Post floods, Kerala gears up to celebrate Onam

A security alert notwithstanding, it is Onam time again and Keralites are getting ready to celebrate the biggest festival of the state putting behind the havoc wrought by two consecutive floods.......

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......

Union min questions Mahabali's association with Onam, draws flak

Union Minister V Muraleedharan's statement questioning Mahabali's association with Onam celebrations in Kerala has kicked up a row with the Communist Party of India-Marxist leader and tourism......

No Onam during duty hours: Kerala government's diktat to state-run offices

Unfazed by protests of opposition parties and rival service organisations, the Communist Party of India-Marxist-led Left Democratic Front government in Kerala has restricted Onam festivities in......

Automakers Gear Up For Festive Season

...But sales of domestic passenger vehicles dropped 2% to 3% year-on-year in August owing to low demand. IMAGE: A car from Maruti Suzuki India Limited parked outside a showroom in New Delhi.......

Over 2 years post Covid, consumer firms see strong festival sales

The festival season has already begun in the west and south of India with Ganesh Chaturthi and Onam, respectively, and consumer companies are witnessing a pick-up in sales compared to pre-Covid......

Ad spends likely to get double-digit boost as festive cheer returns

After losing two festive seasons to Covid-led restrictions, 2022 is seeing an uninhibited celebration of festivals. Photograph: Kind courtesy, www.socialworker.com This is pushing up......

Good news for air travellers, economy fares may be capped

The Committee received numerous complaints about high air fares and high charges levied by airlines and airports operators making it very expensive for the air travellers. A parliamentary panel on......

Films to watch out for this Onam!

Kerala is celebrating Onam in style and it's a superbusy season for the movie world too. Though every big star in the business makes it a point to have a release during this period, this year the......

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......

PIX: Neha Dhupia, Manish Paul visit Lalbaug Ganpati

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities: Neha Dhupia recently visited the famous Lalbaug Ganpati pandal in central Mumbai to seek Bappa's blessings. The......

Would you read Shah Rukh Khan's book?

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities: Shah Rukh Khan, who is currently shooting in Iceland for Rohit Shetty’s Dilwale, shared his bucket list with fans on......

PHOTOS: Sachin Tendulkar celebrates Onam with Kerala Blasters lads!

IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar, co-owner of Indian Super League football club Kerala Blasters, enjoys Onam Sadhya. Photograph: Kerala Blasters FC/Twitter. Legendary cricketer and co-owner of Indian Super......

Don't miss! Kohli's Onam greetings in Malayalam

As Kerala celebrates the joyous harvest festival of Onam, Indian cricketers took to Twitter to wish the country and everyone on the joyous occasion. 'Happy Onam to those who are celebrating the......

Harbhajan wishes Onam to 'friend' Sreesanth

IMAGE: Shikhar Dhawan and spinner Harbhajan Singh extended their wishes to their fans. Photograph:  BCCI Cricket fraternity on Wednesday greeted netizens on the occasion of Onam. India......