Why This Ex-DGP Joined The RSS

'When you attend an RSS function, the nation is your first priority.' IMAGE: Jacob Thomas, retired director general of police, Kerala. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

Indian priest elevated as cardinal by Pope Francis

In a grand consistory held in the Vatican on Saturday, 51-year-old Indian priest George Jacob Koovakad was elevated to the rank of cardinal by Pope Francis. IMAGE: The red hat, or biretta, being......

Plea in HC to protect rice-eating tusker during darting

A plea was moved on Tuesday in the Kerala high court seeking directions to the Centre and the Kerala and Tamil Nadu governments to ensure that rice-eating tusker Arikomban is not harmed while being......

Vijayan-led LDF rides back to power in Kerala with 99 seats

In a stunning electoral victory, the ruling Communist Party if India (Marxist)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF), rode back to power in Kerala winning 99 of the 140 seats, bucking the over four......

The Kerala minister who's fighting for states in GST Council

Thomas Isaac has been in and out of the national news in his role as Kerala’s finance minister since 2018 for various path-breaking tax initiatives. But it is 2020 that he has become more......

3 reasons why fall in crude prices won't benefit India

Usually, a fall in oil prices is followed with a cut in retail prices of auto fuels and the government passes on the benefit to consumers. However, Morgan Stanley believes gains this time around......

Not just rich farmers, even agri cos with Rs 215 cr profit pay no tax

A large number of rich farmers, who earn more than salaried employees in the cities, get away with paying no tax at all in view of the government’s lack of will to consider an agricultural......

Must Watch: Stories From Around The World

The Toronto International Film Festival heralds the beginning of the Fall awards season as films from the earlier festivals in Berlin, Cannes, Venice and Telluride compete with new projects......

Review: Vellimoonga is a feel-good entertainer

Biju Menon excels while Aju Varghese provides ample support  in Vellimoonga, writes Paresh C Palicha. Biju Menon survived on the fringes of Malayalam cinema doing second lead or......

Oscars 2015: Eddie Redmayne, Jullianne Moore win

The 87th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. A quick glance at the winners, listed in bold: BEST PICTURE American Sniper  Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) Boyhood The......

Review: Broken Horses is a pale version of Parinda

For those who haven't watched Parinda, Broken Horses could perhaps be a moving, serious watch. But for those who have already been blown away by Chopra's original, Broken......

PIX: Murphy brace as Newcastle pile misery on Leicester

IMAGE: Jacob Murphy scores Newcastle United's second goal during the Premier League match against Leicester City at King Power Stadium, Leicester, on Monday. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters......

Man City, Chelsea and Newcastle secure Champions League spots

Manchester City and Chelsea both secured their Champions League places with victories on the final day of the English Premier League season and Newcastle United joined them despite stumbling to a......

EPL PIX: Liverpool, Arsenal held to draws; Newcastle cruise

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.Late Jota goal salvages draw for Liverpool IMAGE: Cody Gakpo scores Liverpool's first goal against Fulham at Anfield on Saturday.......

PIX: Man City shocked by Villa, Arsenal thrash Palace

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Saturday. IMAGE: Erling Haaland cuts a frustrated figure after Manchester City lose to Aston Villa in the Premier League match at Villa Park......

EPL PIX: Corner kings Arsenal down Man United; Liverpool drop points

IMAGE: Arsenal's Jurrien Timber scores their first goal against Manchester United at Emirates Stadium, London, Britain on Wednesday. Photograph: Matthew Childs/Action Images via Reuters Jurrien......