Thiruvananthapuram, June 20 Lakhs of welfare pension beneficiaries across Kerala were left disappointed once again, as the distribution of this month’s pension did not begin today (June 20) as promised. Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal’s recent announcement that the welfare pensions would be disbursed starting June 20 has turned out to be an empty assurance. Even […]
Shashi Tharoor’s absence from Nilambur By-election campaign raises eyebrows
Thiruvananthapuram, June 18 As the high-stakes Nilambur by-election campaign drew participation from almost the entire Congress leadership in Kerala, the absence of senior Congress leader and Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor has sparked curiosity and political speculation. Despite being one of the most prominent faces of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC), Tharoor did not participate […]
If Swaraj loses Nilambur by-election , even a Rajya Sabha seat may slip out of reach
Nilambur, Kerala (June 18, 2025) The CPI(M)’s decision to field prominent young leader Swaraj from Nilambur — a constituency with limited organisational strength for the party — is widely seen as a political message to sitting MLA PV Anwar, more than a purely winnable electoral bet. Swaraj, who had contested from Nilambur in the last […]
Mass murderer, shame on you’: Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir booed in US
Washington,June 17 Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir, currently on a trip to the US, found himself in the crosshairs of protestors, apparently comprising overseas Pakistani citizens, as they protested against him and also shouted slogans, calling him a ‘mass murderer’. The embarrassment for the Pakistan Army Chief only got amplified as the videos of protestors […]
NEP a ‘game changer’ for India’s future: VP Dhankhar
Pondicherry,June 17 Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday described the National Education Policy (NEP) as a “game changer” that could help propel India towards becoming a developed nation. He urged state governments that have not yet implemented the NEP to reconsider their stance, citing the policy’s transformative potential for the student community. Addressing students and […]
Madras HC disposes Vetri Maaran’s plea after CBFC points to edits in his movie ‘Manushi’
Chennai ,June 17 The Madras High Court on Tuesday closed a petition filed by acclaimed Tamil film-maker Vetri Maaran after the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) said it had reviewed his film ‘Manushi’ and identified specific scenes that need editing before a censor certificate can be issued to it. Justice N. Anand Venkatesh recorded […]
Samyuktha comes onboard Vijay Sethupathi, Puri Jagannadh’s film
Chennai ,June 17 The makers of director Puri Jagannadh’s eagerly awaited upcoming film, fearuring actor Vijay Sethupathi in the lead, on Tuesday announced that actress Samyuktha would play the female lead in the film. Taking to her X timeline, actress and one of the producers of the film Charmme Kaur welcomed actress Samyuktha on board […]
Aryadan Shoukath to win by a margin of 10,000 votes ,central agencies
Thiruvananthapuram,June 17 The United Democratic Front (UDF) is poised to win the Nilambur assembly bypoll with a margin exceeding 10,000 votes, according to a recent assessment by central intelligence agencies. The report, compiled after Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi’s campaign rally in the constituency, suggests that if weather conditions remain favorable, the UDF’s winning margin could […]
Vincent van Gogh: A Life of Pain, A Legacy of Colour
By Shakkeela Sainu Kalarickkal For many artists and writers, suffering is not just incidental—it is often their destiny. Their lives are shaped by poverty, illness, and mental struggles. Recognition, if it comes at all, is usually posthumous. The story of Vincent van Gogh is a heartbreaking testament to this truth. Van Gogh, a master who […]
Kerala govt sanctions additional ₹5 lakh for KV Thomas’ air travel amid treasury curbs
Thiruvananthapuram, June 6 Despite stringent treasury controls in place across the state, the Kerala government has sanctioned an additional ₹5 lakh for the air travel expenses of Prof. K.V. Thomas, the state’s Special Representative in New Delhi and former Union Minister. The allocation, approved by Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal on June 2, comes after the […]
