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Pinarayi Vijayan for research on Nipah outbreak

Kochi: Even after six patients suffering from fever tested negative for Nipah virus ..

Full Jar Soda – the drink that has taken Kerala by storm

During Eid-ul-Fitr season, lot of people flock street-food and cool drinks shops after breaking their fast in the evenings. It’s ..

Romantic couple Pearle-Srinish take a honeymoon walk at the Himalayas

Himachal Pradesh is the land of clear and serene lakes, lofty mountains and pristine forests and of course the Himalayas. It houses ..

Sylvester Stallone's 'Rambo: Last Blood' to release in India on September 20

Mumbai: Sylvester Stallone's "Rambo: Last Blood" will be hitting the theatres in India on September 20. The film marks ..

Visitor limitation at China's busiest Great Wall section

Beijing: Chinese authorities have announced implementing a new daily quota of 65,000 visitors, starting from June 1, to the Badaling ..

A mouth-watering curry using shallots and tamarind

The main ingredients in this dish are more often seen as taste enhancers in other dishes; but they pack a punch. Here is a simple and ..

Rain covers Paithalmala green

Naduvil: Paithalmala, which was completely destroyed in the wildfire, got a new lease of life in the last showers of the summer rain ..

Summer holidays end; See Ashtamudi still on paper

Anchalummoodu: The 'See Ashtamudi' boat service, aimed at the rejuvenation of the water transport and tourism in Kollam incorporating ..

80,000 kms, 80 nations… Wheel-chair bound Prajith gets ready for world tour by car

Kozhikode: Prajith Jayapal who is engaged in protecting the rights of differently abled and their welfare is all set for his world ..

Beat the blazing sun with ball grape juice

Consuming fruits and fruit juices is very good for the body especially during the summer. Here is how to beat the blazing sun with ..

Cancellation of trains via Alappuzha for bridge work in Kottayam irks passengers

Alappuzha: Passengers were left in a lurch after most of the trains through Alappuzha were cancelled for bridge works in Kottayam. ..

Noted percussionist Baby M Marar passes away

Kotayam: Noted percussionist Baby M Marar passed away. He was undergoing treatment at a private hospital here after sustaining injuries ..

Mangaluru-Dhanbad special train on Sunday

Kozhikode: A special train will operate from Mangaluru (Mangalapuram) to Dhanbad on Sunday (26-05-2019), railway officials said. AC ..

Goan style mutton curry is mouth-wateringly tasty

Mutton or lamb is very healthy and a delicacy in several parts of the world. Mutton curry is a mouth-watering dish that goes well with ..

Nilgiri tahr population decreases at Eravikulam National Park

Munnar: The preliminary survey report by the forest department at the Eravikulam National Park showed that the population of Nilgiri ..

There is nothing like fish curry prepared in clay pot

Dishes cooked in clay pots have a special taste. If its fish curry, there is nothing like it. Here is a mouth-watering fish curry recipe ..

Sand to be given free to TDB to construct facilities at Sabarimala

Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala cabinet Tuesday decided to provide free of cost about 20,000 cubic metre sand which had accumulated ..

Waterfalls, snowy mountains and much more… the abandoned tourism of Vithura

Vithura: Despite the favourable conditions at high range, tourism sector is neglected. Authorities are keeping a blind eye towards ..

Blame it on Bieber: Iceland canyon too popular with visitors

Fjaðrárgljúfur (Iceland): A large sign warns motorists that Iceland's Fjadrárgljúfur canyon is ..

Add a Portuguese touch to your dinner with chicken cafreal

Goa is famous for its beaches, music and food. Influenced by Portuguese, Christian and Konkani styles, Goan cuisine is one to die for ..

Koyikkal palace allures tourists with Travancore's antique gallery

Thiruvananthapuram: Centuries old Koyikkal palace in Nedumangad here has been attracting historians and tourists alike for a long time ..

Classy and easy chilli-mushroom pasta

The name may act as a deterrent but chilli-mushroom pasta is pretty easy to prepare. With mushrooms, pasta and capsicum, it’s ..

WhatsApp beta not letting users save profile pictures

San Francisco: In its latest Android beta update, Facebook-owned messaging app WhatsApp is not allowing users to save profile pictures ..

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Chavara cultural centre releases album dedicated to mothers

Kozhikode: On the occasion of Mother’s Day, Chavara Cultural Centre paid tribute to the inestimable, non-judgmental love of mothers ..

Breadfruit cutlet is a vegans favourite

Cutlets are a favourite snack item. However, most of it is made using beef, chicken or fish. But what about the vegetarians? Here is ..

Can you make cutlet with egg and bread?

Cutlets are a delicacy in most parts of the world. We are all familiar with cutlets made of chicken, beef and fish. Here is how you ..

Kerala’s own Kumki squad gets ready in Muthanga

Wayanad: The Kerala Forest Department has started a training centre for kumki elephants in Muthanaga elephant camp here. With this, ..

Beetroot rice is nutritious, tasty and vibrant

Beetroot is probably the healthiest root vegetable on the planet. Packed with essential nutrients, beetroots are a great source of ..

Meghan and Harry name son Archie Harrison

London: Tired but beaming, new parents Meghan and Prince Harry presented their 2-day-old son to the world as he slumbered on Wednesday ..

The Thalangara tradition of cap-making

Abdul Raheem, from Thalangara in West Hill, is the heir of a family tradition of cloth making in Kasargod town. He is one of the few ..

Alappuzha-Kottayam boat service likely to resume

Parechhal (Kumarakom): After the renovation of the Alappuzha-Kottayam waterway, the possibility of boats from Alappuzha reaching Kodimatha ..

Not getting tickets for my family is a great feeling: Vishnu Unnikrishnan

“Happy happy” is how actors, Nikhila Vimal and Vishnu Unnikrishnan described their feelings about the audience’s ..

Make bold and filling salad using eggs

The word salad would remind you of fruits or vegetables chopped up nicely. But you can add the versatile egg to make it bold and filling ..

Kainakary celebrates children’s boat race

Alappuzha: Adding more fun to the summer vacation, Kainakary witnessed boat race of children on Monday. When the little hands took ..

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle welcome baby boy

London: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, welcomed a baby boy on Monday, the Buckingham Palace said in ..

Sri Lanka tourism takes a hit after bombings

Sri Lanka's $4.4 billion tourism industry is reeling from cancellations as travellers shun the sun and sand Indian Ocean island ..

Nepali girl dances for 126 hours to set world record

A Nepali teenager danced continuously for 126 hours to set a Guinness World Records on "Longest Dancing Marathon by an Individual", ..

From now on, Udhaya studio will be a memory

Alappuzha: Udhaya Studio which had served the Malayalam film industry for five decades would be a memory from now on. The studio had ..

Beetroot pan fry is a healthy side dish

Beetroot is a polarising root vegetable. Some people love it while others hate it. But one thig is for sure it’s healthy. Here ..

Relish flavours of all mangoes at the Horti fest

Kozhikode: There once was a time when the months of April and May were filled with the sight of excited children enjoying their vacations ..

Vijay Sethupathi gifts Rs 5 lakhs to Gomathi Marimuthu

Chennai: Tamil actor Vijay Sethupathi has lent a helping hand to athlete Gomathi Marimuthu who won the Asian Athletic Meet 800 metres ..

Vinay Forrt cool in handling romance contrary to his role in ‘Premam’

A romantic song in the movie ‘Thamasha’ in which Vinay Forrt appears as a school teacher has been released. Vinay’s ..

250 kg of stale food items seized from hotels in Kozhikode

Kozhikode: Around 250 kilograms of stale food items were seized from eateries in the district during an inspection held by the corporation ..

How to make prawn tawa fry better than restaurants

Prawns are a delicacy and a highlight at any dining table. Here is how to make prawn fry spiced up with pepper, cumin and fennel that ..

KSRTC demands ban on illegal bus ticket booking sites

Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) approached the state government demanding a ban on the websites ..

Egg in spinach and almond gravy is yummy as it sounds

You might have heard of several egg dishes including egg masala, egg tikka masala and spicy egg fry. Here is how to add a creamy, rich ..

Conveying a message through an exhibition of sarcasm

Kozhikode: Addressing socio-political issues through sarcasm is the theme of P.G. Dinesh’s solo-art exhibition at the Kerala ..

No action taken against luxury buses plying within Kerala; KSRTC suffers Rs 20 cr loss

Thiruvananthapuram: It has been found that about 400 long distance private buses are plying within the state besides the long distance ..

Dubai recreates Thrissur Pooram with fervour

Dubai: Remembering the rich cultural heritage of Thrissur, a group of Thrissur natives in Dubai recreated Thrissur Pooram here at Bollywood ..

Indian Navy on high alert for cyclone Fani

Visakhapatnam: As the cyclone storm Fani was intensifying into a 'Severe Cyclonic Storm' over the south-east and adjoining ..

New edition of Star & Style lists popular 101 Malayalam movies from 1980

Even after many decades, some movies still leave an indelible impression on our minds and keeps amazing us whenever we watch. This ..

Lightning strike by interstate buses in Malabar: Many passengers face tough time

Kozhikode: Hundreds of passengers were put in crisis after interstate luxury buses in Malabar regions called for a lightening strike ..

Strict conditions for interstate buses; Parking not allowed within 500 m from bus stands

Thiruvananthapuram: The transport department has issued a circular containing strict conditions to prevent the interstate private bus ..

Parvathy, Manu Ashokan take woman’s survival to new heights with Uyare

Scripted by Bobby and Sanjay, ‘Uyare’ says a different but relevant story. Directed by debutant Manu Ashokan, the movie ..

Sharp price hike keeps fish away from dining tables

Narikkoottumchal: The sharp increase in fish prices in recent days are troubling common people living in rural areas. Fish prices ..

Billy and Lucky, the cynosure of all eyes at this family farm

Kakkanad: Billy and Jack, belonging to the Saint Mary’s family farm, gave birth. And the mother and baby are reported to be safe ..

An easy lunch for the lazy ones

At times, making lunch is a tedious task. A typical Keralite cooks rice, curry and a stir-fry. But all that takes a long time and that’s ..

Trailer of Sreenivasan-Dhyan starrer 'Kuttimama' releases; watch it here

Trailer of the new Malayalam movie ‘Kuttimama’ that features senior actor Sreenivasan and Dhyan Sreenivasan in key roles ..

More action against private buses, travel agencies including Kallada

Thiruvananthapuram: The motor vehicles department is taking stringent action against buses violating permit norms. The department ..

Teaser of Dulquer Salmaan’s new movie took Sathyan Anthikad back to the old days

Director Sathyan Anthikad rolled back the years into memories after seeing the teaser of Dulquer Salmaan's new movie ‘Oru ..

Title poster of Indrajith starrer Paapam Cheyyathavar Kalleriyatte out

The title poster of Indrajith Sukumaran’s latest movie ‘Paapam Cheyyathavar Kalleriyatte’ has come out. Directed ..

Priyanka Gandhi tastes ‘Kappa and chamanthi’ in Wayanad

Wayanad: In the busy schedule, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi found time to spend a few moments with Vazhakandi colony natives in ..

Priyanka Gandhi’s children enjoy taste of Kozhikode delicacies

Kozhikode: Priyanka Gandhi’s son and daughter arrived at Kozhikode to taste the delicious food varieties at Paragon hotel on ..

Kerala boy and youngest chef of India wants to be chef of astronauts

Sharjah: The youngest chef in India and the pride of Malayalis Nihal Raj alias Kicha has a very different dream. He aspires to become ..

Little Nadhan gets a basket of chocolates from Priyanka Gandhi

Kannr: Nadhan Joyce, the seven-year-old boy who wept for not getting an opportunity to meet Rahul Gandhi, became super happy when Priyanka ..

A full moon in the Rann of Kutch; when salt changes to snow!

My first memories of the white salty marshes of the Rann of Kutch are from a high school classroom. As a young teenager, I sat in a ..

Krishna gets ready to become first female jockey of Kerala

Mala: Krishna, the 16-year-old girl, made headlines when a video featured her riding on horseback to school to appear for 10 class ..

Art and cinema are nobodies’ personal property: Parvathi

Actor Parvathi stated that if she is denied opportunities, she would create them for herself. She said this during an interview with ..

Masala-veg puttu is healthier and tastier

Malayalis love their puttu (steamed rice cakes) for breakfast. What if you can add some healthy twits to this traditional breakfast ..

Hidden whirlpools of Pathangayam claimed three lives this year

Kodanchery: Accidents continue to happen in Iruvazhinjipuzha Pathangayam as the visitors gets into the water without proper training ..

A film inspired journey to the most beautiful place on earth

We were all on the top of the ship, waiting for the daybreak. What we saw was beyond words. We have never witnessed such a sight before ..

Jet Airways likely to shut down; Board meeting underway

Mumbai: Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal has decided not to bid for acquiring stake in the cash-strapped airline, sources said Tuesday ..

Runway closure in Dubai Airport; Drop in number of flights

Dubai: One of the runways at the Dubai International Airport has been closed down for 45 days since April 16 for renovation. The runway ..

Easy and spicy egg pepper masala

Egg is a versatile ingredient. It is the go to item when trying to make a quick curry or side dish. Eggs can be used to make snacks ..

Chili chicken made easy

Chili chicken is one of the most popular dishes in the country. Here is how to make it at home. Ingredients Boneless chicken: ..

Muscle power likely to help you live longer

Rio de Janeiro (Brazil): Want to increase your longevity? If yes, then speed up your weight-lifting routine as a new study suggests ..

Anusree thanks Mammootty, everyone for their love, support after Madura Raja release

Madhura Raja, starred by Mammootty and directed by Vysakh, has hit the screens on Friday. In the wake of the release of the movie and ..

If you marry like Sunny, I will curse you; Girl warns Unni Mukundan on FB

Young actor of Malayalam Sunny Wayne got married the other day. The news of his marriage was a shock to many of his female fans as ..

3-yr-old lost at Madhura Raja promotion event in Abu Dhabi; located and clicked with Mammootty

Abu Dhabi: A native of Abu Dhabi was honoured by police for helping a three-year-old girl who was stranded in a mall here. The incident ..

SC permits fireworks for Thrissur Pooram

New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India has granted permission to display fireworks for the popular Thrissur Pooram festival. In the ..

KSEB staff sets up library to promote reading habit

Thriruvananthapuram: An organisation of KSEB staff has established a library exclusively for employees. The group assures supply of ..

This man sets up ‘Grandhappura’ to inspire readers

Thrissur: KP Ravi Prakash, an advocate at Mathilakam here has opened a public library near his house. The library named ‘Grandhappura’ ..

Be careful with what you eat and drink to beat the blazing sun

With the mercury level rising higher than ever, we must be careful about what we eat during this summer. Daily food intake must have ..

Suresh Gopi names child `Naithik' during poll campaign

Thrissur: NDA candidate Suresh Gopi who is contesting from Thrissur is all prepared to influence the public with his stardom. During ..

Pepper chicken is tasty and spicy at the same time

Chicken is one of the most popular forms of meat in the world. For those who like it spicy, pepper chicken is a go to dish. Here is ..

Instagram stars: Harry, Meghan fastest to hit 1 million fans

London: Pay no attention to Hollywood stars or pop idols. When it comes to Instagram, it seems no one can match the allure of a youthful ..

This Shopkeeper still keeps a ‘Vote box’ from 1957

Kottayam: With Lok Sabha polls round the corner, everyone is discussing about the elections. We might have heard about the old voting ..

Raft ride allures tourists to Kuruva island

Mananthavady: Tourists who arrive to enjoy the beautiful Kuruva Dweep or Kuruva Island will get disappointed as the island is closed ..

Costa Cruises' luxury tour vessels dock at Kochi

Kochi: Exploring the luxury of cruises, Costa Cruises, the prominent group in cruise tourism anchored two luxury ships at Kochi. Costa ..

Mango fry is a smacking snack

With the onset of summer, mangoes are aplenty. We all make juices, curries and pickles with mangoes, but not many would know about ..

More extreme Hero XPulse in the works?

Ever since the Impulse faded away into the dust, off-road and trail riding enthusiasts in India have been pretty much craving for a ..

Palak spinach with scrambled eggs is tasty, healthy and easy

Everyone loves a good side dish. If it’s healthy and easy to cook, there is nothing like it. Palak spinach with scrambled eggs ..

Spicy and sour fish curry with Kudam Puli

Fish is a delicacy for Malayalees and is a must on the dining table. A wide range of dishes can be prepared using fish. Here is how ..

Luqaimat - a sweet Arabian twist for tea time

Tea time is when we seek refreshment after lunch creates lethargy. Preparing tea and snacks for the afternoon will be enthusiastic ..

Today is World Idli Day? Many are unaware of this

Chennai: What, World Idli Day? Tamil Nadu may be consuming millions of idlis daily but most people, chefs and hoteliers included, are ..

Keen observation key to professional success: Dr. Sivaji Chakravorti

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