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Kerala
Will not respond to irresponsible people: Guv Arif Mohammad Khan slams M Swaraj

CPM leader reportedly said that being of sound mind was not a condition for being appointed as a governor.
News
Wrapping machine severs Indian farm worker's arm, employer leaves him to die in Italy

The death has spurred outrage at gangmastering, which is widespread in Italy, especially in the south of the country, and modern forms of slavery.
Entertainment
Ramesh Pisharody demands by-law amendments in AMMA elections

He stated that in a democratic election, the person who secures the most votes must be declared the winner.

VIDEO

Thiruvananthapuram bus safari: A 2-hour ride for Rs 100 in double-decker e-bus

ENTERTAINMENT

Latest Buzz from the Entertainment World

Ramesh Pisharody demands by-law amendments in AMMA elections
Luv Sinha reveals why he skipped sister Sonakshi's wedding to Zaheer Iqbal
Samantha Ruth Prabhu admits past mistakes in endorsing unhealthy brands
First look poster of Anoop Menon's most expensive film 'Checkmate' is out

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DAILY NEWS DOSE

Assam floods: Over 6.71 lakh affected in 20 districts | July 2, 2024

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A perfect score & hint of grace: What's wrong with NEET-UG results?

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Decoding Malayalam movie Gaganachari (EP 80)

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Inside Congress' Social Media Game Plan: Redefining LS poll strategy

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Poacher: The real vs the cinematic - journalist who broke the news analyses missing links (EP 63)

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Travel
July to October, the best time to visit Goa: Here's why

Many hotels and tourist centres also offer tremendous discounts around this time.
Sports
Team India's departure from Barbados delayed further

An Air India special charter flight named AIC24WC is set to bring back the Indian squad, its support staff, the players' families and some board officials and Indian media, who have been stranded there for the past three days due to Hurricane Beryl.
Kerala
Cong MLAs Chandy Oommen, M Vincent booked over KSU-SFI melee outside police station in TVM

As per reports, 20 KSU workers and three SFI activists were also booked in the incident.

KERALA SPORTS WEEK

Race To Paris | Kerala Sports Week Ep 17

FOOD

Your little guide to a great culinary experience!

Kerala-style ramen recipe
Ex-IAS officer turns restaurateur: Opens organic seafood haven in Kochi
Simple noodle soup recipe kids will love
Now make parippuvada with ladies' finger

VIDEOS

ENTERTAINMENT

How 'Gaganachari' brings sci-fi to Malayalam cinema

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ENTERTAINMENT

Darshana Rajendran, Roshan Mathew says it is an actor's dream to be challenged and 'Paradise' offered them that

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ENTERTAINMENT

Anju in 'Ullozhukku' is neither black nor white nor grey- Parvathy

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Career and Campus

Top ranker Kasturi Sha reveals how she cracked UPSC on first attempt

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ENTERTAINMENT

Aparna Mulberry on embracing her Indian roots

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News Beyond Kerala

Taking Over or Fitting In?

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Travel
New York's Long Island to have a Kerala-style snake boat race this Onam: Here's how

The event will be held on the Thiruvonam Day on September 15.
Kerala
Arya Rajendran gets support from MV Govindan, min Riyas; dist panel issues ultimatum

‘There was no need for Arya to be corrected as she had not been personally implicated in any scams’, said Anavoor Nagappan.
News
I can understand their pain; despite running falsehoods they were defeated: Modi

People tested govt on every criteria, reelected us, says Modi in his reply to debate on the President's address

Movie Review

June 28, 2024

‘Kunddala Puranam’ Review | A simplistic tale featuring an in-form Indrans, Remya Suresh

June 28, 2024

'Paradise' Review | Darshana Rajendran-Roshan Mathew film gently, yet tactfully prods the viewers

June 28, 2024

Women's journeys in Christo Tomy's 'Ullozhukku' | Movie Analysis

SPORTS

Catch all the action from the Sporting World.

Team India's departure from Barbados delayed further
Kerala Blasters in Thailand for pre-season camp
Euro 2024: Quarterfinal schedule
Copa America: Quarterfinal schedule

Sports
Kerala Blasters in Thailand for pre-season camp

Blasters will spend three weeks in Thailand before returning home for the Durand Cup, which begins on July 27.
Entertainment
Luv Sinha reveals why he skipped sister Sonakshi's wedding to Zaheer Iqbal

Despite the grand celebrations that included many prominent figures from the film industry, Sonakshi's twin brothers, Luv and Kush, were absent from the festivities.
LifeStyle
Here is how Rakul Preet maintains her good looks, style and energy

Taking to Instagram Stories, Rakul answered the fun questions of the fans. She wore an off-shoulder blue jumpsuit, while she was promoting 'Indian 2'.

Vantage Point

Column | Well-deserved triumph for Team India

Dr KN Raghavan

Travel
Diwali bookings for train tickets begin: Know more

Most trains that run in Tamil Nadu are fully booked for the season.
LifeStyle
Mukesh Ambani is strict with his diet, reveals wife Nita: How healthy is his favourite dish?

The snack, which also has fenugreek leaves and spices like turmeric as its ingredients, has an earthy taste.
Sports
Euro 2024: Quarterfinal schedule

Hosts Germany meet Spain in the first quarterfinal, while Portugal take on France in another mouth-watering clash.

Sports
Copa America: Quarterfinal schedule

Brazil, who finished second in Group D, take on Uruguay for a place in the semifinals.
Entertainment
Samantha Ruth Prabhu admits past mistakes in endorsing unhealthy brands

Samantha took a break from acting after being diagnosed with myositis, an autoimmune disease.
Sports
Copa America: Brazil enter quarterfinals; Colombia top group

Despite the searing California heat neither side let the intensity drop after the break.

TRAVEL

Unleash the wanderlust in you!

July to October, the best time to visit Goa: Here's why
New York's Long Island to have a Kerala-style snake boat race this Onam: Here's how
Diwali bookings for train tickets begin: Know more
Roads to Kerala's Illickal Kallu tourist spot witness repeated accidents: Why?

Kerala
Saudi court revokes Kozhikode man’s death penalty, to be released from jail soon

To facilitate Rahim’s release, a cheque for Rs 34.35 crore (1.5 crore Saudi Riyal) had already been provided to the court through the Indian Embassy.
News
Sensex hits historic 80k-mark; Nifty reaches fresh lifetime high in early trade

The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 597.77 points to hit a new lifetime high of 80,039.22.
Kerala
Mannar murder: Kala’s husband named prime accused in FIR

The probe team will seek Interpol's assistance to verify Anil’s passport details and are also contacting the Malayali associations in Israel for further evidence.

LIFESTYLE

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Travel
Roads to Kerala's Illickal Kallu tourist spot witness repeated accidents: Why?

As per reports, three people had died and over 30 were injured in various accidents in the last three months.
News
Hathras stampede: 72 of 121 victims identified; police fail to find 'Bhole Baba' who held satsang

The Prime Minister's Office announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the families of each person who died in the stampede.
Kerala
Four independent members of a Kasaragod panchayat disqualified under anti-defection law

Desc: The CEC disqualified four independent members of the East Eleri Grama Panchayat, who are Jiji Thomas from Mandapam, Detty Francis from Pallikkunnu, Vineeth T Joseph from Nallompuzha, and Gigi P J from Kamballur.

Kerala
Analysis | Why is Left in Kerala cold to Rahul Gandhi's Parliament speech

Finance Minister K N Balagopal wondered why the media in Kerala treated Rahul Gandhi's speech as they would deal with a major win in one-day cricket.
Sports
Euro 2024: Demiral brace powers Turkey into quarterfinals

‘It was a match where we reflected the team spirit from the first minute to the last minute,’ said Turkey coach Vincenzo Montella.
News
Explained | What are remittances?

India received $120 billion in remittances in 2023

News
Explained | European Council

Antonio Costa elected as the president of the European Council
LifeStyle
Read your horoscope today (03-07-2024)

Some people have been advised to be on their guard, while others can relax as a few tasks may led them to success.
Kerala
Malappuram Police nab Kannur duo, dent drug racket linking Bangkok and Kerala

Malappuram Police said the arrests have given them detailed information about a network that links the drug mafia, which operates between Bangkok and Kerala.

Sports
Wimbledon: Defending champion Vondrousova falls, Djokovic eases into round two

Vondrousova became the first female holder to fall at the opening hurdle since Steffi Graf 30 years ago.
Sports
Euro 2024: Gakpo, Malen star as Dutch reach last eight with victory over Romania

Substitute Donyell Malen scored a brace in a 3-0 win in the round-of-16 tie.
News
Hathras stampede occurred at congregation of policeman-turned-preacher Bhole Baba

More than 100 lives were lost in the satsang as devotees tried to get a glimpse of Bhole Baba.

Kerala
Assistant executive engineer caught taking bribe in Kodakara

The bribe was related to the construction of a canal in the Alagappanagar Panchayat.
News
Toll in Hathras stampede rises to 116; several injured at the religious gathering

Early reports suggest the majority of the dead are women who were attending a 'satsang' event.
Kerala
Unified Mass row: Truce seems near as rival faction agrees to church order, though with riders

The Archdiocese Protection Council that opposed the synodal move to implement the unified form of Mass has now said it is ready to accept the decree.

Kerala
Police confirm Alappuzha woman missing for 15 years was killed, dumped in septic tank

Five persons in custody and efforts are on to bring back the victim's husband from Israel.
Kerala
Bribery case: CPM tells Thodupuzha municipality chairman to resign

Sanish George contested as a UDF rebel independent in the local body election. After winning the election, Sanish George joined the LDF.
Kerala
Ailing tiger stuck in trap cage in Wayanad, no space at animal hospice

The animal had been spreading terror in the Edakkad-Manthadam area near Kenichira and had killed four cows before falling into the trap.

Kerala
Infopark-based bizman loses Rs 6cr to online trading fraud; Rs 20 cr loss in four cases

The DCP said some officials of certain private banks outside the state have been colluding with the fraudsters.
Podcast
Daily News Dose: Over 6.71 lakh affected in Assam floods | July 2, 2024

Hello, this is your daily dose of news from Onmanorama. Tune in to get updated about the major news stories of the day.
LifeStyle
Weekly predictions (June 30 – July 06)

Here are your weekly predictions based on Zodiac signs.

Sports
Just grateful to do something special: Suryakumar about incredible catch | Video

The Mumbaikar was modest about his role in India's title triumph.
Entertainment
First look poster of Anoop Menon's most expensive film 'Checkmate' is out

Anoop, who shared the first look on his social media page, revealed that the movie was entirely shot in New York and other parts of America.
Kerala
Docu on Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan taken down, no more relevant, says maker

The documentary named "Yuvathayodu Ariyanam Pinarayiye" was released ahead of the 2016 legislative assembly elections.

News
Rahul Gandhi writes to PM Modi seeking debate on NEET issue in Parliament tomorrow

The Leader of the Opposition said his only concern was the welfare of 24 lakh NEET aspirants.
Sports
Kerala Blasters sign star striker Noah Sadaoui

The 30-year-old had 29 goals and 16 assists to his credit from 54 games over the last two seasons for FC Goa.
Kerala
Kannur police 'follow in footsteps' of accused, use forensic gait analysis to uncover identity

It's for the first time in the district the police have used gait analysis in an investigation.

Entertainment
Shah Rukh Khan to be honoured at 77th Locarno Film Festival for contributions to Indian cinema

Along with the honour, as a tribute to the star, Shah Rukh’s iconic 2022 film 'Devdas' by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, will be screened on August 11.
Sports
Singapore to host FIDE World Championship

The championship, which will offer a prize money of $2.5 million, will be held between November 20 and December 15.
Kerala
Off-road safari ban at Muruganmala puts Marayoor drivers' livelihood at stake

The terrain is such that only jeeps are suited for this place. Travelling by jeep through this path is an adventure among tourists.

Sports
Hurricane Beryl forces Sanju, Dube & Jaiswal to miss first two T20Is against Zimbabwe

Sai Sudharsan, Jitesh Sharma and Harshit Rana have been named as replacements.
Entertainment
'Kalki 2898 AD' creates history as collection crosses over Rs 600 cr globally

The Hindi circuit is the second-largest market, with collections amounting to Rs 128 crore.
Entertainment
Latest pic of Vlogger Khalid Al Ameri, actor Sunaina fuels marriage speculations

Sunaina was the first to post a picture of her holding a man's hand on her social media feed.

LifeStyle
Classy and green, this contemporary Kasaragod house honours nature

The elevation features the contemporary box-style that is enhanced with charming white hue in this house that celebrates many other fabulous design elements.
News
Accused in 1993 Mumbai riots arrested after 31 years

Sayyad Nadir Shah Abbas Khan was arrested by a team from the Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Marg police station in the Sewri area on Monday.
LifeStyle
Avoid these mistakes at the gym to have a healthy workout routine

Do not ignore the warning signs that your heart gives while working out.

Entertainment
Tripunithura native files police complaint against 'RDX' makers claiming financial fraud

The complainant said she was promised she would receive 30 per cent profit margins of the film
News
Assam floods: Over 6.71 lakh affected; IAF rescues 13 stranded fishermen

At least 13 major rivers, including the Brahmaputra, are flowing above the danger level at different places, with alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in several districts, an official bulletin said.
Sports
Dravid reveals how Rohit's phone call made him continue | Video

Dravid's tenure had ended with the ODI World Cup after India lost to Australia in the final despite a 10-match winning run, but the coaching staff got an extension till the end of the T20 World Cup.

INSIDE KERALA ASSEMBLY

Kerala
Are fevers caused by sanitation failure? Ministers, opposition leader cross swords

‘It was in Kerala that the highest number of dengue cases was reported in India in 2023,’ said V D Satheesan.
Entertainment
Kozhikode to receive UNESCO's 'City of Literature' honour; Malayala Manorama Hortus 24 hails city

City Mayor, Corporation secretary to attend a function in Braga.
Kerala
7,000 jaundice cases reported in Malappuram this year

DMO Dr M Renuka said Vallikkunnu and Athanikkal have been the worst affected regions.

Kerala
Malappuram girl's death not due to jaundice, says health dept

Officials worry no postmortem or tests were done to identify causes.
News
US Supreme Court rules Trump has immunity for official, not private acts

Trump is bidding for criminal immunity from prosecution for trying to overturn his 2020 election loss.
News
Medha Patkar gets 5-month jail term, Rs 10 lakh fine in 23-year-old defamation case

The court sentenced Patkar after considering the evidence before it and the fact that the case went on for over two decades.

Kerala
Karuvannur: CPM confirms ED action, calls it BJP's political retaliation for electoral bond issue

The ED has seized 4.66 cents of land purchased for the Porathissery local committee office.
News
In the name of Hinduism, BJP spreading violence & hate, says Rahul Gandhi

PM Modi intervened during Gandhi's speech, stating that calling the entire Hindu society violent is a serious issue.
Kerala
Defaulters rejoice. Revenue Recovery Act, 1968, to be amended for their benefit

A defaulter will now be able to take back her attached property or sell it to mobilise enough money to pay back the government or banks.

News
Hindenburg admits it got SEBI show-cause notice over Adani short bet

Hindenburg also said Kotak Bank created and oversaw an offshore fund structure that was used by its 'investor partner' to bet against the Adani.
Kerala
Kerala rain: Yellow alert in 6 districts today

The weather body also forecast heavy rain accompanied by thundershowers in most parts of Kerala till July 5.
News
Parts of Rahul Gandhi’s parliament speech on ‘Hinduism’ expunged from LS records

PM Modi, intervening in Gandhi’s speech, said, 'Calling the entire Hindu community violent is a serious issue.'

News
I stand by my words; truth can be expunged in Modi's world: Rahul Gandhi

Gandhi accused the BJP leaders of dividing people on communal lines.
Travel
Kannur – Shorannur passenger train from today: To offer respite in Malabar route

Trains like Mangala Express and Netravati to the Kozhikode side are overcrowded, especially in the evenings.
LifeStyle
Actress Sumbul Touqeer believes in striking a balance between 'style & comfort'

The actress says that the harmony between comfort and fashion creates an authentic and effortless style.

Kerala
Kaliyakkavilai murder: Didn't know Ambili wanted surgical blade to kill someone, says Sunil Kumar

The police had found that Sunil, who owns medical shops in Parassala and Neyyattinkara, provided the surgical blade which Ambili used to slit Deepu’s throat.
Sports
Showman Pandya natural choice as Rohit's successor

India's triumphant campaign in the T20 World Cup has proved how precious the Baroda all-rounder is.
News
Lonavala waterfall tragedy: All five bodies found, govt issues guidelines for tourists| Video

The five, comprising a woman and four children, drowned at around 12.30 pm on Sunday.

Travel
Lonavala waterfall death: Govt to take these measures for tourist safety

Officials will also visit various dams, waterfalls, rivers, lakes, forest areas and forts around the region to inspect safety measures.
Sports
Wimbledon: Nagal goes down to Kecmanovic in first round

Nagal committed 44 unforced errors as he lost in four sets.
News
Teenager strangles 9-yr-old neighbour to death, sets body on fire in Gurugram housing society

The accused, a Class 10 student, who the police have apprehended initially tried to claim that two thieves had entered the house and killed the girl but later confessed to the murder, police said.

News
Opposition upset as non-Cong leader became PM for third term, says Modi

Gandhi had launched a no-holds-barred attack on the BJP in the LS on Monday, accusing the leaders of the ruling party of dividing people on communal lines.
Sports
Copa America: Panama qualify for quarterfinals; US bow out

Panama, playing in only their second Copa America, reached the knockout stage for the first time.
Kerala
Wayanad no dump yard for ‘failed’ teachers from Kottayam, say unions

It was on June 26 that the DGE issued an order transferring five teachers of GHSS, Changanassery.

Travel
Kochi – Dubai passenger ship: Two companies shortlisted, new route decided

It may take up to three days from a port in Kerala to reach Dubai.
LifeStyle
Moringa: Did you know about these side effects?

Moringa seeds, pods, leaves, flowers and even roots are used for cooking.
Kerala
Thrissur-Kuttipuram road in bad condition, patch work washes away in rain, commuters on protest mode

The issue escalated when CM Vijayan avoided the road to travel, prompting a ministerial-level meeting on June 24 to address the situation.

Sports
Euro 2024: Costa's triple penalty saves take Portugal into quarterfinals

Cristiano Ronaldo’s extra-time miss from the spot took the match into a shootout.
Entertainment
Superstar Darshan's mother turns emotional as she visits son in prison

Darshan's partner Pavithra Gowda, and 15 others have also been arrested in the case.
Entertainment
Pradeep Cherian's 'Qadeesso' wins big at Cannes World Film Festival

Pradeep who is the nephew of legendary filmmaker and writer John Abraham directed the movie.

Sports
Wimbledon: Alcaraz keeps jitters in check to begin title defence with win

Alcaraz beat Estonian qualifier Mark Lajal 7-6(3) 7-5 6-2 in the first round.
Sports
Euro 2024: Super sub Kolo Muani helps France edge Belgium to enter quarters

France won 1-0 with Muani's late strike deflected in off Jan Vertonghen in the Belgian defence.
Kerala
Kozhikode airport receives first batch of this year's Hajj returnees

The 327 pilgrims who departed from Kozhikode International Airport on May 21 returned on Monday on two Air India Express flights.

Podcast
Start, Action, Cut - Decoding Malayalam movie Gaganachari (EP 80)

In this episode of Start Action Cut, Vishnupriya, Aswin and Padmakumar are decoding the Malayalam science fiction comedy film, Gaganachari, starring Anarkali Marikar, Gokul Suresh, Aju Varghese and K B Ganesh Kumar.
INSIDE KERALA ASSEMBLY

Kerala
Big fight in Assembly: Who's responsible for increasing police suicides in Kerala

Congress MLA PC Vishnunath raised the issue as an adjournment motion and called it a 'state-sponsored atrocity.'
Kerala
Traffic curbs in Aroor-Thuravur section as NHAI set to begin repair of service roads

The work on the eastern service road is expected to be completed in three days.

Kerala
Rtd CSI bishop, wife injured in car accident; house help dies

The deceased has been identified as Reena Sam (43), while the injured are retired CSI Bishop K G Daniel and his wife.
Kerala
Commercial LPG cylinder prices drop for 4th straight month; no change for domestic users

The new price in Kochi is Rs 1,655. In Kozhikode, it is Rs 1,687, and in Thiruvananthapuram, it is Rs 1,676.
Sports
Women's Test: India overcome resilient South Africa by 10 wickets

India chased down a modest 37 after bowling out South Africa for 373.

Podcast
Daily News Dose: Those who call themselves Hindus engaged in 'violence & hate' round the clock, says Rahul Gandhi | July 1, 2024

Hello, this is your daily dose of news from Onmanorama. Tune in to get updated about the major news stories of the day.
News
No more IPC, CrPC: 3 new criminal laws take effect today

Home Minister Amit Shah, who piloted the laws, said the new laws would give priority to providing justice, unlike the British-era laws that gave primacy to penal action.