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Mutton liver fry is a star on the dining table

Mutton liver is a favorite among food lovers and is a star on the dining table. Here ..

Have a blast in the evening with veg-egg bombs

Who would not want to have some variety in evening snacks. Full of vegetables and eggs, here is a recipe that will be tasty and healthy ..

Beat the summer heat with watermelon shake

It is important to consume fruit juices in the summer to stay hydrated and avoid loss of fluids caused by the blazing sun. Watermelon ..

Easy egg roast

Egg roast is an easy recipe that anyone can cook in no time. Here is an easier recipe. Ingredients Eggs: 4 nos (hard boiled) ..

A wildlife photographer’s journey in search of hornbills

The rumbling noise of steam engine was heard from far away. The wing beat of Great Indian Hornbills are similar to those of the sound ..

Music, dance, baraat and bidaai… A unique Indian wedding at Berlin

The wedding venue was decked up with exquisite floral decorations. Lots of flowers and lights added to the décor looking royal ..

Rock park to come up in Erattinpuram in Neyyar

Neyyattikara: After years of wait, the Erattinpuram tourism project at Neyyar is all set to take off. Rs 2.5 crore has be approved ..

Spinach pakoda

Spinach is the secret behind Popeye’s strength. Although Popeye is a cartoon character, spinach is a very healthy plant that ..

Pan fried fish

Pan frying beef or chicken is great. Have you ever tried pan fried fish? If you can be careful not to let the fish break down into ..

Minor fire in Vande Bharat Express, none hurt

New Delhi: A minor fire broke out in the transformer of a coach of the railways' ambitious Vande Bharat Express, sources said Thursday, ..

Chicken Parippuvada

We all love Parippuvada. Did you know that it can be made with chicken as well as Bengal gram? Here is how to make Chicken Parippuvada ..

Kodiyeri Balakrishnan seeks probe into how Adani won bid to operate 5 airports

Thiruvananthapuram: CPM state secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan on Wednesday demanded a probe into how Adani Enterprises won the bid ..

Israeli airlines to launch direct flights to Goa and Kochi

Tel Aviv: Israel's Arkia Airlines will introduce direct flights to two Indian cities -- Goa and Kochi, considered "dream destinations" ..

Chadar: Trekking on a frozen Himalayan river

Ever walked in a river? A river-walk is indeed a wonderful experience as the cold water caresses your feet and fish kiss your soles ..

First phase of barrier free Kerala Tourism project takes off

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Tourism Monday launched the first phase of its ambitious Barrier-free Kerala tourism project, making 70 ..

Kerala giving importance to implementing ecofriendly tourism projects

Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government Monday said it was giving importance to implementing eco-friendly projects in tourism centres ..

Saudi cabinet approves tourism visa for foreign travellers - media

Dubai: Saudi Arabia's cabinet has approved electronic visas for foreign visitors to attend sporting events and concerts, local ..

Today is Maha Sivarathri; Devotees throng Aluva Manappuram

Kochi: Devotees thronged Shiva temples across Kerala today on the occasion of Maha Sivarathri. Celebrations and festivities will mark ..

Pan fried cauliflower

Cauliflower is a favorite among vegetarians. It is also an alternative item that is one of the most sought after by non-vegetarians ..

Squid roast

Roasted squid claims its own space on the dining table. It’s easy to cook and guaranteed to taste great. Here is how to make ..

Putting an end to controversies, Kappil tourism takes off

Varkkala: Just 7 km away from Varkkala, Kappil beach is a confluence of sea, river and backwater. It received a makeover recently. ..

Pork – a polarising dish

Pork is a meat variety that polarises opinion. Some love it while others hate it. Here is how to make pork with coconut chunks in the ..

Beef with raw banana

Beef with raw banana is a standout among beef dishes. It’s a wonderful combination with rice, chapati or appam. Here is how to ..

How Bose Krishnamachari came to envision the ‘Outsider Art’ show

Kochi: Renowned artist and Kochi Biennale Foundation president Bose Krishnamachari breaks new artistic ground through envisioning ‘Outsider ..

Paneer-cauliflower pakoda

Here is an easy snack paneer and cauliflower that is sure to make tea time a happy time. Ingredients Paneer: 500 grams (chunks) ..

My silence has a warning: Bala responds on relationship with serial actress

Actor Bala has criticized people for spreading wrong information about him on social media. He was responding on the news that he got ..

Shahan Abdul Samad ensnares the fecund diversity of India in his shots

Kozhikode: From the royal household of the legendary Arakkal clan of the fabled Malabar Coast to the immortal poem in marble, which ..

Try this spicy beef vindaloo

Vindaloo is a very popular dish around the globe. It has its origins in Goa with roots going all the way to Portugal. Vindaloo can ..

Railways to issue linked PNRs for onward journeys, no cancellation fee for train delays

New Delhi: Just like airlines, railways will now issue linked PNRs for connecting journeys allowing passengers to cancel their onward ..

Ill-treatment of Kashmiris: NHRC notice to Centre, WB, UP, U'khand

New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Thursday issued notices to the Union ministries of Home and Human Resource Development, ..

Restaurant in record book for most servings of biriyanis

Hyderabad: A city-based chain of restaurants has entered into the 'Limca Book of Records 2019' for the most number of servings ..

Fishermen turn brand ambassadors of Kerala tourism

Thiruvananthapuram: The department of Kerala tourism has launched a unique campaign by avoiding film stars as brand ambassadors. Hailing ..

Spicy crab fry

Crab is one of the favorite dish of foodies in Kerala. Though it is a bit difficult to cook, crab meat tastes great. Here is a spicy ..

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 ..

Slovakia's ice church draws visitors closer to heavens

Icelandic canyon made famous by Justin Bieber shut to tourists