Malayalam cinema’s celebrated writer-director Jithu Madhavan has spoken about his collaboration with filmmaker Chidambaram on the screenplay of Balan: The Boy, describing it as a creatively transformative experience that shaped the critically acclaimed film. In a conversation, Jithu revealed that the story originated during the making of Romancham, and he had initially planned to direct […]
The makers of Unmadam, bringing Kunchacko Boban and Lijomol Jose together on screen for the first time, have officially announced that the film will hit theatres on July 31. Alongside the release date, the team also unveiled a new poster featuring Kunchacko Boban’s character Shelly, shown standing amid towering stacks of files inside a police […]
Brazilian football star Neymar has announced his retirement from international football following Brazil’s heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Norway in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16, bringing the curtain down on a glittering career with the national team. The 34-year-old scored a stoppage-time penalty in what turned out to be Brazil’s final match of […]
The Kerala government’s Child Welfare Committee (CWC) and Ernakulam District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) have officially taken custody of the newborn boy found abandoned near Forum Mall, Maradu, on June 28. The infant, now named Kiyan—an Arabic name meaning “royal” or “king”—has been shifted to a Special Adoption Agency (SAA) in Angamaly after being discharged […]
The dispute between US-based healthcare solutions company CorroHealth and its Kerala employees intensified on Monday after nearly 800 terminated staff were allegedly denied entry to the company’s Kochi office, despite an earlier understanding with the Kerala Labour Department to maintain the status quo pending further talks. Employees who arrived at the company’s Palarivattom office said […]
The Kerala government has ordered a comprehensive departmental inquiry into the procurement of medical equipment by the Health Department over the past 10 years, following allegations that machinery worth hundreds of crores remains unused in hospitals and medical colleges across the state. Health Minister K. Muraleedharan said the decision was taken after receiving multiple complaints […]
The Kerala government has raised strong objections to the announcement that the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) will acquire a 49% stake in Adani Vizhinjam Port Private Limited (AVPPL), stating that the decision was made without informing or consulting the state government. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said Chief Minister […]
The winners of the 72nd National Film Awards are expected to be announced today, with Malayalam cinema once again entering the spotlight after a remarkable year marked by critically acclaimed films, stellar performances and commercial success. Following an impressive showing at the previous edition of the National Awards, industry observers are optimistic that Malayalam cinema […]
Spain banished memories of an earlier World Cup frustration with a commanding 3-0 victory over Austria in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 in Los Angeles, booking their place in the Round of 16 after another patient display of possession football. For the opening half hour, it felt like history was repeating itself. Three […]
The Kerala Assembly has passed the Kerala Finance Bill, 2026, paving the way for lower taxes on several categories of electric vehicles (EVs), tax relief for private buses and revised motor vehicle tax structures aimed at promoting cleaner transport and boosting commercial vehicle registrations in the state. The Bill was passed on Wednesday in the […]