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Kochi-Muziris Biennale: the brightest jewel in the citys crown

The countrys only art biennale of international clout shows the world what art is to the city, or rather what the city is to art. It is also the citys biggest achievement when it comes to art and its showcase

27 May 2026 12:31 pm
Njattyela Sreedharan, self-taught linguist and creator of four-language Dravidian dictionary, passes away at 87

Sreedharan was celebrated for compiling Chathur Dravida Bhasha Padhaparichayam, a work hailed as a milestone in the study of South Indian languages

27 May 2026 12:30 pm
ED raids on Pinarayi Vijayan: CPI(M) says will resist politically and legally; party workers protest across Kerala

CPI(M) State Secretary M.V. Govindan says raids are the latest instance of a planned attack against CPI(M) by Sangh Parivar and RSS

27 May 2026 12:29 pm
Ragbag 2025 in Thiruvananthapuram, to feature curated performances, food and craft

The international performing arts festival has acts from European and Latin American countries, a food festival curated by Anumitra Ghosh Dastidar and a craft bazaar curated by Jaya Jaitly

27 May 2026 12:23 pm
Ustad Zakir Hussain held Keralas traditional percussion culture in high esteem, says veteran percussionist Mattannur Sankarankutty Marar

Mattannur Sankarankutty Marar reminisces about his deep bond with tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, highlighting their fusion performances and personal connection

27 May 2026 12:22 pm
Exhibition of contemporary Emarati art gets under way in Kochi

Month-long exhibition is being organised by Abu Dhabi-based Rizq Art Initiative in association with the Kerala Lalithakala Akademi, Department of Cultural Affairs, and Abu Dhabi Art

27 May 2026 12:18 pm
Documentary showcasing legendary shadow puppetry artiste to expand reach of art form

Nizhal Yathrikan, based on Ramachandra Pulavars life and work, directed by theatre artist Saheer Ali premieres in Kochi

27 May 2026 12:18 pm
Why is he hiding behind the curtain?, a graphic novelette for children, takes readers into the world of Keralas performing arts

Written by Arun Narayan and illustrated by Sanusha US, Why is he hiding behind the curtain? is a delightful introduction to Kathakali and Ottanthullal

27 May 2026 12:16 pm
Exalogic-CMRL pay-off case: ED conducts simultaneous raids in Keralas Ernakulam

In Ernakulam, searches are being conducted at the corporate office of CMRL in Aluva, the residence of its managing director Sasidharan Kartha, also in Aluva, and the office of a sister concern of CMRL

27 May 2026 11:39 am
CPI(M) cadres stage protests after ED raids at ex-Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayans residence in Kannur

The CPI(M) leadership strongly condemned the searches, challenging that the BJP-led union government was using Central agencies to target opposition leaders through politically motivated actions

27 May 2026 10:49 am
ED raids former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayans houses in CMRL pay-off case

The ED search unfolded at 12 locations across the State, including the residence of the former Industries Minister and Veena Vijayans husband, Muhammad Riyaz, in Kannur, and the houses of the mining companys promoters, among other localities

27 May 2026 8:57 am
Mundamveli residents lay day-long siege to GCDA office

Residents raise fresh concerns over the alleged violation of mandatory distance norms separating the 110 kV EHT line passing through their neighbourhood from the twin towers. They allege that the construction has put lives and properties at risk

26 May 2026 9:33 pm
Ambulance used as drug carrier: two held with MDMA in Thrissur

The police seize 8.5 lakh worth narcotics during highway check

26 May 2026 8:58 pm
Labour welfare boards will be strengthened: Minister Bindu Krishna

Government will actively seek the opinions of trade unions regarding the Justice Gopala Gowda Committee report, says Minister

26 May 2026 8:48 pm
Farmers in Idukki hopeful as Forests Minister calls meeting to address wildlife conflict

Minister to hold a meeting with representatives from various farmers and planters associations on Wednesday in Thiruvananthapuram

26 May 2026 8:39 pm
Satheesan meets Modi, Nirmala; seeks Central support for States key projects

Kerala Chief Minister discusses with Centre the impact of fluctuations in crude oil prices and shortfall in NRI remittances on the States economy; Chief Minister says White Paper on Keralas financial situation will be released by the first week of June

26 May 2026 8:38 pm
AthirappillyValparai road closed for repair works

Tourist traffic halted at check posts in Malakkappara and Vazhachal as authorities impose restriction

26 May 2026 7:54 pm
Dengue cases on the rise in Kerala

Kerala sees a jump in confirmed dengue cases from 295 in February to 670 by May 25.

26 May 2026 7:45 pm
72.49% pass in Kerala VHSE exams

As many as 25,259 students had appeared for the examinations, and 18,311 qualified8,595 girls (83.58%) and 9,716 boys (64.88%)

26 May 2026 7:44 pm
Plus Two results: Thrissur records 82.09% pass rate

Out of 31,801 students who appeared for the exam across 193 schools, 26,107 qualified for higher studies

26 May 2026 7:17 pm
Kerala Plus Two results: pass percentage goes up to 77.97

It is 0.16 percentage points higher than the 77.81% last year; girls outperform boys by a huge margin

26 May 2026 6:28 pm
Researchers discover new algal species in Western Ghats

The algae, the first-ever reported discovery of the genus Interfilum from India, has been named Interfilum shuklaii in honour of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, Indian Air Force test pilot and astronaut.

26 May 2026 6:18 pm
A fashion show featuring pregnant women held in Thiruvananthapuram

Fourteen moms-to-be took the ramp at Momsoon, organised in connection with Mothers Day by KIMSHEALTH and Lulu Mall

26 May 2026 4:47 pm
Five policemen from former Kerala CM Pinarayis security detail suspended for assaulting Youth Congress protesters in 2023

SIT charges the officers with overstepping their line of official duty and unleashing wanton violence against Youth Congress workers

26 May 2026 4:27 pm
Harshina, victim of medical negligence at Keralas Kozhikode MCH, gets job in same hospital

K.K. Harshina, an alleged victim of a botched surgery at the Government Medical College Hospital, Kozhikode, appointed as an office assistant in the same hospital

26 May 2026 3:49 pm
26 May 2026 3:48 pm
Keralas new liquor brand Minnal Magic faces setback before market launch

Production halted following allegations of irregularities in appointment of temporary workers at Malabar Distilleries plant in Palakkad

26 May 2026 2:43 pm
Wayanad landslide: A restaurant suspends operations to cook free meals for landslide survivors

The restaurant at Sultan Bathery in Wayanad, which was soft-launched a few weeks ago, has been converted into a place to cook for the survivors of the disaster

26 May 2026 2:38 pm