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Kerala
Kerala celebrates Bakrid today

A huge number of people were seen offering prayers at mosques and Eid Gahs from Monday morning.
Sports
T20 World Cup: Pakistan sign off with nervy win over Ireland

Shaheen Afridi (3-22) dismissed Andrew Balbirnie and Lorcan Tucker in the first.
News
Fresh political slugfest over EVM tampering claims; EC issues defamation notice to newspaper

EVM is a standalone system, not programmable and has no wireless communication capabilities, said returning officer in Mumbai North West.

VIDEO

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

ENTERTAINMENT

Latest Buzz from the Entertainment World

Samantha to join Mammootty for Gautham Vasudev Menon's Malayalam debut?
New deepfake of Alia Bhatt sparks outrage on social media
Fans get a first look at 'Stree 2' teaser in theatres
Makeup artist Ronex Xavier reacts to trolls on 'Varshangalkku Shesham'

PODCASTS

DAILY NEWS DOSE

Union Education Minister admits to irregularities in NEET exams, promises strict action | June 16, 2024

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

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Decoding Hindi movie Maidaan (EP 77)

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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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LifeStyle
Column | Why Kerala needs its own Schiphol

Before an expanded Nedumbassery or any other airport in Kerala transforms itself into a showcase of the state’s culture, it needs to tie up with a major Indian airline to use it as an international hub.
INSIDE KERALA ASSEMBLY

Kerala
Satheesan retells 'Emperor's New Clothes', Rema's take on CPM's Cinderella story

Excise minister M B Rajesh reeled out a long list of comparative figures to show that it was the LDF government and not the UDF government that has done more to discourage liquor consumption.
Sports
Column | ICC needs to be prudent while picking World Cup hosts

One can say with the benefit of hindsight that conducting a few matches of the T20 World Cup in the US was not one of the best decisions of the ICC.

KERALA SPORTS WEEK

Race To Paris | Kerala Sports Week Ep 17

FOOD

Your little guide to a great culinary experience!

These vegetables should never be stored in the refrigerator
Easily peel boiled eggs with just a spoon!
Make healthy and creamy oil-free mayonnaise easily at home
Tiffin-friendly carrot green peas sabji

VIDEOS

LOKSABHA ELECTION 2024

Kerala analysis of Lok Sabha election results

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NEWS BEYOND KERALA

The Rising Tide of Student Activism Supporting Palestine

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TRAVEL

TVM Safari in e-bus

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KNOW YOUR CANDIDATE

Rahul Gandhi faces Annie Raja & Surendran in Wayanad

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BATTLE OF BALLOTS

SHAFI PARAMBIL

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LifeStyle
Read your horoscope today (17-06-2024)

Some people have been advised to be on their guard, while others can relax as a few tasks may led them to success.
News
RoboVerse VR: School kid sisters leave visitors spellbound with flood-related robots

The sisters are being trained in robotics by Akhila Gogas and Dixon of Unique World Robotics.
Career & Campus
Students’ expo showcases latest trends in architecture

The fifth edition of Seedscape features nearly 550 works done by more than 120 students of the APJ Abdul Kalam School of Environmental Design, Muvattupuzha.

Movie Review

June 14, 2024

'Grrr' movie review | Unique plot is the driving force of this film

June 14, 2024

An intense Vijay Sethupathi returns with a gritty revenge drama in 'Maharaja' | Movie Review

June 07, 2024

'Golam' Movie Review: Ranjith Sajeev and Dileesh Pothan star in an intriguing whodunnit

SPORTS

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T20 World Cup: Pakistan sign off with nervy win over Ireland
Column | ICC needs to be prudent while picking World Cup hosts
Keralite Asha Sobhana makes dream ODI debut
Euro 2024: Dutch rally to down Poland in opener

Sports
Keralite Asha Sobhana makes dream ODI debut

Asha, who became only the second Kerala woman to play an ODI, claimed figures of 4/21 from 8.4 overs in India's thumping 143-run win.
Kerala
Man charred to death after car catches fire in Kollam

Police suspect the deceased to be a 58-year-old man who went missing on Sunday morning.
Sports
Euro 2024: Dutch rally to down Poland in opener

Striker Wout Weghorst came off the bench to snatch a late winner with his first touch and give the Netherlands a deserved 2-1 comeback victory over Poland in their Group D opener.

Vantage Point

Column | ICC needs to be prudent while picking World Cup hosts

Dr KN Raghavan

Sports
Smriti, Asha set up Indian women's thumping win over SA

Mandhana's sixth ODI century (117, 127 balls, 12x4s, 1x6) formed the fulcrum of India's competitive 265 for eight on a sluggish Chinnaswamy pitch.
Kerala
5 cows die after eating 'too much porotta' in Kollam; 9 under treatment

According to the Animal Welfare Department, the cows died due to tremors in the stomach caused by consuming excessive porotta and jackfruit.
Kerala
Wayanad-Kozhikode tunnel road project: Land acquisition nearly over, work likely to begin in August

The construction works of the 8.17 km long Kozhikode-Wayanad Tunnel Road project with twin tunnels is expected to kick-start by August.

Kerala
A 'Chinese' revolution transforms lives in Marayoor tribal hamlets

The cultivation of Chinese potato is carried on as a means of livelihood in twelve tribal settlements in Marayoor.
Kerala
Rs 1 cr Kerala lottery winner settles case against seller, to receive Rs 63 lakhs

After deducting commission and tax, Sukumariamma will receive Rs 63 lakhs.
Kerala
CM's statement against KG Abraham in Loka Kerala Sabha insult to all expats: Sabu M Jacob

He said by pinning the blame for the Kuwait disaster entirely on Malayali expat businessman KG Abraham, the CM has revealed the anger and poison he holds towards the business community.

TRAVEL

Unleash the wanderlust in you!

Andamans to try underwater Guinness World Records
Karnataka RTC reduces ticket charges in AC buses to Kerala
PM Modi to flag off new Vande Bharat trains on June 20: Sleeper trains from Aug 15
Indian Railway rolls out mini Vande Bharat in this route: How's the train different?

News
Opposition slams Centre over NEET controversy

The NTA has faced allegations of irregularities and inflation of marks in the medical entrance exam, leading to heightened scrutiny.
Career & Campus
MASCOM celebrates 22nd batch convocation

Former Chief Secretary of Kerala Lissy Jacob was the chief guest at the convocation ceremony.
Podcast
Daily News Dose: Irregularities found, says Union Education Minister on NEET row | June 16, 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

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Column | Why Kerala needs its own Schiphol
Read your horoscope today (17-06-2024)
Do tattoos cause cancer? Here's something you should know
Oil spill in Singapore: Clean up intensified after it spreads along coast

LifeStyle
Do tattoos cause cancer? Here's something you should know

Those who had at least one tattoo on their body had a 21% more chance of lymphoma.
Sports
German police fire shots at axe-wielding person during Euro 2024 fan parade

The incident occurred in the St Pauli district of the city ahead of the Poland-Netherlands match in Hamburg's Volksparkstadion.
Kerala
Plantation land for other purposes: Revenue Dept cancels Land Board circular

According to the order, signed by Revenue Principal Secretary Tinku Biswal, the circular is a misinterpretation of the laws related to land reforms in the state.

News
No need to teach about riots, demolition in schools: NCERT on Babri Masjid omission

“We want to create positive citizens not violent and depressed individuals”, said NCERT chief.
Kerala
Masked gang in cars attacks Malayali youths in Coimbatore

Police arrest 4 Palakkad natives including an Armyman.
Kerala
Idukki man torches relatives' houses for sending his wife abroad

The accused is the son-in-law of the elderly woman.

LifeStyle
Oil spill in Singapore: Clean up intensified after it spreads along coast

The oil spilled into Singaporean waters after a Netherlands-flagged dredger struck a stationary Singapore-flagged bunker vessel on Friday afternoon in the southern port of Pasir Panjang.
Sports
People will not bet on us against Germany, says Hungary coach

Hungary were outplayed by the Swiss in the first half and now face a battle to reach the last 16.
LifeStyle
Flesh eating bacterial infection spreading in Japan: Should we be worried?

Stay away from those who are unwell, especially if they have flown in the past few days.

Kerala
Vadakara ‘kafir’ screenshot: CPM’s KK Lathika deletes post, locks Facebook profile

The police have also questioned Lathika in connection with the case.
Kerala
Media misinterpreted 'mother of India' reference about Indira Gandhi: Suresh Gopi

Talking to the media, he said he called the late leader the mother of the Congress party in the country.
Entertainment
Samantha to join Mammootty for Gautham Vasudev Menon's Malayalam debut?

An official announcement from the makers is awaited, and the film is expected to start production this month.

News
Israeli military announces tactical daily pause in Gaza for aid supply

The announcement also comes on the eve of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha.
LifeStyle
Tips to grow gardens in Kerala without investing too much time or money

Choosing plants that require minimal care would be the best option for those who have busy work schedules.
Sports
No concerns at all: Rathour on Kohli's poor run of scores

The batting coach is confident that India's No. 1 batter would come good when it matters the most.

News
NCERT leaves Babri Masjid out of textbook, replaces it with ‘three-dome structure’

The revision pertains to Chapter 8, ‘Recent Developments in Indian Politics’.
Kerala
Widespread protests mar Syro-Malabar Church plan to hold unified Mass

According to the circular, priests who do not comply with the order will be barred from priestly ministry starting July 4.
Entertainment
New deepfake of Alia Bhatt sparks outrage on social media

A new deepfake video featuring Alia Bhatt has surfaced, showing her participating in the 'get ready with me' trend on Instagram.

Kerala
Bird flu: Kerala mandates 10-day quarantine post-exposure, isolation for symptomatic people

SoP issued by the Kerala State Health Department.
LifeStyle
Is brown bread as healthy as you think?

As per the FSSI act, the names of the ingredients along with their structure should be listed on the packet in descending order based on their weight.
News
EVMs in India are 'black box', says Rahul Gandhi after Elon Musk raises concern over hacking risk

The former Congress president also tagged the post on X by Elon Musk in which he talked about eliminating EVMs.

Kerala
CM's arrogance led to LDF's defeat in LS polls: CPI

Public meetings of CPM were become religious meetings, alleged CPI.
Kerala
Christian votes helped Suresh Gopi win in Thrissur, says Vellappally

Says he is ready to be a martyr for telling the truth.
LifeStyle
Meet Kaali, the fierce crusader storming an all-male Mollywood bastion

She had an aversion to her name Dhanya, which meant 'blessed' as she felt she lost her childhood and younger days when she stuck to that name-Dhanya.

Kerala
Tremors felt in Thrissur, Palakkad for second consecutive day

National Center for Seismology (NCS)) reported that an earthquake of 3.0 magnitude was recorded in Thrissur.
Travel
Andamans to try underwater Guinness World Records

The objective of this exercise is to put Andaman and Nicobar Islands on the global diving destination list and promote tourism.
Entertainment
Fans get a first look at 'Stree 2' teaser in theatres

The creators have promised that Stree 2 will be even funnier and scarier, with all the ingredients to become a major blockbuster this year.

Travel
Karnataka RTC reduces ticket charges in AC buses to Kerala

The Karnataka RTC operates AC buses to Thiruvananthapuram, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Kozhikode and Kannur.
Kerala
81 cops ended life in five years in Kerala, reveals data

25 suicide cases reported in 2023.
Kerala
Young woman beats up molester on KSRTC bus

No case was registered as the woman refused to file a complaint.

Entertainment
Makeup artist Ronex Xavier reacts to trolls on 'Varshangalkku Shesham'

In an interview with Manorama Online, Ronex said that he was taking the criticisms positively and noted that the same people who are now finding faults were full of praise for the movie when it was running successfully in theatres.
Kerala
Avian flu outbreak: Kerala health dept issues prevention guidelines

The minister said that people connected to the avian sector will be monitored.
Sports
T20 World Cup: Australia do England a huge favour, heartbreak for Scotland

Australia, who had already booked their spot in the second round, will have been disappointed with their fielding and the start of their innings but Travis Head (68) and Marcus Stoinis (59) accelerated in the last 10 overs to help get them across the line.

Travel
PM Modi to flag off new Vande Bharat trains on June 20: Sleeper trains from Aug 15

The Vande Metro trial run will also start soon.
Entertainment
Celebrities make a beeline for 'RoboVerse VR Expo', interact with humanoids

Humanoid, artificial intelligence machines, robot games including Robo War and virtual reality experiences are yet another highlight of the event.
Sports
Euro 2024: Italy survive early scare against Albania, begin title defence with win

Dortmund: Italy recovered from the shock of conceding the fastest goal ever scored at a European Championship to beat Albania 2-1 on Saturday as Alessandro Bastoni and Nicolo Barella ensured the defending champions made a winning start to the tournament. Tens of thousands of raucous, red-shirted

Kerala
Racist slurs against RLV Ramakrishnan: Court grants bail to Sathyabhama

Sathyabhama argued that she had not deliberately insulted Ramakrishnan.
News
10, including children, injured in shooting at US water park

Law enforcement tracked a suspect to a home, where the person died by suicide.
Kerala
After crown, Suresh Gopi offers golden rosary to Thrissur's Lourdes Church

During his election campaign, a controversy arose regarding the actor-turned-politician offering a golden crown to Our Lady of Lourdes.

Entertainment
'Tarot' delivers chills despite predictability | The Haunted Column

The movie is a typical 'we know what's going to happen next' experience, but it still offers some entertainment.
Entertainment
From 'The Fall Guy' to 'The Boys Season 4': New OTT releases this week

If you are a movie lover, you should spend some time catching up with some of the latest film releases that are now available on various OTT platforms.
Kerala
Birth of a welcome change: Teenage deliveries among Muslim girls dip by 47% in Kerala

The dip holds significance considering the fact that average teenage deliveries among Muslim girls in Kerala was above 15,000 in the past 10 years.

Food
These vegetables should never be stored in the refrigerator

Many of these vegetables do best in environments that are cool, dark, and dry, such as a pantry or cellar.
Sports
Euro 2024: Spain send out warning with rout of Croatia

The Croats were no match for Spain's clever attacking play with coach Zlatko Dalic's game plans going out the window after about half an hour.
Sports
Ronaldinho slams Selecao squad, says he won't watch any Copa America game

'This is perhaps one of the worst teams in recent years, it has no respectable leaders, only average players for the majority,' the Brazilian legend posted on Instagram.

Kerala
Bird flu: Samples from five types of birds sent for testing from Alappuzha

Culling was carried out in two local bodies in Alappuzha and at Thiruvalla in Kottayam on Saturday.
News
As inflation reaches 28-year high, Nigerian president switches national anthem

Under President Bola Tinubu, Nigeria will sing 'we hail thee' composed by a British expatriate.
Sports
T20 World Cup: India-Canada match abandoned

India play Afghanistan in their first Super Eight Group One match on Thursday.

News
Major fire breaks out near Manipur CM's bungalow

According to authorities, the reason for the fire is yet to be ascertained.
Sports
Euro 2024: Switzerland prove too good for Hungary

Chasing a place in the knockout rounds in their sixth consecutive major tournament, Switzerland looked a classy outfit, composed and organised at the back and quick on the attack.
Kerala
Jayarajan files defamation case against Sobha Surendran for claiming he tried to join BJP

The LDF Convener had a tough time during the Lok Sabha polls after allegations of his links with BJP leader Javadekar surfaced.

Sports
Kerala Blasters' pre-season tour of Thailand to begin on July 3

The three-week camp will feature at least three friendlies against top Thai clubs.
Podcast
Daily News Dose: Several killed as tempo traveller plunges into gorge in Uttarakhand June 15, 2024

Hello, this is your daily dose of news from Onmanorama. Tune in to get updated about the major news stories of the day.
Kerala
Taking responsibility of Kuwait tragedy, will protect victims' families: NBTC director

NBTC will give four years' salary of the victims as insurance amount to their families.

Kerala
Coimbatore man held over sexual assault of Malayali student

The accused, B Anandan of Telungupalayam, was arrested based on a complaint filed by the 21-year-old physiotherapy student.
Sports
Calicut Football Club launched ahead of inaugural Super League Kerala

Kozhikode: Founder-Chairman of IBS Software Services V K Mathews on Saturday launched the Calicut Football Club that will compete in the Super League Kerala (SLK), an upcoming football league being organised by the Kerala Football Association (KFA) and the Unifed Football Sports Development Pvt.
News
G7 Outreach summit: PM Modi calls for ending monopoly in technology

PM Modi held meetings with his British counterpart Rishi Sunak and Presidents of France and Ukraine, Emmanuel Macron and Volodymyr Zelenskyy respectively on the sidelines of the summit

Food
Easily peel boiled eggs with just a spoon!

Boiling eggs is a simple task, but peeling them can sometimes be challenging, with the egg white often sticking to the shell.
Kerala
Film art director Sabu Cyril to design Superfast Premium AC buses of KSRTC

Sabu Cyril had previously designed buses for the Corporation when Ganesh Kumar first became Transport Minister in 2001.
Kerala
Highrich scam: Promoters siphoned Rs 250 crore, assets worth Rs 260 cr seized, says ED

It said Highrich promoters collected around Rs 1,500 crore through these multi-level marketing Ponzi schemes.

Kerala
Kuwait fire: MPs, relatives demand higher compensation for dependents from govts, NBTC

Congress MP Rajmohan Unnithan has demanded a compensation of Rs 50 lakh from the Centre.
Kerala
'Paying respects to my Guru': Suresh Gopi visits K Karunakaran's memorial in Thrissur

The move assumes significance as Suresh Gopi defeated Karunakaran's son and Congress leader K Muraleedharan to become the first BJP candidate to win a Lok Sabha seat from Kerala.
Kerala
Mild earthquake jolts Thrissur, Palakkad

The National Center for Seismology (NCS) reported that an earthquake of 3.0 magnitude was recorded.

Kerala
Kuwait fire: All injured Malayalis out of danger, funeral of 4 victims in Kerala today

The Indian Embassy in Kuwait has confirmed that those hospitalized have been able to maintain contact with their families.
Kerala
Panchayat official booked for locking woman denied house under LIFE Mission inside office in Kasaragod

The door was opened only after the Health Education Standing Committee chairperson Pramila Majal and others raised a commotion.
News
Nearly 13 killed as tempo traveller falls into gorge in Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand CM ordered a probe under district magistate.

Entertainment
'Melodi' video: Kangana Ranaut says PM Modi makes women feel he is rooting for them

A video of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgi Meloni has gone viral.
News
Explained | Article 87 & special address by the President

First session of 18th Lok Sabha to begin on June 24
News
Explained | The powers of Lok Sabha Speaker

The Lok Sabha will elect its new Speaker on June 26

Sports
Montenegro goalkeeper Matija Sarkic dies at 26

Sarkic fell ill in his home country while on international duty. Montenegrin daily newspaper Vijesti reported Sarkic died in an apartment in Budva early in the morning.
Career & Campus
UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2024 on Sunday

There are 61 centres in Kerala in the three cities of Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam, and Kozhikode.
News
8 Naxals, one STF personnel killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh

A huge cache of weapons and other materials belonging to Naxalites were recovered from the encounter site.

LifeStyle
Exuberant interiors make this Kadavanthara home a classy dwelling

The contemporary mansion in the middle of Kochi metro exudes charm with beautiful exteriors and opulent interiors.
News
Opp condemns Delhi LG's move to prosecute Arundhati Roy under UAPA

CPM condemned the action, calling it shameful and illogical, whereas TMC MP Mahua Moitra called it a fascist move.
Kerala
2 Teens drown while fishing in pond in Kottayam

The deceased are Abhinav (12) from Kurichy and Aadarsh (15) from Madappally.

Entertainment
Bhavana, Shilpa Bala, Jayasurya attend Rahul Subramanian's wedding reception

Rahul is actor and singer Ramya Nambeesan's brother. The couple got engaged in April, this year.
Kerala
Swimming pool inside car: YouTuber Sanju Techy's driving licence suspended for life

The department also suspended the registration of his car.
News
Excise policy case: HC asks Kejriwal's wife to remove video of court proceedings from social media

HC sent notices to social media platforms X, Meta and YouTube.

Kerala
Ropeway between Pampa & Sannidhanam: Forest dept to get alternative land at Chinnakanal

The towers would be 40 to 70 metres tall, so only 20 trees needed to be felled.
Sports
Keralite makes a mark on Hungarian cricket

Amal Jacob, a member of the Kalappurakkal family at Vanchimala, is part of Hungary's T20 squad.