Vandana Mohandas

Thiruvananthapuram

Life-saving drug shortage in Kerala during Covid-induced lockdown, pharmacists say don't worry

Logistic issues, manpower shortage for supply and panic buying are said to be the reasons for the current medicine scarcity.

Ernakulam
God's Own Twenty20: Ten things that became the new normal among Keralites

From prayers to education to weddings, Covid-19 has had an irrevocable effect on Malayalis and their activities.
Kerala
Polls in the time of pandemic: Smart phones to decide mandate in Kerala this time?

Strategically designed social media campaigns will create a massive impact on the political decisions of the voters as WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram are relied on to spread the word, for campaigns and counter campaigns.
Kerala
Seeking NCC entry, Kerala transwoman approaches High Court; plea to be heard on Friday

Hina Haneef pleads the court to declare specific section in the NCC Act that limits entry to only male and female cadets unconstitutional.
Kerala
Beedi-worker-turned-lexicographer spends 25 years to compile dictionary in 4 Dravidian languages

In the ‘Dictionary of Dravidian Languages’ with 1.25 lakh words, each Malayalam word has the corresponding words in the other three languages, all of them scripted in Malayalam.
Kerala
Kerala sees spurt in 'panic' weddings as Centre set to raise women's marriage age

People now rush to solemnize marriages forgoing many ceremonies that, till recently, were considered sacrosanct.
Kerala
Artivist Reshma blends nostalgia and mixed media in virtual space to connect with roots

Though the ongoing pandemic has had art galleries around the state closed, Reshma Thomas found a way to tide over the crisis by putting together a 3D virtual exhibition of her latest work. It can be viewed online until October 21.

Kerala
Circus artistes on a tightrope walk: Blame it on lockdown, demonetisation & animal ban

India had 300 circus troupes, but majority of them shut shop because of the financial crunch. Now, lockdown has hit remaining companies the hardest.