Lawyer Arun Ferreira taken to Faraskhana Police station in Pune on Wednesday. The five activists arrested from various parts of the country on Tuesday for suspected Maoist links had allegedly funded the ‘Elgar Parishad’ conclave in Pune, held a day before the Koregaon-Bhima violence, police said on Tuesday.

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City Malayalis are working towards gathering hope and funds for fellow citizens affected by the floods in Kerala. read more

The harvest festival was celebrated across the state in a remarkable coming together of all faiths. The tragedy has unleashed a spirit of camaraderie and cooperation unseen in an intensely political state. read more

Onam is celebrated with great pomp across the state, but this time around festivities are the last thing on people’s minds as they come to grips with the devastation. read more

On the auspicious occasion of Onam, locals in Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram collected the relief material for flood victims. In last one month, as many as 357 people have lost their lives so far, with the state faced a loss of Rs 19,512 crore. On the other hand, nearly 2,000 volunteers are working daily to send special Onam kits to the people so that they can celebrate the festival. Rescue and relief operations in the state have been stepped up to evacuate the stranded people from the flood-affected areas. (HT Correspondent)read more

The observation of Onam, the annual harvest festival, was subdued in Kerala, with 8.69 lakh people still in 2,287 relief camps. read more

The entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with Kerala and prays for the happiness as well as prosperity of its citizens, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said. read more

Onam 2018: The traditional Onam Sadya, a feast that consists of 26 dishes, is one of the highlights of the festival with Malayalis cooking it for friends and family. Though the meal may seem indulgent, it is, in fact, one of the healthiest thalis one... read more

Kerala has been savaged by the worst rains in a century leading to several people being killed, houses destroyed and over ten lakh lodged in relief camps. read more

Onam is celebrated across the state. All castes, classes and communities, who believe in the legend of King Mahabali, celebrate it read more

Small business especially flower shops and markets, are struggling to make their ends meet in the aftermath of the floods that took Kerala through hell, as the festivities were cancelled and flowers went stale. As floods water receded, life in various parts of Kerala returned to normalcy and shop owners are re-opening their shops for business. Shop owners in Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram are trying to cope with the recent decision made by the state government to refrain from celebrating Onam this year, considering the current situation. (HT Correspondent)read more

The Kerala Samajam in Lucknow has cancelled their Onam programme this year in view of the devastating floods in Kerala, said an official. read more

Say staying away from family and watching news is depressing. read more

Onam is celebrated to honour a demon king, as it is said that on Thiruvonam, the spirit of the demon king Mahabali visits Kerala. read more

Onam 2018: Here are the best SMS, quotes, wishes you can share on social media and send to your friends and family to celebrate Onam. read more