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Third ODI: Maxwell stars as Aussies end series on a high

The home side had clinched the series with wins in Mohali and Indore, and a third successive defeat could potentially have deflated Australia ahead of their World Cup opener against tournament hosts India on October 8.
Sports
ISL: Mohun Bagan edge Bengaluru in scrappy affair

In a match that witnessed several tense moments, Hugo Boumous scored the winner for Bagan in the 67th minute.
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Asian Games: Indians in action on Thursday

India take on Saudia Arabia in the pre-quarterfinals of men's football.

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'One Nation, One Election': A lofty idea devoid of realism | News Brake Ep 81

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ENTERTAINMENT

Latest Buzz from the Entertainment World

Mappilapattu singer Ramla Beegum no more
Double Dhamaka for Tovino Thomas as '2018' gets selected as India's official entry at Oscars
'Leo' audio launch cancelled. Fans claim political pressure, makers cite 'safety concerns'
Supriya Prithviraj says she faced online abuse from nurse for years

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Hangzhou Asian Games off to a colourful start

Lifestyle

Premature ageing in men - signs & remedies

Sports

India crush Sri Lanka to win Asia Cup

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India record biggest win over Pakistan

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Coco Gauff clinches US Open title

Lifestyle

Chandigarh girl Shweta Sharda wins LIVA Miss Diva Universe 2023

Food

A uniquely delicious payasam for Onam

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Onam special koottucurry

News
AFSPA extended in Manipur amid continuing protests

Curfew was also re-imposed in two districts of East and West Imphal.
Career & Campus
Record 91 Indian universities in Times world rankings, IISc among top 250

India has also become the fourth best represented nation in the 2024 rankings, up from the sixth last year.
Kerala
Kerala govt to approach SC over Guv's refusal to sign bills, Khan welcomes move

As many as eight bills passed by the Assembly after detailed deliberations were submitted for the approval of the Governor under Article 200 of the Constitution, the Chief Minister said.

GLOBAL INDIAN

Column | Empire strikes back against India?

TP Sreenivasan

FOOD

Your little guide to a great culinary experience!

Ariyunda: Kerala’s favourite traditional dessert with simple ingredients
Ceylon chicken paratha: Deliciously flaky flatbread that needs no accompaniments
Make a crispy side dish using leftover rice
Coffee takes centre stage as Bengaluru hosts world conference on the much-loved beverage

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Malarikkal: A glossy pink paradise of water lilies

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Kerala

Why millions lined up to bid goodbye to Oommen Chandy

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KERALA

Remembering Oommen Chandy: Kerala political leaders pay homage to beloved OC

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INDIA

Chandrayaan-3 to lift off from Sriharikota at 2:35 pm on July 14

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SPORTS

Kerala's 'Sree' clears 8.41m in LJ, books Worlds berth

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Kerala

Road speed limits revised in Kerala

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Entertainment

I learn my scripts to meet Lalettan: 'Ente Amma Superaa' fame Malutty

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A visit to the ancient Thrikkakudi rock temple

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Kerala
Pinarayi's three-step counter strategy to neutralise the burden of scams and charges

The Chief Minister's first move will be to put on a show of his government's administrative capabilities.
Entertainment
Mappilapattu singer Ramla Beegum no more

Ramla was also the first Mappilapattu female singer to break religious taboos and organise events in the Mappilapattu genre, on various stages.
Kerala
Forged documents used to level allegations against Veena George's personal staff: Health Dept

The mail received by the candidate did not originate from the official mail id of the Malappuram District AYUSH Mission.

Movie Review

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Third ODI: Maxwell stars as Aussies end series on a high
ISL: Mohun Bagan edge Bengaluru in scrappy affair
Asian Games: Indians in action on Thursday
Asian Games tennis: Indian challenge ends in singles

Kerala
Man gets double life term for sexually assaulted 10-year-old stepdaughter

The accused raped and sexually assaulted his stepdaughter on various occasions when the girl’s mother had gone out for work.
Kerala
Man sentenced to five-year prison term for sexually assaulting minor girl

Balasubramanyam, 42, a native of Pachilakkad, Kaniyampatta, sentenced to five years Rigorous Imprisonment (RI)
Kerala
Days after RDO's car is attached, LDF govt agrees to compensate woman who lost eye 28 years ago

Additional Government Pleader K P Ajay Kumar told the sub-court that the government would pay the full amount to Kamalakshi in 10 days.

Vantage Point

Column | Great spells in international cricket

Dr KN Raghavan

Kerala
CPI meet says Kerala govt's image bad, may face poll backlash

CPI state council meet says CM Pinarayi Vijayan lacks geniality.
Kerala
Islamic scholar fighting for gender justice faces threats; police yet to file FIR

Threats and verbal abuse started after a conservative scholar posted his photograph with a 'provocative' message on Facebook without his consent.
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Daily News Dose: Tovino Thomas-starrer '2018' is India's official entry at Oscars 2024 | Sept 27, 2023

Hello, this is your daily dose of news from Onmanorama. Tune in to get updated about the major news stories of the day.

Kerala
Kerala health min's personal staff accused of taking bribe for job

Minister Veena George throws her weight behind staff; DGP to probe allegations
Kerala
Will publicise govt's success stories through Nava Kerala programme: Pinarayi Vijayan

He said that regional summits will be organised to publicise the state's initiatives amongst the people.
Entertainment
Double Dhamaka for Tovino Thomas as '2018' gets selected as India's official entry at Oscars

The actor added that he thought the claps and appreciation for the film was the biggest recognition the team could receive.

TRAVEL

Unleash the wanderlust in you!

Vande Bharat huge hit in Tirur; no tickets available to TVM, Kasaragod for one week
A third Vande Bharat rake arrives in Kerala
Finland introduces digital passport, the first in the world
Kerala's second Vande Bharat logs 161.5% occupancy on first regular run

News
Giottus joins ARIFAC to strengthen compliance, foster innovation in VDA space

As a member of ARIFAC, Giottus joins a community dedicated to ensuring adherence to compliance rules and regulations while promoting information sharing and knowledge exchange.
News
Oman Air relaunches Lucknow and Thiruvananthapuram routes

The two routes bring Oman Air’s Indian destinations up to 10, with 113 weekly flights between India and Muscat in operation currently.
Kerala
Body of unidentified youth recovered from Malampuzha Dam; second incident in 2 weeks

The dam authorities with the help of Fire and Rescue brigades, local police and fishermen in the reservoir area immediately launched a search operation.

LIFESTYLE

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Menstrual health: Survey shows majority of women has painful periods
The miserable day after hilarious party night: Tricks to recover from hangover
Read your horoscope today (27-09-2023)
Genetics may help assess risk, treatment mode of ovarian cancer: Experts

Kerala
Moderate rain in Kerala for next 5 days, yellow alert in 9 districts tomorrow

The Met Department has warned that a low pressure area is likely to form over the Bay of Bengal.
News
Mentally challenged minor girl raped, faces people's apathy, left bleeding, semi-naked on road in MP

In a viral footage, the victim, who was in a semi-naked condition and bleeding, was seen approaching a man for help, who shoos her away.
Kerala
Karuvannur bank fraud: Media banned from reporting court proceedings

The Ernakulam CBI court passed the order while considering the ED's application for 3-day custody of PR Aravindakshan and CK Jills.

Kerala
Stray dog bites toddler’s ear in Palakkad

The toddler identified as Sabahudheen, son of Muhammed Moulavi of Thurakkal House along the Perumbalam-Kumbidi Road, was rushed to a private hospital in Thrissur.
News
NIA crackdown on Khalistan-terrorist-smuggling nexus, raids 53 locations across 6 states

Pistols, ammunition, large numbers of digital devices and incriminating material, were seized during the raids that spanned the six States.
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Sports
Asian Games tennis: Indian challenge ends in singles

Up against top seed and home favourite Zhizhen Zhang, it was always going to be a Herculean task for Nagal.

Entertainment
'Leo' audio launch cancelled. Fans claim political pressure, makers cite 'safety concerns'

The move comes hardly weeks after a stamped occurred during A R Rahman's concert in Chennai due to poor management by the organisers.
Podcast
India vs Canada: What is Trudeau's endgame? Ft TP Sreenivasan | News Brake Ep 84

Former Indian diplomat TP Sreenivasan joins News Brake to shed light on the escalating diplomatic war between India and Canada.
Entertainment
Supriya Prithviraj says she faced online abuse from nurse for years

The producer said the woman had verbally abused her deceased father.

Travel
Vande Bharat huge hit in Tirur; no tickets available to TVM, Kasaragod for one week

The initial trends suggest that the allocation of a stop-over for the new train at Tirur will bring in rich dividends to the railway.
Kerala
Why this undue preference for Uralungal in awarding govt contracts?

the Uralungal Labour Contract Cooperative Society has assets worth over Rs 4,000 crore and it is reportedly the largest labour contract society in Asia.
News
Days when a few nations set the agenda and expected others to fall in line are over: S Jaishankar

India's External Affairs Minister was addressing the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday.

Hangzhou Asian Games

Sports
Asian Games: Shooters Esha Singh, Naruka win silver medals

Manu Bhaker, who topped the qualification with a total score of 590, had to be content with a fifth-place finish.
Hangzhou Asian Games

Sports
Asian Games Diary: Meet India's new swimming sensation

The Bengaluru-based Dhinidi's mother Jesitha Vijayan hails from Puthiyangadi in Kozhikode while her father Desinghu is a native of Tamil Nadu.
Entertainment
Tovino Thomas-starrer '2018' is India's official entry at Oscars 2024

Sudipto Sen's 'The Kerala Story', Kapil Sharma's 'Zwigato', 'Balagam' and Karan Johar's 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani' were under consideration.

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Asian Games: Indian shooter Sift Kaur Samra wins gold with world record

Compatriot Ashi Chouksey claimed the bronze. The Indian the men's skeet team also bagged the bronze.
Hangzhou Asian Games

Sports
Asian Games: Indian women clinch gold in 25m pistol team event

Manu, Esha and Rhythm totalled 1759 to finish on top of the podium.
Entertainment
Birthday special: Nayanthara, Vignesh Shivan finally show faces of twins. Pics are too cute to handle

Vignesh Shivan said he had been waiting to share the pictures of his twins.

Hangzhou Asian Games

Sports
Asian Games: Indian women's 50m rifle 3 team guns down silver

The trio of Ashi Chouksey, Manini Koushik and Sift Kaur Samra shot a total of 1,764 points in the qualification to finish second on the podium.
Hangzhou Asian Games

Sports
50 off 9 balls, 100 off 34 balls - Nepal batters smash world records

Nepal also rewrote world records for the highest total and biggest win by runs in T20I cricket.
Sports
Team India hit by virus ahead of final ODI

India, who are leading the three-match series 2-0, will have only 13 players to choose from for the final ODI.

Travel
A third Vande Bharat rake arrives in Kerala

The third rake will run on the Alappuzha route to avoid cancellation when maintenance has to be carried out on the regular train.
Hangzhou Asian Games

Sports
Asian Games: Sailor Vishnu Sarvanan secures bronze

The seasoned sailor, who competed at the Tokyo Olympics, had a net score of 34 to clinch the bronze in a gruelling 11-race competition.
Kerala
'I will tell my needs, demands to those concerned': Greeshma after being released from prison

The prime accused in the Parassala Sharon murder case was released from jail on Tuesday night after the High Court granted her conditional bail.

Entertainment
Prabhas' wax statue at Mysuru museum courts controversy. Here's why

Though the statue features Prabhas in 'Baahubali' attire, some argued the statue does not bear much resemblance to the South Indian actor.
Kerala
Karuvannur scam: CPM in deep waters as ED makes rapid strides

In the first political arrest made in the case, the economic intelligence agency on Tuesday apprehended P R Aravindakshan, a close associate of the CPM State Committee member and former Minister A C Moideen.
Kerala
Palakkad youths died from electric trap set for wild boars; land owner buried bodies: Police

The bodies will be sent for postmortem after inquest proceedings. Police have launched an investigation to ascertain whether there were any other reasons behind their death.

Kerala
Attappady lynching case: Spl prosecutor recuses himself from case following plaint by Madhu's family

Madhu's mother also staged a hunger strike in front of the Palakkad district collectorate against the appointment.
LifeStyle
Menstrual health: Survey shows majority of women has painful periods

As per Ayurveda, faulty diet and lifestyle habits like lack of exercise, day sleeping, including more sugar, fast food, junk food, and packaged food in the diet lead to PCOS.
Entertainment
Nithya Menen rubbishes reports that claimed she was harassed by a Tamil actor

Taking to Instagram, the actor maintained she has not made any such claims, let alone given any interview.

Kerala
Wayanad heaves a sigh of relief as Forest traps problem tiger of Panavally

Tiger shifted to the Animal Hospice and Palliative Care unit at Pachadi near Muthanga.
LifeStyle
The miserable day after hilarious party night: Tricks to recover from hangover

While there's no magical cure for a hangover, science offers some valuable insights into how we can alleviate its effects and expedite our recovery.
LifeStyle
Read your horoscope today (27-09-2023)

Some people will be rewarded handsomely, while others may face monetary failures.

News
HIV infection from Army Hospital: SC orders Rs 1.54-crore compensation for IAF officer

The officer suffered injuries during duty in July 2002 and was admitted to the Army Hospital in Jammu & Kashmir.
Kerala
Thrissur lottery seller left homeless as bank auctions off land for loan he never took

The Sakthan branch of Thrissur Co-operative Bank auctioned Vattappinni native Shabu's property on Tuesday.
News
Manipur violence: Students clash with RAF, 45 injured

A tense calm prevailed in Singjamei even though shops and business establishments were open and vehicles plied the roads.

News
Diplomatic row: India open to specific, relevant info, says Jaishankar on Canada's allegations

Jaishankar asserted that one has to understand the context also because the picture is not complete without the context of it.
News
Fire at wedding party kills over 100, injures 150 in Iraq

The fire ripped through a large events hall in the north-eastern region after fireworks were lit during the celebration, local civil defence said, according to state media.
Kerala
Karuvannur bank fraud: Moideen’s confidant Aravindakshan rose to the top bypassing powerful people

Though Wadakkanchery was Aravindakshan's primary area of work with regard to the party, he worked in the Kunnamkulam Assembly constituency when Moideen contested from there in 2016 and 2021.

Entertainment
Shah Rukh Khan-starrer 'Jawan' beats 'Pathaan', rakes in Rs 1000 cr worldwide

‘Jawan’, an action thriller, also features Sanya Malhotra, Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi and Deepika Padukone.
Entertainment
Hollywood writers' union ends strike ahead of final contract vote

Film and television writers walked off the job in May after failing to reach a deal with major studios, including Netflix, Walt Disney and Warner Bros Discovery.
Sports
Injured Hasaranga out of Sri Lanka's World Cup squad

Pacer Dushmantha Chameera has also been left out of the 15-member squad for the ODI world cup.

Hangzhou Asian Games

Sports
Asian Games: Indians in action on Wednesday

Indians will compete in medal events in shooting, chess, fencing and sailing among other sports on the day.
Food
Ariyunda: Kerala’s favourite traditional dessert with simple ingredients

All you need are four ingredients to make the snack.
Travel
Finland introduces digital passport, the first in the world

Only Finnish citizens flying on Finnair to and from London, Manchester, and Edinburg can avail of the facility.

Kerala
Semi-paralytic man trampled to death by elephant herd near Cherambadi in Wayanad

The victim was crossing a plantation after buying provisions when he was attacked by the herd.
Kerala
Human body parts recovered from barren field near Palakkad Town

The identities of the the deceased are yet to be confirmed.
Kerala
Karuvannur bank fraud: ED sleuths arrest CPM councillor Aravindakshan

This is the first time a CPM leader has been arrested in the Karuvannur bank fraud case.

Kerala
2 weeks after Nipah reemerged, Kozhikode is free of containment zones

Restrictions had applied to 100 wards in 11 local bodies in the district since second week of September.
Success Story

News
Three years after launch, 'Thenga' goes global as Kerala startup gains momentum

Woman entrepreneur makes curios and utensils out of coconut shells from her small firm in Palakkad village
Hangzhou Asian Games

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Asian Games: Indian 4x100m medley team finishes fifth, breaks national record

The quartet of Srihari Nataraj, Likhith Selvaraj, Sajan Prakash and Tanish George Mathew bettered the 3:40.84 timing set earlier in heat 1 in the day, clocking 3:40.20 in the final.

Travel
Kerala's second Vande Bharat logs 161.5% occupancy on first regular run

As per official data, the maximum number of passengers (409) boarded from Thiruvananthapuram, while Kozhikode witnessed the most number of passengers deboarding (219).
LifeStyle
Genetics may help assess risk, treatment mode of ovarian cancer: Experts

Ovarian cancer is a slow-growing cancer, so it can grow and spread without causing any symptoms until it is in an advanced stage. The symptoms can be vague and easily mistaken for other conditions.
Kerala
Kasaragod Assistant Collector, gunman injured as SUV crashes after somersault

The IAS officer's official car somersaulted and landed on the wheels in the impact.

LifeStyle
Upcoming Jaipur Literature Festival to celebrate how 'Stories Unite Us'

The programme will host sessions that focus on literary works in languages like Assamese, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Malayalam, Marathi, Odiya, Punjabi, Tamil, Urdu, and many more.
News
SC dismayed with Centre over delay in appointment of judges

Of the 70 collegium recommendations, 26 are of transfer of judges, 7 are reiterations, 9 are pending without being returned to the collegium and one case is of appointment of the Chief Justice to a sensitive high court.
LifeStyle
Antiviral drug molnupiravir inducing mutation in genetic info of COVID virus?

The possibility of persistent antiviral-induced mutations needs to be taken into account for the development of new drugs that work in a similar way.

Podcast
Daily News Dose: ED arrests CPM councillor Aravindakshan in Karuvannur bank fraud case | Sept 26, 2023

Hello, this is your daily dose of news from Onmanorama. Tune in to get updated about the major news stories of the day.
Kerala
'Historic' land reforms order: MLA PV Anvar asked to surrender 6 acres in 7 days

Thamarassery Taluk land Board identified 10 plots in three districts for Anwar to surrender.
Kerala
Teenager injured in bike accident dies at Kozhikode medical college hospital

The 16-year-old had sustained serious injuries in the accident on September 22.

Hangzhou Asian Games

Sports
Asian Games: India clinch gold in equestrian after 41 years

India secured a team gold in dressage event for the first time.
Entertainment
New bride Parineeti Chopra trolled for 'simple' wedding look

However, some people came to Parineeti's defense saying she looked regal in her wedding attire.
Entertainment
Veteran filmmaker K G George laid to rest in Kochi

Actors Narain and Lal, film distributors and producers Listin Stephen and Anto Jose, were among those who paid their last respects to the master filmmaker at the Ernakulam Town Hall.

Kerala
Tribal students stripped in front of classmates in Attappadi girls' hostel

A case has been registered against the hostel warden, the help and counsellor in connection with the incident.
Kerala
Kottayam man found dead after being threatened by bank, family stages protest with body

Binu's daughter accused the bank manager of mentally torturing her father.
Hangzhou Asian Games

Sports
Asian Games tennis: Ankita, Nagal in quarterfinals; Ramkumar, Rutuja bow out

Ankita, the top Indian singles player, cruised to a 6-1, 6-2 win over Hong Kong's Adithya P Karunaratne in the third round of the women's singles event.

News
Manipur violence: Photos show 2 missing students killed in presence of armed men

The Manipur chief minister’s secretariat confirmed that the pictures belonged to Phijam Hemjit, 20, and Hijam Linthoinggambi, 17, both Meiteis, from Imphal.
Kerala
Fake drug case: High Court stays arrest of Sheela Sunny’s relative

The HC has also sought an explanation from the government and the Excise Crime Branch over the case.
News
Nijjar Killing:Canada urges its citizens in India to exercise caution

Canada issued travel advisory to its citizens in India in view of the protests and negative sentiments towards it on social media.

Kerala
Kollam police take soldier into custody for filing false complaint over assault by extremists

The soldier, who arrived home on a month’s leave, claimed he was physically assaulted by PFI activists and members and that they even stamped the name of their outfit on his back.
LifeStyle
Britain delays CO2-cutting targets ahead of polls

Electric vehicle charging points are being installed slower than targeted, and despite early success in rolling out offshore wind, the government’s latest renewable energy auction awarded zero contracts to wind developers.
Entertainment
Didn't settle in Goa to lead a luxury life. George was left under expert care: Selma

She added that the allegations against the family were baseless.

Travel
New entry rules at Vagamon glass bridge: 1,000 tickets a day; visiting time to be allotted

Visitors have to purchase tickets from the new counter and approach the glass bridge only at the time mentioned in the ticket.
News
India, US begin ‘Yudh Abhyas’ in Alaska

It is an annual exercise conducted jointly by the Indian Army and the US Army
News
Explained | What is I2U2 grouping?

I2U2 stands for India, Israel, the UAE and the US

News
Cauvery protests escalates, Karnataka police detains 20 protesters

Statewide bandh on Friday to protest against the government's decision to protest against the government's decision to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu.
Hangzhou Asian Games

Sports
Asian Games: 3 wushu players return to Arunachal after being denied visa

The Indian government refused to take the stapled visa and the two players could not take the flight. One player, who was given the accreditation, was told at the airport that her visa was only to Hong Kong and therefore she too did not board the flight.
Hangzhou Asian Games

Sports
Asian Games: Sailor Neha Thakur wins silver; Eabad Ali bags bronze

A rising sailor from National Sailing School Bhopal, Neha finished with a total of 32 points but her net score of 27 helped her earn the second spot behind gold medallist Noppassorn Khunboonjan of Thailand.

News
Column | Empire strikes back against India?

The Canadian allegation and the US backing a reaction for having got Russia off the hook in the G-20 Declaration.
Kerala
Foreign-made foreign liquor to cost 12% more in Kerala from October 3

The organization of liquor manufacturers has demanded the withdrawal of the hike in margin.