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Kerala
Kumbalangi nights actor Ambika Rao dies of a heart attack

Popular for her role in Kumbalangi nights, Ambika had also acted in movies including Virus, Meesha Madhavan and Anuragakarikkin vellam
News
Chlorine gas leak kills 12 at Jordan port, 251 injured

Health ministry officials said they expected only a handful of people to remain hospitalised by Tuesday.
LifeStyle
Read your horoscope today (28-6-2022)

When is a good time to seek your goals? Is it time to lie low? Check out here.
LifeStyle
This house in 5 cents in TVPM is grand and spacious

This fabulous abode designed in 2084 sqft has a car porch, sit-out, formal and family living areas, dining space, one bedroom and kitchen with work area on the ground floor.

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Agnipath Scheme: The Good, Bad & Ugly | News Brake Ep 27

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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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Lifestyle

Should we worry about the Monkeypox outbreak?

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Aravindan would have celebrated Thamp at Cannes by singing Rabindra Sangeet

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Food

Hungarian street food Kurtos now in Thiruvananthapuram

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Had difficulty keeping up with Dhyan Sreenivasan, Durga in 'Udal': Actor Indrans

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Column | Can Pawar, Uddhav steer the MVA alliance, at least, safely?

The feeling within the Congress is that the party was being treated as a poor cousin, even though it had heavyweights like former chief minister Ashok Chavan, and former PCC president Balasaheb Thorat as ministers.
Kerala
Kerala tops 9 states with monsoon rainfall deficit

Kerala received 260.7 mm rainfall as against 577.8 mm as per its long period average (minus 55 per cent).
News
Delhi Police arrest Alt News co-founder over controversial tweet

Zubair was arrested in connection with one of his recent tweets that had a questionable image with a purpose to deliberately insult the god of a particular religion, the DCP said.
Sports
Wimbledon: Djokovic survives scare in opening round

He secured victory with an ace on his first match point and will next meet either Thanasi Kokkinakis of Australia or Poland's Kamil Majchrzak.

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T‬haroor Line | Living with China: A strategic shift?

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ENTERTAINMENT

Latest Buzz from the Entertainment World

Suresh Gopi's return to 'AMMA' turns sweeter with b'day bash
Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor get ready to welcome baby
Shaji Kailas is excited to return to Malayalam after eight years with ‘Kaduva’
I never called AMMA a mafia gang. It's way beyond that: Shammy Thilakan

Kerala
Don't let public celebrate, Vijay Babu pleaded with survivor's relative

The telephonic conversation reportedly happened around the time the survivor filed her police complaint.
Kerala
Oommen Chandy to inaugurate birth centenary celebrations of Prof M P Varghese

The event is organised by the Mar Athanasius College Association.
Sports
Bairstow's quickfire 50 helps England clean sweep New Zealand

A 111-run partnership with Joe Root, who was 86 not out, saw England reach the target of 296 as they completed their first clean sweep of a home series in over a decade.
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MVA fuming, Shiv Sena rebels beaming after SC reserves judgement

The SC also sought responses to pleas by rebel MLAs questioning the legality of notices seeking their disqualification.

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Wimbledon: Djokovic survives scare in opening round
Bairstow's quickfire 50 helps England clean sweep New Zealand
Athapaththu prevents clean sweep by India
Dravid happy with India's preparation for series decider

Kerala
Satheesan returns fire after CM's barrage against Oppn

He said the UDF did not need lessons from the Chief Minister on the code and conduct of members in the Assembly.
Sports
Athapaththu prevents clean sweep by India

Athapaththu struck a counter-attacking 48-ball 80 as Sri Lanka outplayed India by seven wickets in the third and final T20I.
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Kerala Assembly adjourned amid Opposition uproar | June 27, 2022

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Dravid happy with India's preparation for series decider

Shreyas Iyer, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja -- all struck fifties during the drawn warm-up game against Leicestershire.

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Column | Invincible resilience of Rafa, Sachin and other icons

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FOOD

Your little guide to a great culinary experience!

Did you know that the humble jackfruit seeds are as costly as almonds?
How to make rose syrup at home
These happy dancers at a Kannur wedding win over social media
Manoharam – a sweet 'n' crunchy Palakkadan snack

LifeStyle
Note these 5 most important vaccinations for dogs

To make life easier for pet parents all over, there are five most important vaccinations for your canine friend.
Kerala
What Godse did literally, Congress has done symbolically: CM

He clarified that the CPM had nothing to do with the attack on Rahul Gandhi's office and that his party had taken action against all those responsible.
Entertainment
Suresh Gopi's return to 'AMMA' turns sweeter with b'day bash

Actors, including megastars Mammootty and Mohanlal, made the occasion a warm get-together and cut a cake.
Kerala
Actor Vijay Babu arrested, let out on bail in sexual assault case

It was on April 22 that the woman - a new entrant in the world of Mollywood - approached the police with her complaint that Vijay Babu had sexually exploited her.

News
Maha political drama: CM takes away portfolios of 9 rebel ministers

An official statement said the portfolios of these ministers have been handed over to other ministers in the Thackeray-led government for ease of administration.
Kerala
Drug trafficking: Kerala Police nab Ghana native from Bengaluru

According to police officials, he is one of the major links in the international racket supplying drugs to Kerala.
Kerala
Eco-Sensitive Zone: Kerala to file review petition in SC on July 12

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is to hold an online meeting on June 30, 4 pm, to discuss and evaluate the measures taken by the Forests department regarding the proposed ESZ.
Kerala
Kerala to hold property survey with drones to boost revenue collections

To assess area of property in open spaces surveys will be conducted by drones apart from the routine ground-level survey.

TRAVEL

Unleash the wanderlust in you!

Everything on the hotel that Nayan-Wikki chose for their honeymoon
Leona Lishoy on what it takes to be a woman travel junkie
Wedding by the backwaters? Head to Kumarakom
International Kayaking Festival back in Kozhikode after two years

Sports
Rohit Sharma could be relieved of T20 captaincy: Sehwag

However, Sehwag maintained that if the team management sticks with its current policy of having one captain to lead India across the three formats, then Sharma is still an ideal choice.
Sports
Wimbledon: Hurkacz pledges 100 euros for every ace to Ukraine

Hurkacz, whose power is suited to grass courts, is third on the list of number of aces hit on the ATP Tour this year with 452 -- behind big-serving Americans John Isner and Reilly Opelka.
Career & Campus
Apply for skills training courses at Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram centres

It is offered as part of the national-level training organised by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
News
ED summons Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut

The development comes as the Shiv Sena party battles rebellion from a group of its MLAs, putting a question mark on the future of Maharashtra's Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government.

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This house in 5 cents in TVPM is grand and spacious
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These skincare solutions may come in handy during monsoon

Travel
Everything on the hotel that Nayan-Wikki chose for their honeymoon

Nayan-Vikki chose the Siam Hotel, a beautiful five-star hotel set in a serene urban sanctuary near Bangkok, which provides luxurious amenities at a relatively reasonable tariff.
Sports
Ugandan veteran Nsubuga pulls off a stunning catch | Video

The 41-year-old Nsubuga took a one-handed stunner near the boundary line after Kenyan batter Collins Obuya top-edged a delivery from Dinesh Nakrani.
Entertainment
Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor get ready to welcome baby

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt tied the knot in Mumbai on April 14 this year in a traditional Punjabi wedding ceremony.
Sports
Indian eves make it three in a row

The Indian women defeated Malaysia 3-0 in the 21st Princess Cup in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand.

News
Dr Wash shrugs off recession fears, eyes Rs 1,000 crore in 2 years

Ashique Chemicals & Cosmetics, based in the northern district of Kozhikode, is eyeing sales worth Rs 1,000 crore in just two years with its foray into a new variety of personal care and hygiene products.
News
TRS to support Yashwant Sinha in Presidential polls

TRS chief Chandrashekar Rao has been talking about forging an alternative political alliance, challenging both the BJP and Congres.
Kerala
Tourism dept withdraws circular discouraging frivolous complaints

Many felt that the circular dissuades genuine complainants from speaking up, especially in cases relating to sexual harassment at the workplace.
Kerala
Beheading of Gandhi statue: Police yet to nab culprits

Congress is planning to hold various protest programmes, including a march to the office of the Deputy Superintendent of Police, if there is any further delay in arresting the culprits.

Sports
India call up Mayank Agarwal as cover for Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma has been rendered doubtful for the Edgbaston Test against England after testing positive for COVID-19.
Kerala
We permitted Kerala Police to arrest SFI comrades: CPM claim

Otherwise the cops wouldn't have dared to arrest the comrades who damaged Rahul Gandhi's office, said P Gagarin.
Kerala
Kodiyeri rejects Veena's theory on expulsion of aide

Veena George told the reporters on Saturday that Avishith, former vice-president of the Wayanad district unit of the SFI, was removed from her personal staff since he was not attending office work regularly.
Kerala
Explained | MEDISEP, Kerala's health insurance scheme

Kerala's health insurance scheme has evolved into perhaps the country's largest health insurance scheme for govt employees and pensioners, benefiting 30 lakh people.

Kerala
History-sheeter who took on SI in 'Action Hero Biju' found hanging

The dead, N D Prasad, 43, appeared as a villain in the 2016 Nivin Pauly blockbuster 'Action Hero Biju'.
Kerala
Kerala Assembly adjourned amid Oppn uproar

The startling revelations by a key accused in the gold smuggling case and the recent vandalisation of Rahul Gandhi's office by SFI activists have given the Opposition enough ammunition this time.
Sports
Dhanalakshmi, Ancy Sojan win gold in Kazakhstan

Dhanalakshmi ran a creditable sub-23 second, clocking 22.89s to better her earlier personal best of 23.14s she had come up last year.
LifeStyle
These skincare solutions may come in handy during monsoon

Returning to a pre-pandemic workplace environment can take some preparation and mindset shifts, one of them is taking care of your skin.

News
India records 17,073 new Covid cases, 21 deaths

The active cases increased to 94,420, comprising 0.22 per cent of the total infections.
Food
Did you know that the humble jackfruit seeds are as costly as almonds?

On the online platforms, one can find the humble jackfruit seeds being sold for anything between Rs 450 to Rs 800 per kilogram.
Sports
Column | Invincible resilience of Rafa, Sachin and other icons

In an international career that spanned close to 23 years, Tendulkar went under the scalpel not less than three times – for problems ranging from tennis elbow to shoulder injury to the broken knee.
News
Indian-origin man shot dead execution-style in New York

The incident happened in the South Ozone Park neighbourhood, which is next to Richmond Hill where two Sikh men had been assaulted in April in what police classified as hate crimes.

Food
How to make rose syrup at home

Onmanorama Food delivers you the recipe for a rose syrup that has the sweet fragrance of fresh rose petals and a refreshing flavour.
Kerala
Molestation bid on 16-year-old on Guruvayur Express, search on for 6 men

The incident reportedly occurred on Saturday night. A POCSO case has been registered.
Kerala
Soon, KSEB bills will arrive on your mobile

An arrangement to consider the KSEB consumer number as a virtual account number and to facilitate bill payment at banks would be readied within a month.
Sports
Hooda helps India defeat Ireland in rain-hit 1st T20I

He smashed an unbeaten 47 off 29 to help India win by 7 wickets in the match reduced to 12 overs per side.

Kerala
Kerala Assembly session set to be politically charged affair

The month-long session is expected to be politically charged given the startling revelations by Swapna Suresh, key accused in the gold smuggling case, and the vandalisation of Rahul Gandhi's office.
Kerala
Renowned devotional songwriter Chowalloor Krishnankutty dies

Krishnankutty was also a former assistant editor at Malayala Manorama.
LifeStyle
Column | When a tramway ran through central Kerala's forests

What is not mentioned in older articles about the tramway is the labour that was required to build it. Members of the indigenous communities like the Kadar tribe did the bulk of the work.
Sports
Ashwin, Gill shine on final day of India's warm-up match

The match against Leicestershire ended in a draw at Leicester on Sunday.

News
Former SAIL chairman V Krishnamurthy passes away at 97

V Krishnamurthy was the chairman of SAIL from 1985 to 1990.
Career & Campus
523 Faculty Vacancies open in ESIC Medical Colleges

There are 491 Assistant Professor Vacancies in Delhi and 32 vacancies for Professor and Associate and Assistant Professor in ESIC Medical College, PGIMSR, and Model Hospital in Bangalore.
News
Modi to discuss health, counter-terrorism at G7 summit

After the G7 summit, PM Modi will also make a brief stopover in Abu Dhabi, UAE for a meeting with the President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi on June 28.
Entertainment
Shaji Kailas is excited to return to Malayalam after eight years with ‘Kaduva’

As Shaji Kailas is ready to release his forty-fourth flick, the veteran filmmaker confesses that Mohanlal does not appear in ‘Kaduva’ even though he had wished for it.

News
Shinde moves SC against disqualification notices issued to rebel MLAs

The matter is likely to be mentioned on Monday for urgent hearing before a vacation bench of the Supreme Court.
Kerala
Two drown at Andhakaranazhi, one critical

Four youngsters had gone to the beach for a swim on Sunday evening.
News
Thackeray offered CM post to Shinde on May 20, claims Aditya

Shinde had dilly-dallied, was evasive and did not give a proper response, explains Aditya.
Entertainment
I never called AMMA a mafia gang. It's way beyond that: Shammy Thilakan

The actor, who is awaiting disciplinary action from the film body, said he has always behaved 'like a son'.

Sports
Madhya Pradesh beat Mumbai, clinch maiden Ranji title

On the final day, Mumbai could only manage 269 in their second innings, leaving MP with a paltry target of 108, and they did it in style as Pandit won a record sixth national title as a coach.
Entertainment
AMMA denies ousting Shammy Thilakan

However, actor Sidhique said the majority of office-bearers wanted action on Shammy.
Career & Campus
Prizes given away to winners of online school Kalolsavam 'Attam Pattu'

The state-level champions Ernakulam Kakkanad Bhavans Adarsha Vidyalaya received a cash award of Rs. 25,000.
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Sexual assault case accused Vijay Babu attends AMMA meeting | June 26, 2022

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Kerala
Large section in student, youth outfits drunkards: Kerala Excise minister

Speaking at an event on the occasion of International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Govindan said creating awareness was one of the methods to fight abuse of drugs and alcohol.
Entertainment
Khalid, the all rounder who loved art until his last breath

Khalid who acted in the plays of popular drama troupes Sanathana and Alleppey Theatres had also acted in many super hit films.
Entertainment
A movie should make the audience happy: Vijay Sethupathi

The Southern super star who is in Kochi for the promotion of his latest movie opens up about his love for cinema and his upcoming projects.
News
Centre to introduce safety rating system for passenger cars

The road transport ministry said in a statement it will assign a rating of one to five stars for cars, based on tests assessing adult and child occupant protection as well as safety assist technologies.

News
G7 nations ban Russian gold as summit starts under shadow of Ukraine war

The move by Britain, the United States, Japan and Canada is part of efforts to tighten the sanctions squeeze on Moscow and cut off its means of financing the invasion of Ukraine.
News
Bypolls: BJP bags four seats, AAP suffers jolt in Sangrur

The BJP consolidated its position in Tripura winning three of the four assembly seats. Chief Minister Manik Saha secured 17,181 votes, which is 51.63 per cent of the total votes polled.
Career & Campus
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham in Kochi provides high quality education

One of the major factors that lure hundreds of students from all over the world to Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham in Kochi is the fine blend of knowledge and modern technology.
Entertainment
Magnificent at 60: Talking films and life with Sheela

Her debut was in 'Bhagyajathakam' in 1962. It's been 60 years. And rightfully Sheela remains incomparable to this day. Over 500 films in various South Indian languages. She has touched 300 films in Malayalam alone.

LifeStyle
Why COVID-19 reinfections should not be taken lightly

Although vaccines initially reduced the risk of infection, the protective effect rapidly waned after a few months – and breakthrough infections were increasingly reported.
News
Centre grants Y-plus CRPF cover to 15 rebel Shiv Sena MLAs

A majority of Shiv Sena MLAs have shifted their loyalty to minister Eknath Shinde and are currently camping in Guwahati, plunging the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government into a crisis.
Kerala
SFI attack on Rahul's office may alienate people from CPM: Kodiyeri

This is the first time the ruling party has issued an official statement on the incident.
News
Don't use my father's name to win polls: Uddhav Thackeray

Shiv Sena President and Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday launched a scathing attack on purported attempts by the rebel group to christen itself after the party founder-patriarch, the late Balasaheb Thackeray.

News
Rahul's office attack: Congress ups the ante

The SFI’s attack on Congress MP’s office has gained national attention and drawn flak from all quarters amid attempts to consolidate the unity of opposition among the non-BJP parties across the nation.
Kerala
627 restaurants penalised, 92 eateries shut amid crackdown on stale food

Teams led by health inspectors are conducting field checks at the grama panchayats and inspections have been intensified across the state.
Kerala
CM Pinarayi to seek safety in bulletproof Kia Carnival hereon

The new car will join the existing fleet of three Innova Crysta models that are being used as the pilot and escort vehicles.
LifeStyle
What you need to know about maternity bra as pregnancy begins

During the crucial stage of motherhood it's important to note that your body is changing and to make an effort to find underwear that fits your new shape.

Kerala
Veena's aide sacked with retrospective effect over SFI attack on Rahul's office

KR Avishith, who has been booked along with over two dozen activists, was the vice-president of the Wayanad district unit of the SFI, the students' wing of the CPM.
Kerala
SFI planned only a token protest at Rahul's office, but ...

The SFI protest march was planned under the assumption that there would not be anyone at the Wayanad MP’s office then.
Entertainment
Dulquer-Mrunal starrer 'Sita Ramam' promises a magical love story

Dulquer Salmaan plays an orphan soldier in Hanu Raghavapudi 'Sita Ramam.'
News
India reports 11,739 new COVID cases, 25 deaths

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 2.59 per cent and the weekly positivity rate at 3.25 per cent.

Kerala
Kuwait human trafficking: Four women escaped so far, mastermind elusive

The police have not been able to nab Majeed (M K Gassali), the kingpin of the trafficking gang.
Sports
Rohit Sharma tests positive for COVID-19

The Test match is scheduled to begin from July 1 in Birmingham and if Rohit remains in six-day isolation, either pacer Jasprit Bumrah or wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant could be asked to lead the team.
Travel
Leona Lishoy on what it takes to be a woman travel junkie

Leona, who loves solo trips, shares her travel experience and opens up on her dream destinations in a free-wheeling chat with Manoramaonline.
Sports
Patidar ton puts MP on path of historic Ranji Trophy triumph

Rajat Patidar stamped his class with an authoritative century to put Madhya Pradesh on the cusp of their historic Ranji Trophy triumph against 41-time champions Mumbai on a rain-hit fourth day of the summit clash here on Saturday.

Kerala
Did SFI vandalise Rahul's office unaware of his efforts in ESZ issue?

The Congress MP had raised the issue with Kerala CM in a letter dated June 9 seeking his intervention.
Entertainment
Hurdles on survivor's path as monstrous as crime: WCC

According to WCC, there is an aggressive pattern used by perpetrators to silence the voices of survivors, which needs to be recognised here.
Travel
Wedding by the backwaters? Head to Kumarakom

Kumarakom, the backwater heaven near Kottayam, is the perfect place to host your special day in the backdrop of an azure beach and emerald backwaters.
Kerala
Massive Cong rally in Wayanad after SFI vandalises Rahul's office

Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan MLA was among the protestors as police used tear gas and lathi-charge to disperse the mob after a DySp was injured in stone-pelting, according to TV reports.

Kerala
Rahul Gandhi office attack: SFI leaders summoned

SFI state president Anusree said that the State leadership was not informed of the march.
Kerala
Actress assault case: Prosecution keen on examining memory card

The counsel for actor Dileep, an accused in the case, contended that the prosecution, which had opposed this earlier, is now in favour of sending the card for further tests to delay the trial.