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IPL: Punjab Kings beat Rajasthan Royals by 4 runs; Samson's century in vain

IPL debutant Chetan Sakariya was the pick of the Rajasthan bowlers with three wickets for 31 runs in four overs.
LifeStyle
Here is your Vishu prediction for 2021

Vishu, celebrated on the first day of the Malayalam month of Medam, is considered very auspicious across Kerala.
Kerala
More restrictions in Kerala to curb COVID surge

Health Minister KK Shailaja also said Kerala would require more vaccines than now being supplied by the Centre for the mass vaccination campaign as the current stocks would not be adequate for the purpose.
Sports
IPL 2021: Mohanlal wishes Sanju success

Sanju Samson on Monday became the first Keralite to captain an IPL side when he led Rajasthan Royals against Punjab Kings.

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Kerala
5,692 new COVID cases in Kerala after 45,417 tests on Monday

The State government imposed new restrictions as Kerala tackles both a COVID surge and fast-depleting vaccine stocks.
Kerala
Elections to three Rajya Sabha seats from Kerala on April 30: EC

The nomination form for the election will be accepted from Tuesday.
LifeStyle
Why are people preferring minimalist interiors now

In a research on the daily habits of people, it has come out that many people are unhappy because their home is a mess, or it is filled with incessant furniture products.
LifeStyle
Embroideries from states in India inspire latest jewellery from Tanishq

Jewellery brand Tanishq has recently launched its latest range and designs - for summer wedding season for millennial brides-to-be under its wedding sub-brand Rivaah.

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High voter turnout pointing at anti-incumbency or a mandate for continuation of LDF govt?

Ajish Jimmy George

FOOD

Your little guide to a great culinary experience!

Tasty pork roast
Kashi halwa, a delightful sweet all the way from Tamil Nadu
Vishu sadya, the Malabar way - a complete recipe list
Refreshing sharbat for summer

LifeStyle
Rare antibody reaction behind blood clots linked to AstraZeneca vaccine: Experts

The European Medicines Agency had said that the vaccine's labelling should be revised to include listing the clotting disorder as a 'very rare' side effect of the vaccine.
Kerala
Moderate to heavy rains lash parts of Kerala, orange alert in 5 districts

Several parts of the country are likely to receive rainfall in the next five days due to different cyclonic circulations, the IMD said.
LifeStyle
How younger generation is getting sensitive towards autism

As April is observed as World Autism Month, many youngsters are coming up with the idea of films and working for the welfare of the children suffering from the disorder.
Kerala
CPM Party Congress likely in Kerala if LDF retains power

The party will commence holding its organizational meetings after the declaration of Assembly poll results on May 2.

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Here is your Vishu prediction for 2021
Why are people preferring minimalist interiors now
Embroideries from states in India inspire latest jewellery from Tanishq
Rare antibody reaction behind blood clots linked to AstraZeneca vaccine: Experts

News
Expert panel recommends approval for 'Sputnik V' vaccine in India

Dr Reddy's partnered with the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) to conduct clinical trials of Sputnik V
Kerala
Goon beaten to death by former member of his gang

Punnammada Abhilash, 42, was killed in an attack around 12.15 am on Monday. He is accused in over 25 cases, including two murders.
Kerala
Calicut varsity likely dashed Kasaragod youth's attempt for academic's job prior to IIM try

Ranjith had attended an interview for the post of assistant professor at the Economics department of Calicut University. However, he was denied the opportunity when the University made recruitments to three vacancies and kept aside one post for the reserved category.
Kerala
Vigilance registers case against KM Shaji, raids conducted at his houses

Vigilance sources said raids were being conducted in the MLA's houses near Maloorkunnu and Chirakkal in Kannur from early Monday morning.

Keralaspora

Column | When a Palakkad-born Malaysian won the Magsaysay Award

Ajay Kamalakaran

ENTERTAINMENT

Latest Buzz from the Entertainment World.

Aishwarya Lakshmi tests positive for Covid-19
Prithvi’s Kaduva lands in legal soup again; filming stalled
Mammootty-Manju Warrier starrer The Priest to premiere on Amazon Prime
Nizhal movie review: Kunchacko Boban dominates in an emotional crime thriller

Kerala
Why 2.5 lakh extra postal ballots were printed for Kerala election?

Doubts over rigging arose after several polling personnel deployed for the just-concluded election had received postal ballot papers twice.
Kerala
Yusuff Ali's lucky escape! Skillful pilots averted a tragedy as the chopper engine stalled

Witnesses recalled seeing the copter going out of control when it was flying at the height of coconut treetops.
Kerala
KJ Chacko, former Changanacherry MLA, passes away

Chacko had won as a Kerala Congress candidate in the Legislative Assembly elections held in 1970 and 1977.
Kerala
No clue about Thrissur boy who vanished from outside bank in broad daylight

Amal was last spotted on CCTV at Triprayar, a temple town in Thrissur district. His phone has not been switched on since.

SPORTS

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IPL: Punjab Kings beat Rajasthan Royals by 4 runs; Samson's century in vain
IPL 2021: Mohanlal wishes Sanju success
La Liga: Atletico Madrid back on top after draw
FIH Pro League: India crush Argentina

Kerala
CPO on maternity leave, husband wade through marsh to save Yusuff Ali & others

A technical snag in inclement weather had forced the pilots to land the helicopter in the vacant, marshy plot.
Kerala
Rising COVID-19 cases in Kerala: High-level meeting to discuss new containment measures

A complete lockdown like the one imposed last March has already been ruled out. However, there could be localised restrictions and even a night curfew.
News
Indian shares plunge as raging virus threatens economic recovery

The rupee continued its decline, falling to a near 8-month low of 74.96 against the dollar.
News
It’s summer and it’s time to give your car AC a tune up

Irrespective of the climate, the car AC needs regular maintenance and care for effective running. Here are some tips.

TRAVEL

Unleash the wanderlust in you!

Gold Coast in Australia offers a slew of adventures to visitors
Ordinary passenger train services will be delayed, says top Railway official
Oman eases night travel curbs, bans entry to visitor visa holders
Here is your travel checklist in the time of COVID-19

Kerala
Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan visits Sabarimala

The Sabarimala shrine was in controversy after the Supreme Court in 2018 lifted the bar on entry of women aged 10-50 entry.
Sports
La Liga: Atletico Madrid back on top after draw

Diego Simeone's side got off to an ideal start when Yannick Carrasco dribbled into an empty net in the fifth minute thanks to a lucky bounce but Betis levelled with a thumping volley from Cristian Tello in the 20th.
Kerala
PC George in full swing, demands Hindu Rashtra; gives own Love Jihad verdict

The 69-year-old MLA representing Poonjar in the State Assembly also said the Left and United democratic fronts, the two major rival alliances in Kerala, have joined hands with terrorists to convert India into an Islamic nation.
LifeStyle
These amazing garden plants charm your interiors and require no soil to grow

Plants that are grown in water are an amazing alternative as it require minimal care. Besides, these plants look equally stunning as well.

News
COVID-19: India now second worst-hit country, record 1.68 lakh fresh cases in last 24 hours

India's overall tally reached 13.53 million, surpassing Brazil's 13.45 million cases, according to data compiled by Reuters. The United States led the global tally with 31.2 million cases.
Sports
FIH Pro League: India crush Argentina

India, with 15 points from eight games, climbed up to fourth place in the standings.
Kerala
Pinarayi facilitated Adeeb's appointment by allowing Jaleel to tweak required educational qualifications

Official documents reveal that Jaleel had the approval of the chief minister to alter the educational qualifications for appointing the minister’s close relative, K T Adeeb.
News
China considers mixing COVID-19 vaccines to boost protection rate

Giving people doses of different vaccines is one way to improve vaccines that 'don't have very high rates of protection', Gao Fu, the director of the Chinese Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said.

Kerala
Co-accused in Mansoor murder case were with Ratheesh before his death

Forensic surgeons, who had conducted Ratheesh's autopsy, made some suspicious references, including internal hemorrhage and excessive pressure on the lungs, which were not normally found in suicide cases.
News
'Tika utsav' beginning of another major war on COVID-19, PM Modi says amid mounting cases

Modi asked families and members of the society to take lead in setting up micro containment zones in case anyone gets the infectious disease, saying this is an important way to fight the disease in a densely populated country like India.
LifeStyle
Read your horoscope today (12-04-2021)

When is a good time to seek your goals? Is it time to lie low? Check out here.
Food
Tasty pork roast

Spicy pork roast could be the star item to impress your guests. Check out the recipe.

Travel
Gold Coast in Australia offers a slew of adventures to visitors

In Australia, one in 23 persons is said to have direct access to a boat.
Sports
Column | Sterner tests ahead for Axar Patel

Though it is too early to predict the future course of Patel’s career in Test cricket, it can be safely said that he will not find wicket-taking to be as easy as it was during his first three matches.
Sports
IPL 2021: KKR pull off exciting win over SRH

Requiring 22 runs from the last over, Andre Russell held his nerve to deny SRH a win.
Kerala
With a message to get vaccinated, Kerala Police too posts 'Rasputin' dance

In its twitter handle, the police posted a video of two vials of Covishield and Covaxin vaccines moving to the tunes of the Boney M song.

Kerala
COVID-19 spread: Entry to Kozhikode beaches stopped after 5pm

On Sunday, Kozhikode district reported 1,243 COVID-19 cases and the test positivity rate stood at 16 per cent.
Kerala
COVID-19: Health officer warns against conducting Thrissur Pooram

The district Collector has written to the Chief Secretary to issue directions to hold the annual festival by referring to the government decision.
Sports
Prithviraj thanks Sanju, Royals for gift hamper

Prithvi, an ardent cricket fan, took to Instagram to express his happiness.
News
COVID-19 spike: India prohibits exports of remdesivir

The decision was taken considering a sudden spike in demand for remdesivir, which is used in treatment of COVID-19 patients.

Kerala
CPM hopes to win not less than 80 seats in state polls

The state leadership of the CPM reached this estimate based on the reports submitted by the district secretariats.
Kerala
High Court orders return of live-in couple's baby given for adoption

The court held that the baby born during a live-in relationship should be considered as a child born to a married couple as per the Juvenile Justice Act.
Kerala
6,986 new COVID cases in Kerala after 65,003 tests on Sunday

With this, the number of active COVID cases in the state rose to 44,389. Of the new cases, 6,258 contracted the virus through contact while 197 came from outside the state.
Sports
Sehwag recalls Dravid getting angry at Dhoni

Sehwag told former fast bowler Ashish Nehra on Cricbuzz about the incident while discussing a recent advertisement featuring Dravid that has taken social media by storm.

Kerala
Sanu Mohan planned Vaiga's killing, his disappearance: police

Sanu had disappeared earlier this month and within hours his daughter Vaiga's body was found dead in Muttar river in Kochi.
Kerala
Despatch of postal ballots twice over — mix-up or fixing?

Each constituency has about 2000 to 3000 postal ballots and these votes are decisive in seats where the margin is narrow.
Kerala
From shanty to IIM! Ranjith's inspirational story is a lesson for youth

While he was working as an assistant professor at the Christ University in Bengaluru, he got selected to the IIM Ranchi.
News
Cancel CBSE board exams: Priyanka Gandhi to Education minister Pokhriyal

According to the revised date sheet for CBSE board exams 2021, the Class 10 exams would be held between May 4 and June 7 and those for Class 12 would be held between May 4 and June 15.

News
To lockdown or not? States in a bind as COVID-19 cases surge across the country

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray had indicated the imposition of a strict lockdown
Kerala
Lokayukta report on Jaleel: Balan's remarks at variance with CP(I)M's stand on nepotism

There are inconsistencies in the law minister's arguments regarding the provisions of the Lokayukta Act.
News
Four siblings reunite with their jeep, two-and-a-half decades later

The return of the vehicle to its first owner took place in Pulpatta in Malappuram district.
Kerala
'I never gave anyone dollar': Sreeramakrishnan tells Customs interrogators

The Customs department has said that the smuggled money formed a part of a bribe Unitac Builders was alleged to have paid in connection with a Life Mission housing scheme in Vadakancherry.

Kerala
Lokayukta relied on Minister Jaleel's own letter for adverse report against him

To appoint his close relative KT Adeeb in the post of general manager at the Kerala State Minorities Development Finance Corporation, Jaleel had sent this letter seeking changes in the qualifications for this post.
Kerala
Five arrested for disrupting film-shooting in Palakkad

Five people were arrested on Saturday for allegedly disrupting the shooting of a film on a Hindu-Muslim love story in front of a temple in the Palakkad district.
Kerala
Mutant strains, vaccine shortage hamper Kerala's COVID-19 fight

The shortage is acute in Thiruvananthapuram, where 30,000 doses are administered every day. At present, a mere 15,000 doses are in stock.
Kerala
Raids at luxury hotels in Kochi; drugs seized, 4 held

A few people were caught with MDMA and chemical drugs from a hotel at Palarivattom. They had turned up for the party, and were using drugs in the room.

Kerala
Close shave for MA Yusuff Ali, 6 others as chopper belly-lands in Kochi swamp

The helicopter made a forced landing into a deserted bush near the Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) campus in Panangad at 8:30am, avoiding a major tragedy.
News
Active COVID-19 cases in India breach 11-lakh mark for first time, daily high too a record

The death toll increased to 1,69,275 with 839 daily new fatalities, the highest since October 18, 2020.
Kerala
How did Ratheesh, accused in Mansoor murder case, die? Autopsy points to foul play

Ratheesh is the second accused in the recent killing of Youth League worker Mansoor in a post-poll clash allegedly between CPM and IUML workers.
Kerala
Kottayam Round Table, Ladies Circle donate hi-tech beds to General Hospital

The project was executed with the help of Round Table India-HEAL grant at a total cost of Rs 2 lakh.

News
Political storm erupts after 5 killed during Bengal poll violence

In the first major outbreak of violence during West Bengal assembly elections, five persons were killed, including four in a firing by CISF personnel, while five candidates were attacked during the fourth phase of polling in 44 seats on Saturday, triggering a political firestorm.
Sports
Dew means teams batting first need to score at least 200: Dhoni

Dhoni's comments came after CSK lost to Delhi Capitals by seven wickets in their opening match.
News
India fastest nation to administer 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine: Health Ministry

The US took 89 days to administer 10 crore doses of COVID-19 vaccine, while China took 102 days to cross the same number, the Ministry said.
Sports
Dhoni has been my go-to man: Pant

Pant led Delhi Capitals to a seven-wicket win over Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings on Saturday night.

News
Myanmar security forces kill over 80 anti-coup protesters

Many residents of the town have fled, according to accounts on social media.
Sports
La Liga: Real Madrid edge Barca in 'Clasico'

Zinedine Zidane's side joined Atletico Madrid on 66 points and moved top of the table, although Atletico can reclaim first place when they visit Real Betis on Sunday.

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More restrictions in Kerala to curb COVID surge

5,692 new COVID cases in Kerala after 45,417 tests on Monday

Expert panel recommends approval for 'Sputnik V' vaccine in India

Nizhal movie review: Kunchacko Boban dominates in an emotional crime thriller

Karnan movie review: Mari Selvaraj-Dhanush film is the raging angst of the marginalised

Krishnankutty Pani Thudangi review: This Saniya, Vishnu-starrer horror thriller has an eerie charm