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Missed Independence Day? Go to Pakistan: Thrissur School Owner’s Remarks Spark Controversy
A school owner in Thrissur, Kerala, is facing intense public backlash and organized protests after allegedly telling students who missed Independence Day celebrations that…
Calendar Offers a Slice of Kerala’s Heritage
The Thrissur Cultural Forum has released a specialized annual calendar designed to preserve and showcase the historical and cultural heritage of Kerala. By integrating…
Row over Group-I only to divert attention from DSC irregularities, alleges YSRCP
The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) has accused the Andhra Pradesh government of orchestrating a political controversy surrounding Group-I services to shield the administration from…
UTF Vows to Protect Pension Rights of All Eligible Employees
The United Teachers Federation (UTF) has formally pledged to safeguard the pension rights of all eligible employees, initiating a concerted effort to ensure that…
Lotus on the Feast Leaf Revives a Forgotten Food Tradition in Kerala’s Palakkad
A traditional culinary initiative in the Palakkad district of Kerala has sought to reclaim the lotus plant as a primary food source, reviving a…
Historic WAFCON Final in Rabat Highlights Growth and Gaps in Women's Sports
Rabat, Morocco — The Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) reaches its conclusion tonight in Rabat, featuring a historic final match between Malawi and…
Ariana Grande Eternal Sunshine Tour Review: Pop Illusion at Its Most Effective – For Good and Bad
Ariana Grande has concluded the live performance leg of her Eternal Sunshine tour with a final appearance at The O2 in London. The show…
The Kids Were Right: 30 Years of Pokémon, from School-Wide Bans to Multimillion-Dollar Trading Cards
The Pokémon franchise has reached its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of evolution from a niche Japanese software export into a global cultural and…
Olga Soffer, a Pioneering Anthropologist Who Redefined the Role of Women in Prehistory, Dies at 83
Olga Soffer, the distinguished professor of anthropology whose research fundamentally dismantled the male-centric narratives of Ice Age society, has died at the age of…
Navy Sailor Found Hanging, Wife and Two Children Dead at Mumbai Home
Four members of a family, including a serving Navy sailor, his wife, and their two children, were found dead at their residence in the…
Wildlife Encounter Precedes Prime Minister Modi's Independence Day Address
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was joined by local wildlife, including cows and peacocks, shortly before delivering his annual Independence Day address at the Red…
KFC Outlet Sealed in Mangaluru Following Stale Chicken Complaint
Food safety officials in Mangaluru have sealed a KFC outlet after a customer filed a formal complaint alleging the service of stale chicken. The…
Mamata Banerjee Defends Legacy of Asish Banerjee Following Death
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has issued a formal condolence statement following the death of Asish Banerjee, explicitly asserting that the deceased had…
Kerala Government Plans Additional Rice Supplies to Stabilize Onam Prices
The Kerala state government has initiated a strategy to increase rice supplies to the market to prevent price volatility and ensure the availability of…
Two Screening Staff Injured After Passenger's Firearm Discharges at Varanasi Airport
Two airport security screening personnel were injured at Varanasi airport after a licensed firearm belonging to a passenger discharged during a routine security inspection.…
Srisailam Temple Tableau Secures Second Prize in Independence Day Celebrations
The Srisailam temple administration has been awarded the second prize for its tableau presentation during the official Independence Day celebrations. The display, which was…
Bring KCR to September Assembly Session: Revanth
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has publicly called for the attendance of former Chief Minister and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) president K. Chandrashekar Rao…
Man and Daughter Found Dead in Kasaragod
Authorities in Kasaragod, Kerala, have launched a formal investigation following the discovery of the bodies of a man and his daughter. Local law enforcement…
Succès Masra Breaks Silence in France 24 Interview Following Presidential Pardon
Succès Masra, the founder of the Les Transformateurs party and former prime minister of Chad, has appeared in a televised interview with France 24…
West Bank Activist Details Humanitarian Crisis Amid Settler Siege in Qusra
Palestinian residents in the West Bank village of Qusra are facing a critical humanitarian situation following a week-long siege of their homes by Israeli…
Burnley secure vital point from West Ham showdown as Flemming scores twice off late
In a tense Championship encounter at Gigg Lane, Burnley earned a hard-fought point from West Ham thanks to two dramatic late goals from Zian…
Proud to be dimaagi Naxal: P Chidambaram hits back at PM Modi's Red Fort remark
Senior Congress leader and former Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram has publicly embraced the label "dimaagi Naxal"—translated as "intellectual Naxal"—in a direct response to…
20-year-old engineering student from Arunachal found dead at rented home in Kerala
A 20-year-old engineering student from Arunachal Pradesh was found dead at a rented residence in Kerala on 16 August 2026, prompting an investigation by…
Journalists Should Learn Skills to Use AI, Says Seer
Sri Allam Prabhu Swami of the Naganur Rudrakshi Math has urged journalists to acquire proficiency in artificial intelligence tools as the media industry undergoes…