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Kerala
Masked gang in cars attacks Malayali youths in Coimbatore

Police arrest 4 Palakkad natives including an Armyman.
Kerala
A 'Chineese' revolution transforms lives in Marayoor tribal hamlets

The cultivation of Chineese potato is carried on as a means of livelihood in twelve tribal settlements in Marayoor.
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.

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

NEWS BRAKE

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

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DAILY NEWS DOSE

Kuwait foreign minister assures prompt probe into tragedy that killed 49 | June 13, 2024

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Decoding Hindi movie Maidaan (EP 77)

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NEWS BRAKE

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
Does 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.
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.

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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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.

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

Catch all the action from the Sporting World.

No concerns at all: Rathour on Kohli's poor run of scores
Keralite Asha Sobhana makes ODI debut | Video
T20 World Cup: Australia do England a huge favour, heartbreak for Scotland
Euro 2024: Italy survive early scare against Albania, begin title defence with win

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.

Vantage Point

Column | Cricketing logic should prevail in picking Team India head coach

Dr KN Raghavan

Sports
Keralite Asha Sobhana makes ODI debut | Video

The 33-year-old Asha had become the oldest Indian woman to make Twenty20 International debut during the recent tour of Bangladesh.
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

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?

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.

LIFESTYLE

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Does tattoos cause cancer? Here's something you should know
Tips to grow gardens in Kerala without investing too much time or money
Is brown bread as healthy as you think?
Meet Kaali, the fierce crusader storming an all-male Mollywood bastion

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
Man torches houses of elderly woman, her son in Idukki

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

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.

LifeStyle
Read your horoscope today (16-06-2024)

Some people have been advised to be on their guard, while others can relax as a few tasks may led them to success.
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.
Career & Campus
MASCOM celebrates 22nd batch convocation

Former Chief Secretary of Kerala Lissy Jacob was the chief guest at the convocation ceremony.
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.
News
'Those who uphold Lord Ram's legacy are now in power,' RSS leader shifts stance after controversy

Kumar's statement caused a stir when he suggested that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was restricted to 240 seats due to its arrogance.
Entertainment
After 'Manjummel Boys,' Kamal Haasan invites 'Thalavan' team to Chennai office

Although Biju Menon couldn't join the team due to prior commitments, Kamal Haasan requested the cast and crew to convey his best wishes to him.

Kerala
AR Nagar bank fraud: I-T dept serves notice to 16 IUML leaders

AR Nagar Cooperative Bank came under scanner in 2021 after the state cooperative department found huge black money and illegal transactions to the tune of Rs 1,021 crore.
Entertainment
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's daughter files court petition to remove father's last name

Shiloh, who performs as a voice actor in the film 'Kung Fu Panda 3', is the first of the siblings to file a petition for a legal name change, but some of the other children have dropped public use of their father's last name in recent years, the Times reported.
LifeStyle
Scientists discover bioluminescent mushrooms in Kasaragod, warn against consumption

Around fifty varieties of mushroom species were found in the survey, the bioluminescent mushrooms, commonly called electric mushrooms, being the most important discovery.

Food
Make healthy and creamy oil-free mayonnaise easily at home

It tastes just as good as the regular version
News
UIDAI extends Aadhaar update deadline to Sep 14 | Check step-by-step guide here

Online updates for Aadhaar do not cover biometric data like iris scans, fingerprints, and facial photographs.
LifeStyle
Reality show rooted in fashion to have Masaba Gupta as co-producer

The upcoming yet-to-be-titled show, in which she serves as a co-producer, blends fashion with the emotions surrounding Indian weddings.

Entertainment
Fans get a glimpse of Mohanlal, Akshay Kumar in 'Kannappa' teaser

The upcoming Telugu film directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh combines stunning visuals with a poignant narrative, bringing to life the tale of devotion and sacrifice.
Sports
Sindhu, Lakshya confident of keeping the tricolour flying high in Paris

Sindhu and Lakshya reflect on their preparations for the Olympics and the challenges ahead.
Entertainment
'Aadujeevitham' OTT release to be delayed further: Reports

Initially, there were reports that Disney+Hotstar had bagged the film's digital rights and planned to stream the movie from May 26.

Kerala
UDF bags Ramankary panchayat in Alappuzha with CPM support, District CPM leadership comes under fire

The local party members had justified the move by saying that the alliance was necessary to ensure the ouster of former president and CPM rebel leader, R. Rajendra Kumar.
Sports
T20 World Cup: South Africa edge Nepal by one run

Nepal finished on 114/7, falling agonisingly short of South Africa's modest total of 115/7.
Sports
T20 World Cup: Black Caps notch up first win

Left-arm pacer Trent Boult (2/7) and fellow veteran quick Tim Southee (3/4) wrecked havoc as Uganda folded up for a mere 40 in 18.4 overs. The Kiwis knocked off the target in 5.2 overs.

Entertainment
ED questions Manjummel Boys' producer Soubin Shahir in money laundering case

'Manjummel Boys', which reportedly collected over Rs 220 crore at the box office, ran into trouble after a cheating case was filed against the makers.
Sports
Hosts Germany hammer 10-man Scotland in Euro 2024 opener

The Germans, hunting a record fourth European title and first major trophy after a barren decade, scored through Florian Wirtz, Jamal Musiala and a Kai Havertz penalty before Niclas Fuellkrug and Emre Can added two more late in the second half.
Kerala
Kattappana man visiting pregnant wife hacked to death by neighbour

The accused, Venmanthara Babu, 58, also attacked cops who tried to apprehend him.

Sports
T20 WC: USA enter Super 8 after washout, Pakistan eliminated

USA have qualified as the second-placed team in Group A while Pakistan will not be able to get more than 4 points from their remaining match.
Kerala
Tributes paid to Kuwait fire victims, funeral of 12 Malayalis today

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and state ministers received the remains of 31 victims at Kochi.
Sports
T20 World Cup Super Eight action: India to meet Afghanistan on June 20

Rohit Sharma's men will clash with hot favourites Australia in their final Super Eight match on June 24.

Kerala
Cop injured in SFI protest outside NITC campus over Rs 33 lakh fine slapped on students

On Thursday, the Institute imposed a fine of Rs 33 lakh on five students for leading day-long strike.
Kerala
Special assembly held at Alappuzha schools after student dies of rabies

Devanarayanan, a nine-year-old boy from Haripad, died of rabies on May 30.
Kerala
Kasaragod grieves over the loss of two natives in Kuwait tragedy

However, some of the villagers did not want the family to hear about the loss and disconnected the cable TV connection.

Kerala
Fire tragedy victim Saju Varghese arranged jobs for numerous people during his 22 years in Kuwait

However, there was no response. Later, when the list of the victims of the tragedy was released, Saju’s death was confirmed.
News
G7 Summit: PM Modi meets world leaders; gets a hug from Pope, invites him to India

Meanwhile, Pope Francis became the first pontiff to address the G7 Summit.