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In pics: PM Modi visits Wayanad, surveys landslide damage and meets survivors

During his on-the-ground assessment of the affected areas, the Prime Minister was briefed by Kerala’s ADGP (law and order), MR Ajith Kumar.
Published on Aug 10, 2024 06:19 pm IST

Wayanad landslides: Rescue operations continue after deadly disaster | Photos

Heavy rainfall, upto 572 mm in 24 hours, in the Wayanad district of Kerala triggered a series of landslides thaat have led to over 300 people dead and homes swept away (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)
Updated on Aug 02, 2024 05:27 pm IST

Southwest monsoon makes early onset in Kerala; heavy rain continues | Pics

A man uses an umbrella in the rain on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, against the backdrop of Kochi's backwaters.
Published on May 30, 2024 02:14 pm IST

Kerala Rains: 4 dead as torrential rains lash several parts of state

Four people were killed as torrential rains lashed several parts of Kerala. On Wednesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for five districts likely to receive heavy rainfall.
Published on May 23, 2024 10:45 am IST

Photos | PM Modi offers prayers at Lord Krishna temple in Kerala's Guruvayur

The famous Lord Krishna shrine was under tight police security since early morning in preparation for the PM's visit. 
Published on Jan 17, 2024 11:03 am IST

1 killed, dozens injured in blast at prayer meeting in Kerala

One person died and several others were injured after multiple explosions took place at a prayer meeting of Jehovah's Witnesses in the Kalamassery area of Kochi district at around 9 am. 
Published on Oct 30, 2023 11:21 am IST

Onam 2023: Malaika Arora to Rashmika Mandanna, celebs extend wishes to fans

The 10-day-long Onam celebration began on August 20 and will end on August 31. Malayalis all over the world are celebrating Onam on Thiruvonam day. Thiruvonam is the most important day of the festival and is marked by elaborate feasts, traditional performances, and various cultural activities. On the occasion, celebrities like Malaika Arora and Dulquer Salmaan have taken to social media to extend their Onam wishes to their fans. 
Published on Aug 29, 2023 04:24 pm IST

Onam 2023: Malayalis across the country celebrate festival with great zeal

Malayalis across the world are celebrating the harvest festival Onam on Thiruvonam day, the spirit is equally buoyant at the Thrikkakara Vamana Moorthy Temple. It is the only temple dedicated to Vamana in Kerala. 
Published on Aug 29, 2023 11:07 am IST

Onam 2023: 7 lesser-known and interesting facts about 10-day festival

Onam, also known as Thiru-Onam or Thiruvonam, is a yearly 10-day harvest festival observed in Kerala. Starting from August 20th this year, the festival will end on August 31st. Let's explore intriguing details about Onam that give this festival its unique significance.
Published on Aug 25, 2023 11:41 am IST

Onam 2023: 10 traditional dishes to add to your Sadhya feast

Onam, the 10-day-long harvest festival, marks the beginning of the Malayalam year Kollavarshamis. The term "Sadhya" in Malayalam translates to a grand banquet. This culinary spread encompasses an assortment of 26 distinct curries, fried vegetables, sweet delicacies, and more, all meticulously crafted from a staggering assemblage of over 60 ingredients. For those who aren't native to Kerala yet wish to experience these flavors, here are 10 dishes you can recreate in your own kitchen. 
Updated on Aug 26, 2023 11:19 am IST

Monsoon rain reaches Kerala after longest delay in 4 years

Reflecting the delayed arrival of the monsoon, the weather office data stated that India received 57% lower rainfall than average in the first week of June.  
Published on Jun 08, 2023 07:07 pm IST

PM Modi to flag off India's first Water Metro in Kochi today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Kerala where he will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate various projects worth more than 3,200 crore. He will also flag off India's first Water Metro that connects 10 islands around Kochi through battery-operated electric hybrid boats for seamless connectivity with the city on Tuesday. 
Published on Apr 25, 2023 09:24 am IST

PM Modi holds mega roadshow in Kerala's Kochi ahead of 2024 elections | SEE PICS

Prime Minister Narendra Modi - who landed in Kerala for a two-day visit - held a mega roadshow in Kochi on Monday.
Published on Apr 24, 2023 10:59 pm IST

The unmissable places to visit in kerala

The Backwaters of Kumarakom: The stunning backwaters of Kumarakom are a magnificent network of lagoons, canals, and lakes. You can rent a houseboat and sail through these waterways, surrounded by coconut trees and greenery. The calmness and tranquility of this place are perfect for a relaxing getaway.
Published on Apr 15, 2023 12:33 pm IST

Vishu 2023: Rituals, traditions, facts and all you want to know

Significance: Vishu is a time for new beginnings and fresh starts. It is believed that the first thing a person sees on Vishu morning sets the tone for the rest of the year, so people often set up a ritual display called "Vishukkani" the night before, which includes items like rice, fruits, flowers, gold, and a mirror. 
Updated on Apr 12, 2023 04:05 pm IST

NIA, ED, state police raid PFI-SDPI offices in multiple states | Photos

Police personnel during a raid of National Investigation Agency (NIA) at the residence of a functionary of Popular Front of India (PFI), in Madurai.
Published on Sept 22, 2022 03:07 pm IST

Rashmika Mandanna to Dulquer Salmaan, celebs wish fans ‘Happy Onam’

The 10-day-long Malayali annual Malayali harvest festival, Onam is celebrated during the Malayali month of Chingam (August - September) and marks the homecoming of the legendary King Mahabali. This year, the celebration commenced on August 30 and ends today, September 8. On the auspicious occasion, celebrities like Sai Pallavi, Rashmika Mandanna, and Dulquer Salmaan, among others took to their social media handles to wish fans 'Happy Onam.'
Published on Sept 09, 2022 09:09 am IST

Onam revelry captured in pics: From 'Kathakali' to 'Kalaripayattu'

Students of Government College for Women ride a swing during Onam celebrations, in Thiruvananthapuram.
Published on Sept 09, 2022 05:33 am IST

Onam 2022: Simple and beautiful pookalam designs for Onam

Onam, the 10-day-long harvest festival, is celebrated across the state of Kerala to mark the beginning of the Malayalam year Kollavarshamis. This festival is held during the Malayali month of Chingam (August - September) and marks the homecoming of the legendary King Mahabali. To celebrate his return, people make Pookalam or athapookalam, a floral rangoli made with fresh flowers. Here are a few simple designs you can refer to for last-moment preparations.
Published on Aug 31, 2022 12:01 pm IST

Onam 2022: All about the 10 days celebrations of the Malayali harvest festival

Onam, the annual Malayali harvest festival, is celebrated during the Malayali month of Chingam (August - September) and marks the homecoming of the legendary King Mahabali. This year, it will be celebrated from August 30 to September 8. During these 10-days, people of the state, both young and old, participate in several events with a lot of enthusiasm. Here's how the 10 auspicious days of Onam are celebrated in Kerala.
Updated on Aug 30, 2022 10:01 am IST

All you need to know about the 6 events that take place during Onam

Onam, the annual Malayali harvest festival, is celebrated during the Malayali month of Chingam (August - September) and marks the homecoming of the legendary King Mahabali. This year, it will be celebrated from August 30 to September 8. Here are the six events that take place during the festival.
Updated on Aug 26, 2022 01:17 pm IST

Top surfing places in India you need to add to your bucket list

India has a vast coastline offering the best surfing places. Most of them are in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The best time to visit these places is between September to November and March to May.
Published on Jul 19, 2022 05:52 pm IST

5 top breathtaking summer wedding destinations in India

After a long duration of being impacted by the pandemic, weddings are back in full swing, in time to bid farewell to some of the season's most spectacular winter weddings and say hello to summer weddings. As many international destinations still have travel restrictions, a large portion of summer weddings are likely to take place in India this year and soon-to-be married couples are already looking for cool desi getaways in hills, mountains, islands and jungles, away from the sweltering heat of North India. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Anam Zubair, Associate Director of Marketing at WeddingWire India, revealed, “This wedding season is going to be a big bang, according to the Indian wedding dates calendar. In the summer of 2022, starting April till July, there are 29 mahurats (auspicious) dates which is almost 58% of the entire year’s mahurats. May is very heavy with 11 mahurat days and there are nine days in June. As per industry statistics, around 40 lakh weddings are to be solemnized from April-July.” She listed five fantastic summer wedding sites where you may have the wedding of your dreams and say "I Do" in lovely weather. 
Updated on May 11, 2022 04:24 pm IST

Thrissur Pooram: Interesting facts about Kerala's largest temple festival

Thrissur Pooram, held in the Malayalam month of Medam (April-May) at the Vadakkunnathan Temple in Thrissur annually, is one of the oldest temple festivals in Kerela. This day the festival will be observed on May 10. This Pooram is considered to be the largest and most famous of all Poorams in India. The festival was the brainchild of Sakthan Thampuran, the Maharaja of Cochin (1790–1805). He organised the festival with the participation of 10 temples (Paramekkavu, Thiruvambadi Kanimangalam, Karamucku, Laloor, Choorakottukara, Panamukkampally, Ayyanthole, Chembukkavu, Neythilakavu). Here are a few interesting facts about the Pooram that you probably didn't know about.
Published on May 08, 2022 09:13 pm IST

Mouni Roy is making Kerala look good, and vice versa

Mouni Roy is off to her next vacation and giving us major travel FOMO. The actor recently took off to God’s own country – Kerala – and the pictures coming in from her travel diaries are making us swoon. Mouni is setting major travel fashion goals as well, with her pictures.
Updated on Oct 19, 2021 03:06 pm IST

Kerala Rain: Heavy rains create havoc in state, IMD issues 'Yellow Alert' 

A total of 11 teams of the National Disaster Relief Teams (NDRF) have been deployed to the state in coordination with the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA). Earlier today, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a 'Yellow Alert' in 11 districts of Kerala for heavy rainfall.
Published on Oct 17, 2021 08:05 pm IST

Photos: Monsoon arrives in Kerala

Dark clouds hover in the sky after the South-West monsoon made its footfall in Kerala, in Thiruvananthapuram, on June 3. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the monsoon arrived in Kerala on June 3 two days behind schedule and advanced into parts of the south Arabian Sea, Lakshadweep, Tamil Nadu, southwest Bay of Bengal, and remaining areas of the Comorin-Maldives.
Updated on Jun 04, 2021 04:53 pm IST