Muthanga activist says state crushed Adivasi movement
M. Geethanandan, the social activist sentenced to five years for attempting to murder a police officer during the 2003 Muthanga agitation, has said the eviction was a bid to crush the Adivasi…
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Onam legend of King Mahabali’s annual return explained
Onam, the harvest festival of Kerala, celebrates the annual return of the mythological King Mahabali to visit his people. Two articles present the legend with contrasting emphases. Deccan Herald frames the story…
Nailashes opens new Kochi outlet, 95+ locations across India
Nailashes, India's largest nail studio chain, has opened a new outlet in Kochi, Kerala, at PJ Tower on Subhash Chandra Bose Road. The brand now operates 95+ outlets across 35+ cities, strengthening…
Onam sadya goes to restaurants as monsoon failure hits Kerala crops
Kerala's Onam feast is shifting from home kitchens to restaurants and caterers this year, driven by crop losses after a deficient monsoon and by changing consumer habits. India.mongabay.com reports that a dry…
Union Home Ministry notifies Keralam as Kerala’s new official name
The Union Home Ministry has notified Keralam as the new official name of Kerala, effective from August 25. The change follows the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Act, 2026, which President Droupadi Murmu…
Cement prices up Rs 10 per bag in South India
Cement prices in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala have risen by Rs 10 per bag, driven by higher input costs. The increase affects key southern markets where demand remains steady.
Dubai doctor who delivered 3,000 babies dies at 79
Dr John, an Indian expat doctor from Kerala who helped deliver over 3,000 babies in Dubai, has died at the age of 79. Born on June 17, 1945, she was a beloved…
CPI says Pinarayi cannot decide alone on deputy leader post
The CPI has escalated its criticism of Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan over the appointment of the Opposition deputy leader in the Kerala Assembly. CPI state assistant secretary Sathyan Mokeri, in a party…
Christian priest performs Hindu funeral rites for house help
A Christian priest in Kerala conducted Hindu funeral rites for his house help, saying she followed Hindu beliefs and he did not feel like doing anything different. The priest arranged the last…
Manju Warrier and Dileep shake hands at theatre event
Actors Manju Warrier and Dileep, formerly married, attended the inauguration of a theatre complex in Kakkanad. They did not appear on stage together and sat several seats apart but briefly shook hands…
