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THRISSUR POORAM

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Ilanjithara Melam reverberates in Vadakkunnathan's courtyard; Thousands brave scorching heat to witness Pooram spectacle

THRISSUR: Ilanjithara Melam, one of the sought-after spectacles of Thrissur Pooram, began at the Vadakkunnathan temple.

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Man stabs wife to death over family issues in Thiruvananthapuram, arrested

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Raghu Rai, patriarch of Indian photojournalism, passes away

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Engine fire scare forces Swiss flight to abort takeoff; Six passengers injured in Delhi airport incident

general | Apr 26

'Violence has no place in democracy'; PM Modi responds to gunfire incident at White House dinner party

others | Apr 26

Shots fired at White House dinner party; President Trump and First Lady Melania safe

general | Apr 25

Power crisis deepens: Kerala braces for imminent nighttime "load restriction" as heat soars

general | Apr 25

Narayana Gurukula chief Guru Muni Narayana Prasad passes away

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Public money must serve the public, not private ends

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India’s health crisis: Over 50% of population now gripped by lifestyle diseases

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KERALA

THRISSUR POORAM

Thechikkottukavu Ramachandran enters Pooram stage; divine air fills Chembukkavu Bhagavathy's procession

THRISSUR: The tall and imposing Thechikkottukavu Ramachandran performed the ritualistic Thidambettu, paying homage to the Chembukkavu Bhagavathy.

general | Apr 26

"Pooram of all Poorams" dawns: Thrissur under strict vigil

general | Apr 26

Thekkady boating on brink as Mullaperiyar level drops to 110 feet

general | Apr 26

Baby snake found in soda bottle: Food Safety Dept shuts down manufacturing unit

Lethal summer: Two collapse and die as Kerala battles record heat and rising snake attacks Justice for KSRTC retirees? Pension revision process under consideration Burnt remains complicate DNA identification in Mundathikode tragedy, results to be delayed 79.63% mystery: High turnout, fewer votes, Kerala in suspense Congress bans public statements amid cyber war over CM post

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CINEMA

cine-news | Apr 25

"I vote where I live": Kalidas Jayaram fires back at trolls over voting in Chennai

cine-news | Apr 24

Vaazha 2: "It’s 'Thook-ki,' not 'Thooki'!": Sabareesh Varma clarifies lyrics amid global success

cine-news | Apr 26

'What if I marry another person? Please stop weaving stories'

Bigg Boss star Firoz Khan yesterday made a veiled attack on his former partner Sajna Noor, hinting that a third person led to the collapse of their relationship.

cine-news | Apr 24

Director B Unnikrishnan resigns general secretary post of FEFKA

cine-news | Apr 23

More than just a song: Why Trisha’s inked finger and BGM choice is a win for Vijay

cine-news | Apr 22

Duo fans have been waiting for: Ahaana Krishna and Nimish Ravi with big annoucement

cine-news | Apr 21

Navya Nair faces backlash over Vishu celebration photos following mother-in-law’s demise

cine-news | Apr 20

Fearless & free: Why Surabhi Santosh’s latest swimsuit post is more than just a photo

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INDIA

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general | Apr 25

Sunil Shetty injured in tragic footbridge collapse during Dakshina Kannada ritual DAKSHINA KANNADA: A traditional religious procession turned into a scene of chaos on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, when a footbridge collapsed in Puche Mogaru village, near Moodbidri.

general | Apr 25

Youth under influence of drugs kills 10-year-old boy in Salem SALEM: An unidentified youth, who trespassed into a house, stabbed a 10-year-old boy to death. The boy’s mother was also stabbed when she tried to stop him from the attack.

general | Apr 25

ED raids six locations of 'The Timothy Initiative' over Rs 95 crore foreign funding scam

general | Apr 24

Aam Aadmi Party MPs including Raghav Chadha join BJP

general | Apr 23

Record voter turnout; Tamil Nadu records 85% turnout, 92.07% in Bengal

general | Apr 24

EPFO proposes new pension scheme; likely to be huge blow for pensioners

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WORLD

others | Apr 26

No talks with US, Iranian delegation leaves Islamabad; US representatives cancel trip ISLAMABAD: Peace talks have been thrown into uncertainty after the Iranian delegation left Islamabad without waiting for US representatives.

others | Apr 24

Iran Supreme Leader's face and lips severely burnt, may need plastic surgery, say top officials TEHRAN: Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has been seriously injured in an attack, confirmed senior Iranian officials. Four Iranian officials said that he has undergone three surgeries on one leg.

gulf | Apr 23

Hormuz blocked, Bab al-Mandab next? Iran and Houthis move to shut doors on global shipping

others | Apr 23

Tension escalates in Hormuz; Trump orders Navy to 'shoot and kill' Iranian boats

europe | Apr 23

'Putin will not win war against Ukraine, he still has time to end the war'; loss of human life can never be justified, says Prince Harry

others | Apr 23

Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil killed in Israel airstrike

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LIFESTYLE

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general | Apr 23

Why selecting this airline could pay for your grocery and pharmacy bills Air India Express has announced a strategic expansion of its Tata NeuPass loyalty program, extending benefits to its international network.

general | Apr 22

World’s best boss? Snack company hands out paid vacations for bad weather CHANGSHA, CHINA: Move over, Willy Wonka. There is a new king of the factory, and he is handing out something much better than chocolate.

general | Apr 21

Clean sweep: How one village became Kerala’s broom capital

general | Apr 20

Porch with a Badge: KI Bhaskaran's house that refuses to retire

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How to snake-proof your home: Guide to managing heat-induced intrusions

general | Apr 19

£670,000 lifesaver: Titanic ‘Money Boat’ rider's life jacket smashes auction records

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SPORTS

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general | Apr 25

Punjab Kings rewrite history with the highest-ever T20 run chase of 265 vs Delhi Capitals NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings produced one of the greatest chases in T20 history, successfully hunting down a massive 265-run target against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday.

general | Apr 25

'I have no relationship with that person, I'll forgive but I will not forget; I've blocked him on Instagram' KOCHI: Malayali cricketer S. Sreesanth has opened up about his relationship with Harbhajan Singh following the infamous “Slapgate” controversy during the Indian Premier League 2008.

general | Apr 25

Record night for Kohli as RCB chase down 206 against GT

general | Apr 24

'Dhoni will return soon'; Mike Hussey shares update

general | Apr 24

Sanju reveals plan that helped him score century against Mumbai Indians

general | Apr 24

Sanju Samson’s 101 powers Chennai Super Kings to big win over Mumbai Indians

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