Upper castes should handle tribal affairs, says Union minister, courts row

Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi on Sunday courted controversy by stating that the members of the "upper castes" should handle the tribal affairs portfolio. IMAGE:......

Kerala: YouTuber distressed after haircut in jail, hospitalised

A YouTuber from Thrissur, who was arrested in an attempt to murder case, has been transferred to a mental health center after experiencing distress due to the jail authorities cutting his hair.......

12 Indians serving in Russian military killed, 16 missing: Govt

India has confirmed that 12 Indian nationals have died while serving in the Russian military during the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. IMAGE: A rescuer assists a resident at a site of an apartment......

Another Indian dies in Ukraine war, MEA asks Russia to...

India on Tuesday pressed Russia to release all the Indians recruited by the Russian military, following the death of another Indian national in the Russia-Ukraine conflict zone, taking the death......

From hatchbacks to holidays, consumers ready to loosen purse strings

With Onam and Raksha Bandhan just around the corner, the festival season is ready to kick off in full swing. As people embrace the celebratory spirit, companies anticipate a surge in sales this......

Why Kalyan is being seen as a gold mine

The sharp jump in shares of Kalyan Jewellers (Kalyan) has surprised many on the Street; however, analysts believe more steam could be left in the stock as the Thrissur-based gold retailer pivots to......

ED freezes Rs 143-crore assets of Manappuram Finance MD & CEO in money laundering case

The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday said it has frozen assets worth Rs 143 crore of prominent Kerala-based NBFC Manappuram Finance Ltd's MD and CEO V P Nandakumar after it conducted raids as......

South Indian Bank to name new CEO by May as Ramakrishnan announces exit

South Indian Bank is likely to name a new managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO) by May end, said the Thrissur-based lender on Wednesday. The bank’s shares dipped some 14......

Thankam Review: Engaging Thriller

Thankam delivers an engaging drama that fans of crime-solving tales will enjoy, recommends Mayur Sanap. Thankam, co-produced by Malayalam cinema's blue-eyed boy Fahadh Faasil, shimmers. Thankam,......

Selfiee Moment For Akshay, Emraan

Kanika in London... Manoj takes Joram to Rotterdam... Aahana's puppy love... Photograph: Kind courtesy Akshay Kumar/Instagram Akshay Kumar and Emraan Hashmi groove to Main Khiladi Tu Anari from......

In Dubai, Beating Pakistan Takes Precedence

The fervour for the India-Pakistan match is so intense that for many beating Pakistan in Dubai seems even more important than winning the Champions Trophy itself, observes K R Nayar, the veteran......

The Sanju Samson journey: Kerala's own cult hero

IMAGE: RR skipper Sanju Samson, who is enjoying a strong run in the ongoing IPL edition, is set to play in the upcoming edition of the T20 World Cup. Photograph: BCCI Sanju Samson, then a skinny......

What's Ex-Chelsea Coach Doing In Kerala?

IMAGE: Thomas Tuchel with Joby John and Anoop at the Cochin international airport. Photograph: Kind courtesy Balu Reyan/Twitter   Football fans in Kerala were in for a pleasant surprise when......