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Rohit gets into the groove, hogs limelight during training session ahead of IND vs AFG ODI series
3+ hour, 44+ min ago (635+ words) Mohali: Rohit Sharma joined India's white ball nets here on Wednesday and remained the box-office attraction despite the presence of young and emerging stars. The intrigue had begun even before the Indian team bus rolled into the IS Bindra Stadium…...
Thunderstorms, strong winds likely in parts of Kerala; orange alert issued for 3 districts
1+ hour, 14+ min ago (260+ words) The Kerala State Emergency Operations Centre (KSEOC), citing inputs from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA), on Thursday issued a weather advisory warning of thunderstorms, rainfall and strong winds across parts of the state....
Three injured in suspected wild elephant attacks across Palakkad
1+ hour, 44+ min ago (254+ words) Palakkad, Kerala: Three people were injured in two separate suspected wild elephant attacks in Kerala's Palakkad district early Thursday, adding to growing concerns over human-elephant conflict in the state. The first incident was reported around 3 am at Mulli, a tribal…...
Word of the day: Brummagem, meaning, origin, history, cultural significance and modern usage explained
3+ hour, 57+ min ago (281+ words) Brummagem'is an old English word that originally referred to the city of Birmingham. Over time, it also came to mean something cheap, an imitation, or counterfeit, especially goods that looked valuable but were of lower quality. Example for daily usage:…...
Aadhaar, ration cards for "700; Reports suggest Bangladeshis living as Indian citizens in Kerala
1+ hour, 11+ min ago (451+ words) Mathrubhumi English Many reportedly choose Kerala because of better employment opportunities Kollam: Reports suggest that nearly 10, 000 Bangladeshis are living in different parts of Kerala posing as migrant workers with forged identity documents. The operations of this alleged racket came to…...
Kerala Kalamandalam may remove Mallika Sarabhai as Chancellor amid financial crunch
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (295+ words) Mallika Sarabhai may be removed as Chancellor of Kerala Kalamandalam as a cost-cutting proposal gains traction amid the institution's financial difficulties. Vadakanchery: Renowned dancer and activist Mallika Sarabhai could soon be removed as Chancellor of Kerala Kalamandalam, with growing pressure…...
MM Mani sparks row; "Kill wild animals if they threaten human lives
1+ hour, 32+ min ago (215+ words) Mathrubhumi English According to Mani, any animal that endangers human life should be confronted, and if there is no other option, there is nothing wrong in killing it. Idukki: CPM leader MM Mani has sparked controversy by stating that wild…...
Bomb scare at Kannur Airport after flight crew "misinterprets" note as threat
2+ hour, 9+ min ago (122+ words) Mathrubhumi English The flight, arriving from Mumbai, landed safely at approximately 3. 20 pm before the security alert was fully activated. Kannur (Kerala): A full-scale emergency response was triggered at the Kannur International Airport on Wednesday after an Indi Go cabin crew…...
Iran claims strikes on US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait after American attacks
4+ hour, 42+ min ago (209+ words) Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Thursday that it had carried out strikes on US military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait in retaliation for recent American attacks on Iranian territory, as tensions in the Gulf escalated further. In…...
Mumbai Malayali creates history becoming first Indian to choreograph World Cup song
3+ hour, 50+ min ago (178+ words) Mumbai-based Rajit Dev makes history as the first Indian and first Malayali to choreograph an official FIFA World Cup anthem with "Siir Siir." A decade of collaboration with Nora Fatehi Dev credited their past collaborations with constantly pushing boundaries and…...