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Allu Arjun's blockbuster 'Hero' to re-release in Kerala on actor's birthday

Malayalam film producer Khader Hassan will distribute the film in Kerala.
Travel
Kumarakom all set to host G-20 meet; ‘Kerala Carnival’ among highlights

While the main programmes of the meet are scheduled on March 30, 31 and April 1, cultural events and a boat trip are among the engagements planned on April 2.
Career & Campus
Best practices fetch NAAC A Grade for Thrissur's Prajyoti Niketan College

The college had applied for its third cycle of NAAC Accreditation this year and bagged the A grade.

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Allu Arjun's blockbuster 'Hero' to re-release in Kerala on actor's birthday
Big Bang Theory courts controversy after derogatory remark about Madhuri Dixit
‘Rasathanthram’ happened only because Innocent asked me to do a film with Mohanlal: Sathyan Anthikad
Higuita play review: Theatre version of NS Madhavan’s masterpiece remains stuck in text

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Sports
Big blow for Kerala Blasters as Luna opts out of Super Cup

The Super Cup will be held in Kozhikode and Manjeri. The qualifiers begin on Monday, while group-stage action kicks off on April 8.
Kerala
Doctor at Pathanamthitta General Hospital found dead

Chief Medical Officer of the General Hospital Dr Ganesh Kumar was found dead at his residence in Punnalathupadi
Career & Campus
Kerala SSLC exams conclude today, evaluation to begin on April 3

Over 4 lakh students appeared for the SSLC examinations, which began on March 9.

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News
UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 via wallets, credit cards to be charged from April 1

The charges are applicable only for prepaid payment instruments like wallet and credit cards.
Sports
Mumbai Indians likely to pick Arjun Tendulkar in playing XI

Bumrah has been out of action since September, 2022, due to a recurring back injury and underwent a surgery earlier this month.
News
Karnataka Assembly polls to be held on May 10: EC

The term of the 224-member Karnataka Assembly ends on May 24.

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Big blow for Kerala Blasters as Luna opts out of Super Cup
Mumbai Indians likely to pick Arjun Tendulkar in playing XI
Renard leaves Saudi job to take over French women's team
Stokes to start as specialist batter in IPL 2023: Hussey

Career & Campus
Minimum age for Class 1 admission in Kerala to remain 5 years for now

Last month, the Central Ministry of Education directed all states and Union Territories to fix the minimum age for Class 1 admission to six years in line with the National Education Policy, 2020.
Entertainment
Big Bang Theory courts controversy after derogatory remark about Madhuri Dixit

Raj Koothrapalli (played by Kunal Nayyar) and Sheldon Cooper (Jim Parsons) can be heard having a conversation about Indian actresses Aishwarya Rai and Madhuri Dixit.
News
Students who fled Ukraine will get two chances to clear MBBS in India: Centre

The exams will be based on NMC syllabus, the central government said in an affidavit filed before the Supreme Court.

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Column | What ails Indian batsmen in tackling spinners?

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LifeStyle
Note these dos and don'ts while vaccinating your baby

Immunisation procedures for newborns can be difficult as they can be easily scared, and new parents may be concerned about how the process will proceed or about potential side effects.
Career & Campus
Why HSC exam invigilators reporting exam malpractices curse themselves!

Complaints have started pouring in from many quarters against the practice that inconvenience both the students and the teachers.
Sports
Renard leaves Saudi job to take over French women's team

The 54-year-old Frenchman was appointed as coach of Saudi Arabia in July, 2019, and led the country to a famous 2-1 win over eventual winners Argentina at the World Cup in Qatar last year.

Sports
Stokes to start as specialist batter in IPL 2023: Hussey

The knee issue has long bothered Stokes, 31, and it had him grimacing in pain throughout the drawn two-Test series with New Zealand.
News
Prices of essential drugs to go up by 12% from April 1

This is the highest one-time increase in the prices of medicines under the price control regime since the NPPA came into being in 1997.
News
How Cochin ginger is elevating flavours of world's top drink mixer brand Fever-Tree

Fever-Tree's collaboration with Kolencherry-based firm Plant Lipids began during their search for the strong flavors of Cochin ginger.

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Kumarakom all set to host G-20 meet; ‘Kerala Carnival’ among highlights
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Edible plates, straws await G20 meet delegates in Kumarakom
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Kerala
Two women, including pedestrian, die in car accident in Chalakudy

The deceased are Annu (74), wife of Pariyaram Chillai Devasi, and Annie (60), wife of Konnakuzhi Thomas.
Career & Campus
71 English junior teachers staring at imminent termination in Kerala

The Education Department is planning to reappoint 32 among the 71 junior teachers who face job loss by March 31 in these vacancies.
Kerala
No sale of gold jewellery without HUID from April 1, Idukki exempt from list of 339 districts

The BIS announced on Tuesday that it is currently developing standards for new and emerging technologies such as blockchain.

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Sports
Scotland earn famous win over Spain

The win was a first for the Scots over their Iberian opponents since 1984 and ensured they top Group A on six points from two games, while second-placed Spain have three.
LifeStyle
Read your horoscope today (29-03-2023)

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Food
Beef pickle: Check out this delectable blend of spices and meat

If made at home with us controlling the quality and quantity of ingredients, it's not that tough to put together a relatively healthy, yet tasty jar of beef pickle.

News
LS Secretariat revokes disqualification of Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal

The development comes as the Supreme Court of India was to hear the petition filed by the leader seeking the restoration of his membership.
Kerala
Governor backs down, wants Govt to name VC of Kerala Tech varsity

Earlier, the Governor had rejected a recommendation by the government that the charge of the VC should be given to Digital University Vice Chancellor Dr Saji Gopinath.
Travel
Saniya Iyappan does it again! Check out the actress's second skydiving video

It was in November last year that Saniya did her first skydiving.

Sports
Messi goes past 100-goal mark in big win for Argentina

Argentina's leading scorer reached a century of international goals when he opened the scoring after 20 minutes, Giovani Lo Celso setting him up in the centre of the box to slot home a low shot.
Kerala
MRI scan reveals ligament injuries in KK Rema's right hand

An MRI scan on Tuesday revealed the Vatakara MLA has injured the ligaments in her right hand in two places.
News
Spotted! Police chase in Punjab day after Amritpal Singh appears in undated CCTV footage from Delhi

The undated CCTV footage, said to be from a market in Delhi, showed the fugitive walking down a street without a turban, and wearing a mask and dark glasses.

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TRAI asks telcos to act against telemarketing calls, messages; report network outages

TRAI held a review meeting with telecom operators like Bharti Airtel, Jio, and Vodafone Idea (VIL) on issue of UCC (unsolicited commercial communications) detect system.
Entertainment
‘Rasathanthram’ happened only because Innocent asked me to do a film with Mohanlal: Sathyan Anthikad

The 'Ponmuttayidunna Tharavu' director said Innocent had learned to say that he was happy with whatever he had.
Food
Juice lovers: Avoid these common mistakes that make you unhealthy

The preparation of juice is as important as the time you drink it.

Travel
Edible plates, straws await G20 meet delegates in Kumarakom

The G20 Sherpa meet is to be hosted at Kumarakom from March 30-April 2.
Kerala
Right wing forces wail about Changanassery Municipality's Ramzan siren

BJP councillors are unhappy while a Christian organisation has moved the High Court against the municipality's decision.
Kerala
Pathanamthitta Collector Divya S Iyer says she was molested at 6 by two men

The popular bureaucrat made the revelation at a workshop on protecting children organised by the Child Welfare Department.

Kerala
After 87 years, Vyloppilli's evergreen poem, 'Mambazham', gets a memorial at its birthplace

The school, where Vyloppilli wrote the timeless poem when he was a teacher there, has immortalised 'Mambazham' and its creator.
Entertainment
Higuita play review: Theatre version of NS Madhavan’s masterpiece remains stuck in text

The play, based on the much acclaimed short story of the same title by N S Madhavan, was performed at Cabral Yard in the presence of the eminent writer on the occasion of the World Theatre Day (March 27).
Career & Campus
Keralite PhD students bag PM's Research Fellowship

The Prime Minister's Research Fellowship (PMRF) Scheme aims at improving the quality of research in higher educational institutions.

Sports
Tri-Nation tournament: India beat Kyrgyz Republic, emerge champions

Sunil Chhetri scored in the 2-0 victory in front of a capacity crowd at Imphal.
Career & Campus
Ban usage of children's images on school advertisements: Child Rights Commission

The commission directed the public education department's chief secretary, director, and examination secretary to issue guidelines to schools forbidding such boards and advertisements.
News
For second time this month, PM Modi says BJP growing in Kerala

Modi's statement comes at a time a senior archbishop of the Catholic Church has faced a barrage of criticism for offering support to the BJP.

Career & Campus
OBC reservation in all-India quota seats of state agri varsities under examination: Union Min

Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said this while replying to a query whether the government has received legal opinion from legal affairs on implementation of OBC reservation in All India Quota Seats of State Agricultural Universities.
Career & Campus
Edu ministry shortlists 9,000 schools for Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India scheme

PM SHRI school is a new centrally sponsored scheme that aims at developing more than 14,500 schools across the country by strengthening select existing schools being managed by all forms of governments.
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HP’s high-end gaming laptop Omen 17 hits Kerala market

The 17.3 Inch diagonal, Quad HD resolution display of the laptop has given 240 Hz refresh rate and 3 microsecond response time.

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Rahul Gandhi disqualification: Protesting Congress workers detained in Delhi

The protesters had began a march from the Red Fort on Tuesday evening.
Career & Campus
13 questions in Class-12 English exam lifted as such from VHSE question bank!

The questions which were replicated from the VHSE question bank were 1-8 and 17, 21, 23, 24 and 28. These questions carried total marks of 38.
Kerala
Kavaratti district judge molests lawyer in chamber, transferred to Pala

According to the complainant, the judge promised to take a favourable stand in cases if she didn't disclose the incident to the High Court registrar.

Entertainment
Over 8.5 lakh people visit Kochi Biennale; now free entry on Mondays

The previous edition, which was held before the pandemic struck the world, had only six lakh visitors.
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Daily News Dose: Centre extends deadline for PAN-Aadhaar linkage till June 30 | March 28, 2023

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Jawanum Mullapoovum trailer promises fun-filled family drama

The film is directed by debutant Raghu Menon.

Sports
Borre's spectacular strike hands Colombia win over Japan | Video

The Colombians took charge after the interval and Borre struck in the 61st minute, netting from 12 yards out after Daniel Schmidt had blocked Jhon Arias' attempt at goal and the ball had looped up invitingly into the air.
News
39 dead, 29 injured in tragic blaze at Mexico immigration centre

Neither Mexico's National Immigration Institute nor the Chihuahua state prosecutor's office has responded to confirmation requests.
Kerala
Youth Congress leader files complaint against Kerala BJP chief for slander of CPM women

Veena, in her complaint submitted to the CM and the Women's Commission, pointed out that Surendran's remarks were extremely insulting and reflected his vile attitude towards women.

Entertainment
Allu Arjun completes 20 years in film industry, pens thank you note

Arjun, who is one of the highest paid actors in India, made his debut with Gangotri in 2003.
Sports
Madrid hotel worker arrested for alleged hate crime against Morocco players

The employee, a waiter at the Spanish capital's five-star Eurostars Hotel Tower, asked players to take photographs with him. He then uploaded the images to Instagram with xenophobic insults and tagged the Moroccan team's account.
Entertainment
All in one frame: Old pic of Innocent, Nedumudi Venu, Bharat Gopy goes viral

Nedumudi Venu and Innocent completed five decades in the industry before passing away.

Sports
I thought he was quite cocky: ABD recalls first meeting with Kohli

The South African great joined RCB in 2011 and established a rapport with Kohli.
Entertainment
Actor, playwright Vikraman Nair passes away

Apart from acting in stage plays, he has also appeared in a few films, including 'Marakkar: Arabikkadalinte Simham' and 'Virus'.
LifeStyle
These books by Indian authors inspired Bollywood movies

The movie '3 idiots' starring Aamir Khan, Sharman Joshi, R. Madhavan, and Kareena Kapoor Khan is based on Chetan Bhagat's debut novel 'Five Point Someone'. The movie demonstrates to us that a certificate is just a bit of paper.

Kerala
Bus carrying Sabarimala pilgrims overturns; 64 injured, driver critical

As per reports, the driver lost control of the bus while negotiating a turn, causing the vehicle to overturn.
Sports
Chepauk goes crazy as Dhoni gears up for IPL 2023 | Video

This IPL is expected to be Dhoni's swansong.
News
Mahatma Gandhi statue vandalised in Canada for second time in a week

In the latest incident, the statue had been placed at Peace Square at Simon Fraser Univerity's Burnaby campus.

Entertainment
I would move away from the crowd just to hear him speak: Manju Warrier remembers Innocent

Manju revealed that Innocent had called her when she was in Dubai last month.
News
Centre extends deadline for linking PAN with Aadhaar till June 30

The earlier deadline was March 31, 2023.
Food
Malappuram's Samosapadi: Here's how Varikodan Kunjammu made it biggest producer of the snack

More than ninety vehicles, carrying samosas and other food items, travel to different locations from Samosapadi, every day.

LifeStyle
Steps to create inclusive workplaces for LGBTQIA in India

Things as little as changing the word "spouse" to "partner" in official forms and benefits policies, to as huge as having separate "powder rooms" for non-binary employees can go a long way.
Sports
Andreescu suffers ankle injury, leaves court in wheelchair | Video

Ekaterina Alexandrova advanced to the last eight.
Travel
Experience the fervor of Ramadan nights at famed centers in Sharjah

As part of the festivities, families and travellers can indulge in various fun activities and have sumptuous iftar dinner in Sharjah.

LifeStyle
Do you have a ringing sound in your ear? Here is everything on the condition, Tinnitus

Any abnormalities in the auditory system such as the ear, auditory nerves, and the parts of the brain processing sound waves can cause tinnitus.
Kerala
Worker killed as high-mast light collapses at Thiruvananthapuram airport

The deceased has been identified as Anilkumar, a native of Pettah.
News
Politically frustrated Rahul Gandhi spewing venom against PM an insult to country: Smriti Irani

She further accused Gandhi of trying to 'rip' apart the image of PM Modi and that he won't succeed as the people of the country are with the prime minister.

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Start, Action, Cut - Decoding Tamil web series 'Ayali' (2023) | EP 15

In this episode of Start Action Cut, Padmakumar, Princy and Gayathri are decoding the 2023 Tamil web series 'Ayali' directed by Muthukumar.
News
Edappadi K Palaniswami made AIADMK general secretary

EPS thanked his supporters for his elevation. Many jubilant leaders of the main opposition party said his elevation would enable him to steer the AIADMK towards better days.
News
Will vacate MP bungalow without prejudice to my rights, Rahul hints in letter to LS Secretariat

Gandhi was on Monday served a notice to vacate the government bungalow allotted to him by April 22.

Food
Chef Ranveer Brar's summer recipes to keep you going through sweltering weather

These recipes are easy to follow and also use simple ingredients that are readily available in most households.
Kerala
CPI local leader's family found in possession of two ration cards

Coincidentally, the CPI functionary is also a member of the Ration Traders Welfare Fund Board. He is also a state office-bearer of a pro-CPI association of ration traders. His wife is a ration shop dealer. Her husband works as a salesman in the same ration shop.
Kerala
School headmasters in the soup as uniform allowance is transferred to treasury account

With barely days left before the academic year ends, the state govt has transferred the uniform allowance for LP and UP-aided schools to the Special Treasury Savings Bank accounts of the headmasters.

News
EPFO makes big announcement, fixes 8.15 pc interest rate on provident fund for 2022-23

In March 2022, EPFO had lowered the interest on EPF for 2021-22 to an over four-decade low of 8.1 per cent
Kerala
'Anumol was strangled with scarf,' police reveal details of Kanchiyar murder

A dispute between the couple ended up in the murder, say police.
Sports
I was surprised as to why Rohit was so aggressive with me: Ojha

Ojha recalled the moment he first met Rohit formally in the U-15 national camp and how everyone was saying he was a special player.

News
Vehicle tax payers can avail prevailing rates until March 31

Those who opt for fancy numbers after making payment before the deadline will still be charged at the old rates.
News
2019 Jamia Nagar violence: Delhi HC sets aside order discharging Sharjeel Imam & others

The judgment was passed on Delhi Police’s plea against the trial court order discharging the accused in the 2019 Jamia violence case.
Food
This spongy kunjappam is worth waking up for

Especially on a busy day, this healthy, cracking recipe can be a life-saver and fill you with energy.

News
BJP functionary hacked to death by seven people in Puducherry

A seven member gang who had come on three motor cycles on Sunday night "first hurled country bombs at Senthil Kumaran and subsequently attacked him using lethal weapons causing his death," they said.
Travel
New seven-km waterway ready for G-20 officers’ meet in Kumarakom

Currently, work is underway to install reflectors on both sides of the new waterway.
Kerala
Actor-politician Innocent laid to rest with state honours

Innocent, who was under treatment at a private hospital at Kochi since March 3, breathed his last at 10.30 pm on Sunday.

News
Smriti Irani accuses Rahul Gandhi of insulting OBC community

Amid protests by the Congress over the Adani issue, Smriti Irani also attacked Gandhi over an earlier picture of Robert Vadra with Gautam Adani. She said, "If he (Rahul Gandhi) has a problem with Adani, why is Robert Vadra seen with Adani holding hands?"
Sports
Pavard back with a bang as France edge Ireland | Video

Pavard, cast aside at last year's World Cup after a woeful opening game, struck from 18 metres to put France on six points from two games after Friday's 4-0 drubbing of the Netherlands.
Sports
Messi statue to stand next to Maradona, Pele at museum

Messi, holding a replica of the World Cup trophy, stood beside the life-size statue at an unveiling ceremony at the South American Football Federation headquarters in Luque, Paraguay, before the Copa Libertadores draw on Monday.

Entertainment
Here are some famous dialogues by Innocent

We take a look at some of the humorous dialogues uttered by the actor.
Kerala
100-day action Plan: KSEB chairman served notice for listing ‘unrealizable’ projects

Power Minister K Krishnankutty has stepped in to resolve the cold war between the top bureaucrats by bringing the matter to the notice of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
Kerala
PSC advice memo for appointments to be available on DigiLocker from June 1

The Commission has given permission for preparing advice for appointments by using the software that was developed on its own for the purpose of deciding postings.

Entertainment
Kavya Madhavan, Dileep, Tovino attend Innocent's funeral ceremony

Kavya Madhavan and Dileep who arrived at the actor's residence in Irinjalakuda in the morning broke down on seeing the actor's mortal remains.
Entertainment
Post-Covid complications, not cancer, took Innocent's life: Dr VP Gangadharan

The doctor who treated actor and former MP Innocent shed light on the exact cause of his death.
Kerala
20% increase in land fair value from April 1; Govt issues notification

The increase in land fair value was announced in the Kerala Budget for 2023-24.

Kerala
Summer rains to continue in Kerala till March 31

Punalur in Kollam recorded the highest rainfall of 67 mm.
Travel
Kottayam's beauty spots: Here are 10 breath-taking weekend getaways

Adventurous weekenders can pick from a plethora of options ranging from cosy, tiny hamlets to enchanting hills to escape the scorching sun in Kottayam.
News
Another school shooting in US: Woman kills 3 children among 6, cops gun down assailant

The incident occurred at a Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee.

News
COVID: Kerala tops in active cases; Centre asks states, UTs to ramp up RT-PCR tests

India has been witnessing increase in COVID-19 cases with average daily cases rising to 966.
News
Gujarat Congress MLA fined Rs 99 for tearing PM Modi's photo

Navsari MLA Anant Patel was fined for the case from 2017 when he tore the photo on the table of a university vice-chancellor.

Exploring the serene landscapes of Ramakkalmedu

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'Thuramukham' Review: A powerful ode to struggle against chaapa system in Mattancherry

'Pakalum Pathiravum' Review | Rajisha Vijayan's performance drives this suspense thriller

Bhavana, Sharafudheen's 'Ntikkakkakkoru Premandaarnnu' explores love boldly