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Career & Campus
Apprenticeship selection over; 4,000-plus students set for training with stipend

The selections were made through the Supervisory Development Centre at Kalamassery. Training will be given to the apprentices for one year.
Travel
'Vikram Vedha' actress Shraddha Srinath lives it up in Azerbaijan

Shraddha notes that she had an excellent Azeri meal and Russian meal and adds that Azerbaijan is dotted with many beautiful restaurants.
News
Is housing loan a saving? Chidambaram, finance secy spar

The new tax regime announced in the union budget offers lower tax rates, but the the taxpayer will have to forgo most tax deductions and exemptions.

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Daily News Dose: Legendary singer Vani Jairam passes away aged 77 | Feb 4, 2023

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ENTERTAINMENT

Latest Buzz from the Entertainment World

Grammys 2023: Check out when and where to watch the awards
Vani Jairam's death is a big personal loss for me: K S Chithra
Vani Jairam was sad Kerala never honoured her with a state award: Gopi Sundar
Police launch probe into Vani Jairam’s death

ONMANORAMA VIDEOS

Kerala

Panjurli, the theyyam in Kantara, eats live chicken

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Vizhinjam Protest

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Daya Bai in 'people, issues that shaped Kerala in 2022'

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Adhila & Noora in 'People, Issues that shaped Kerala in 2022'

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Kerala
Javadekar ticks off BJP Kerala leaders, announces four party programmes in state

Speaking at a state committee meeting of the BJP in Kochi on Saturday, Javadekar also announced four programmes in Kerala to widen the base of the party in the state.
Kerala
BJP plans state-wide agitation against budget, state policies

Foot marches and home outreach programs would be conducted to make people aware of the central schemes, K Surendran said.
Sports
Hazlewood ruled out of Nagpur Test

Left-arm quick Mitchell Starc has already been ruled out of the opener while all-rounder Cameron Smith is doubtful, with both picking up finger injuries.

Column

Tharoor Line | Message of Rahul's Bharat Jodo Yatra

Shashi Tharoor

FOOD

Your little guide to a great culinary experience!

This homemade garam masala is a flavour bomb
Easy French toast for a lazy breakfast
How to eat right? Here's your guide to healthy eating habits as per Ayurveda
There is more to South Indian food than meets the eye

PODCASTS

Startup Launcher

How to get GST registration for your startup in India | Startup Launcher EP 04

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Wacky News

Missing radioactive capsule, Dodo bird return and liquid nitrogen candy | Ep 49

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Daily News Dose

Legendary singer Vani Jairam passes away aged 77 | Feb 4, 2023

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NEWS BRAKE

Capex, tax sops, jobs: What's in the Union Budget 2023?

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Decoding Malayalam Film 'Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam' (2023) | EP 9

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News
Pakistan's Musharraf, military ruler who allied with the US and promoted moderate Islam

Musharraf, 79, died in hospital after a long illness after spending years in self-imposed exile, Pakistan media reported on Sunday.
Kerala
Birth certificate row: Anil Kumar's allegations an attempt to escape punishment, says Supt

Dr Ganesh said also said he is ready to face any investigations on the same.
Career & Campus
Army tweaks Agniveer recruitment process; Online test first, rally follows

Those who qualify in the online Common Entrance Examination will be called for physical fitness tests to be held at recruitment rallies and those who clear this hurdle will have medical tests before the selection.

Movie Review

February 04, 2023

'Romancham' review | Smartly-woven humour makes Soubin Shahir-Arjun Ashokan's film a fun watch

January 27, 2023

Rajinikanth says he quit smoking, drinking because of his wife

January 26, 2023

'Thankam’: This Biju Menon, Vineeth Sreenivasan-starrer is every bit gold | Movie Review

January 25, 2023

'Pathaan': SRK’s king-style entry into YRF spyverse | Movie Review

January 25, 2023

Lijo’s ‘Nanpakal’ review: Post-siesta drama a lofty cinematic experience

SPORTS

Catch all the action from the Sporting World.

Hazlewood ruled out of Nagpur Test
PVL: Janshad, Caldwell star as holders Thunderbolts beat Torpedoes in opener
Davis Cup: India relegated to World Group II after losing playoff to Denmark
ISL: Mumbai City, Hyderabad play out draw as race for the Shield intensifies

News
Former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf passes away

He was on treatment at a hospital in Dubai for a prolonged illness.
LifeStyle
Here are some natural herbs that can help you sleep well

Natural herbs contain powerful sleep-enhancing properties for a night of restful sleep. They can calm your nerves and soothe your senses, providing adequate sleep.
News
US fighter jet shoots down suspected Chinese spy balloon with missile

President Joe Biden said he had issued an order on Wednesday to take down the balloon, but the Pentagon had recommended waiting until it could be done over open water to safeguard civilians.

Vantage Point

Column | The 'SKY' phenomenon

Dr KN Raghavan

News
FIR against Vinod Kambli for alleged domestic abuse

Kambli's wife Andrea in her police complaint alleged that he threw the handle of a cooking pan at her due to which she suffered a head injury.
Kerala
Supt of EKM medical college behind bogus birth certificate, claims accused clerk

Meanwhile, Dr Ganesh Kumar denied the allegations and told Manorama News that Anil Kumar is “a born criminal,” and has indulged in similar activities before.
Kerala
Local body laws to be amended with spl tax on second or vacant houses

The property tax on vacant houses would be decided based on the area and age of the buildings. Official sources said that similar rules in other states would be studied before the amendment is made.

Entertainment
Grammys 2023: Check out when and where to watch the awards

Recordings and compositions released between October 2021 and September 2022 have been considered for the awards.
Kerala
PT Usha complaints of illegal construction on Usha School of Athletics' land

Appealing with tears, for help to conduct the smooth functioning of the school, Usha demanded that the Chief Minister should intervene in the issue
LifeStyle
Read your horoscope today (05-02-2023)

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

TRAVEL

Unleash the wanderlust in you!

'Vikram Vedha' actress Shraddha Srinath lives it up in Azerbaijan
Kerala Tourism 2.0 – Eight tourist spots to be raised to global standards
Stay in Vythiri amidst nature’s pristine beauty and tranquillity
Huge opportunities for jobs, entrepreneurship in tourism sector: Nirmala Sitharaman

Kerala
State capital unsafe for women; 7 assault attempts in 3 months

In majority of the cases, the accused are yet to be nabbed and are still in their hideouts.
Kerala
CPM expels accused in Periya double murder case for sending obscene message

The culprit Raghavan Velutholi is the secretary of the CPM's Pakkam local committee. He is also a member of the Uduma area committee of the left party.
Kerala
Govt mulls scrapping or rollback of fuel cess amid backlash

It is highly likely the Pinarayi Vijayan regime may slash the fuel cess by Re 1, and an announcement in this regard may be made in the legislature, sources said.

LIFESTYLE

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School students' act of kindness to help a friend’s family wins plaudits
Kerala govt allocates Rs 10 cr for promoting menstrual cups

News
Insurance sector to take a hit on withdrawal of tax sops

The government has proposed that from FY24, proceeds received by a person who makes aggregate contribution for life insurance above Rs 0.5m will be taxed.
Kerala
Child marriage in Munnar again; girl pregnant, case registered

The marriage of a 17-year-old girl with a 26-year-old youth was conducted by her mother and relatives.
News
4 elderly women killed in TN stampede during free distribution of sarees

The saree distribution was organised by a private organisation as part of a festival.

Sports
PVL: Janshad, Caldwell star as holders Thunderbolts beat Torpedoes in opener

The Kolkata side edged their Bengaluru hosts 3-1 in the season opener on Saturday.
News
Jithu Sukumaran Nair, the marine engineer driving an e-vehicle startup

Jithu calls VAAN Moto an eco-conscious project. It was founded in 2017 with e-bikes, e-scooters, apparel and accessories.
Sports
Davis Cup: India relegated to World Group II after losing playoff to Denmark

India lost the tie 2-3 on Saturday with Holger Rune starring for Denmark.

Sports
ISL: Mumbai City, Hyderabad play out draw as race for the Shield intensifies

The match ended 1-1 with Hitesh earning a point for the defending champions Hyderabad.
Kerala
No more Cong hartals in Kerala; will launch series of protests against budget: KPCC chief

In a Facebook post, Sudhakaran invited people from all sections of society to join the Congress in its agitation against the proposals made in the state budget.
Sports
Premier League: Leaders Arsenal lose to Sean Dyche's Everton

James Tarkowski's headed goal made the difference in the premier league encounter on Saturday.

News
Morbi bridge collapse: Bail pleas of 7 accused rejected

The British-era bridge on the Machchhu river collapsed on October 30, 2022, killing 135 people, days after it was reopened following repairs.
News
Supreme Court gets five new judges

The Centre on Saturday cleared the names that were recommended by the Collegium on December 13.
Kerala
After allegedly killing his live-in partner, Anto lived with the body for three days before fleeing

Kasaragod police arrest rubber tapper Anto Sebastian (38) from Thiruvananthapuram lodge, hours before his escape train to Mumbai arrived.

News
0% EMIs aren't zero as you think. Here's why

The 0% interest schemes were banned by the RBI 10 years ago, but it remains on offer even now.
Podcast
Daily News Dose: Legendary singer Vani Jairam passes away aged 77 | Feb 4, 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
Vani Jairam's death is a big personal loss for me: K S Chithra

The veteran singer added that Vani's demise is an irreplaceable loss for the world of music

News
Jamia Nagar violence: Court discharges 11 accused, including student activist Sharjeel Imam

The court observed the Delhi Police was unable to apprehend the actual perpetrators and they booked the accused as 'scapegoats'.
Entertainment
Vani Jairam was sad Kerala never honoured her with a state award: Gopi Sundar

Vani Jairam, who returned to Mollywood with movies like '1983', sang the hit song “Olanajali Kuruvi” for which Gopi Sundar won the National Award for best music direction (background score).
Entertainment
Police launch probe into Vani Jairam’s death

Vani was found dead on the floor of the house. Her forehead had apparently hit a teapoy near the cot during a fall, said the police.

Sports
Sports Council president Mercy Kuttan to step down

The government has also asked the standing committee members to quit, reported Manorama News.
Entertainment
Veteran singer Vani Jairam passes away in Chennai aged 77

Renowned for her vocal range and easy adaptability, Vani Jairam was one of the prominent playback singers of south India.
Podcast
How to get GST registration for your startup in India | Startup Launcher EP 04

In this episode of the Startup Launcher podcast, CA Abhijith Preman will talk about GST Registration- who should take one, when are you compulsorily required to take one, the benefits of registering and give you a general idea of how to register.

Career & Campus
NEET-UG: SC clears the air on order to equate Overseas Citizens of India with NRIs

Earlier, the OCI card-holders were allowed to be considered as the General category during the NEET-UG 2021-2022 counselling, through an interim order.
MG University: Common Admission Test in May; March 1 last date to apply

Final-year Plus-Two students are eligible to apply for the Integrated Programmes. Students doing the last semester of their under-graduate degree can apply for the post-graduate programmes.
Sports
Cummins says Australia have got plenty of spin options

While there is so much talk about spin bowling, Cummins said they should not forget about their intimidating pace bowling attack.

Career & Campus
Kerala Budget: A closer look into what's in the bag for the education sector

Here are the details of the key announcements made by the finance minister for this crucial sector.
Food
This homemade garam masala is a flavour bomb

Here is how to easily make flavoursome and aromatic garam masala at home.
LifeStyle
School students' act of kindness to help a friend’s family wins plaudits

The member students of the National Service Scheme unit at the St. Mary’s school have been grabbing applause from all corners for supporting their friend, a native of Thiruvanchoor in Kottyam, Kerala.

Kerala
Survivor of Kannur car fire trashes reports on inflammable liquid on board

While denying the rumours, Viswanathan said they had filled fuel in the car from a pump in Mahi while returning from Palakkad, and that there was no need to store petrol in the plastic bottles.
Entertainment
'Romancham' review | Smartly-woven humour makes Soubin Shahir-Arjun Ashokan's film a fun watch

'Romancham' is that kind of film that gives you plenty of laughs, while also adding necessary goosebumps, every now and then.
Travel
Kerala Tourism 2.0 – Eight tourist spots to be raised to global standards

The focus will be on turning the tourist spots of Kovalam, Alappuzha, Kumarakom, Kuttanad, Kollam Ashtamudi, Beypore, Bekal, and Munnar into experiential tourist spots.

Sports
Australia can win against 'vulnerable' India: Greg Chappell

'Visiting teams are often fooled by a game that seems to be going nowhere but suddenly changes at a frenetic pace. The Indians are used to this, so Australia will need to adapt quickly with mind, bat and ball,' said the former India coach.
Kerala
Actor Baburaj arrested in land fraud case

He surrendered at the Adimali police station following an order issued by the High Court.
Entertainment
Siddharth's marriage: Fans overjoyed to see Lissy, Priyadarshan together after a long time

Lissy who was a constant in the 80s Priyadarshan films got married to the director in 1990.

Kerala
Pinarayi, Govindan meet amid massive protests against cess on fuel

The party is likely to make its stance on the issue clear considering the rising criticism against the price hike amongst the public.
Sports
Dipa Karmakar hopes to be back in July after serving ban

Dipa had to take a provisional suspension when her sample from an out-of-competition test had returned positive for a banned substance which she 'unknowingly ingested and could not determine the source of'.
Kerala
Narrow escape for four of a family as wild elephant goes berserk

Arikomban has destroyed four houses at BL Ram in the last one week. A herd of female elephants was also spotted in the region.

Kerala
Another running car catches fire; close shave for Kadakkavoor native

The lucky escapee is Lijo, a resident of Kadakkavoor. His car caught fire around 8.30 am on Venjaramoodu-Attingal Road.
Kerala
3 medicines manufactured by Kerala govt unit banned for failing quality checks

A total of 16 drugs from the January batch, including three from Kerala State Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd, have been banned by the Drugs Control Department.
News
Petrol, diesel in Kerala to be among the most expensive in the country

Kerala, Telangana and Andhra top the list of Indian states imposing the highest tax rates on fuel.

Entertainment
Bomb explodes near venue of Sunny Leone's fashion show in Imphal

It is not yet clear whether the explosion was caused due to an Improvised Explosive Device or a grenade, he said.
Kerala
Pinarayi, Govindan meet amid massive protests against cess on fuel

The party is likely to make its stance on the issue clear considering the rising criticism against the price hike amongst the public.
Entertainment
Vijay's upcoming film with Lokesh Kanagaraj is titled 'Leo'

The promo video is accompanied by a stylish song, which reminds you of Kamal Haasan's introduction in the recent hit 'Vikram'.

News
Fuel price hike may see people preferring border towns in neighbouring states: E P Jayarajan

The LDF government had imposed a social security cess on petrol and diesel in the Kerala Budget.
Sports
Shaheen Afridi marries Shahid Afridi's daughter

Several Pakistan cricketers, including captain Babar Azam, attended the function.
LifeStyle
Kerala govt allocates Rs 10 cr for promoting menstrual cups

Awareness programmes and campaigns will be conducted at government level in schools, colleges and work places to promote the use of menstrual cups

LifeStyle
It's important to know misconceptions shrouding cancer treatment

Some people believe that alternative medicines are more effective than conventional cancer treatments like chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
Career & Campus
Manorama Horizon: Certificate course on 'Fundamentals Of Data Science Programming Using R'

The two-day programme aims to help people in utilising data science to discover patterns in data and to draw conclusions and make predictions based on these patterns.
KERALA BUDGET '23

News
Fuel, liquor prices to go up as Kerala slaps cess to raise Rs 1,150 cr

The cess at the rate of Rs 20 for each bottle of Indian-made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) priced between Rs 500 and Rs 999.

News
Kerala Budget Analysis | Was it necessary to impose cess on fuel? Will it stoke recession?

Not even in the pre-GST era had anyone thought of amassing as much additional money from the public. But KN Balagopal has.
Sports
Ronaldo scores first goal for Al Nassr

The 37-year-old Portugal international, a five-time Ballon D'Or winner, converted from the spot three minutes into added time, to snatch a 2-2 draw.
Sports
Kerala squad for Santosh Trophy final round announced

Goalkeeper Midhun V will lead the 22-member squad.

Career & Campus
2 seats each in UG, PG courses to orphans from next academic year; fees exempted: DU

The proposal in this regard was passed during the varsity's Executive council meeting on Friday.
Entertainment
Priyadarshan, Lissy's son Siddharth gets married. See viral photos

Merlin, who is an American citizen and a VFX producer by profession, is the bride
KERALA BUDGET '23

News
Several Kerala Budget proposals may remain elusive goals

The last budget set apart Rs 50 crore for the Work Near Home Project for techies in the IT sector. But nothing happened.

News
China surveillance balloon soars over US, deflates hopes for diplomatic thaw

The Chinese balloon, of the size of three buses, laced with a significant number of payloads will probably be over the United States for a few days, the Pentagon said.
Sports
ISL: Birthday boy Silva scores winner for East Bengal against Kerala Blasters

Kerala Blasters remain third in the ISL points table despite the 1-0 defeat.
News
ChatGPT in spotlight as EU's Breton bats for tougher AI rules

ChatGPT has been rated the fastest-growing consumer app in history in just two months

News
Vodafone Idea told to convert nearly $2 billion in govt dues into equity

The mobile service provider said it has been told told to issue 16.13 billion shares at 10 rupees each.
Kerala
'Dead' Kozhikode man, tracked down in Goa after 8 months, had left home to avoid responsibilities

Deepak was considered killed by a gold smuggling gang and wrongly cremated.
LifeStyle
Thinning of hair can be distressful to many, note these tips to avoid it

Once you know the root cause, it becomes a lot easier to manage your hair and make it feel thicker and look shinier.

Podcast
Daily News Dose: Kerala Budget highlights | Feb 3, 2023

Hello, this is your daily dose of news from Onmanorama. Tune in to get updated about the major news stories of the day.
Podcast
How to apply for MSME registration in India | Startup Launcher EP 03

Welcome to Onmanorama's Startup Launcher podcast. In this episode, CA Abhijith Preman will explain the process of getting a Micro,Small Medium Enterprise or MSME registration
Sports
India's 2007 T20 World Cup hero Joginder Sharma announces retirement

The 39-year-old represented India in four ODIs and as many T20s between 2004 and 2007, picking up five wickets.

Videos
Hike in liquor prices, vehicle tax, power tariff | Highlights of Kerala Budget 2023

With a proposed hike in liquor prices, vehicle tax and electricity tariff Finance Minister K N Balagopal on Friday presented the Kerala Budget for 2023-24 in Assembly. Here are the highlights of the budget.
Entertainment
Coke Studio returns to India with 50 artistes, 10 new tracks

This season of Coke Studio is curated by the acclaimed, award-winning musician and songwriter, Ankur Tewari.
Sports
ISL playoffs, final dates announced

The playoffs will start on March 3 with the final being scheduled for March 18.

Entertainment
State budget | Govt turned a blind eye to industry's needs, slams film fraternity

Many industry players believe that the additional cess on fuel will only add to the producers' burden.
Podcast
Wacky News: Missing radioactive capsule, Dodo bird return and liquid nitrogen candy | Ep 49

Welcome to Onmanorama's Wacky News hosted by Athira Madhav. Tune in to listen to some crazy stories from around the world!
Sports
Thailand Open: Indian campaign over as Sai Praneeth bows out

Praneeth went down fighting to China's world No. 23 Li Shi Feng in the men's singles quarterfinals.

KERALA BUDGET REVIEW

News
Kerala Budget a case of applying band-aid when surgery is required

Though a hike in taxes and fees was expected in the Kerala Budget FY 23-24, a cess of Rs.2 on petrol and diesel was a shocker.
Sports
Senior Women's One-Day Trophy: Railways end Kerala's dream run

Railways, who suffered a seven-wicket reversal at the hands of Kerala in the group stage, avenged their loss to book a spot in the semifinals.
Travel
Stay in Vythiri amidst nature’s pristine beauty and tranquillity

Though you can enjoy the charm of the light rain and mist no matter where you stay in Vythiri, a good quality resort adds value to the whole experience.

News
Adani Enterprises to be dropped from Dow Jones sustainability indices

The parameters for shortlisting securities under ASM include high-low variation, client concentration, number of price band hits, close-to-close price variation and price-earning ratio.
News
Five names recommended by Collegium for SC judges to be cleared soon: Centre to SC

Attorney General R Venkataramani told a bench of justices S K Kaul and A S Oka that warrant of appointments of these five names is expected to be issued shortly.
Kerala
Rs 21.13 lakh diverted in payroll fraud in SupplyCo; nearly half recovered

The irregularity came to light after the authorities switched over to the centralized online system for the recording of attendance and salary distribution.

Kerala
Air India Express flight makes emergency landing after engine catches fire

The flight, IX348, had 184 passengers and all of them are safe, as per reports.
Kerala
3 doctors suspended for issuing fake health cards after pocketing bribe

The fabricated certificates, stamped with the seal and signature, were issued without even seeing the persons concerned by charging Rs 300 each.
Kerala
PFI hartal: Avoid mistaken attachments, says court

There were errors when action was taken in a hurry, admits government.

News
Chinese spy balloon spotted flying over the United States

The incident recalls the lengths to which Beijing and Washington have been willing to go to spy on each other amid rising tensions between the superpowers.
News
Pakistan says mosque bomber wore police uniform, breached security on motorbike

The bombing was the deadliest in a decade to hit Peshawar.

Hike in liquor prices, vehicle tax, power tariff | Highlights of Kerala Budget 2023

'Romancham' review | Smartly-woven humour makes Soubin Shahir-Arjun Ashokan's film a fun watch

Rajinikanth says he quit smoking, drinking because of his wife

'Thankam’: This Biju Menon, Vineeth Sreenivasan-starrer is every bit gold | Movie Review

'Pathaan': SRK’s king-style entry into YRF spyverse | Movie Review

Lijo’s ‘Nanpakal’ review: Post-siesta drama a lofty cinematic experience