parties despite harsh lessons of history

Sachidananda Murthy

Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham theatre response: Mohanlal – Priyadarshan film creates history

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Kerala News

What does NFHS-5 say about domestic violence against married women in Kerala?

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Kerala News

Flooded forever? Kuttanad colonies remain submerged for months

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Kerala News

Opening AC Canal could save us: Flood-affected Kuttanad residents

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Travel

Wonder Caves: Ideal Spot for Hikers and Cave Explorers

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Food

Neymeen with kappa cannelloni

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Entertainment
Katrina, Vicky wedding: Families of couple set to leave for Rajasthan

Various wedding-related rituals will be held in the hotel from Tuesday to Thursday.
Food
Olive crusted salmon with tandoori fruits

Are you in the mood to cook some exotic fish dishes at home? Try this recipe
Kerala
A shot in the arm for Sudhakaran, Congress panel wins co-operative hospital poll in Kannur

Sunday's victory is special as he had faced a tough test in his home turf in Kannur district after the expulsion of local leader Mambaram Divakaran from Congress a week ago.
Entertainment
Nithya Das all set for a comeback with upcoming film ‘Pallimani’

The film titled ‘Pallimani’ will be directed by Anil Kumbazha.

Movie Review

December 04, 2021

Money Heist: Season-5 Part-2 Review | The grand finale proves why the series is among the best of Netflix

December 03, 2021

Kunchacko Boban's Bheemante Vazhi cuts a predictable path into an everyday issue

SPORTS

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Patels & Ravindras - divided by teams, united by names
ISL: Rahul KP to undergo surgery
Mumbai Test: India demolish New Zealand, win series
A long-awaited performance from Kerala Blasters: IM Vijayan

Sports
Mumbai Test: India demolish New Zealand, win series

The margin of victory was India's highest ever on home soil.
Entertainment
'Mother Song' from Ajith Kumar's 'Valimai' is an ode to motherhood

The song, which has lyrics by director Vignesh Shivan and music by Yuvan Shankar Raja, has been rendered by Sid Sriram.
Kerala
Man detained over death of woman, teen son in Vypeen house; relatives allege murder

A youth who was taken into custody in connection with the incident is to be questioned by the police.
News
Actor Jacqueline Fernandez stopped from leaving India at Mumbai airport over extortion case

The Sri Lankan-origin actor was questioned by the Enforcement Directorate in multiple sessions in connection with the over Rs 200 crore money laundering case being probed against Chandrashekhar and his actor wife Leena Maria Paul.

Vantage Point

Column | Ashwin's act & the spirit of the game

Dr KN Raghavan

FOOD

Your little guide to a great culinary experience!

Olive crusted salmon with tandoori fruits
How plant-based meat is replacing traditional meat
Cherupayar ularthu
Wheat appam and kadala curry

Sports
A long-awaited performance from Kerala Blasters: IM Vijayan

Blasters were a delight to watch as they notched up their first win in this edition of the ISL.
News
India records 8,306 new COVID cases, 211 deaths

The active cases comprise 0.28 per cent of the total infections, the lowest since March 2020, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.35 per cent.
News
Column | Tanya Savicheva: Russia's Anne Frank who kept a diary of death during the siege of Leningrad

Tanya, like Anne, became a chronicler of the tragedy of war, suffering and death, which consumed not only her entire family, but also thousands of people in Leningrad.
Entertainment
'Good Luck Sakhi' postponed, Keerthy Suresh-starrer gets a new release date

The film, which was supposed to be released on November 26, got postponed and it was announced that the film would instead release on December 10.

ENTERTAINMENT

Latest Buzz from the Entertainment World.

Appan: First look poster of Sunny Wayne's next out
Katrina, Vicky wedding: Families of couple set to leave for Rajasthan
Nithya Das all set for a comeback with upcoming film ‘Pallimani’
'Mother Song' from Ajith Kumar's 'Valimai' is an ode to motherhood

Kerala
'Can Pinarayi confidently say Mullaperiyar Dam is safe?'

As reported earlier Kerala is once again on the edge and social media is rife with concerns over the 126-year-old dam commissioned on October 10, 1895, at Vallakkadavu in Idukki district's Peermade taluk.
Sports
Medvedev leads Russia to Davis Cup glory

Russia secured their third title and first in 15 years.
Kerala
Now, revise ration card on your own online, public-friendly move by Civil Supplies Dept

The ration card holders are also enabled to revise the card through the online system named, 'Ration Card Management System'.
Entertainment
Suresh Gopi dubs for Vijay Antony's 'Tamilarasan'

The film, which has been directed by Babu Yogeswaran, has Remya Nambeesan playing the female lead.

TRAVEL

Unleash the wanderlust in you!

Your guide to jewellery shopping across India
COVID-19: Fresh guidelines issued for travellers
Places where 'no entry' boards stare at women
What are the rules for travellers entering the US?

Sports
F1: Hamilton wins maiden Saudi GP to level with Verstappen

The final race is in Abu Dhabi next weekend.
Kerala
Panic as landslide hits Kokkayar again, water surges in river

The heavy influx of water in the river in areas like Elamkadu in Kottikkal panchayat created panic among people in Kokkayar and Koottickal panchayats.
News
Nagaland firing: Govt announces ex-gratia, CM to visit Mon

The state government also decided to set up a High-Level Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by an IGP level officer to probe the incident that took place on Saturday evening.
LifeStyle
This Malappuram house in 4 cents impresses with awesome ship design

Designed in 957 sqft, this space-efficient house has a sit-out, living and dining areas, kitchen with a work area, two bedrooms, stairway and an upper living area.

LIFESTYLE

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This Malappuram house in 4 cents impresses with awesome ship design
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'Seaweed may help stop Covid virus from infecting human cells'
Study finds taking probiotics may improve nausea, vomiting in pregnancy

LifeStyle
Read your horoscope today (06-12-2021)

When is a good time to seek your goals? Is it time to lie low? Check out here.
Travel
Your guide to jewellery shopping across India

Here is a list of 'Where in India can you travel to find which Jewellery'
Food
How plant-based meat is replacing traditional meat

Considering the evolving palates of new-age generations, many modernistic cafes and restaurants have started using plant-based meat substitutes to roll out delicious risotto, pasta, burgers, pizzas, and even traditional Indian cuisine.
Sports
Column | Ashwin's act & the spirit of the game

The BCCI should support umpires who take bold measures to implement the laws and uphold the spirit of the game.

BUSINESS

Latest Indian business news.

Audi launches entry-level variant of A-4 sedan in India
Automakers to hike prices from next month
Rubberwood stock dries up as rains thwart felling of trees, price shoots up
India revokes patent for PepsiCo's Lay's potatoes

Sports
Tottenham Hotspur move up to fifth

Spurs beat Norwich City 3-0 at home, while Ralf Rangnick made a winning start as Manchester United's interim manager with a 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace.
News
Volcano erupts in Indonesia, 14 dead, dozens injured

Semeru, the tallest mountain on the Java island erupted, over 1,300 persons were evacuated while nine remain unaccounted for.
Sports
ISL: Kerala Blasters beat Odisha FC for first win

Alvaro Vazquez put Blasters ahead in the 62nd minute, while Prasanth K doubled the lead in the 85th.
Sports
Junior Hockey World Cup: France dash India's hopes of podium finish

French skipper Timothee Clement slammed a hat-trick to stun the hosts and secure the bronze medal.

LifeStyle
'Seaweed may help stop Covid virus from infecting human cells'

Ulvan, extracted from marine algae called Ulva that is food in places like Japan, New Zealand and Hawaii, has previously been reported as effective against some of the human viruses.
LifeStyle
Study finds taking probiotics may improve nausea, vomiting in pregnancy

Probiotic intake also significantly improved symptoms related to the quality of life, such as fatigue, poor appetite and difficulty maintaining normal social activities.
News
Omicron: 7 fresh cases in Maharashtra, 9 in Rajasthan take India's tally to 21

Under the new norms, RT-PCR tests are mandatory for passengers arriving from the 'at-risk' countries and they will be allowed to leave the airport only after the results come.
News
14 civilians killed by security forces in Nagaland, 1 soldier killed in rioting

An investigation is underway to ascertain whether the incident was a case of mistaken identity.

LifeStyle
Behavioural tools of pandemic should be applied to climate policy: Scientists

'A better understanding of human behaviour became critical to policymakers in the pandemic, and that should carry forward.'
LifeStyle
India needs big data of its own to detect heart diseases in advance

The 73rd annual conference of the Cardiological Society of India discussed how the cardiologists can amalgamate newer knowledge of digitisation.
Kerala
Even when India lose to Pakistan in cricket, RSS-BJP spread communal hatred: Kerala CM

Pinarayi Vijayan hit out against the 'Sangh Parivar' for hurling 'anti-Muslim slogans' at Thalassery and for 'creating controversy over Halal'.
News
Jaishankar flags 'sharpening of tensions' across Asia amidst China's rise

The External Affairs minister was speaking at the fifth Indian Ocean Conference - IOC 2021 in Abu Dhabi.

LifeStyle
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Know these early signs to deal with it wisely

Usually, symptoms prominently figure in the hands, wrist and legs, but the disease is capable enough to bring damage even to the skin, eyes, lungs, heart and blood vessels.
Sports
Kerala qualify for Santosh Trophy final round

The hosts, who only needed a draw to make it to next month's final round, outplayed Puducherry 4-1 to finish with an all-win record.
LifeStyle
'Arunachal's Idu Mishmi people regard tigers as their elder brothers'

The book is an outcome of Ambika Aiyadurai's PhD thesis in Anthropology from the National University of Singapore and is based on long-term ethnographic fieldwork.
LifeStyle
Researchers find out why COVID patients require prolonged ventilation

A team of researchers in the journal Cell, reported that macrophages - immune cells which engulf and digest foreign substances - play a central role.

Kerala
COVID-19: 4,450 cases in Kerala on Sunday, TPR at 7.7%

India reported its fifth case of Omicron coronavirus variant on Sunday from Delhi.
Sports
Mumbai Test: India close in on big win

New Zealand finished day three on 140/5 in pursuit of a daunting 540.
News
Automakers to hike prices from next month

While Maruti said the price rise planned for January 2022 will vary for different models, Mercedes-Benz said its hike will be on select models.
LifeStyle
Survey shows most Indians prefer to work from home

Over the past 12 months, workers in India have had more success in adapting to long-term remote work compared to other countries surveyed.

Kerala
Excise gatecrash 'Nirvana' party in Thiruvananthapuram, confiscate drugs, arrest 20

The officials found hashish oil and MDMA at a resort in Karakkad near Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday.
Videos
Olive crusted salmon

Are you in the mood to cook some exotic fish dishes at home? Here is the recipe of olive crusted salmon served along with tandoori fruits.
Kerala
Gambling racket busted in Kochi, linked to accused in models' death case

Officials confiscated ganja and poker chips sets from a flat at Chelavannur on Sunday, one person has been arrested.
Kerala
Marriage fraud: Indore sisters get 3-year rigorous imprisonment, Rs 9.5L fine

The city police, which probed the crime, arrested Megha, her sister Prachi, marriage brokers Mahendra Bundela, and Devendra Sharma.

News
India reports its fifth Omicron case in Delhi

The recent patient is currently admitted at the Lok Nayak Hospital and has mild symptoms.
Sports
BWF World Tour Finals: Sindhu falls at the final hurdle

The reigning world champion had no answer to the in-form world No. 6, who dictated terms from the word go.
Travel
COVID-19: Fresh guidelines issued for travellers

COVID-19 negative RT-PCT certificate is mandatory for entering Karnataka and Uttarakhand.
Sports
Women's Asian Champions Trophy: Gurjit Kaur scores five as India thump Thailand

India crushed Thailand 13-0 to begin their campaign in style.

News
Vinod Dua, pioneer broadcast journalist, dies at 67

Vinod Dua's health had suffered ever since he contracted Covid and he had been in and out of hospitals.
Kerala
Models' death: Police to probe drug cases separately

Meanwhile, the Kochi city police registered cases against 17 people, including seven young women, who had attended Thankachan's parties.
Kerala
Kerala seeks clarity on 'non-core' areas in Western Ghats

Declaring the Western Ghats as an ecologically sensitive zone would adversely affect the livelihood of the people in the region, Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai said.
Kerala
IMD forecasts isolated heavy rain with lightning in Kerala till tomorrow

The IMD has predicted isolated cases of heavy rain with lightning.

News
COVID-19: India records 2,796 deaths as Bihar reconciles data

The active cases stand at 99,155, comprising 0.29 per cent of the total infections, the lowest since March 2020. The national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.35 per cent.
News
Centre cautions Kerala against spike in COVID-19 toll

Kerala reported 2,118 deaths in the past week compared to the 1,890 fatalities posted in the week that ended November 26.
LifeStyle
Cost-effective Palakkad house wins plaudits for classy, functional design

Designed in 2550 sqft, this well-designed abode has a sit-out, living and dining areas, kitchen with a work area, four bedrooms, upper living area and a balcony.
News
Cyclone 'Jawad' shows mercy, spares India's east coast havoc

The system is likely to hit the Puri coast (Odisha) as a deep depression after getting weakened inside the sea during its journey to the shore.

Sports
Manchester City outclass Watford, jump to top spot

Chelsea slipped to third spot with 33 points from 15 games, one point behind Liverpool and two behind Manchester City.
Career & Campus
Kerala students admission row: DU panel recommends common entrance test for UG courses

The recommendations of the committee will be discussed and deliberated in the Academic Council meeting scheduled on December 10.
Food
Cherupayar ularthu

Check out the pretty simple recipe of cherupayar ularthu that tastes great with rice, kanji (rice porridge) or chapathi.
Travel
Places where 'no entry' boards stare at women

Let’s take a ringside view of the regions where females are kept at bay.

Sports
ISL: Mumbai City go top with win over Bengaluru FC

Sunil Chhetri missed a penalty for Bengaluru.
News
Cyclone Jawad: Odisha shifts 300 pregnant women to safe areas

The cyclone, however, is weakining into a deep depression, reported IMD.
Sports
ISL: NorthEast United hand FC Goa third straight loss

A last-minute goal by Khassa Camara ensured that NorthEast United FC grabbed full points.
News
Omicron: Notices issued to Air India, Mahan Air for alleged violation of COVID guidelines

It is alleged that three passengers -- one each in Air India flights from Dubai and Amritsar and the third travelling in a Mahan Air flight from Tehran -- were allowed to board without filing their personal details.

Sports
Davis Cup: It's Russia versus Croatia

US Open champion Daniil Medvedev comfortably beat German Jan-Lennard Struff after Andrey Rublev had demolished Dominik Koepfer in the opening singles.
News
India's fourth Omicron case detected in Mumbai, 33-year-old came from South Africa

The infected person had arrived at the Delhi airport from South Africa via Dubai before flying to Mumbai.
Sports
West Ham stun Chelsea

West Ham came from behind twice and then claimed all three points with a late goal from substitute defender Arthur Masuaku.
Entertainment
Thoppil Anto, 81, known for his rendition of Rafi songs at ganamela events, dies

Anto sang over a thousand songs in dramas and movies. His last song was for the movie Honey Bee 2 in 2017.

Sports
ISL: Kerala Blasters face in-form Odisha FC

Blasters are winless in three matches, while Odisha have won both their games so far.
Sports
BWF World Tour Finals: Sindhu edges Yamaguchi to enter final

Indian youngster Lakshya Sen lost to Denmark's Viktor Axelsen 13-21, 11-21 in the men's single semifinals.
Sports
World's oldest Test cricketer Eileen Ash dies at 110

Eileen played seven Tests for England in the 1930s and 1940s, taking 10 wickets at an average of 23 with her right-arm pace bowling.
News
Two hippos in Belgian zoo test positive for COVID-19

Pets including cats, dogs and ferrets have become infected following contact with their owners, while in zoos, cases have been reported in animals such as big cats, otters, primates and hyenas.

Kerala
Minister Veena George promises 'special intervention' to address Attappady's health woes

The state health minister visited the tribal settlement in the wake of reports about recent infant deaths in the region.
Sports
Mumbai Test: India in command after an eventful day

The hosts extended their overall lead to 332 runs, with all 10 wickets in hand
News
Omicron unlikely to cause a grave situation, hopes Union health ministry

There have been over 30 changes in the spike proteins through which the virus gains entry into the host cells.
Kerala
POCSO complaint false, mother accused of abusing 13-year-old son acquitted

The Kadakkavoor-native woman had been arrested in December 2020 based on the complaint of her ex-husband who accused her of abusing their son.

Kerala
COVID-19: 4,557 cases in Kerala on Saturday, TPR at 7.74%

India reported its third case of Omicron coronavirus variant on Saturday from Gujarat.
News
Rubberwood stock dries up as rains thwart felling of trees, price shoots up

The selection-grade category wood with a diameter of 25 inch is priced up to Rs 7,500 per tonne.
Kerala
5 members of a Malayali family die in Saudi road accident

Beypore-native Jabir, his wife Shabna and three children were killed at Bisha on Saturday.
Sports
South Africa-India Test series to start on December 26

The tourists will arrive in the country a week later than originally scheduled and start with the Boxing Day Test, with two more five-day fixtures to be played in January.

Kerala
Kerala mulls pay hike for All-India Service officers in the state

A few days earlier the Kerala Cabinet decided to fix Rs 81,800 as basic pay for KAS personnel.
Food
Wheat appam and kadala curry

Check out the recipes of soft and fluffy wheat appam and delicious Bengal gram curry that could be enjoyed as a filling breakfast meal.
Kerala
Jayasurya lauds state govt after dampening PWD event with 'Cherrapunji' comment

The award-winning actor later hailed minister Riyas for bringing accountability to road repair works in a Facebook post.
Kerala
Suicide turns out to be murder a year later! Woman arrested for druggie son's killing

The police began investigation in the right earnest after it smelt foul over the hurried manner in which Siddique's burial was planned.

Travel
What are the rules for travellers entering the US?

The United States will begin requiring all inbound international travellers to test for COVID-19 within one day of their flight to the US, regardless of their nationality or vaccination status.
Sports
Ajaz Patel in rare club

Patel became only the third bowler in the 144-year-old history of Test cricket to take all 10 wickets in an innings.
News
Interview: Bineesh's case was used as a ploy to pin me down: Kodiyeri

In his first interview after returning to the helm, Kodiyeri Balakrishnan, who was on a year-long leave on medical grounds, speaks to Malayala Manorama, on what kept him going during the interregnum despite adversities on the personal front.
Kerala
History-sheeter flees from Thodupuzha lockup, drowns after jumping into nearby river

Shafi was taken into custody by the Thodupuzha police from Manakkad junction at around 8 am in a case of assaulting a security guard at a bar.

Career & Campus
Madappally Govt Girls School all set to welcome boys into campus

Calling the school’s historic decision ‘revolution of Madappally’, Minister V Sivankutty said that the education department has approved the recommendation related to this.

Olive crusted salmon

Money Heist: Season-5 Part-2 Review | The grand finale proves why the series is among the best of Netflix

Kunchacko Boban's Bheemante Vazhi cuts a predictable path into an everyday issue