SC grants protection from arrest to actor Siddique in rape case

The Supreme Court on Monday granted interim protection from arrest to Malayalam film actor Siddique in a rape case and directed him to cooperate in the investigation. IMAGE: Malayalam film actor......

Keralites drank liquor worth Rs 818 cr during 12-day Onam

As Onam celebrations spread across Kerala, the state-run BEVCO, has reported record-breaking liquor sales, underscoring the central role spirits play in marking one of the state's most beloved......

June-Aug 2024 was India's 2nd-hottest quarter since 1970: Report

India experienced its second-hottest quarter from June to August this year since 1970, with over one-third of the country's population enduring at least seven days of dangerous heat, according to a......

What Mahabali Won't Hear

Questions that the state had come to recognise over time but consistently delayed treating seriously because doing so requires an overhaul of perspective and lifestyle, notes Shyam G Menon. IMAGE:......

Mid-sized cities to emerge as big demand centre for EVs: Report

The gap in demand for electric vehicles between large and mid-sized cities in the country is shrinking and the Tier-II 2 cities are likely to emerge as the next big demand centre for EVs, a report......

Rs 2000 notes: Rs 7,581 cr still with the public

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday said 97.87 per cent of the Rs 2000 denomination banknotes have returned to the banking system, and only Rs 7,581 crore worth of the withdrawn notes are......

'Residential and hospitality are best-performing sectors'

'The overall market cycle is very positive.' IMAGE: Holiday Inn Bengaluru Racecourse. Photograph: Kind courtesy Brigade Enterprises Real estate developer Brigade Enterprises is seeing strong......

RBI says 97.76% of Rs 2000 currency notes returned

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday said 97.76 per cent of the Rs 2000 denomination banknotes have returned to the banking system, and only Rs 7,961 crore worth of the withdrawn notes are......

'Door Was Locked; I Was Helpless'

'I had sought help but did not receive any support. Nobody was there.' IMAGE: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan meets with Justice Hema, left, in Thiruvananthapuram as she submits a report on......

'I Wanted To Beat People Up...'

'Suddenly the audience pool feels bigger, like everyone is watching everything now.''It's no longer limited in terms of boundaries, like a state or a language.''Whether it's a series, a movie or......

Athletes of Indian origin at Paris Olympics

India are sending 117 athletes for the Paris Olympics, starting on Friday, July 27. But the Indian presence will not be limited to the Indian contingent alone, in Paris. Here's a look at some......

'Rarely Has Success In India Colours Mattered So Little'

IMAGE: Sanju Samson, who scored the last ODI century for India, was not picked for the ODI segment of the Sri Lanka tour. Photograph: BCCI Shashi Tharoor, the Lok Sabha MP from Thiruvananthapuram......

Once set to quit, javelin thrower Jena now aims for new PB in Paris

IMAGE: Kishore Jena is currently struggling for form as he has crossed the 80m mark just once in six events he has participate in after the World Championships. Photograph: Jeremy Lee/Reuters......

The Sanju Samson journey: Kerala's own cult hero

IMAGE: RR skipper Sanju Samson, who is enjoying a strong run in the ongoing IPL edition, is set to play in the upcoming edition of the T20 World Cup. Photograph: BCCI Sanju Samson, then a skinny......

'Delighted that my constituency will be represented at T20 WC'

IMAGE: Dr Shashi Tharoor, the Congress MP from Thiruvananthpuram with Sanju Samson. Photograph: Kind courtesy Dr Shashi Tharoor/Facebook Happy about Sanju Samson's inclusion in India's T20 World......