Kerala soldier faked PFI attack to become famous, says police

A soldier, who claimed that he was assaulted by six people near his home in this district and 'PFI' was written on his back, was on Tuesday arrested along with his friend for allegedly giving a......

This is how Kerala brought Nipah under control in no time

Kerala is the only state, other than West Bengal (2001 and 2007), in India to have reported Nipah virus cases. The previous outbreaks in the state were in May 2018, June 2019 and September 2021.......

Prez Murmu hosts gala dinner for G20 leaders

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday hosted a grand dinner for G20 guests at Bharat Mandapam -- the venue for the Summit -- in New Delhi, with the menu offering dishes made from millets and......

SP beats BJP in UP's Ghosi, makes it 4 for INDIA, 3 for NDA

The by-election results for seven assembly seats in six states declared on Friday were a mixed bag for the BJP and the opposition INDIA bloc, with the saffron party winning three seats and one each......

North trails South in electric scooter sales

When it comes to electric two-wheeler sales, Maha­rashtra is miles ahead of other states, thanks to Bajaj Auto, which sold 45 per cent of its Chetak electric scooters in September in its home......

Covid-19: Remittances from West Asia hit in FY21

The money sent home by Indians from West Asian countries took a beating in 2020-21 due to the pandemic. Photograph: Dado Ruvic/Reuters On the other hand, overseas Indians in advanced nations......

FM defends GST hike on essentials

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the mass consumption items such as pulses, wheat, rice, flour, and curd will not attract the 5 per cent goods and services tax (GST) when......

With Air India, Tatas get a stake in Kerala's Cochin airport

As the Tata group inches closer to taking over Air India in January 2022, the $242-billion conglomerate will also inherit a stake in Kerala’s Cochin airport. The Tatas would become the only......

Bastar: The Naxal Story Review: Bizarre

The Naxal movement has such a complex history that several books have been written to understand it. Bastar: The Naxal Story seeks to reduce it to bullet points and stereotypes, observes......

Why 2018 Is The 'Real' Kerala Story

Kindness and compassion is all you need to survive and build your life.And that is what makes 2018’s Kerala story so relevant, notes Divya Nair. Until a few years ago, Kerala prided itself......

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2021. IMAGE: Aditya Rao Hydari and Konkona Sensharma in Ajeeb Daastaans. Year two of the pandemic was a challenge in so many......

The Family Man 2 review

Manoj Bajpayee simply lives, and loves, the role -- of a man who life is fast passing by, and who continues to live the lie of a simple government servant, observes Saisuresh Sivaswamy. What do......

PIX: Kerala eclipse Bengaluru in thrilling ISL opener

IMAGE: KBFC defeated BFC in the ISL opener. Photograph: FSDL Kerala Blasters FC rode on two second half goals to triumph over Bengaluru FC by 2-1 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi in......

Sangakkara salutes Samson, Buttler as Royals make IPL final

'Wicketkeeping, captaining and being the best batter in your side along with Jos Buttler is not an easy kind of role to fill, but Sanju Samson has done it really well this season.' SCORECARD: RR......

Indian football: Jhingan gets warning from AIFF over sexist remarks

IMAGE: ATK Mohun Bagan’s Sandesh Jhingan had made sexist comments after their ISL match against Kerala Blasters FC on February 19. Photograph: AIFF Media The All India Football Federation on......

Soccer: Mohammedan Sporting enter Durand Cup quarters

IMAGE: Action from the Durand Cup match played between Mohammedan Sporting and CRPF in Kolkata on Friday. Photograph: Durand Cup Two-time former champions Mohammedan Sporting overwhelmed Central......

Soccer: Indian Navy beat Delhi FC in Durand Cup

IMAGE: Action from the Durand Cup match played between Indian Navy and Delhi FC in Kolkata on Wednesday. Photograph: Durand Cup Indian Navy defeated Delhi FC 2-1 in their opening match of the......