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Kerala saw alcohol sales of over Rs 826 crore during Onam

As Kerala celebrated Onam, the Kerala State Beverages Corporation (KSBC) recorded liquor sales worth Rs 826.38 crore from its BEVCO outlets during the festive season, officials said. IMAGE: Onam......

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......

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......

This Onam, women 'tigresses' make history in Kerala

A group of Keralite women on Saturday created history by taking part in 'Pulikali' (Dance of Tigers), a famous folk art which has been an exclusive bastion of male artistes, here along with over......

When Sakkeer Hussain Played The Chenda At A Temple

'The entire town -- Hindus, Muslims and Christians -- my schoolteachers and the ustads from the madrasa were present to witness my arangettam.' IMAGE: Sakkeer Hussain plays the chenda. Photographs......

Passenger vehicle dispatches dip marginally in July

Passenger vehicle dispatches from companies to dealers in the domestic market declined marginally year-on-year in July, hit by muted demand, industry body SIAM said on Thursday. Photograph: Karen......

Tax cut may bolster credit growth in H2

After a subdued first quarter of 2025-26 (Q1FY26), banks are now betting big on the festive season, rolling out attractive loan offers to boost credit growth in the second half of the current......

Banks, NBFCs Light Up Season With Special Offers

Kindly note this illustration is generated using ChatGPT and is only posted for representational purposes. Banks and shadow banks have announced a range of offers for the festivals, hoping the......

Auto firms align dispatches with retail demand amid stock pileup

Manufacturers of passenger vehicles (PVs) in the first half of the calendar year (2025) reported a modest 0.5 per cent year-on-year increase in wholesale dispatches, while retail sales grew 2.5 per......

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.......

Nayanthara-Vignesh, Twins Celebrate Onam

Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan celebrated their first Onam with twins, Uyir and Ulag, over the weekend. Vignesh posted pictures and posted, 'First Onam with my Uyir & Ulagam. As the festival starts......

Stars Wish 'Lots Of Love And Payasam' This Onam

Film folk celebrated Onam on Sunday, and wished their fans with heartfelt greetings and posted pictures on social media. Photograph: Kind courtesy Malavika Mohanan/Instagram Malavika Mohanan goes......

Sridevi, Bipasha celebrate Onam

Here's what your favourtie Bollywood celebrities are tweeting. Bollywood stars joined their fans to celebrate the festival of Onam, and tweeted their wishes: Sridevi: Wishing a joyful and......

The CUTEST Pictures of Devi, Jeh, Raha

The best way to start your day? Take a look at these cutest pictures of star kids on social media. Namrata Thakker gives us some loved-up visuals. Photograph: Kind courtesy Bipasha......

Gear up to welcome the Onam releases

Malayalam cinema celebrates Onam with some high profile movie releases. Most films released recently failed to enthuse viewers. Much is thus expected from the festival releases. Here is a closer......

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......