ED issues fresh summons to Kerala ex-FM Isaac in KIIFB masala bonds case

The Enforcement Directorate has summoned senior Kerala Communist Party of India-Marxist leader Thomas Isaac for questioning in a Foreign Exchange Management Ac case linked to a probe into the......

Muslim woman's handshake violates Sharia? HC says...

The Kerala high court has observed that no religious belief stands above the Constitution. Image only for representation. Photograph: Adam Radosavljevic/Pixabay.com The court said this while......

Expert panel to look into Kerala varsity stampede that claimed 4 lives: Govt

The Kerala government on Sunday said it has decided to constitute an expert committee to look into the stampede during Cochin University's annual festival a day ago that claimed four lives and......

Rahul may win Wayanad but Kerala is no Congress fortress this time

Political pundits unanimously suggest that the state is not experiencing a discernible Gandhi wave this time around. IMAGE: Rahul Gandhi in Wayanad. Photograph: Kind courtesy Rahul Gandhi -......

We are definitely against capitalists: Kerala FM

Kerala finance minister Thomas Isaac says the Leftist government in the state wants to develop an egalitarian society where there are no capitalists. Dr Thomas Isaac, the 58-year-old finance......

States worry as Centre plans to trim schemes in Budget

'It is just an excuse to say that the Centre has run out of money.''Pruning these schemes would mean hard time for the people of India.'Dilasha Seth reports. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com......

Fiscal time-bombs are ticking away in every state

Let me borrow to invest!' was Kerala Finance Minister Thomas Isaac's plea at a recent seminar in Delhi. Dr Isaac is a trained economist, and he understands that there can be no development without......

States want GST exemption on Remdesivir, others

Other decisions piled up include rationalisation of GST rate slabs, correction of inverted duty on certain items and inclusion of petroleum products. As the country grapples with a stronger second......

'Films can do without background music'

It is surprising to hear that even after winning a National Award for background music and having composed music for 42 films, several of which have gone on to win National awards, this music......

'The National Award was a surprise'

Adaminte Makan Abu, directed by debutant Salim Ahmed, bagged four major honours in the 58th NationalAwards, including the Best Film. Salim Kumar, usually seen in comic roles, has been adjudged the......

Varnam's music is worth a listen

Movies are all about moving off the beaten track these days, and Alka Film Corporation's Tamil film Varnam, directed by S M Raju, seems to be one of those movies: a coming of age tale about a young......

Golden Globes 2022: West Side Story wins

A quick look at the winners of the on-going 79th Annual Golden Globe awards.   Best Motion Picture, Drama Belfast Coda Dune King Richard  The Power Of The Dog   Best Actress In A......

PIX: Sweden stunned at home, World Cup dream in ruins

IMAGE: Kosovo's Fisnik Asllani and Veldin Hodza celebrate after the match. Photograph: TT News Agency via Reuters Sweden's World Cup hopes were dealt a crushing blow as they suffered a 1-0 home......

Youth ODI: Suryavanshi Outshines Rocky Flintoff!

The 14-year-old Vaibhav hammered three sixes off Jack Home in the sixth over, then tore into James Minto to reach 48 off just 18 balls. IMAGE: Vaibhav Suryavanshi hits a maximum in the first Youth......

Youth ODI: Suryavanshi Storm Blows Away England!

IMAGE: Vaibhav Suryavanshi's whirlwind 31-ball 86 against England colts contained six boundaries and nine maximums. Photograph: Matthew Childs/Reuters Teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi......

Suryavanshi's 45 in vain as England edge India in thriller

IMAGE: Thomas Rew scored a superb century as England eked out a narrow one-wicket win over India in the second Youth ODI on Monday. Photograph: Kind courtesy Chris Rew/X Riding on captain Thomas......

PIX: Mbappe double lifts Real Madrid to win; PSG, Bayern win

Late Mbappe double gives Real Madrid nervy win against Betis IMAGE: Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their first goal against Real Betis on Sunday. Photograph: Susana Vera/Reuters......