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Sports
French Open: Swiatek ends Haddad Maia's dream run, reaches final

The defending champions defeated the Brazilian 6-2, 7-6(7) to set up the title match with Karolina Muchova.
Kerala
How Kerala revived its lost copra & coconut oil market, disrupted trade in Tamil Nadu's Kangayam

Kangayam, once a flourishing coconut oil hub with a capacity to process nearly 3,000 tonnes of copra every day, is coming to a grinding halt.
News
Father of minor wrestler says he filed false sexual harassment complaint against WFI chief

Top Indian wrestlers have accused Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment.

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A visit to the ancient Thrikkakudi rock temple

ENTERTAINMENT

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Trailer of Fahadh Faasil-starrer 'Dhoomam' is out and it's definitely gripping
'Transformers: Rise of the Beasts' actors are all praise for 'RRR'
I don't do many Malayalam films as I find the language difficult: Aishwarya Rajesh
Mahesh Kunjumon who was travelling in car along with Kollam Sudhi out of danger: Bineesh Bastin

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Mission Arikomban 2.0 @ Tamil Nadu

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Balasore Triple Train Crash: Fourth deadliest in India

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Dev Shah wins US spell bee contest with word 'psammophile'

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Wrestlers return without immersing medals in Ganga

Entertainment

International Indian Film Academy Awards 2023

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A Sneak Peek into the controversial New Parliament Building

Entertainment

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Queen of Rock n Roll - Tina Turner

Kerala
Malappuram dance teacher sentenced to 40.5 years for impregnating minor student

The accused was found guilty of raping his 17-year-old student in 2014.
Sports
WTC Final: India's top order meltdown puts Australia in box seat after Day 2

India trail Australia by 318 runs after ending the second day at 151/5.
Sports
French Open: Unseeded Muchova stuns Sabalenka to enter final

The Czech is only the third player ranked outside the top-40 to reach the final at Roland Garros.

GLOBAL INDIAN

Manipur: Amit Shah to visit Moreh on Myanmar border, review security measures

FOOD

Your little guide to a great culinary experience!

Crunchy aval – potato snack, a storehouse of protein and nutrients
Luscious prawns curry simmered in thick, creamy coconut milk
These potato dumplings are perfect for breakfast
This crispy fish curry is enough for an indulgent meal

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A visit to the ancient Thrikkakudi rock temple

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French superstar Benzema leaves Real Madrid after 14 years

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NEWS

Post pandemic, IT sector focusses on outcome-based work: Susanth Kurunthil | Infoparks CEO Interview

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Take a look inside Kerala's first Vande Bharat Train

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Kerala

This tribal man from Kerala saves 60 native varieties of seeds

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Kerala
Arikomban's friend Chakkakomban blocks national highway for an hour

The wild tusker caused a traffic block on the Kochi-Dhanushkodi National Highway the other night.
Kerala
KSU names Minister P Rajeeve in fake certificate case, seeks forensic test

The KSU state chief said Vidya secured admission for PhD in the Kalady Sree Sankaracharya Sanskrit University flouting SC/ST reservation rules with the support of the CPM leadership, including Rajeeve.
Kerala
A year since Adhila, Noora earned their 'Pride', another Malayali woman launches appeal to live with her lesbian partner

A writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Kondotty-native Sumayya Sherin will be heard at the High Court of Kerala on Friday.

Movie Review

June 04, 2023

Review: 'Neeraja' is a softer, sweeter version of original film 'Nathicharami', but a bit overstretched

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French Open: Swiatek ends Haddad Maia's dream run, reaches final
WTC Final: India's top order meltdown puts Australia in box seat after Day 2
French Open: Unseeded Muchova stuns Sabalenka to enter final
Uttarakhand Gold Cup: KCA XI through to semis with big win

News
Man chops, boils live-in partner: Flesh discovered in pressure cooker; accused in police custody till June 16

Neighbours also told the police that the accused had been feeding stray dogs for the past few days, something he had never done before.
Kerala
Man hacks six-year-old daughter to death in Mavelikkara

The accused Mahesh (38) murdered his daughter Nakshatra with an axe. He is currently in police custody. According to his neighbours, Mahesh suffers from a personality disorder.
News
Gyanvapi litigant alleges harassment from fellow petitioners, seeks 'permission for euthanasia' from Prez

The Gyanvapi-Shringar Gauri complex case is currently being heard in the Varanasi district court.

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Column | WTC final – Australia have the edge over India

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Kerala
Mavelikkara man, accused of murdering six-year-old daughter, attempts suicide in jail

According to reports, Mahesh tried to slash his throat in police custody. He had hacked to death his daughter Nakshatra on Thursday.
Kerala
Kasaragod police charge SFI leader Vidya with forgery for using fake experience certificate to get teaching job

If convicted, she faces up to seven years of imprisonment, said police.
News
India hits out at Canada over parade tableau showing assassination of Indira Gandhi

Commenting about the tableau, Foreign Minister S Jaishankar said: 'I think it is not good for relationships, not good for Canada.'

Kerala
Student redressal cells to be formed in all self-financing colleges in Kerala

Responding to the teaching certificate forgery controversy, Bindu pinned the blame on K Vidya, saying it was her mistake and that the college principal had no role in the incident.
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Daily News Dose: Southwest monsoon sets in over Kerala | June 08, 2023

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LifeStyle
Study shows Covid can fuse brain cells leading to brain fog, headaches

The findings could explain brain fog, headaches, loss of taste and smell and other long-term neurological symptoms some patients experience as 'long Covid' months after their initial infection.

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Unleash the wanderlust in you!

Moodalmala, a hidden gem in Thrissur, is a paradise for trekking enthusiasts
Actress Malavika Mohanan sashays down Morocco streets in her ethnic Indian look
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Pay a mere 35 paise for travel insurance of Rs 10 lakh during train journey

Entertainment
Trailer of Fahadh Faasil-starrer 'Dhoomam' is out and it's definitely gripping

'Dhoomam' is Hombale Films debut Mollywood venture.
Kerala
Health dept extends suspension of Kozhikode MCH staffers who influenced sexual assault survivor

The suspension was revoked last week after the charges against the employees could not be substantiated. The order issued by the principal also said that the period of suspension would be treated as duty.
Kerala
Didn't submit experience certificate from Maharaja's college anywhere: K Vidya

K Vidya is accused of forging a teaching experience certificate from Ernakulam's Maharaja's College during an interview.

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Study shows Covid can fuse brain cells leading to brain fog, headaches
Understanding childhood brain tumours: Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
Bangalore Watch Company presents two niche brands that blend class, elegance
When cholesterol, fatty liver, and 11 kg vanished together for this 35-year-old

Sports
Uttarakhand Gold Cup: KCA XI through to semis with big win

KCA XI crushed DDCA XI by 129 runs.
Sports
Indian challenge ends in Singapore Open

Srikanth and Priyanshu Rajawat lost in the men's singles pre-quarterfinals, while the doubles pair of M R Arjun and Dhruv Kapila too bowed out.
Entertainment
'Transformers: Rise of the Beasts' actors are all praise for 'RRR'

'Transformers: Rise of the Beasts' is the seventh installment in the Transformers live-action film series.

News
Meta rolls out broadcast tool 'Channels' on WhatsApp, launches 'Meta Verified' in India

Users in Colombia and Singapore will be the first to receive access to Channels. Meta Verified will be available at a monthly subscription price of Rs 699 for mobile apps.
LifeStyle
Understanding childhood brain tumours: Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

The symptoms of brain tumours depend on the site of the tumour and the increase in pressure inside the cranial cavity when the tumour blocks the flow of cerebrospinal fluid.
Kerala
Man bleeds to death on roadside after being hit by car in Alappuzha

Onlookers mistook him to have succumbed to his injury as he was lying unconscious in a pool of blood.

Entertainment
I don't do many Malayalam films as I find the language difficult: Aishwarya Rajesh

She was recently seen in 'Farhana', an interesting story about a Muslim woman who dares to step out of her conservative household to work at a call centre.
LifeStyle
Bangalore Watch Company presents two niche brands that blend class, elegance

The Manzinus model is named after the Manzinus crater the planned landing site of the Chandrayaan-2 mission; the Earthshine model is inspired by the faint-brown glow that appears with the crescent moon.
Kerala
Passing exam 'you never wrote': Probe into Arsho's controversial mark list

Arsho alleges tampering of exam results as Ernakulam's Maharaja's College published results of MA Archaeology. Arsho was declared passed in semester exam he claims he never wrote

Kerala
V Vigneshwari, new Kottayam collector, to seek people’s views to set priority

The 2015 batch Kerala cadre officer replaced Dr P K Jayashree who retired from service recently.
Sports
Indian pacer Prasidh Krishna gets married

The pair had got engaged on Tuesday.
Kerala
Southwest monsoon sets in over Kerala; Meteorology dept announces arrival of rainy season

Fishers, coastal residents advised to exercise extreme caution as rough seas, waves ranging from 2.6 to 3.5 m expected

News
RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%

Indian economy, financial sector stood strong, resilient amidst unprecedented global headwinds, Reserve Bank of India governor Shaktikanta Das says
Videos
Messi to join Inter Miami

Lionel Messi has announced that he intends to join Major League Soccer side Inter Miami.
LifeStyle
When cholesterol, fatty liver, and 11 kg vanished together for this 35-year-old

Once Sajith reduced his weight, the back pain vanished. But what really stunned him was that his high cholesterol also disappeared. So did fatty the liver.

Kerala
Orange alert in Kozhikode, yellow in 9 districts as monsoon hits Kerala coast

A high tide warning was also issued for the Kerala coast stretching from Pozhiyur to Kasaragod during the night hours on Thursday.
Kerala
Certificate forgery: CPM disowns Vidya; SFI never named her leader, says EP Jayarajan

EP Jayarajan criticised the media for dragging SFI into the case.
Sports
Fans, experts in Kerala divided over Messi's move to MLS

The major setback for the fans would be his absence in the Champions League.

Kerala
'Have kept your black trousers on the bed,' Sradha's final letter to be considered suicide note

Kottayam SP said that the note did not mention any reason for the suicide.
Travel
Moodalmala, a hidden gem in Thrissur, is a paradise for trekking enthusiasts

Moodalmala is in the Peechi Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary in Thrissur district.
Kerala
K-FON: KSEB report reveals KSITIL violated 'Make in India' policy, used Chinese cable

The optical unit that constitutes the core of the OPGW (Optical Ground Wire) cables supplied by the LS Cable company was imported from China.

Kerala
FEFKA alleges conspiracy in excise raid at director Najeem's hotel room

Najeem Koya who is best known for penning popular movies like 'Apoorvaragam' and 'Two Countries' was strip-searched by the excise officials at a hotel room in Erattupetta on Monday night.
Entertainment
Mahesh Kunjumon who was travelling in car along with Kollam Sudhi out of danger: Bineesh Bastin

The mimicry artist had to undergo a nine hour-long surgery. Mahesh's friends had sought everyone's prayers prior to the surgery.
Sports
Lankan cricketer Gunathilaka to face rape trial in Australia

Gunathilaka entered a not guilty plea to the remaining charge of sexual intercourse without consent at a local court in Sydney on Thursday.

Travel
Actress Malavika Mohanan sashays down Morocco streets in her ethnic Indian look

The 'Christy' actress has shared many beautiful clicks from her trip to the country on her social media handle.
Sports
Bowen nets last-gasp winner as West Ham clinch Europa Conference League

The goal made Bowen the first English player to score the winner in a major European final since Arsenal's Alan Smith in 1994 and capped a campaign in which West Ham were unbeaten in 15 UEFA Europa Conference League matches.
Sports
I'm going to Miami, Messi confirms move to MLS

The move is also a big win for MLS, which welcomed Messi while adding that work remained to finalise the details of the formal agreement.

Entertainment
Wedding bells for Prabhas? Actor reveals name of temple where he plans to tie the knot

Though he did not reveal the name of the bride, it was interesting to note that his rumoured girlfriend Kriti Sanon was standing by his side when he said it.
Sports
Decision to leave out Ashwin purely based on conditions: Mhambrey

'It is always a very difficult decision to drop a champion bowler like him. Looking at the conditions in the morning we thought an additional seamer would be beneficial,' said the Indian bowling coach.
Kerala
Three members of family found dead in Thrissur lodge

The trio was found dead inside the lodge room near Thrissur KSRTC bus depot in the wee hours of Thursday, Manorama News reported.

LifeStyle
House in Neendakara a mesmerising spectacle of cost-effective, simple design

Designed in 1400 sqft, the house has a car porch, sit-out, living and dining areas, courtyard, kitchen with a work area, an open terrace and two bedrooms.
Food
Crunchy aval – potato snack, a storehouse of protein and nutrients

If you shape them in interesting patterns, kids too will surely love it as an evening meal after school.
Entertainment
'Levitating' Vs 'Live Your Life': Dua Lipa wins copyright infringement lawsuit

The songstress and label were being sued by Artikal who claimed the song released in 2020 was 'substantially similar' to their song titled 'Live Your Life'.

Sports
French Open: Ruud to meet Zverev for a place in final

Sixth-seed Rune, who had beaten Ruud at the Italian Open last month, littered the court with 26 unforced errors in the first two sets.
LifeStyle
Second edition of BEAUTY&YOU programme for Indian brands launched

The program supports India-focused companies, entrepreneurs, innovators, and creators through a competitive application process.
Entertainment
'One Piece' manga put on month-long hold as writer undergoes eye surgery

'One Piece' is one of the longest running and famous shonen mangas and animes.

Kerala
Arikomban 130 km away from Neyyar; video shows wild tusker feeding on grass

Elephant was translocated to Upper Kodayar area of Muthukuzhi forest near Tamil Nadu-Kerala border from Cumbum on June 6
Entertainment
Shah Rukh Khan-starrer 'Jawan' grabs OTT, music, and satellite rights at record price

The film, which is touted to be a pure action thriller, is also said to be one of the costliest films of the year.
Food
Luscious prawns curry simmered in thick, creamy coconut milk

The spicy marinade adds extra flavour too, to the dish.

Entertainment
Chris Hemsworth addresses criticism against 'Thor Love and Thunder', admits it was 'too silly'

The actor added it's hard to be in the centre of a film and have any real perspective.
Kerala
Congress leaders meet Oommen Chandy; A, I groups to close ranks

The leaders criticised KPCC president and opposition leader for giving priority to secure their positions.
LifeStyle
Check out today's horoscope (08-06-2023)

Some people are expected to get rewarded handsomely at work and can even secure a promotion.

News
Gilda Sportiello becomes first Italian MP to breastfeed baby in Parliament

The members of the house applauded the lawmaker breastfeeding her son Federico.
Kerala
Kerala government to dismiss Village Assistant in bribery case

Palakkayam Village Assistant Suresh Kumar was caught taking a bribe of Rs 2,500.
News
Popular Doordarshan news presenter Gitanjali Aiyar passes away

Aiyar was one of India's first female news readers on the national broadcaster.

News
Synthite launches plant-based dairy alternative and plant-protein in JV with PMEDS & IISc

The company has launched Just Plants, a plant-based dairy alternative and Plotein, a plant-based protein drink powder.
Kerala
Lightning strike kills man, second fatality in two weeks at Koduvally

On May 30, a woman died of lightning strike at Kizhakkoth near Koduvally.
Sports
WTC final: Australia take control on day one as Head hits ton

Travis Head remains unbeaten on 146 while Steven Smith gives him company at 95.

Sports
22 players, 8 tribes: Kerala's rugby teams leave for Khelo India Tribal & Indigenous Games

Rugby is only sport Kerala will compete in at the Games in Bhubaneswar.
Kerala
Kerala tops FSSAI's national food safety index

Kerala CM said the 'historic achievement' by the state was thanks to the various initiatives such as the food safety grama panchayat scheme and the Safe and Nutritious Food at School project.
Sports
Messi heading to America, to join Inter Miami: Reports

The Argentine great, who is a free agent after parting ways with PSG, is expected to join the MLS side.

News
Phone hacking was on industrial scale, would feel injustice if it wasn't accepted: Prince Harry

Prince Harry faced stern cross-examination at the court from the barrister representing the Mirror Group Newspapers over the royal's claims that its publications obtained stories related to his private life by unlawful means, including phone hacking.
Sports
French Open: Supreme Swiatek outclasses Gauff to enter semifinals

The defending champion won 6-4, 6-2 against her American opponent.
News
Chargesheet in case against WFI chief Brij Bhushan to be filed by June 15: Anurag Thakur

The protesting wrestlers agreed to suspend their protest for a week after the govt asked them to wait till police complete its probe into sexual harassment allegations against the WFI chief.

News
5 days after Balasore tragedy, goods train runs over four labourers in Odisha's Jajpur

The labourers had sheltered from heavy rain under the goods train when it started rolling.
Career & Campus
Education Dept gives in to pressure from teachers' groups, Kerala schools to close on March 31

The number of school days has been reduced from 210 to 205 for 2023-24 academic year.
Maharaja's College rectifies PM Arsho mark list error

The SFI state secretary was listed as 'passed' even as he secured 'zero' marks in an MA Archaeology exam.

Podcast
Daily News Dose: Crime Branch to probe Amal Jyothi student suicide, students withdraw protest | June 7, 2023

Hello, this is your daily dose of news from Onmanorama. Tune in to get updated about the major news stories of the day.
LifeStyle
Breaching male bastion: Meet Himachal road transport's sole woman bus driver

Believing the women have multiple roles in society, she drove the HRTC's luxury to and fro bus from Rohru to Delhi via Shimla, a distance of 500 km with a travel time of over 12 hours.
Entertainment
OTT release: Film Chamber turning blind eye to violators, says FEUOK president

According to Vijayakumar, films 'Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum' and '2018: Everyone is a Hero' released on OTT platforms before the 42-day window'.

Sports
French Open: Haddad Maia dashes Jabeur's hopes

Haddad Maia is the first Brazilian woman since Maria Bueno in 1968 to reach a Slam semifinal and the first female player from her country to book a last four spot at Roland Garros in the Open Era.
Entertainment
'2018', 'Avatar: The Way of Water', 'Custody': OTT releases this week

Here are a few releases in Malayalam, Telugu and English, we think you should not miss.
Podcast
Wacky News: Breast milk latte, lethal detox and holy corpse | Ep 64

Welcome to Onmanorama's Wacky News hosted by Athira Madhav. Tune in to listen to some crazy stories from around the world!

Sports
Pakistan won't play in Ahmedabad unless its a knockout game: Sethi informs ICC

The PCB wants its matches to be scheduled in Kolkata, Chennai and Bengaluru.
News
Cabinet approves Rs 143 hike in paddy MSP to Rs 2,183/qtl for 2023-24

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the increase in MSP for all mandated Kharif (summer) crops for the 2023-24 crop year.
LifeStyle
Indian-origin scientist Joyeeta Gupta wins top honour in Dutch science

Joyeeta Gupta has been awarded the Spinoza Prize, the highest distinction in Dutch science which is also sometimes referred to as the 'Dutch Nobel Prize.

Kerala
Certificate forgery: Agaly police to probe, college readies to move court against teacher

As news of 'fake certificate' made headlines, Karinthalam college summoned emergency council meeting and decided to verify certificate submitted by Vidya.
Entertainment
Mohanlal delighted by Mahalakshmi's playful antics at grand wedding celebration

Mahalakshmi looked angelic in a pink frock and was seen happily walking around, exchanging handshakes with Mohanlal and Kunckacko Boban.
Travel
Plan your next trip to Therikad, the red desert in Tamil Nadu

Scientists say that it took thousands of years for the formation of Therikad.

Sports
Uttarakhand Gold Cup: KCA XI storm into quarterfinals

KCA XI thrashed A&S Cricket Academy, Kolkata, by 101 runs to top Group D with an all-win record.
LifeStyle
War in Ukraine: Account of the catastrophic climate fallout

The report - Climate Damage Caused By Russia's War in Ukraine - was funded by the European Climate Foundation and the Environmental Policy and Advocacy Initiative in Ukraine.
Kerala
KFON services for homes expected to commence after a month

Govt to provide free internet for 100 Below Poverty Line households in each Assembly constituency

Entertainment
Siddharth takes guests by surprise at actor Sharwanand's wedding, sings 'Oy Oy'

The actor, who is seen in an all white suit, received a thunderous response from the crowd.
News
Make woman WFI chief, scrap FIRs against us: Wrestlers demand to Anurag Thakur

The protesting wrestlers have been invited by the government for the second time days after they met Home Minister Amit Shah.
Kerala
Ensure children aren't part of temple ritual Thee Chamundi Theyyam: HC tells Kannur Collector

The court directive came after a PIL petition filed by an NGO contended children participating in the dance were thrown into the fire embers at least 101 times, thereby affecting the child's well-being.

Kerala
Tribal panel issues notice to Kerala govt for illegal sale of protected land in Attappady

The commission said it has decided to inquire into the matter in pursuance of the powers conferred upon it under Article 338A of the Constitution.
Kerala
Customs seize gold worth Rs 50 lakh at Kochi airport

The accused, Manu from Ernakulam arrived on an Air Arabia flight from Abu Dhabi carrying over 1.18 kg gold in the form of capsules from his hand bag.
Kerala
Appointment of guest teachers stalls; workload of higher secondary principals mounts

The appointments of guest teachers to serve for a period of one year, made on the basis of this directive, have not been approved by the Regional Deputy Directorates (RDDs).

Career & Campus
Annual headcount of students of public schools today

Annually, the count is held on the sixth working day of the academic year.
Kerala
Mock poll at Kozhikode collectorate ahead of Wayanad byelection

The Wayanad Lok Sabha seat fell vacant after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was disqualified by a Gujarat court in a criminal defamation case.

Messi to join Inter Miami

A visit to the ancient Thrikkakudi rock temple

Review: 'Neeraja' is a softer, sweeter version of original film 'Nathicharami', but a bit overstretched