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Kerala
Onmanorama Explains | Do EVMs curtail voter rights and can they be manipulated?

Since Indian EVMs are standalone devices unconnected to units outside the system, most experts have ruled out the possibility of hacking. However, manipulation has not been ruled out.
News
Stalin, Rajnikanth cast votes in Tamil Nadu as all 39 Lok Sabha constituencies go to polls

The fate of 950 candidates will be decided by about 6.23 crore voters who are set to exercise their franchise in 68,321 polling stations.
Travel
Thrissur Pooram: 'Khadaka Poorangal' captivate city, fans wait for 'Madhathil Varavu'

The Ilanjithara Melam, to be led by Kizhakottu Aniyan Marar, is scheduled for 2 pm and Kudamattam ceremony will be held at 5 pm.

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KYC Wayanad: Rahul Gandhi faces Annie Raja & K Surendran in 3-way battle

ENTERTAINMENT

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I’ve lost an elder brother, says Yesudas on K G Jayan’s demise
Five reasons why 'Amar Singh Chamkila' is a rage now and what makes Imtiaz Ali's film tick for the masses
ED attaches Rs 98 cr worth assets of Shilpa Shetty, husband Raj Kundra
Good films make me happy: Nayanthara applauds 'Premalu' on social media

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DAILY NEWS DOSE

Kejriwal eating foods high in sugar despite having diabetes to secure medical bail: ED | Apr 18, 2024

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Decoding Malayalam movie Aavesham (EP 69)

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Breaking barriers of colour, gender & caste in classical arts: Dr Neena Prasad

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Electoral bonds on trial: Behind the Supreme Court verdict | Ep 104

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Poacher: The real vs the cinematic - journalist who broke the news analyses missing links (EP 63)

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Kerala
Auto driver, falsely implicated in theft case and later acquitted, found dead

The disgrace and infamy brought upon by the false accusations shattered not only Ratheesh but also his entire family.
Sports
Marseille edge Benfica on penalties to reach Europa League semifinals

Olympique de Marseille claimed a penalty shootout win over Benfica on Thursday to reach the Europa League semi-finals
News
Israeli missiles hit site in Iran in retaliatory strike: Reports

Several Iranian nuclear sites are located in Isfahan province, including Natanz, centerpiece of Iran’s uranium enrichment program.

KERALA SPORTS WEEK

Heroes take a leap of faith | Kerala Sports Week | Ep 10

FOOD

Your little guide to a great culinary experience!

Tired of rolling chapatis everyday? Try these tricks to store them
Does salt have an expiry date? Know facts about this flavour enhancer
Easy homemade coconut popsicles
Tender coconut water poached fish

ONMANORAMA VIDEOS

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Rahul Gandhi faces Annie Raja & Surendran in Wayanad

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Kerala Sports Week

Samson's Power & Blasters' Form | Kerala Sports Week Ep12

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ENTERTAINMENT

Bollywood Films Beyond Propaganda

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BATTLE OF BALLOTS

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ELECTION YARN

Era of respect: A pregnant statement (Ep3)

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Election Tracker- 3

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ELECTION YARN

Spartan and Daredevil (Ep 2)

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Onmanorama Explains

Pro CAA vs Anti CAA | In-Depth Analysis

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From Tamil Nadu to Manipur: Phase 1 of 2024 Lok Sabha polls kick-starts in 102 seats

Over 16.63 crore eligible voters prepare to cast their ballots in the first phase, shaping the destiny of the nation for the next five years.
Kerala
Iranian commandos were polite: Lone Malayali woman cadet released from Israel-linked ship

While asked whether she would return to the same job, Ann replied, “Certainly! I love that work.”
Kerala
Malayali woman on Iran-seized cargo ship reaches Kerala safely

A native of Veluthur in Thrissur, Ann has been working on the ship for the past nine months as a trainee.

Movie Review

April 12, 2024

'Aavesham': Fahadh Faasil reigns supreme as 'Ranga' in Jithu Madhavan's comedy-entertainer | Movie Review

April 12, 2024

'Varshangalkku Sesham' Review | A bittersweet tribute to tinsel town’s oddball residents

April 05, 2024

'The First Omen': A dark and refreshing prequel to a horror classic | Movie Review

SPORTS

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Marseille edge Benfica on penalties to reach Europa League semifinals
IPL 2024: MI beat Punjab Kings by 9 runs
ISL Knockout Preview: Semifinal spot up for grabs as Odisha host Kerala Blasters
Candidates chess: Gukesh slips to tied 2nd after draw

LifeStyle
World Liver Day: How to keep the organ healthy?

It's important to note that nearly 20 lakh people die every year globally due to live-related ailments, and in India, one in five people has liver disease.
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Kerala
Chandy, Kodiyeri, Kanam, Panakkad; Maestros Kerala missed badly this election

Strategy was second nature to masters of Kerala politics during elections.
LifeStyle
Read your horoscope today (19-04-2024)

Some people have been advised to be on their guard, while others can relax as a few tasks may led them to success.

Vantage Point

Column | Unlikely heroes emerge at the death

Dr KN Raghavan

Sports
IPL 2024: MI beat Punjab Kings by 9 runs

Chasing a challenging 193, young sensation Ashutosh played the knock of his nascent career, smashing a 28-ball 61 to keep PBKS in the hunt till the end.
Kerala
ECI & Kerala's CEO deny error in Kasaragod's mock polling, but find scapegoats

Despite officials refusing to acknowledge the glitch, the Collector's report says four VVPAT machines printed extra slips with BJP symbols.
Kerala
Siblings drown in Kadalundi River in Malappuram

The deceased are Mubashira (26) and Ajmala Thasni (21).

Sports
ISL Knockout Preview: Semifinal spot up for grabs as Odisha host Kerala Blasters

Both these teams are heading into the knockouts with identical forms, losing thrice along with drawing and winning once each in their previous five games.
Kerala
Bird flu: Culling of infected ducks to begin tomorrow in Alappuzha panchayats

The District Collector has imposed a ban on the consumption and sale of duck and chicken till April 25.
News
80 Maoists killed, 125 arrested, 150 surrendered in Chhattisgarh in 4 months

Left-wing extremism-related violence has declined in the country by 52 per cent.

TRAVEL

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Thrissur Pooram: 'Khadaka Poorangal' captivate city, fans wait for 'Madhathil Varavu'
Overcrowding in reservation coaches: Vande Bharat won't solve common man's problem, say passengers
Thrissur Pooram: Food, medical care, ayurvedic drinking water, ambulance services in place
Safety at Thrissur Pooram: QR code bands for kids, mini control rooms and more

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Kerala
No biriyani, no fizz, poll season a real bummer for plantation workers in Nilgiris

Employing women for campaign work costs parties Rs 450 per day.
News
Bombay HC allows child marriage victim to terminate pregnancy over foetal abnormalities

The 17-year-old girl had filed a petition in Bombay HC saying scans had shown that the foetus had skeletal anomalies.
Kerala
Sugandhagiri tree felling case: Forest dept stays suspension of South Wayanad DFO

The suspension order cites the DFO's failure to prevent the trees from being smuggled out.

LIFESTYLE

Stay Updated with Onmanorama Life and Style hacks.

World Liver Day: How to keep the organ healthy?
Read your horoscope today (19-04-2024)
After COVID, WHO defines disease spread through air
What are the health benefits of jamun seeds?

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Daily News Dose: UAE struggles to recover after heaviest recorded rainfall ever hits desert nation | Apr 18, 2024

Hello, this is your daily dose of news from Onmanorama. Tune in to get updated about the major news stories of the day.
Entertainment
I’ve lost an elder brother, says Yesudas on K G Jayan’s demise

Yesudas’s association with Jayan began after both of them became disciples of the Carnatic music maestro Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar.
News
Bengal zoo authorities propose new names for lion pair caught in controversy

The lion will be renamed Suraj, and the lioness will be Tanaya.

Entertainment
Five reasons why 'Amar Singh Chamkila' is a rage now and what makes Imtiaz Ali's film tick for the masses

The movie, which started streaming on Netflix last week, is based on the Punjabi singer Chamkila who was killed by unidentified assailants in 1988.
News
Kejriwal consuming high-sugar diet despite diabetes for bail grounds, ED tells court

Kejriwal has moved the court seeking permission to consult his regular doctor via video conference because of fluctuating sugar levels.
News
SC reserves verdict on cross-verification of votes cast using EVMs with VVPAT

A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta reserved its verdict after hearing the response of the Election Commission on the pleas.

LifeStyle
After COVID, WHO defines disease spread through air

Almost 500 experts contributed to the definition, including physicists, public health professionals and engineers, many of whom disagreed bitterly over the topic in the past.
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Rahul Gandhi lacks courage to contest from Amethi: Rajnath Singh

He was speaking at an election meeting in the Pathanamthitta LS constituency to garner support for BJP's Anil K Antony.
Travel
Overcrowding in reservation coaches: Vande Bharat won't solve common man's problem, say passengers

The number of deaths by falling from overcrowded general coaches too has been going up.

Kerala
EVMs give extra votes to BJP's lotus during mock polls in Kasaragod, claim LDF & UDF agents

Four EVMs registered votes in favour of BJP. The UDF and LDF have filed complaints with the District Collector.
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ECI counters its Kasaragod official, tells SC reports of extra vote for BJP in mock poll false

At least four electronic voting machines (EVM) erroneously registered votes in favour of BJP during mock polling in Kasaragod on Wednesday, April 17, agents of LDF and UDF candidates had alleged.
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Pinarayi Vijayan's silence on BJP shields him from ED scrutiny: Rahul Gandhi

The Lok Sabha elections in Kerala will be held on April 26 and the results will be declared on June 4.

Kerala
Woman dies as speeding tipper rams autorickshaw

The deceased is Leela of ‘Leela Nivas'. The accident occurred this morning at KP Road near Kattanam Sevanam Hospital.
LifeStyle
What are the health benefits of jamun seeds?

The jamun seeds control glucose levels in the blood.
Travel
Thrissur Pooram: Food, medical care, ayurvedic drinking water, ambulance services in place

A 12-member stretcher team of ACTS would be ready at the venue to take anyone who faints due to the heatwave or feels discomfort, swiftly to the hospital.

Sports
Candidates chess: Gukesh slips to tied 2nd after draw

R Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi lost their way against American Hikaru Nakamura and Russian Ian Nepomniachtchi respectively.
Sports
Down with knee injury, Sreeshankar ruled out of Paris Olympics

Asian Games and Commonwealth Games silver medallist was injured during training.
Entertainment
ED attaches Rs 98 cr worth assets of Shilpa Shetty, husband Raj Kundra

The attached properties include residential flat in Juhu (Mumbai) presently in the name of Shetty and residential bungalow in Pune and equity shares in the name of Kundra, the federal agency said in a statement.

Kerala
Poll panel seeks report from Kerala varsity after Brittas delivers speech violating code of conduct

Despite the ban, Brittas arrived at the scheduled time and delivered a lecture titled ‘Indian Democracy: Duties and Challenges’.
Kerala
NRI booked for obscene post against KK Shailaja; charges include incitement of violence

The Mattannur police have registered the case including charges like incitement of violence.
Entertainment
Good films make me happy: Nayanthara applauds 'Premalu' on social media

Despite lacking A-list stars, 'Premalu' managed to achieve significant success, raking in over Rs 130 crores globally.

Travel
Safety at Thrissur Pooram: QR code bands for kids, mini control rooms and more

Strict safety measures are likely to be adopted to ensure that the crowd is at least six metres away from the elephants.
Entertainment
Active Telugu Film Producers Guild releases statement on PVR INOX issue in Kerala

According to some association members, the industry also faced losses as Telugu-dubbed Malayalam films were stalled when the multiplex chain issued a ban on Malayalam films in PVR theatres across the country.
News
DD News logo, text change to saffron colour

However, social media is currently witnessing widespread criticism of this change.

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In Malappuram, Pinarayi reiterates Congress did not oppose CAA or uniform civil code

Referring to the results of the 2021 Assembly polls, when people voted for the LDF rejecting the surveys conducted by various media organisations.
Entertainment
'Varshangalkku Shesham' collects Rs 50 crore worldwide in less than a week

'Varshangalkku Shesham' features two friends played by Dhyan Sreenivasan and Pranav Mohanlal who set out to make it big in the tinsel world in yesteryear Madras.
Entertainment
Alia Bhatt makes Time magazine's '100 Most Influential People of 2024' list

Joining Alia Bhatt on the list are Indian-origin actor Dev Patel and wrestler Sakshi Malik

Career & Campus
Kerala govt issues new directives for campus fests; permission, safety audit mandatory

Upon reviewing the committee's report, the government has revised instructions to enhance campus safety and functionality.
LifeStyle
Mustard oil: How will its regular use help you?

It is loaded with omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids that stimulate brain functioning, increase hormone production and control inflammation.
Travel
Explainer: What is Thrissur Pooram and how can tourists enjoy it?

The festival revolves around a cordial rivalry between the Paramekkavu Bhagavathi Temple and the Thiruvambadi Sri Krishna Temple, situated within the vicinity of Vadakkumnathan Temple of Thrissur.

Entertainment
Sureshan and Sumalatha's unique love story to hit the screens on May 16

The 'Save The Date' teaser and first look posters featuring the characters in three get-ups were also well-received by the audience.
Entertainment
'She’s using a surrogate': Netizens target Deepika Padukone with fresh set of rumours

It appears that Deepika will continue to face such comments for the foreseeable future.
Entertainment
Jayan-Vijayan twins raised the bar in Malayalam devotional music

Poet S Ramesan Nair, who created several devotional song albums along with musician K G Jayan, said the musical twins Jayan and Vijayan deserve credit for making Malayalis hum to devotional songs. K G Jayan passed away on Tuesday and was cremated with state honours in Tripunithura on

Entertainment
Malayalis saved Rahim from death row; now Boby Chemmanur plans movie on him

He said he has completed primary talks with 'Adujeevitham' maker Blessy to direct the film
Kerala
Kerala police constables in armed battalion to be redesignated as officers

New guidelines have been formed to initiate disciplinary action against the personnel.
Entertainment
K G Jayan composed 'Srikovil nada thurannu' while climbing Pathinettampadi at Sabarimala

The Carnatic singer was cremated with state honours at Tripunithura on Wednesday evening.

Entertainment
Screenwriter and author Balram Mattannur passes away

The cremation ceremony is scheduled for 2 PM at the Pulluppi community crematorium on Thursday.
Kerala
The priest from Kannur who found his destiny in Japan

Father Sali Augustine is currently the vice-chancellor of Sophia University in Japan.
Entertainment
Gabriel García Marquez's masterpiece comes to life; Netflix offers preview of 'One Hundred Years of Solitude'

The series is written by a talented team including José Rivera, Natalia Santa, Camila Brugés, María Camila Arias, and Albatrós González.

Travel
Dubai rains: 3 flights from Kerala cancelled, several delayed

Air India, which operates 72 weekly flights from various cities to Dubai, and IndiGo cancelled their services on Wednesday.
Kerala
Analysis | Why Pinarayi chose to take on Modi risking public humiliation for his daughter

Not taking on PM Modi's high-pitched censure of his party and governance, fearing public humiliation for his daughter, would have been politically disastrous for the Kerala CM.
Sports
Real Madrid dispatch holders Man City in Champions League shootout

City's Bernardo Silva and Mateo Kovacic both misfired in the shootout to put Madrid in the driving seat.

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Know Your Candidate: Performer of a different kind takes on two screen performers in Kollam

Onmanorama's Know Your Candidate (KYC) captures the changing trends in a constituency, the pulse of of the voters from the ground and gauges candidates' chances.
Videos
KYC Kollam: Premachandran faces Mukesh & Krishnakumar

Onmanorama's Know Your Candidate (KYC) captures the changing trends in a constituency, the pulse of of the voters from the ground and gauges candidates' chances.
Kerala
A unique experiment is on in Wayanad to recharge Kabani River and rescue drought-hit villages

A check dam has been readied across Kabani to arrest the water from Karapuzha Dam, 60 km away.

Sports
IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals crush Gujarat Titans by 6 wickets

Malayali pacer Sandeep Warrier bagged two wickets for Gujarat Titans.
News
Sweden passes law to make it easier for people to change legal gender

Swedes have been able to change legal gender since 1972.
Kerala
Two Australian women booked for destroying pro-Palestine poster in Kochi

In the video, the woman is heard saying she did it for the people of Israel.

Kerala
Bird flu confirmed in parts of Alappuzha; culling operations underway

Authorities have initiated plans to cull all farm birds within a one-kilometre radius of the affected area.
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Trinamool Congress releases election manifesto; promises repeal of CAA

The TMC walked out of the INDIA bloc in January over disagreements regarding seat-sharing with the Congress in Bengal.
Podcast
Daily News Dose: Dubai reels under heaviest rainfall in 75 years; airports issue travel advisory | Apr 17, 2024

Hello, this is your daily dose of news from Onmanorama. Tune in to get updated about the major news stories of the day.

Travel
Trial run of Kerala's first double-decker train on Pollachi-Palakkad route successful

This AC chair car train is part of the inaugural Double Decker Express series by indian railways.
Kerala
Kerala varsity VC stops John Brittas from delivering lecture citing poll code violation

The topic of the lecture was 'Indian Democracy: Challenges and Duties'. Organisers said neither the EC nor the University Registrar had instructed against holding the event
Kerala
Enough of comedy, Premachandran challenges Mukesh to a debate

Mukesh is especially critical of Premachandran for taking credit for the Rs-361-crore redevelopment of Kollam Railway Station.

LifeStyle
Meet Aswathy who overcame all odds to run successful terracotta jewellery business

Aswathy didn’t want to spend her life sulking and blaming others for what happened to her. She took the bold decision to end her marriage and filed for divorce.
Sports
Meet Asha and Sajana, Kerala's pride in Indian women’s cricket team

Though the recognition has come a bit too late, it also opens the door to World Cup possibilities for both of them.
Entertainment
Ranveer Singh, Atlee groove to 'Lungi Dance', 'Appadi Podu' at Aishwarya Shankar's wedding

Chiranjeevi, Boney Kapoor, Janhvi and A R Rahman were also the other guests at Aishwarya's function.

Sports
Candidates Chess: Gukesh to clash with Caruana; Praggnanandhaa takes on Nakamura

The 17-year-old Gukesh is in joint lead with Russia's Ian Nepomniachtchi.
LifeStyle
Nayanthara in striped sari, choker necklace looks ethereal, fans awed by pix

In the pictures, she can be seen wearing a striped sari. She paired her outfit with heavy jewellery. She opted for a pearl choker neckpiece and matching earrings and tied her hair in a bun.
News
Fact check: Cropped video viral as PM Modi admitted to stealing in childhood

BOOM found that in the unedited clip, Narendra Modi is narrating a story of a robber and not talking about himself.

Career & Campus
How KG students' cursive writing book came handy for this CSE rankholder from Kerala

Parvathy Gopakumar of Ambalapuzha, Alappuzha, secured the 282nd rank in the Civil Services exam.
Kerala
Monthly payment case: ED reaches CMRL MD's house after he skips summons

CMRL MD Sasidharan Kartha skipped the first summons citing health issues.
Food
Tired of rolling chapatis everyday? Try these tricks to store them

Most people who enjoy eating chapatis often wish for a method to store them safely to be used for a few days. Follow these steps to make soft chapatis and store them up to 3 -4 days.

Kerala
People won't believe PM Modi's poll promises: Pinarayi Vijayan

He also called out the Congress for remaining silent on the controversial CAA in its manifesto.
Kerala
Monthly payoff scam: CMRL refuses to give ED documents signed with Veena's firm

The ED has asked CMRL officials to produce documents including Veena's appointment order, invoice and account ledger as part of the probe.
Entertainment
Happy Birthday Vikram! Here's a look at actor's stunning physical transformation for 'Thangalaan' over the years

Last year too, the filmmakers had released a 'Behind The Scenes' video from the movie.

Food
Does salt have an expiry date? Know facts about this flavour enhancer

Experts say that salt would never go stale or bad unless some minerals or flavours are added to it. When moisture gets mixed in salt, it may turn lumpy.
Kerala
Kollam child abduction case: Anupama seeks bail for first time

The plea seeks bail for Anupama to enable her to continue her studies.
Kerala
Fake antique dealer Monson Mavunkal's wife collapses and dies in Alappuzha

Thressiama was a retired teacher.

Kerala
Thrissur Pooram: Forest dept to scrap order on reverification of elephants' fitness certificate

Reverification is not practical as only two days are left for Pooram, said minister K Rajan.
Career & Campus
New rules for Kendriya Vidyalayas to hit private sector staff hard

The new rules say that inter-state transfer will not be allowed for children of private sector staff.
Entertainment
After Narendra Modi, Asha Bhosle, now Amitabh Bachchan to receive ‘Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Puraskar’

Bachchan, 81, will receive the recognition on April 24, the memorial day of their father and theatre-music veteran Deenanath Mangeshkar.

Kerala
Kasaragod's LDF candidate posts Islamophobic video to target Unnithan, deletes after uproar

The IUML has called for a night march and protest from Thalangara Nusrath Nagar to Dinar Nagar at 7 pm on Wednesday, April 17.
Career & Campus
Sharika scripts history as first person with cerebral palsy to crack civil service exam

The turning point in Sharika's life came when she was selected for Project Chithrashalabham (butterfly).
Entertainment
I received financial support from 'Aadujeevitham' actor Prithviraj, A R Rahman: Najeeb

The clarification comes amid rumours that the filmmakers did not provide any financial support to Najeeb.

LifeStyle
Go for flawless skin, follow these natural face packs

Natural face packs can be a great way to tighten the skin and improve its overall health and appearance.
Kerala
Wild elephants vandalise tourists' car in Munnar

Two cars, belonging to Manoj Kumar and Thomas from Muvattupuzha, were damaged.
Kerala
Adimali Murder: Police arrest two from Palakkad

Alex and Kavita, natives of Kollam killed Fatima during a robbery attempt.

Kerala
Cyber attack against K K Shailaja: IUML leader booked in Kannur

T H Aslam, a panchayat member and local IUML leader booked for sharing a fabricated video on WhatsApp.
Videos
Election Yarn Ep 6 | A Death Threat

Onmanorama's 'Election Yarn' series unravel the threads of history and delve into captivating tales. This episode discusses how VM Sudheeran fought for the Alappuzha coastal railway.

KYC Kollam: Premachandran faces Mukesh & Krishnakumar

Phase 1 April 19

Phase 2 April 26

Phase 3 May 7

Phase 4 May 13

Phase 5 May 20

Phase 6 May 25

Phase 7 June 1

Kerala

KYC Wayanad: Rahul Gandhi faces Annie Raja & K Surendran in 3-way battle

Heroes take a leap of faith | Kerala Sports Week | Ep 10

'Aavesham': Fahadh Faasil reigns supreme as 'Ranga' in Jithu Madhavan's comedy-entertainer | Movie Review

'Varshangalkku Sesham' Review | A bittersweet tribute to tinsel town’s oddball residents

'The First Omen': A dark and refreshing prequel to a horror classic | Movie Review