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  By C. Rajeev At an age when most people would prefer a quiet life, Seshagiri Visvanathan remains closely associated with institutions serving the sick, educating children and caring for elderly people in distress. The 89-year-old former Chief Electrical Engineer of Indian Railways has devoted more than three decades to expanding affordable healthcare, education and […]

VNA Lakshman August 8 What began as an attempt by a group of young Kerala creators to solve their own problem of unreliable online income has grown into Buy Me a Coffee, one of the world’s prominent platforms for creators to earn directly from their audiences. The company was founded by Malayalis Jijo Sunny, Joseph […]

CHENNAI, July 26: PMK president Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss has urged the Union government to enact a nationwide law prohibiting children below the age of 16 from accessing social media, arguing that such legislation is essential to safeguard their mental health, physical well-being and academic future. He said India must adopt a uniform legal framework to […]

GURUVAYUR: A Tamil Nadu-based businessman has offered a gold crown weighing approximately 37 sovereigns to Lord Guruvayurappan at the famed Sree Krishna Temple in Guruvayur, adding to the series of valuable offerings made by devotees at one of Kerala’s most revered pilgrimage centres. The intricately crafted crown, studded with ornamental stones, was donated by Tiruppur […]

Kuthuparamba: Few teachers embody the spirit of sportsmanship, discipline and social commitment as effectively as Rasna Kuunumbron, a former state-level gymnast who has transformed her passion for athletics into a mission of nurturing responsible citizens. Born and brought up in Kuthuparamba, Rasna made a name for herself during her school days as one of Kerala’s […]

Thiruvananthapuram: Popular television news anchor Rajani Varrier has shared her first experience of travelling under Kerala’s Priyadarshini free bus travel scheme for women, saying the journey prompted her to reflect on whether public transport subsidies could be extended to a wider section of deserving passengers. In a social media post, Varrier said she is a […]

Chennai, June 15 (H.S.): The divorce case involving Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president C. Joseph Vijay and his wife Sangeetha was adjourned once again on Monday, with the Chengalpattu Family Court posting the matter for further hearing on August 7 after neither of them appeared before the court. When the […]

Kozhikode, June 11: Three people were injured in two separate wild elephant attacks in Kerala’s Attappady region on Thursday, once again drawing attention to the persistent threat of human-wildlife conflict in the tribal belt along the Kerala–Tamil Nadu border. The first incident occurred at Mulli in Attappady during the early hours of the day. A […]

London, June 7Ayurvod, a premium herbal liqueur brand founded by Malayali entrepreneur Mithun Mohan, has won a prestigious Gold Medal at the World Liqueur Awards 2026, one of the most respected international competitions in the global spirits industry. The award marks another major milestone for the brand, which combines India’s ancient Ayurvedic heritage with modern […]