In Kerala, the bar is closed

While the state’s decision to take the road to Prohibition has been given a communal twist, there are several political imperatives of the move If Biju Ramesh is worried, he does......

The rise of non-saffron Modi in Indian politics

India’s secular democracy remains mortgaged to rabid communal politics. Quite clearly, the bloodshed by the religious communities is absolutely political. Even non-BJP political formations......

'Our farmers are second to none'

A memorial service for Nobel Laureate Norman Borlaug will be held at the Texas A&M University in Texas today, October 6. Dr M S Swaminathan, who worked closely with Dr Borlaug on India's Green......

Call to empower bishops stirs Church

An Indian cardinal's controversial comments that bishops in the country are forced "to run to Rome for everything" and that there is an urgent need "to decentralise the papal authority" has kicked......

Amala Paul's SUPERSTAR life in pictures!

Happy birthday, Amala! The gorgeous Amala Paul turns 25 on October 26. We peek into her superstar life, with pictures from her Facebook page. IMAGE: Amala Paul poses for a photoshoot Born in a......

Review: Shajahanum Pareekkuttiyum has nothing exciting to offer

There's something missing in Shajahanum Pareekkuttiyum, feels Paresh C Palicha. Boban Samuel promised us that Shajahanum Pareekkuttiyum, starring Jayasurya, Kunchakko Boban and Amala......

Manju Warrier to play a super cop

Here's the lowdown from the Malayalam film industry. Manju Warrier will play an IPS officer in Rajesh Pillai's forthcoming film. According to scenarist Arunlal Ramachandran, the character has......

Review: Kumbasaaram is an overdose of drama

Kumbasaaram is an over the top which has nothing new to offer, says Paresh C Palicha. Malayalam actor Jayasurya who entered films after doing mimicry on stage has been trying to get......

India at Asian Games: Women shooters, Pallikal win bronze; Ghosal makes final

From left, shooters Rahi Sarnobat, Anisa Sayyed and Heena Siddhu share a light moment after winning the bronze medal. Photograph: PTI India's shooters continued to deliver medals at the 17th Asian......

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