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Try this spicy beef vindaloo

Vindaloo is a very popular dish around the globe. It has its origins in Goa with ..

Law needed for data providers to curb online porn: Satyarthi

Indore: Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi Sunday sought a law for data providers to prevent online pornography and claimed it was "morally ..

Made in Kerala cashew feni on the anvil

Thiruvananthapuram: Thanks to the initiative of the Kerala State Cashew Development Corporation Limited (KSCDC), it will not be long ..

Grilled honey chicken

Everyone loves grilled items. Nowadays, most of us would prefer grilled items more than anything else for dinner. Chicken is one of ..

PM flags off India's fastest train Vande Bharat

New Delhi: India's first semi-high speed train, the Vande Bharat Express, was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday ..

Love on the rocks: Penguins celebrating Valentine's Day

San Francisco: Penguins made a love connection at a San Francisco aquarium. In what has become an annual Valentine's Day tradition, ..

Meet the globetrotting man on a bicycle

Mathews Saraic had only one thing to prove to the world. That money is never a constraint when it comes to travelling. He set off the ..

Court nod for lie-detector test on 7 of Kalabhavan Mani's friends

Kochi: A court here on Tuesday granted permission to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct lie-detector tests on seven ..

Sabarimala reopens for five-day monthly pujas amid heavy security

Sabarimala: The Lord Ayyappa temple here re-opened on Tuesday for five-day monthly pujas under a heavy security blanket as hundreds ..

Anxiety looms as Sabarimala temple reopens today

Thiruvananthapuram: There is a sense of anxiety in and around Sabarimala as the Lord Ayyappa shrine is all set to reopen on Tuesday ..

Meals not optional for passengers travelling on Train 18

Vande Bharat Express ticket to cost 1.5 times the price of Shatabdi

New Delhi: Travelling between Delhi and Varanasi on board India's fastest train, the Vande Bharat Express or Train 18, will cost ..

According to the police, the arrested father-son duo, Fakira and Sonu, told investigators that they

Death toll in Uttarakhand-UP hooch tragedy rises to 72

Roorkee/Lucknow: Two people were arrested Sunday in connection with the hooch tragedy that claimed over 70 lives in two adjoining districts ..

Riswan cycles 1700 km from Kannur to Delhi

Surprising all travellers, Riswan, a native of Tirurangadi in Malappuram, travelled to Delhi in a bicycle. He covered 1700 kilometers ..

French woman travels 2000 km on scooter to learn Indian heritage

Tirur: Deep passion for the culture and heritage of India made French woman Maria trek a different path. She travelled 2000 km on a ..

Kalpetta Narayanan presented with Padmaprabha Award

Kalpetta: Noted writer and literary critic Kalpetta Narayanan was presented with the Padmaprabha Award. Ukrainian writer Andrey Kurkov ..

Enjoy pineapple fry for tea break

All of us know and enjoy pazham pori (banana fry), here is how to make crispy and sweet pineapple fry Ingredients Wheat flour: ..

Pope Francis makes history with Muslim dialogue in UAE

Abu Dhabi: Pope Francis, the first leader of the world's 1.3 billion Catholics to visit the Arabian Peninsula, will attend an interfaith ..

Explore the unexplored waters of Karalad in Wayanad

There is an underrated, unexplored tourist spot in Wayanad – Karalad Tourism Centre – the lake and its premises. Karalad ..

Egypt unveils more than 40 ancient mummies

Egypt: They are more than 2,000 years old but remain in "good condition": Egypt on Saturday unveiled over 40 mummies dating ..

Make spicy chicken wings right at home

Chicken wings is a favourite of most foodies. Though it may seem like a daunting task, it’s not that difficult to make. Next ..

Faster, fancier and state-of-the-art coaches and trains on the cards

New Delhi: Rail passengers are in for some faster, fancier and state-of-the-art coaches and trains in the coming fiscal with Finance ..

Playwright, painter Thuppetten passes away

Thrissur: Renowned playwright and painter M Subramanyan Namboodiri, widely known by his pen-name as Thuppettan, passed away at a hospital ..

Students explore the natural way of ‘Kanmashi’ making

Thrissur: When all the girls are visiting beauty stores to purchase smudge proof Kajal and Kohl of popular brands, some students found ..

Healthy fish tikka

Fish is an integral part of Malayalis diet. Rather than having fish as a curry or fry in the typical style, add a healthy twist with ..

Shashi Tharoor wants Britain to apologise for 200 years of criminal exploitation

Thiruvananthapuram: The Mathrubhumi International Festival of Letters (MBIFL) began here on Thursday with the first session on `The ..

Sreenivasan might have suffered heart failure

Kochi: Actor and script writer Sreenivasan, who was hospitalised after suffering from chest pain, might have suffered a heart failure, ..

TRAI asks DTH firms to honour commitment on long-duration packs, if customer wants

New Delhi: Ahead of the looming February 1 deadline for switchover to the new broadcasting regime, telecom regulator Trai has asked ..

Crispy cabbage vada

Cabbage is an ingredient that is used to make traditional dishes and curries. Here is how to make crispy cabbage vada that will bring ..

The view of western ghats from Kalamkunnu

Raft boating, trekking, jungle camping and much more.. Shendurney eco-tourism to woo tourists

For an added extra experience, the visitors arriving at Thenmala can now enjoy the serene beauty of nature at Shendurney. With its ..

Globetrotting cyclist from Belgium arrives at Kerala Theatre Fest

Thrissur: Belgian rider Eric Edison who set out to tour around the world on a bicycle arrived at the International Theatre Festival ..

Mouth-watering chicken curd roast

Chicken is a versatile meat that can create mouth-watering dishes without a fuss. Here is how to make chicken curd roast Ingredients ..

Railways approach PMO to launch Train-18 with fares 40-50% higher than Shatabdi

New Delhi: With all the safety clearances, trials and tests in place, the railways is all set to launch the indigenously-built Train-18 ..

Araku set to become ballooning, 'glamping' destination

Experience the exhilaration of flying in a hot air balloon while enjoying the panoramic view of a picturesque valley, stay in luxurious ..

Mushroom omelet

Mushrooms are a healthy option that is easy to cook and nutritious at the same time. Here is an omelet recipe with mushroom that will ..

Quick and easy tomato-egg curry

One major dilemma faced by housewives is how to make a quick curry. Here is an easy recipe with tomatoes and eggs as the major ingredients ..

‘Malampuzha Yakshi’ sculpture to get a facelift after 50 yrs

Palakad: Malampuzha Yakshi in Malampuzha gardens, one of the most popular sculptures of Kerala, is all set to get a makeover soon. ..

Spice up your breakfast with masala bread toast

Even those who don’t know how to cook can be confident about making bread toasts. What makes it so universally popular is that ..

Crispy and tasty pakodas with natholi

Natholi (Anchovy) is very popular among fish lovers. Here is how you can make crispy and tasty pakodas with natholi Ingredients ..

Indians over 65, under 15 can use Aadhaar to visit Nepal, Bhutan

New Delhi: Aadhaar cards are now valid travel documents for Indians under 15 and over 65 travelling to Nepal and Bhutan, according ..

World's cutest dog dies of 'broken heart'

San Francisco: Boo, the world's cutest dog, has died of a "broken heart", his owners have confirmed. His death was ..

Give your chicken roast a fresh twist with coriander leaves

Chicken is one of the most popular varieties of non-veg items out there. Here is a quick and easy way to prepare chicken roast with ..

NS Madhavan presented with Mathrubhumi Literary Award

Kozhikode: Prominent writer NS Madhavan was presented the Mathrubhumi Literary Award for the year 2018. Legendary writer MT Vasudevan ..

This traditional duck curry recipe is so easy you would want to try it

Similar to chicken, duck is a delicacy of non-vegetarians. Several people visit Kuttanad to taste their traditional duck dishes. Here ..

Turn your springy noodles into crispy vada

Noodles is liked by adults and kids alike. Here is how to make vada with noodles that can be a spicy twist for your evening snack. ..

Eat, drink and make merry at pocket-friendly House Of Commons

New Delhi: Youngsters who are looking for an easy-on-the-pocket place to eat, drink and groove can have it all at House of Commons ..

Vinobanikethan historical museum reopens for public in TVM

Thiruvananthapuram: After a long time, the Vinobanikethan historical museum at Vithura reopened on Monday. The museum was established ..

Writer Shobhaa De explores Beypore

Beypore: Renowned English writer Shobhaa De and husband Dilip De visited Kozhikode and explored Beypore, the ancient port town here ..

10 pc reservation for economically weak in general category comes into force

New Delhi: The constitutional provision to provide 10 per cent reservation in government jobs and education to economically backward ..

Breaking barriers, Dhanya starts scaling men-only Agasthyarkoodam

Thiruvananthapuram: Breaking yet another 'gender' barrier, a woman on Monday started scaling Agasthyarkoodam -- the second ..

Chilly mornings, frost welcome tourists in Munnar

Munnar: With the onset of winter, the mornings in Munnar are ice-cold. Thousands of tourists arrive here to experience the wintry mix ..

Rs 85 cr package to develop 133 religious institutions in Kerala: Kannanthanam

Thiruvananthapuram: Union Minister Alphons Kannathanam on Monday said that spiritual tourism takes up 60 per cent of all tourism activities ..

220 birds spotted during raptor survey in Wayanad

Sulthan Bathery: The Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, in a bird survey titled Wayanad Raptor Survey, spotted 220 birds in selected parts ..

Scaling Agasthyarkoodam will be ecstasy to women trekkers but agony for indigenous tribals

Thiruvananthapuram: As the forest trekking path of the lofty Agasthyarkoodam, the panoramic second highest peak of Kerala near here, ..

Women to soon trek Agasthyarkoodam as govt lifts ban

Thiruvananthapuram: Women will soon begin trekking Agasthyarkoodam, the second highest peak in Kerala, at Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary ..

153 countries visited, Drew is hungry for more

He is only 27 years old, but he has visited 153 countries so far. Every journey is a lesson for Drew Binsky and he shares it along ..

UK updates travel advisory after violent protests over Sabarimala

London: The UK government has updated its travel advisory to India, warning British citizens to remain vigilant and avoid large public ..

Conflicts continue in Malappuram, Kannur, Pathanamthitta

Kannur/Kozhikode/Adoor: Ruckus continue in Kannur, Pathanamthitta and Kozhikode following hartal. Bomb was hurled at CPM leaders’ ..

More flight services to start from Kannur in New Year

Mattannur: More flight services will begin from Kannur International Airport in January. The Mumbai service of GoAir will start service ..

Drug mafia: New year parties under surveillance

Kozhikode: In the wake of drug flow into Kerala from neighbouring states, the excise and police departments will keep a watchful eye ..

Remains of stone age found at Puliyoor

Chengannur: Remains that could shed light into the stone age has been discovered at Puliyoor in Chengannur. Monuments were found at ..

Emergency quota berths in trains only for namesake

Kannur: The emergency quota berths in trains, which are helpful for passengers who travel for medical purposes, are available only ..

Introducing herbal chamanthi; this fest turns yummy feast of traditional taste

Pathanamthitta: ‘Chamanthi’ (chutney) is one of the favourite dish of Keralites. Varieties of Chamanthi were reintroduced ..

Railways to extend free WiFi facility outside stations

Kottayam: The railways is initiating to extend free WiFi facility to non-train passengers. Presently, internet facility is available ..

After floods, tourists flock Wayanad again to celebrate vacation

Ambalavayal (Wayanad): For the first time after the devastating floods, tourist places here in the district has been witnessing high ..

Time travel to 1892 in this Ukrainian Village

Imagine a village 125 years ago. Food, clothes, houses, lifestyles... Of course, the history must have recorded all of that. But, what ..

Idukki dam to remain open for visitors till January 20

Cheruthoni: Visitors thronged Idukki dam which was opened in view of Christmas-new year season. Over 2000 people, including senior ..

HC rejects Leena Paul’s plea seeking police security

Kochi: The Kerala High Court Thursday declined to grant police protection to controversial Malayalam actress Leena Maria Paul who had ..

British scriptwriter arrives in Kannur to portray Chithralekha's life in Bollywood

Kannur: We know many strong women around us. But Chithralekha, a dalit woman who is working as autorickshaw driver in Payannur turned ..

Minor students flee home for a jolly ride in Kochi metro

Aluva: Three minor students who went missing from Kasaragod were located in Kochi on Tuesday. According to Aluva police, the students ..

Now, captains will be in charge of trains in India

Thrissur: From now on, captains will be in charge of trains in India. The facility, deployed on six trains in the southern railway ..

MBIFL'19 at Kanakakkunnu Palace from January 31

Kozhikode: Mathrubhumi International Festival of Letters (MBIFL'19), the union of letters, ideas and gratifying discussions will ..

Star-studded fashion show of bridal wear

Thrissur: A new design of Kanchipuram silk saree was launched as part of the Bridal Dreams Fashion Show organised by Jolly Silks. ..

21 ft tall Ginger Bread Tower in Lulu Marriott for Christmas-New Year bash

Kochi: A 21-feet tall giant Ginger Bread Tower has been built in Lulu Marriott hotel in Kochi as part of the Christmas and New Year ..

Bermuda shorts banned in MLA hostel campus?

Thiruvananthapuram: Those wearing bermuda shorts will not be allowed to enter the legislator’s hostel campus here. According ..

Grandma’s lullaby goes viral on social media

The video of a grandmother in her 90s singing a lullaby for a baby has gone viral on social media. The elderly woman was seen singing ..

Kerala’s first luxury ship gets ready for maiden voyage

Kochi: Kerala’s first luxury cruise ship ‘Nefertiti’ is all set to welcome tourists to enjoy the beauty of Kochi ..

The real champs danced, wiping away tears

The tears that rolled down their cheeks were not of sorrow but of happiness, of the victory they won fighting. Every step they took ..

Taking care of three mentally ill has been Madhuri's life

Kollam: Madhuri's house has all facilities including a car porch, but its premises are covered in weeds and grass. Many words are ..

US national killed in Andaman on planned adventure: NCST chief

Port Blair: The American national killed by Sentinelese tribesmen in the Andamans last month was pursuing a "planned adventure", ..

Jewish children's naming ceremony held at cemetery in Mala, Thrissur

Mala: Seeking the blessings of ancestors, a Jewish family from Israel arrived at Mala in Thrissur on Tuesday. Abraham and Haniya carried ..

Finally, Priyanka-Nick wedding pics are out

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas have finally put an end to the wait of fans. They have shared their wedding pics on social media. ..

Priyanka, Nick leave Jodhpur

Jodhpur: The newly-wed couple Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas were spotted at Jodhpur airport on Monday. The couple was leaving to ..

Plagiarism row: Deepa Nisanth apologises to Kalesh through FB post

In connection with the plagiarism issue, teacher-writer Deepa Nisanth has apologised through a Facebook post, one day after the controversy ..

Mystery continues over Malayali biker's disappearance

Kozhikode: The mystery surrounding the disappearance of biker Sandeep continued six days after he was reported missing. A native ..

Kuruva Island welcomes tourists after 6 months

Pulpally: The Kuruva Island, which was closed down for six months due to heavy rains, was reopened for tourists on Friday. It was closed ..

Portuguese couple visits Kattil Mekkathil temple

Ponmana (Kollam): A Portuguese couple offered prayers at Kattil Mekkathil Devi temple on Wednesday. The couple - Diana and Igore - ..

PEPPER adds more spice to tourism in Kerala

The tourism department is planning to extend the second phase of Participation for Planning and Empowerment through Responsible Tourism ..

Bottled water at Rs 20; Price reduction only on paper

Alappuzha: The government’s promise to make bottled drinking water cheaper has failed to bear fruit. As GST on bottled water ..

Australian team exploring Kerala on bullets

Nilambur: At last, they came to Kerala, to enjoy the beauty that so far had only heard from their Malayalee friends. The team from ..

Happy Shappy – one stop for ideas, products & services

Kochi: Born and brought up in a small town in Punjab, Nithin Sood went to George Washington University in USA for higher studies. Sana ..

English tourists spellbound by Mannarasala serpent temple's charm

Haripad (Alappuzha): When a team of six tourists from England saw the serpent gods’ temple surrounded by large shady trees, they ..

Matsyafed all set to attract tourists with ‘Pravahini’ and ‘Bhoomika’

Vaikom: The new aqua tourism package of Matsyafed has started in Vembanad lake which provide the tourists an opportunity to experience ..

Karipur to become Haj embarkation point

Kondotty: From the next haj pilgrimage season, Karipur airport will become the embarkation point. In the application form, the two ..

‘Pradhaman Poduval’ - the King of Tastes

Damodara Poduval, a native of Annoor, has chosen cooking as a profession with the strong belief that when one eats food with satisfaction, ..

Saudi Airline services from Karipur Airport likely to be delayed

Karipur: The commencement of Saudi Airlines services from Kozhikode International Airport is likely to get delayed. Earlier, Saudi ..

Fishermen turn brand ambassadors of Kerala tourism

Spicy crab fry