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All 11 life imprisonment convicts in Bilkis Bano gang rape case released

A special CBI court in Mumbai on January 21, 2008, sentenced the 11 accused to life imprisonment on the charge of gang rape and murder of seven members of Bilkis Bano's family.
Kerala
Man found dead in flat near Infopark, murder suspected

The deceased has been identified as Malappuram-native Sajeev Krishnan.
News
ED raids offices of TV channel head close to Mamata Banerjee

An ED source confirmed the raid, but refused to cite the reason for this development.
Kerala
Solar sexual assault case: CBI questions KC Venugopal

The AICC general secretary was quizzed in New Delhi in connection with the 10-year-old case.

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Cabinet approves bill to curtail Governor's powers in Vice Chancellor appointment | Aug 16, 2022

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Lifestyle

Meet the first generation of female Tholpaavakoothu artistes of Kerala

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How Nitish Kumar stayed ahead of the game in Bihar |Ep 32

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Salary and Perks of the President of India | Explainer

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Wacky News: Tamworth Distillery in New Hampshire is selling crab infused alcohol | Ep 25

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NEWS

Rishi Sunak: Will he become the first UK PM of Indian origin? | Explainer

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What's Basil looking at? Learn about Kochi's first NFT art expo

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How To Be

Advocate Chacko Simon speaks about his job, best colleges for the course in India and more

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Want to try the famous Fish Nirvana? Head to Kochi's Restaurant Chef Pillai

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Hibiscus lime refresher - A healthy & delicious Chembaruthi drink

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Kerala
Governor slams Kerala Govt's proposed amendment to curtail powers of Chancellor

He said he won't allow to break rules as long as he is the Chancellor.
Kerala
Plus-Two student gang-raped in Thrissur, one arrested

Hunt is on for two others. Police suspect the accused are part of a narcotics mafia.
Sports
Kerala Women's League: Lord's FA hold Kerala Blasters in thriller

Indumathi Karthiresan scored a hat-trick for Lord's FA.
Podcast
Cabinet approves bill to curtail Governor's powers in Vice Chancellor appointment | Aug 16, 2022

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Tharoor Line | Discarding diversity will fail the idea of India

Shashi Tharoor

ENTERTAINMENT

Latest Buzz from the Entertainment World

Nedumpram Gopi who acted as Mammootty's father in 'Kaazhcha' dies
Actors Bipasha, Karan announce pregnancy; share pix
'August 16, 1947' teaser shows how Gandhi was perceived down south
India@75 | Mollywood movies set in the backdrop of freedom struggle

Kerala
Malayalam writer Narayan, author of Kocharethi, dies at 82

He was one of the pioneers of subaltern writing in Malayalam.
Sports
Fastest ODI World Cup hundred record holder Kevin O'Brien retires

Making his debut for Ireland in 2006, O'Brien was a central figure in his team's rise from Associate Membership to Test status across a career that spanned close to two decades.
LifeStyle
Follow these ways to reduce plastic use as a family

Here are some steps we can take to ensure a green future for our kids and provide them with a cleaner and greener environment to live happily.
Sports
What the FIFA ban means to Indian football

While there is no imminent threat to the AFC Asian Cup participation by the senior men's team in late 2023 or early 2024, some of the games slated for clubs and age-group national teams in the next few months could well be a tricky terrain.

Movie Review

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Tovino's 'Thallumala': A fun ride anchoring on new gen vibe

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'Nna Than Case Kodu': Director's craft is the protagonist in this Kunchacko satire

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'Paappan': A gripping crime investigation thriller

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Kerala Women's League: Lord's FA hold Kerala Blasters in thriller
Fastest ODI World Cup hundred record holder Kevin O'Brien retires
What the FIFA ban means to Indian football
Shahbaz Ahmed replaces Washington Sundar in Indian squad

Kerala
Fisherfolk force Adani Ports to put Vizhinjam works on hold, protest intensifies

Black flags were hoisted in churches of the Latin Archdiocese in the state capital and a bike rally to the port's main entrance was also held.
LifeStyle
Design marvel of this TVPM house makes it a cynosure of eyes

Designed in 1260 sqft, this splendid abode has a living area, dining space, courtyard, kitchen and a bedroom in the ground floor.
News
Opinion | Laal Singh Chaddha's mistakes, in black and white

Laal Singh is a measure of our change in values not just in politics and patriotism, both of which have turned aggressively one-dimensional, but also in our punitive instinct, Left or Right.
Entertainment
Nedumpram Gopi who acted as Mammootty's father in 'Kaazhcha' dies

Gopi who acted as the father of Mammootty in Malayalam flick 'Kaazhcha', directed by Blessy, had also essayed prominent roles in films like 'Kaalavarky', 'Sheelabathi', 'Anachandam' and so on.

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Column | Indian athletes have their task cut out

Dr KN Raghavan

FOOD

Your little guide to a great culinary experience!

Here is the right way to store vegetables in fridge
Include protein in breakfast to lose weight easily
Know these carrot facts before you grab one to munch on next time
Don't throw away the plantain stems, try out this delicious vazhapindi pickle

Food
Here is the right way to store vegetables in fridge

Beans, drumsticks, long beans and pumpkin could be washed and cut into pieces before storing them in fridge in airtight bags.
Sports
Shahbaz Ahmed replaces Washington Sundar in Indian squad

Sundar's saga of never ending injuries started back in July, 2021.
News
Bihar cabinet expands with 31 new ministers, RJD gets lion's share

Among the ministers who took oath, 16 were from RJD, 11 from Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD(U), two from Congress, one from ex-CM Jitan Ram Manjhi's Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) and one Independent.
News
Bus falls into gorge in J&K; 6 ITBP, 1 police personnel killed

32 others sustained injuries, of whom six are critical, said an official. The officers were returning from Amarnath Yatra duty when the accident happened.

Entertainment
Actors Bipasha, Karan announce pregnancy; share pix

The 43-year-old actress took to Instagram, where she shared a motley of pictures from her pregnancy shoot.
Sports
Veteran BCCI administrator Amitabh Chaudhary passes away

A retired senior IPS officer, who rose to the rank of IGP with the Jharkhand Police, the former top cop was also the chairman of Jharkhand Public Service Commission.
Sports
ICC has to ensure survival of Tests & ODIs: Kapil Dev

The trailblazing Indian Premier League is set to be given an extended window in the ICC's next international calendar while England and Australia are also likely to get dedicated slots for their domestic franchise-based leagues.
Career & Campus
Mohali girl sells gol gappas to earn money for higher education

The video of Poonam working at her food stall has now become viral and many are visiting the stall to taste her chaat dishes.

TRAVEL

Unleash the wanderlust in you!

Heritage hotel Azora provides novel experience for tourists in Fort Kochi
Bhagavatha Hamsam memorial in north Indian temple style at Malliyoor soon
South Indian getaways - places to visit during the long weekend
Aishwarya Lekshmi's throwback picture of Goan trip has happiness spilling out of it

Kerala
Monson used DIG’s official car for personal use, new revelation by former driver

Monson roamed around in the official vehicle of the retired DIG and misused it to serve liquor to policemen, former driver Jayson said.
Kerala
High Court rejects KIIFB plea to stay ED summons

KIIFB raised its objection while the court considered its plea that ED has no authority to investigate the alleged FEMA violations.
Kerala
Lokayukta bill: CPI ministers refuse to play ball, CM calls for more discussions

The CPI ministers told the Cabinet that they were disinclined to pass the Bill in its proposed form.
Entertainment
'August 16, 1947' teaser shows how Gandhi was perceived down south

The teaser shows that the story of the film is set at a time when India was on the verge of gaining Independence.

LIFESTYLE

Stay Updated with Onmanorama Life and Style hacks.

Follow these ways to reduce plastic use as a family
Design marvel of this TVPM house makes it a cynosure of eyes
An inclusive ramp show with a rare walk of happiness
Read your horoscope today (16-8-2022)

Food
Include protein in breakfast to lose weight easily

The protein rich food in the morning would make your stomach feel full and keeps you away from munching on unhealthy snacks through out the day.
Kerala
Shahjahan was betrayed; close associates killed him, claims mother

Police have nabbed two of the eight accused in the case. One was directly involved in the commission of the crime and the other helped the former as per police sources.
Sports
Palace hold Liverpool at Anfield

Reds striker Darwin Nunez sent off for a head-butt on his home debut.
Travel
Heritage hotel Azora provides novel experience for tourists in Fort Kochi

The heritage hotel of Azora can be described as one that reflects the heritage and tradition of Fort Kochi.

Sports
FIFA suspends All India Football Federation

The suspension means that the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2022, scheduled to take place in India from October 11-30, cannot currently be held in the country as planned.
Kerala
Karnataka police nab man who escaped from Kuthiravattom mental asylum

The inmate -- 23-year-old Vineesh -- is an accused in a murder case and his escape was discovered only on Monday morning, according to sources.
News
Tharoor Line | Discarding diversity will fail the idea of India

Amid India's myriad problems, it is democracy that has given Indians of every imaginable caste, creed, culture, and cause the chance to break free of their lot.
LifeStyle
An inclusive ramp show with a rare walk of happiness

The founding principle of this fashion show is that all are created equal and inclusion creates a unity that goes beyond fashion.

News
Chinese research ship 'Yuan Wang 5' docks at Hambantota port: Lankan officials

The ship was originally scheduled to arrive at the port on August 11 but it was delayed in absence of permission by the Sri Lankan authorities over India's concerns.
LifeStyle
Read your horoscope today (16-8-2022)

When is a good time to seek your goals? Is it time to lie low? Check out here.
News
Rushdie and supporters to be blamed for attack, not Tehran: Iran

In Iran's first official reaction to Friday's attack, ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani said freedom of speech did not justify Rushdie's insults against religion.
Kerala
'Don't take away citizens' freedom': Jailed scribe's daughter in I-Day speech

The nine-year-old girl said that there was still unrest in the country as it was evident from the violence on the basis of religion, colour or politics and said that the same should be rooted out with love and unity.

Kerala
'Obscene books by women are best-sellers!' Sr Lucy flays author T Padmanabhan's remark

Sr Lucy demanded that the writer render a public apology for his hurtful remarks.
Kerala
Shajahan murder: CPM says RSS did it. CPI, Congress question early conclusion

District police chief R Viswanath on Monday said the murderers have been identified.
Kerala
CPI leader Prakash Babu’s book on Achutha Menon holds answers for skeptics in CPM

It is an answer even to CPI state secretary Kanam Rajendran who often keeps mum while the Left Government is cornered over any alleged misgovernance.
Kerala
Keralite lesbian couple, who fought epic legal battle to unite, on what freedom means

Wonder the meaning of ‘Freedom’? One can broadly infer the term as a situation allowing an individual to do what he/she likes or the rights they can legally enjoy. Many lives around us are legally entitled to all the rights but are forced to confine themselves to the social boundaries set by

Kerala
How an assassination bid before I-Day dramatically altered Kerala history

If the most feared man in the whole of Travancore, and perhaps its most protected, could be so daringly attacked, the royals knew better than to hold on to their dreams of an independent country called Travancore.
News
Savarkar, Tipu Sultan flex row: Prohibitory order in Karnataka's Shivamogga city

As part of the Independence Day celebrations, one group had tried to tie Savarkar's flex to the high mast light pole at the circle, to which the other group objected and wanted to install Tipu Sultan's flex there.
Kerala
Kannur varsity row: Priya Varghese clarifies on low research score

Priya Varghese, wife of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's private secretary K K Ragesh, has yet again defended her controversial appointment as an associate professor in Kannur University, calling claims made by her opponents 'mere number games'.
Kerala
Headmasters annoyed over order to pay up for unsold textbooks

The fine involves the prices of unsold textbooks plus an 18% interest.

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Patient choked to death as ambulance driver replaced the oxygen cylinder | Aug 15, 2022

Hello, this is your daily dose of news from Onmanorama. Tune in to get updated about the major news stories of the day.
LifeStyle
Break the silence: Coping with emotions of menopause

The health, well-being and general quality of life of women are all greatly impacted and their social lives are said to have suffered as a result of menopause.
Kerala
Supplyco awaiting Rs 220 cr from govt to put together Onam kit

Supplyco's market operations are hindered as it is short of funds and a promised government payment has not been realised so far.
Kerala
Buffer zone impact assessment drags on even as SC deadline nears

Even as the 3-month period allowed by the apex court to file the report is set to expire in 19 days, the study has been completed only in nine of the 23 wildlife sanctuaries in Kerala.

LifeStyle
Designed to suit plot, this house in Feroke is a smart structure

The splendid abode has a sit-out, living and dining areas, two bedrooms with attached bathrooms, a kitchen with a work area and a store room on the ground floor.
Kerala
Woman dies after house catches fire in Kochi

As per the police, the cause of the accident is unclear and an investigation is under way.
Kerala
India @75 | Gandhi's Travancore trips were often in NSS leader's car

Freedom fighter Changanassery Parameswaran Pillai had a Rolls Royce car, which was used by Gandhiji when he visited the State
Career & Campus
Why is Simimol who appeared for plus two exam epitome of perseverance

The native of Vaikaprayar in Kottayam reached Kaduthuruthy St. Michael’s High School with oxygen concentrator and cylinder to write plus two equivalency exam.

Kerala
Patient chokes to death as ambulance driver replaces oxygen cylinder

The incident comes just days after Health Minister Veena George conducted a lightning raid at the Thiruvalla taluk hospital over allegations that there were serious lapses in its management.
Sports
Tuchel, Conte lock horns on the sidelines of Chelsea-Tottenham London derby

Tuchel played down the bad blood between him and Conte during and immediately after the game.
Career & Campus
Haven’t you registered for the biggest ever quiz event in Kerala yet?

A cash prize of Rs 3 lakh for Malayala Manorama – Santa Monica Big Q Challenge will be awarded to the team that stands first in the state-level competition.
News
Caste in California: Tech giants confront ancient Indian hierarchy

Apple updated its general employee conduct policy about two years ago to explicitly prohibit discrimination on the basis of caste

Kerala
India @75 | Federalism is the key to nation's strength: Pinarayi Vijayan

He hoisted the national flag at the Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.
LifeStyle
Sabyasachi High Jewellery at New York-based Bergdorf Goodman

Bengal Byzantine Broadway celebrates the exuberant and rebellious, even as we remain grounded in India's heritage, art and craft.
News
WHO plans to rename monkeypox over stigmatisation concerns

Some critics raised concerns the name could be derogatory or have racist connotations
News
India@75 | Modi charts nation's path in I-Day speech

Narendra Modi paid tributes to freedom fighters and leaders from across the political spectrum for their contribution in the independence struggle and nation-building.

India@75 | Dalai Lama

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India’s fundamentals stable due to firm foundation of democratic governance

India has much to contribute to the peace and development of all humanity, Dalai Lama said.
India@75 | Stalin

News
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin wants Centre to take a broad view of States' Rights

In the 75th year of Independence, along with remembering the freedom that we gained, we also need to remember the spirited struggle of the rulers from our states, Tamil Nadu CM Stalin said.
LifeStyle
Tips to keep in mind while shopping for cushion covers

Choosing the right cushion cover is crucial since it enhances the interior of the house by reviving the appearance and ambiance.
Sports
India@75 | Top-10 sporting moments since Independence

A glance at India's heady triumphs in the past 75 years.

Entertainment
India@75 | Mollywood movies set in the backdrop of freedom struggle

As flags fly high and the spirit of India gains fervour, we look at some of the movies made in Mollywood set in the background of India's freedom struggle
Kerala
CPM leader hacked to death in Palakkad, party alleges BJP role

Kunnangadu resident Shajahan was a local committee member of CPM. The incident happened at around 9:30 pm near the leader's house.
Entertainment
India@75 | A list of TV shows, audiobooks for the patriot in you

What better way to go about doing this than watching and listening to one's favourite shows, webseries and audiobooks with family and friends
LifeStyle
With these 5 patriotic audiobooks, celebrate 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav'

Pocket FM has put together a special collection of audiobooks for Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to To honour the nation's 75th anniversary of independence.

Sports
Halep beats Haddad Maia for third Canadian Open title

With the win, the former world number one will re-enter the top 10 next week at number six.
News
India@75 | Expanded notion of freedom has to be fought for, preserved: Tharoor

As India turns 75, Shashi Tharoor shares his views on the nation’s evolution after Independence, the fresh dimensions acquired by freedom and the nation’s standing in the world.
Sports
Column | Indian athletes have their task cut out

One hopes that the SAI invests in foreign coaches to train Eldhose, Abdulla, Tejaswin, Sreeshankar and Sable so that they stand a reasonable chance of making it to the podium in the Paris Olympics.
News
India@75 | Why I'm returning again and again to this myriad universe

The former Environment Minister of Norway talks about how a Gurdial Singh introduced colour and spice to an otherwise 'boring' Norwegian palette and the diversity of India that makes it truly one of a kind.

Kerala
An Assyrian priest's khadi cassock and its lingering connect with Gandhi & Nehru

Mar Abimalek Timotheus, an Assyrian priest who spent a major part of his life in Kerala's Thrissur, could empathise with the freedom fighters due to the plight of his own folks in his native place.
Kerala
This 93-year-old ex-soldier vividly remembers the birth of independent India

Viyyur resident N Kunju reminisces about his military life, the moments before and after the partition of India, the country's independence and the exit of the British.
News
India@75: Exploring women, work and their freedom

If India hopes to become a world leader it cannot ignore the security and needs of a largely productive section of the labour-force hiding behind the walls of patriarchy.
Sports
Kane saves point for Tottenham at Chelsea with last-minute header

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel and his Spurs counterpart Antonio Conte were both shown red cards after the final whistle as tempers boiled over on a sweltering afternoon in west London.

News
Nehru omitted from K'taka govt ad, Siddaramaiah calls CM Bommai 'RSS slave'

The state BJP, however, said it omitted Nehru's picture 'intentionally'. AICC gen secy Randeep Surjewala said the BJP's hatred for the country's first PM had reached its zenith.
News
Taslima disturbed after Pak cleric calls for her assassination

Known for her writings on the oppression of women and criticism of religion, several of her works are banned in Bangladesh, the country of her origin. She has been living in exile since 1994.