Nothing dramatic happened when actors Manju Warrier and Dileep attended the inauguration of the new Magic Frames theatre complex in Kakkanad. They were present at the same event and seated in the same row, but not beside each other. There was no visible conversation, confrontation or acknowledgement between the two. Yet, the images and videos […]
‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ has struck a chord with Onam audiences with its uncomplicated romance, easy humour and memorable supporting characters. But, according to co-writer Kiran Josey, the film’s story began much before Premalu. Girish AD had conceived the world of Bethlehem Kudumba Unit years ago, with a romance between two people separated by around 10–12 […]
Kerala is likely to experience rain or thundershowers at most places across the state until August 29, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The weather agency has also issued a thunderstorm warning for Kerala until August 25, with several districts expected to receive isolated spells of heavy rainfall. The IMD has issued a yellow […]
The Indian Embassy in the UAE has announced that Indian expatriates requiring emergency consular services will no longer need to book appointments in advance. The new direct walk-in facility is aimed at ensuring quicker assistance for critical and time-sensitive cases. The exemption from advance booking applies to a number of essential and urgent consular services. […]
Students protesting alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment examinations may decide to withdraw their demonstration on Tuesday after the state government cancelled all recruitment tests, including the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission-Combined Graduate Level (JSSC-CGL) examination. The decision was announced after Chief Minister Hemant Soren chaired a marathon cabinet meeting at the state secretariat on Monday. The […]
Facing renewed criticism over its decision to re-conduct the UGC-National Eligibility Test (NET) in three subjects following errors in question papers, the National Testing Agency (NTA) on Monday removed more than 50 staff members and began a comprehensive overhaul of its examination system. The move came amid protests by opposition parties and student organisations in […]
The Kerala Cabinet has approved the implementation of the second phase of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) in the state, paving the way for around 30,000 eligible beneficiaries to receive housing assistance. As part of the process, the state government will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Central government for implementing PMAY-U […]
Nearly two years after the death of former Kannur Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Naveen Babu, the Kerala government has handed over the appointment order to his daughter, Niranjana N Nair, for the post of Food Safety Officer in the Food Safety Department under the Compassionate Employment Scheme. Chief Minister V D Satheesan handed over the […]
Lionel Messi has opened up about his future in football following the death of his father, Jorge Messi, last week. The 68-year-old died at a medical clinic in Rosario, Argentina, after a long illness. In an emotional Instagram tribute, Messi said he was struggling to imagine life without his father and admitted that the loss […]
Jude Anthany Joseph’s latest film ‘Thudakkam’ has been receiving praise for the performances of its lead actors, but one of its most memorable characters has four legs. A Labrador named Messi plays Meenu’s pet dog, portrayed by Vismaya Mohanlal. The name may immediately remind viewers of football legend Lionel Messi, but Jude says the choice […]