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Reach consensus by Tuesday or....: SC to Kerala Guv, CM on VC deadlock

The Supreme Court on Friday said it will intervene to resolve the ongoing deadlock over the selection of vice chancellors for two technical universities in Kerala if Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan......

Big boost for Navy as anti-submarine warship 'Mahe' inducted

The Indian Navy on Monday commissioned INS Mahe, the first of the Mahe-class anti-submarine warfare shallow-water craft, which will form the first line of coastal defence, integrating seamlessly......

'Brought Pak to its knees': Modi hails armed forces

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the exceptional coordination among the three armed forces -- fear instilled by the Navy, extraordinary skills of the Air Force and bravery of the Army --......

Meeting My Mother

On the way out of the home, I thought, This good-hearted woman carried me for nine months and brought me safely into the world and cared for me till I grew up. How great women are! IMAGE: My......

'The Only Writer In India All Fascist Governments Listen To'

This was a soaring evening that sent hearts aflutter and for a few brief moments we tasted the breath of pure freedom that has been missing in this country for the past several years. IMAGE:......

HD Hyundai plans shipyard in Thoothukudi for $2 billion

South Korea’s HD Hyundai, one of the world’s largest ship manufacturers, is planning to build a shipyard in Thoothukudi. IMAGE: HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Ulsan Shipyard in Ulsan, South......

Vietnam's VinFast opens eSUV bookings on Tesla's big day

VF 7 and VF 6, as the models are called, will go on sale in August after the inauguration of VinFast's plant in Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu, and deliveries will follow later. IMAGE: The VinFast......

Major ports' cargo handling rises 4% to 855 MT in FY25

India's major ports registered a 4.3 per cent rise in cargo handling to 855 million tonnes in 2024-25, an official statement said on Tuesday. Photograph: Shailesh Andrade/Reuters The increase in......

Which PSU Stocks Should You Invest In?

'The universe of PSU stocks is huge and diverse.''Investors should bet on specific sectors and stocks from the basket as most of them may continue to consolidate after years of outperformance.'......

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......

'Salman Has A Really Soft Corner For His Dad'

'Salman wanted to do the interview properly. That's why he was nervous, you know, that dad should be happy.' IMAGE: Salman Khan with his father Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar at the launch of Angry......

Malayalam actor 'Cochin' Haneefa passes away

Veteran Malayalam actor and director 'Cochin' Haneefa died of a liver ailment at a private hospital in Chennai today, family sources said. He was 61. He is survived by his wife and two children.......

Cochin Haneefa, the baddie we will miss

Remember the rowdy in Kireedom, who desperately tried to maintain his aura as a baddie? Or Eldho, the comic stage actor in Mannar Mathai Speaking? Or the boat owner in Punjabi House? Or......

'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......

PR Sreejesh chosen for Padma Bhushan; Ashwin to get Padma Shri

IMAGE: P R Sreejesh, who retired after winning a second successive Olympic hocky bronze in Paris, is currently the head coach of the junior men's team. Photograph: P R Sreejesh/X Former men's......

What's Ex-Chelsea Coach Doing In Kerala?

IMAGE: Thomas Tuchel with Joby John and Anoop at the Cochin international airport. Photograph: Kind courtesy Balu Reyan/Twitter Football fans in Kerala were in for a pleasant surprise when......