The teaser of upcoming fantasy entertainer ‘Don’t Trouble the Trouble’, starring Fahadh Faasil and backed by Baahubali producers Arka Media Works, has received mixed reactions online, with viewers divided over its quirky concept and fantasy-driven storyline. The nearly two-minute teaser introduces Fahadh as Soori, a magician who shares a mysterious bond with a young girl. […]
The Malayalam film industry is witnessing a sharp slowdown, with the number of film shoots across Kerala dropping by more than 30 per cent—from around 30 to 35 simultaneous productions to fewer than 20—raising concerns over widespread job losses and declining investments. The impact has been severe on daily-wage workers, particularly cab drivers, technicians, makeup […]
The southwest monsoon continues to remain weak over Kerala, although the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light rain or thundershowers at a few places across the state until July 19. Despite the expected rainfall, the IMD has not issued any alerts for heavy rain, thunderstorms or strong winds over land. Gold 101.3FM, UAE’s No.1 […]
The Kerala government has constituted a five-member expert committee to conduct a comprehensive review of the institutional, financial, governance and operational framework of the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB), with the aim of strengthening its long-term sustainability and improving governance standards. The committee, headed by former Finance Secretary Sudha Pillai, includes former Federal Bank […]
In what is believed to be a first in Kerala, BJP councillor R Sugathan of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, who is detained under the Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act (KAAPA), retook his oath of office inside Viyyur Central Jail on Tuesday after the Kerala High Court directed the state to facilitate the ceremony. The court’s order […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese with a collector’s edition vinyl of Colonial Cousins, the iconic 1996 album by Hariharan and Leslee Lewis, during his official visit to Australia. The gift highlighted India’s growing use of culture and the arts as a tool of diplomacy. Over the years, Prime Minister Modi […]
Malayalam superstar Mohanlal was spotted in Kansas City, USA, enjoying the FIFA World Cup quarter-final between Argentina and Switzerland, continuing his tradition of attending some of football’s biggest matches. A passionate football fan, Mohanlal had travelled to Brazil in 2014 to watch the World Cup final where Germany defeated Argentina, and was also in Qatar […]
The Indian men’s football team will take on New Zealand in two international friendlies this November, providing the Blue Tigers with valuable exposure against a side that featured in the FIFA World Cup 2026. The matches are scheduled to be played in Auckland on November 12 and Christchurch on November 15. New Zealand are currently […]
The Kerala government is set to launch the Oommen Chandy Free Health Insurance Scheme, a key UDF election promise, as part of its 100-day action plan, with an official announcement expected around Onam. Under the proposed scheme, every family in the state will receive free health insurance coverage of up to ₹25 lakh. The government […]
The Kerala Finance Department has recommended disciplinary action against former Kerala Social Security Mission (KSSM) Executive Director Dr Mohammed Asheel after a Finance Inspection report found alleged procedural and financial irregularities in COVID-19 prevention campaigns carried out during the pandemic. The report says the ‘Break the Chain’ campaign was implemented by KSSM without a government […]