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Sports
Pat Cummins confirmed for Boxing Day Test

The Australian captain was ruled out of the Adelaide Test due to being deemed a close contact of a COVID-19 positive person.
Kerala
Youth who set ablaze panchayat office staff in Kozhikode dies

Nandakumar (30), a native of Thikkodi, was under treatment at the hospital with critical burns. Though the woman, Krishna Priya, was rushed to the hospital after he set her afire by pouring petrol on her she died.
News
UK records 93,045 COVID cases as Omicron dominant in London

Omicron is thought to be much more transmissible than Delta and new research suggests the new variant largely evades immunity from past coronavirus infection or two vaccine doses.
Kerala
Explosive email reveals corruption, shady deals in Kerala Medical Services Corp

The issue of corruption at the KMSCL came to light once again, thanks to the internal rift in the state-government run entity.

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News
India records 7,145 new COVID cases, 289 deaths

The active cases comprise 0.24 per cent of the total infections, the lowest since March 2020, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.38 per cent.
Kerala
Good service entry for Water Authority staff who paid contractor twice his bill amount

Instead of recovering the additional money additional money given to the contractor, the officials tried to act smart by allowing the contractor to settle the amount through future works.
Food
Gingerbread cupcake

It's Christmas time and here comes our favourite recipe.
Kerala
IUML, CPM, CPI against Centre's bid to raise legal age of marriage for women

The Muslim League is trying to garner the support of other political parties in opposing the Government's move. The Congress has not officially given a response till now.

National Scrutiny

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

Sachidananda Murthy

Today’s Special: Must-Try Flavours of Paul and Mike Chocolates

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Food

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Entertainment

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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Entertainment
Actress Aparna Balamurali rubbishes reports of ill health

The ‘Soorarai Pottru’ actress took to social media to announce that some reports, which said she was admitted in a hospital, were false.
Kerala
'Feroze Khan AB Line': In a first, KSEB names distribution line after employee

Khan processed altogether 437 bills within a span of five hours receiving Rs 8,51,080.
Travel
Seven travel predictions for 2022

It's all about seizing the day in 2022 and making every journey meaningful.
Kerala
Andhra youth, suspected of setting fire to Vadakara taluk office, in police custody

The man identified as Sathish was picked up by the police on Saturday, after a CCTV footage showed him on the premises of the now- gutted government office.

Movie Review

December 17, 2021

'Pushpa: The Rise' movie review: Allu Arjun's best, but Fahadh Faasil steals the show

December 16, 2021

No Way Home, probably the finest Spider-Man film ever

SPORTS

Catch all the action from the Sporting World.

New FIA head Ben Sulayem may have to punish Hamilton
World Championships: Srikanth, Lakshya Sen assured of medals
ISL: NorthEast heap more misery on SC East Bengal
WFI president courts controversy after slapping wrestler

Kerala
Governor in no mood to relent, sharpens criticism against Bindu

Arif Khan said that only the selection committee had the sole right to take a call on the appointment of the VCs.
Sports
New FIA head Ben Sulayem may have to punish Hamilton

Hamilton, the sport's most successful driver of all time, did not attend Thursday night's gala awards ceremony-- a requirement for the championship's top three.
News
ISIS has 66 known Indian-origin fighters: US report on terrorism, lauds India's counterterrorism forces

Giving details of the terrorists' arrests made by the NIA, the report said that the premier investigation agency arrested 10 alleged al-Qaeda-affiliated operatives from Kerala and West Bengal on September 19 and 26.
Career & Campus
Delhi University to hold entrance exams for admissions from 2022: Officials

The development comes amid a controversy over high number of 100 per cent scorers from the Kerala board getting admissions to the university recently.

Vantage Point

Column | BCCI should explain the shortcomings in Kohli’s leadership

Dr KN Raghavan

FOOD

Your little guide to a great culinary experience!

Gingerbread cupcake
Soft millet idli for breakfast
Thiruvathira special koova payasam
Take a look at the most popular food items of 2021

News
Proposed Karnataka anti-conversion bill: up to 10 years imprisonment, Rs 1 lakh fine

After the bill comes into force, whoever desires to convert his religion should give a declaration at least 60 days in advance to the district magistrate.
News
Toyota eyes the premium pickup space with Hilux

The Hilux, which is available in several countries for decades, first arrived in 1968 and has sold nearly 1.80 crore units so far.
Food
Soft millet idli for breakfast

Millet idli is easy to prepare and is extremely healthy as it is cooked in steam.
Travel
Vegas Strip to hold New Year's fireworks after 2020 hiatus

Fireworks were first held on the Strip on the last night of 2000.

ENTERTAINMENT

Latest Buzz from the Entertainment World.

Actress Aparna Balamurali rubbishes reports of ill health
Fahadh Faasil dubs in five languages for 'Pushpa: The Rise', marks Telugu debut
Shane Nigam croons a husky melody, proves he is much more than an actor
'Pushpa: The Rise' movie review: Allu Arjun's best, but Fahadh Faasil steals the show

LifeStyle
Anil Kapoor's daughter Rhea Kapoor shares glimpses of her luxury apartment in Mumbai

From the splendid and luxurious interiors to the vintage furniture and the soothing colour palettes, a touch of Rhea’s signature style cold be seen in everything.
LifeStyle
Five Important Life Skills To Teach Your Kids

Your child's education must go beyond what he or she learns in school. In order to learn, a child must be taught at home through experiences and training exercises.
LifeStyle
Read your horoscope today (18-12-2021)

When is a good time to seek your goals? Is it time to lie low? Check out here.
News
Competition Commission freezes Amazon-Future deal, slaps Rs 202cr fine on US firm

It could dent Amazon's legal position and retail ambitions, while making it easier for Reliance - the country's largest retailer - to acquire number two player Future.

TRAVEL

Unleash the wanderlust in you!

Seven travel predictions for 2022
Vegas Strip to hold New Year's fireworks after 2020 hiatus
Malayalam actress Chinnu's travel bucket list includes trip to Europe
Laos to reopen for tourists from January 1

Sports
World Championships: Srikanth, Lakshya Sen assured of medals

Srikanth and Sen will face each other in the first semifinal on Saturday. P V Sindhu and H S Prannoy fell in the quarterfinals.
Sports
ISL: NorthEast heap more misery on SC East Bengal

The result extends SCEB’s winless run to seven games which keeps them at the bottom of the points table.
News
WHO issues emergency use listing for anti-Covid vaccine Covovax produced by Serum Institute

Currently, Covishield and other COVID-19 vaccines are approved for people above the age of 18.
Kerala
Surendran says E Sreedharan, who quit active politics, 'will continue to serve nation and BJP'

The state BJP president visited the Metroman at his residence on Friday.

LIFESTYLE

Stay Updated with Onmanorama Life and Style hacks.

Anil Kapoor's daughter Rhea Kapoor shares glimpses of her luxury apartment in Mumbai
Five Important Life Skills To Teach Your Kids
Read your horoscope today (18-12-2021)
The Panorama International Literature Festival 2022 to be held virtually next month

Sports
WFI president courts controversy after slapping wrestler

Many wrestlers from other states including Uttar Pradesh protested strongly and demanded an apology from Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
News
US schools step up security in response to threats on TikTok

The posts circulating online warned that multiple schools would receive shooting and bomb threats.
News
Omicron variant: India's tally crosses 100 across 11 states & UTs

Maharashtra has reported the most number of cases (32) followed by Delhi (22) while Kerala has five cases.
Kerala
Omicron: Two fresh cases reported in Kerala, tally reaches 7

A 68-year-old man and his wife who arrived in Kochi on Dec 8 from Sharjah have been confirmed with the latest variant of the coronavirus.

BUSINESS

Latest Indian business news.

Toyota eyes the premium pickup space with Hilux
Competition Commission freezes Amazon-Future deal, slaps Rs 202cr fine on US firm
Data management solutions provider Veeam appoints Anand Eswaran as CEO
UAE to open food park in Kerala

News
BJP announces alliance with Amarinder Singh for Punjab polls

Assembly elections in Punjab are expected to be held early next year.
News
Omicron: Tamil Nadu suspects 28 more returnees could be infected with the latest variant

TN minister Ma Subramanian said their samples tested positive for COVID-19 along with S-gene dropout, a marker for Omicron.
Kerala
Kerala govt yields to meritorious sportspersons' demand, 24 to get jobs soon; strike ends

Sports Minister V Abdurahiman said that a committee has been formed to study the job prospects of 54 others who have also demanded sports quota employment.
Entertainment
Fahadh Faasil dubs in five languages for 'Pushpa: The Rise', marks Telugu debut

As Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat, an IPS officer, Fahadh Faasil sizzles in complete makeover with a thick moustache and tonsured head.

Kerala
3,471 new COVID cases in Kerala after 54K tests on Friday

With this, the number of active COVID cases in the state fell to 32,433.
News
Data management solutions provider Veeam appoints Anand Eswaran as CEO

Eswaran joins Veeam from RingCentral where he was President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), overseeing exponential growth and customer expansion.
Sports
India beat Pakistan in Asian Champions Trophy

Harmanpreet Singh scored a brace, while Akashdeep Singh found the mark once.
Sports
Ashes: Smith, bowlers put Australia in control

Australia declared their first innings on 473/9 and then reduced England to 17/2 after a near-flawless evening session to take charge of the day-night Test.

Kerala
Kerala HC notice to Guv on plea against order upholding Kannur VC's re-appointment

The appeal filed by Dr Premachandran Keezhoth, a member of the varsity's Senate, would be heard after the Christmas vacation.
Sports
IPL 2022: Andy Flower to coach Lucknow franchise

K L Rahul, who was Punjab's skipper for the last two seasons, is also expected to move to the Sanjiv Goenka-owned franchise.
News
Karnataka Cong leader causes a furore for his 'enjoy rape' comment in Assembly

The BJP questioned the silence of top Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on the matter.
LifeStyle
The Panorama International Literature Festival 2022 to be held virtually next month

The Panorama International Literature Festival 2022 organised by Writers Capital International Foundation will be held virtually on 1-31 January 2022.

News
Bhutan confers its highest civilian decoration on PM Modi

Last year, Prime Minister Modi received the Legion of Merit by the US Government' award of the US Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements.
Kerala
KPCC to rein in Tharoor for not endorsing party's stand on SilverLine project

KPCC chief K Sudhakaran said he will meet Tharoor to get his view on the matter.
Kerala
Injured tiger on prowl in Mananthavady continues to evade traps

The district authorities have deployed six battalions of forces comprising police and forest officials. Locals from the Kurichi tribal community have also been included in the search team to locate the beast.
Career & Campus
Aattam Paattu: students may upload videos until Dec 25

Students who have registered for Attam Pattu, the online youth festival organised by Malayala Manorama in association Jain University, may upload the videos of their performances until December 25.

Kerala
Jairam Ramesh pays tribute to renowned journalist the late Vijayamohan

The event was organised by Kerala Media Academy and the Delhi unit of the Kerala Union of Working Journalists (KUWJ).
Entertainment
Shane Nigam croons a husky melody, proves he is much more than an actor

The song written, composed and sung by Shane Nigam is part of his upcoming movie Bhoothakaalam directed by Rahul Sadasivan.
Kerala
Kerala draws up policy for restoration of forests, Cabinet gives nod

The restoration efforts will also focus on degraded forests that belong to the government.
News
IAF chopper crash: Group Captain Varun Singh cremated with full military honours in Bhopal

Wrapped in a tricolour, the mortal remains were brought to the cremation ground in Bairagarh area from the Military Hospital in a flower-bedecked Army truck with people raising slogans of 'Bharat mata ki jai' and 'Group Captain Varun Singh amar rahe'.

Kerala
Youth sets himself ablaze after setting woman on fire in Kozhikode

Nandagopan (28) poured petrol on Krishnapriya, before setting her on fire and poured the rest of the petrol over his body for setting himself ablaze.
Kerala
Vigilance nets another PCB engineer; raids unearth investments worth crores, properties

The foreign currency seized from Josemon included 239 US Dollars, 835 Canadian Dollars, 4,725 UAE Dirhams and 1 Qatar Rial of various denominations.
Entertainment
'Pushpa: The Rise' movie review: Allu Arjun's best, but Fahadh Faasil steals the show

'Pushpa: The Rise' stands out as a mass entertainer and manages to keep us waiting on tenterhooks for the second part.
Career & Campus
Medical admission: no new registration allowed for additional counselling

As per the guidelines candidates are allowed to upgrade the option only in the first allotment. Those who got admission in the first two rounds cannot take part in the counselling sessions that follow.

Kerala
Massive fire guts Vadakara taluk office, documents reduced to ashes

The Fire and Rescue units from Vadakara are trying to douse the fire at the moment.
Entertainment
Film industry euphoric as movies line up for OTT, theatre: Quick view of release dates

A slowly receding Covid scourge and a set of mega flicks ready for theatre as well as OTT release this Christmas season bring cheers to movie enthusiasts.
Kerala
Late IAF officer Pradeep's wife gets Revenue Dept posting

The state government had announced a compensation of Rs 8 lakh to the family of the Junior Warrant Officer and a job to his wife.
Kerala
New Special Action Group of Kerala Police to crack down on goons, organised crimes

Director General of Police (Law and Order) annd State Police Chief Anil Kant has ordered the setting up of such a special cell in the backdrop of increasing cases of goons attacks in the State.

Sports
Rohit, Jadeja at NCA to regain fitness

The duo's absence in Tests against the Proteas means that India will be tested on the opening front as well as in their lower-order batting and five bowlers' combination.
Entertainment
Priyanka Chopra irked at being referred to as 'wife of Nick Jonas', slams media house

The actress took to Instagram to share a screenshot of the news report and said she fails to understand why this happens to women even today.
LifeStyle
“Worked hard for this title”, says Miss Kerala first runner up Livya Liffy

The Ernakualm native who was recently crowned the first runner up of Impressario Miss Kerala beauty pageant, opens up about this incredible journey, in a special interview with Manorama Online.
Kerala
CBI probe into Walayar case in last lap, finds serious lapses by police

Indications are that the team has reportedly found serious lapses by the police from the prosecution stage to the trial.

Entertainment
'Phayalvaan' who wouldn't lose to hero during the filming of Padmarajan's cult movie

Seyd, a wrestling champion, was supposed to lose the fight in the movie. But, as the fight progressed, it turned out real and he didn’t seem ‘ready’ to lose.
Sports
World Championships: Prannoy stuns Gemke to seal spot in quarterfinals

It was Keralite Prannoy's first win over the world No. 10 shuttler in three matches.
News
UAE to open food park in Kerala

The UAE government has promised to open a state-of-the-art food park in Kerala, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Thursday.
News
Bank strike continues for second day; services across country hit

Shutters of branches across many parts of the country on Friday were down following the strike call given by the United Forum of Bank Union (UFBU), an umbrella body of nine bank unions.

Food
Thiruvathira special koova payasam

Check out the recipe of arrowroot payasam that can be included in your daily diet.
Kerala
Communication gap or snub? Agitating sportspersons claim Minister Abdurahiman didn't show up for talks

The sportspeople came to the minister's office on time and waited till 1 pm. They claimed they were informed by the Sport’s Minister’s office that a meeting is scheduled on December 16 at 11 am.
Travel
Malayalam actress Chinnu's travel bucket list includes trip to Europe

The actress, who is equally passionate about travelling and acting, loves solo travel.
News
Motor Vehicles Dept services to go fully online except for driving test, vehicle inspection

Change of address on the Registration Certificate (RC), vehicle ownership change, NOC of vehicles, duplicate RC, removal of hypothecation and hypothecation endorsement would be available online from December 24 onwards.

Entertainment
It is alright to have a rough patch: Actress Maya Vishwanath on her life, career

The ‘Sadanandante Samayam’ actress is back under the arc lights through B. Unnikrishnan directorial ‘Aaraattu’ in which Mohanlal plays the lead role.
LifeStyle
How can you recognize the early signs of lung cancer?

A cough is the normal first response of the body to an obstruction in the windpipe caused by microbes or other harmful objects trapped there.
Kerala
Kannur VC reappointment row: Will LDF Govt make peace with Governor Arif Mohammed Khan?

The State Government is apprehensive that the Governor may resort to more public outbursts, raking up political meddling in university appointments.
Entertainment
'Sorry for being late, not intentional,' Allu Arjun apologises to irate journo

Responding to this incident, some netizens think the journalist was a bit rude, while others feel it is the right thing to do when the celebrities do not respect others' time.

News
Sheena is alive, claims Indrani Mukerjea, asks CBI to look for her in Kashmir

Indrani would be moving an application in this regard before the special CBI court here on December 28, the next date of hearing in her case.
Kerala
Appeal in Kerala HC against single-judge order upholding Kannur VC reappointment

It contended that since Ravindran was already over 60 years old, there was a statutory bar on him being appointed as VC.
Food
Take a look at the most popular food items of 2021

In India, the food item that most people searched on the internet is the enoki mushroom followed by modak and methi mater malai.
Kerala
Kerala PG doctors' stir called off after meeting at CM's office

The PG doctors will resume duty from 8 am today.

Travel
Laos to reopen for tourists from January 1

According to the notice, the government has approved the Lao Travel Green Zone Plan that would allow tourists to visit provinces and cities designated as "green zones" once the country reopens.
Kerala
Minister not authorised to recommend reappointment of VC: CPI slams R Bindu

Kanam made his displeasure publicly known in the backdrop of severe criticisms aired at the CPI State Council meeting against the action of the Higher Education Minister.
News
Decomposed body of missing girl found with limbs tied in TN

The mother of the girl had lodged a complaint with the police alleging that her second daughter was found missing from the house on December 11.
Unhealthy Attappady – 3

Kerala
Up above the hill, an Adivasi ooru of Attappady waits for better houses

Lack of proper housing, like poor health, is a major issue in all the three village panchayats in the Attappady region.

News
Parl panel recommends more accountability of social media platforms, non-personal data regulation

It recommended widening the scope of proposed data protection legislation to include both personal and non-personal data with "a single administration and regulatory body", and sought greater accountability for social media platforms by treating them as 'publishers'.
News
Indira Gandhi took 32 bullets for country but ignored on 1971 War anniversary: Rahul

Indira Gandhi took "32 bullets for the country" but her name was not even mentioned at a government event in New Delhi on the anniversary of the victory over Pakistan, Rahul said.
Sports
Life goal achieved, says Verstappen

Lewis Hamilton, beaten this year on the last lap of the last race, did not attend the event at the Louvre museum in Paris.
Sports
Liverpool overcome Newcastle; Everton hold Chelsea

Liverpool move onto 40 points from 17 games, one behind leaders Manchester City.

News
Hareesh Kanaran explains why he bought a Jeep Compass for the second time

The ‘S’ variant is the top model of the Jeep Compass. It is loaded with features, including 10.1-inch touchscreen display.
LifeStyle
Experts warn about Kerala turning into a ghost-house

Most youngsters are looking for ways to ‘get out' of here, hoping to build a secure and comfortable future elsewhere.
Kerala
Kerala HC asks for lists of headload workers injured on job, nature of their injuries

The Kerala High Court asked the state government to provide a list of the headload workers who have filed cases seeking compensation for work-related injuries.
Kerala
Assault on YouTuber: Charge-sheet filed against Bhagyalakshmi, two others

The three women now face charges that could invite a prison sentence of up to seven years.

Sports
ISL: ATK Bagan, Bengaluru play out a thrilling draw

The result stretches Bengaluru FC's winless run to six matches and further extends Mohun Bagan's run to four games without a win.
Sports
World Championships: Sindhu, Srikanth enter quarterfinals

Defending champion Sindhu faces top seed and world No. 1 Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei in the quarterfinals.
Sports
Ganguly reacts to Kohli's comments

Kohli on Wednesday said that he was never asked to stay on as T20 skipper when he informed the board about his decision to relinquish the post, contradicting Ganguly's statement.
Kerala
Self-quarantine to be strictly enforced on those coming from abroad: Health Minister

Everyone has to strictly follow the self-quarantine norms and avoid social interactions, crowded places, theatres and malls, the minister directed.

Sports
COVID-19 outbreak in squad forces West Indies to call off Pakistan tour

The tour will now be rescheduled for early June, 2022.
Kerala
Won't be involved in active politics any longer: E Sreedharan

The Metroman said that he is no longer disappointed with the outcome of the elections, and had learned many things.
Kerala
Mofia case: Police withdraws terror-link-remark against Youth Congress activists

Two police officers were on Sunday suspended for the unwarranted remarks in the case.
Kerala
COVID-19: 3,404 cases in Kerala on Thursday, active cases drop below 35K

There are 6 wards in 5 local bodies across Kerala where the Weekly Infection Population Ratio (WIPR) is above 10 per cent.

Sports
Indian team reaches South Africa

"Touchdown South Africa," the BCCI tweeted from its official Twitter handle along with pictures of team members and support staff.

Dilapidated anganwadi building an example of Attappady's woes

MUDDY: Why it took 5 years to complete the movie | Dir. Pragabhal | Onmanorama Interview

'Pushpa: The Rise' movie review: Allu Arjun's best, but Fahadh Faasil steals the show

No Way Home, probably the finest Spider-Man film ever