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How two brothers built Rakkaudella Chocolates, Keralas single-origin bean-to-bar chocolate

Kuriachan Johnson and his brother Ouseppachan turned their entrepreneurial gamble into Rakkaudella Chocolates, a single-origin bean-to-bar brand sourcing cocoa from Idukki. After early resistance in Kerala, the brothers now manufacture seven tonnes monthly, with plans to expand across India and abroad

2 Apr 2026 4:23 pm
News from the world of Education: April 2, 2026

Information on colleges, admissions, scholarships, events, MoUs, and more

2 Apr 2026 4:21 pm
Kerala Assembly polls: UDF candidate in Kanhangad faces complaint for alleged religious appeal for votes

According to the complaint, the incident occurred on March 22 when the candidate visited a church. It is alleged that while canvassing for votes, he made references to religion and community, in violation of Model Code of Conduct

2 Apr 2026 4:20 pm
There will be no let-up in efforts to trace and arrest murder accused: Mangaluru Police Commissioner

Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy lauded personnel for exceptional work of arrestingaccused absconding for a long time, and also in execution of non-bailable warrants on accused who failed to appear before courts for a long time

2 Apr 2026 4:17 pm
As Rajya Sabha member, Nitish Kumar to get Z-Plus security

As the Bihar CM, Nitish Kumar enjoyed a special security cover provided under the States Bihar Special Security Act, 2000, which is modelled after the SPG Act meant for the Prime Minister

2 Apr 2026 4:17 pm
Mumbai BMCs Standing Committee approves Gargai project

The Gargai project has been long overdue and was reinitiated by the Mahayuti government in 2019 to build a research project to procure 440 MLD for Mumbai

2 Apr 2026 4:15 pm
2.8 kg of MDMA seized in major drug bust in Mukkam in Keralas Kozhikode

In an operation by the District Anti-Narcotics Special Action Force, 36-year-old Mohammed Haneefa, suspected to be a key wholesale supplier, was arrested

2 Apr 2026 4:14 pm
Unsung India: Musical instruments you havent quite heard of

Indias musical culture is as vast and diverse as the countrys culture itself. The instruments we often see in concerts are just the tip of the iceberg. Lets dive deeper into the ones we dont see everyday.

2 Apr 2026 4:00 pm
Over 20 Indian workers died abroad daily in last 5 years, most in Gulf nations: govt data

Govt data showed that the highest number of deaths occurred in 2021, with 8,234 Indian workers losing their lives abroad; Gulf countries accounted for over 86% of these deaths

2 Apr 2026 3:53 pm
Kerala Assembly polls: IUML rocked by Noorbina Rasheeds resignation from Vanitha League

Her resignation as national general secretary of Vanitha League, the partys womens wing, follows reports of internal discontent over representation of women on IUMLs candidate list for Assembly elections

2 Apr 2026 3:51 pm
Bhooth Bangla: Akshay Kumars horror comedy delayed amid box office run of Dhurandhar 2

Directed by Priyadarshan, the film was earlier set to be released in theatres on April 10

2 Apr 2026 3:50 pm
Census 2027: Frequently asked questions on the self-enumeration process

Here are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to Census 2027 and the self enumeration process.

2 Apr 2026 3:49 pm
LPG price surge hits pilgrims, businesses from J&K to Delhi

Rising LPG prices and supply shortages are now impacting lives across India from businesses in Delhi to pilgrims visiting the Vaishno Devi Shrine in Jammu and Kashmir.

2 Apr 2026 3:48 pm
CAG flags 3.69 lakh crore cess transfer shortfall; RJD MP demands accountability in Rajya Sabha

CAGs findings reveal decades-long discrepancies in cess fund transfers, with RJD MP A.D. Singh demanding clarity on the governments financial accountability

2 Apr 2026 3:41 pm
Amaravati is people's sentiment, Jagans hatred for it will not change: Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu

Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu said the feeling that Amaravati is our capital should resonate with everyone

2 Apr 2026 3:34 pm
Chhattisgarh High Court convicts Amit Jogi in 2003 NCP leader murder case

The case pertains to the killing of businessman-politician Ramavatar Jaggi in Raipur at a time when Ajit Jogi was the sitting Chief Minister of the State.

2 Apr 2026 3:12 pm
ASI team discovers potsherd with Tamil-Brahmi inscription at Kumarikkalpalayam

The short inscription is paleographically dated to the late 1st century BCE-early 1st century CE

2 Apr 2026 3:09 pm
GBA Budget 2026 explained: How Bengalurus new corporations differ in what they earn and spend

On March 27 and 28, the Bengaluru Corporations presented their respective budgets with a total outlay of 20,217 crore.

2 Apr 2026 2:57 pm
PM Modi visit on April 3: Red zones declared in parts of Chennai; drone ban enforced

Officials said that the restrictions will be in force for two days, April 3 and 4, during which flying of drone cameras and other unmanned aerial objects will be strictly prohibited in the designated areas

2 Apr 2026 2:53 pm
AAP writes to Rajya Sabha Secretariat to remove Raghav Chadha as deputy leader

The AAP currently has 10 members in the Rajya Sabha, including seven from Punjab and three from Delhi

2 Apr 2026 2:50 pm
Kerala Assembly elections: Prakash Karat says nothing wrong in SDPI backing LDF as tactical move

Senior CPI(M) leader says CPI(M)s policy is clear in not having any understanding with organisations that are communal or extremist in character and that there is no personality cult in the party

2 Apr 2026 2:45 pm
Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026: What is the share of seats for parties in AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance?

Of the 234 Assembly constituencies in the State, the AIADMK will contest in 167 constituencies, while the remaining seats have been allotted to its alliance partners

2 Apr 2026 2:43 pm
Realme 16 5G launched with Dimensity processor and 50 MP selfie camera

Realme 16 5G ships with a 7,000 mAh battery, supported by 60W charger inside the box

2 Apr 2026 2:07 pm
FIR against Rajasthan MLA Ravindra Singh Bhati for threatening folk singer Rawna

Folk singer Chotu Singh Rawna lodged the FIR against the Sheo MLA and five others after a controversy erupted over a comment on social media

2 Apr 2026 2:07 pm
Iran fires missiles at Israel after Trump threatens weeks of strikes

If no agreement with Tehran is struck, U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to bomb the Islamic republic into stone ages, after approval rating drops

2 Apr 2026 1:57 pm
A fine duck

Neither vulnerable, West deals

2 Apr 2026 1:55 pm
Kerala polls: Congress-led UDF manifesto promises Indira guarantees, five dream projects and boost for health, higher education sectors

Five guarantees include free bus travel for all women in KSRTC buses, 1,000 monthly financial aid for college-going girl students, increase in welfare pension to 3,000 per month, 25-lakh health insurance cover for every household and interest-free loans up to 5 lakh for the youth to start own business

2 Apr 2026 1:55 pm
Mysuru railway division registers record passenger revenue, strong commercial growth

The division registered its highest-ever passenger revenue of 449.13 crore, surpassing the previous record of 419.89 crore

2 Apr 2026 1:55 pm
Raja Ravi Varmas Yashoda and Krishna painting sells for 167.2 crore at Saffronart, setting a new record for Indian art

Acquired by Cyrus S Poonawalla, chairman and managing director, Serum Institute of India, the sale price of the painting surpassed the previous record held by MF Husains Untitled (Gram Yatra), which fetched achieved over 118 crore ($ 13.8 million) at an auction last year

2 Apr 2026 1:44 pm
Traffic diverted from old bridge to new bridge across Kabini river on Mysuru-Nanjangud stretch of NH 766

National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) sought the diversion of all vehicular traffic from the old bridge to the newly constructed bridge citing the need for repair and reconstruction of the old bridge, which is in a deteriorated condition

2 Apr 2026 1:38 pm
West Asia crisis impact: Manufacturing PMI drops sharply to near 4-year low of 53.9 in March 2026

The HSBC India Manufacturing Index noted that the new orders and output for manufacturing firms rose at their slowest rates since mid-2022

2 Apr 2026 1:34 pm
Buyers should be cautious while buying gold: Legal Metrology Department official

Legal Metrology Departments Deputy Commissioner said the buyers should insist for separate weighing for precious stones before their insertion to gold ornaments

2 Apr 2026 1:29 pm
Bombay High Court dismisses Anita Advanis plea seeking recognition of marriage with Rajesh Khanna

The Bombay High Court rejected a plea by actor Anita Advani that sought legal recognition of her relationship with the late actor Rajesh Khanna as a marriage

2 Apr 2026 1:23 pm
MA&UD issues G.O. for delimitation of wards in 87 municipalities and 13 corporations in Andhra Pradesh

The delimitation is done following the population criteria, as per the 2011 Census

2 Apr 2026 1:22 pm
Previous AIADMK govt. failed to act effectively in crimes against women, alleges CM Stalin

He said that during the DMK rule, in 86% of cases involving crimes against women and children, chargesheets were filed within 60 days

2 Apr 2026 1:20 pm
How the Yamuna appeared relatively cleaner during Chhath Puja in Delhi last year

Last year, just before the start of Chhath Puja, excess water discharged into the holy river from Hathnikund Barrage in Haryana diluted the pollutants and made the water appear relatively cleaner in Delhi. This excess discharge was stopped towards the end of the festivities causing the water quality to return to hazardous levels.

2 Apr 2026 1:19 pm
Kerala Assembly polls: LDFs manifesto vows to eradicate absolute poverty, hike welfare pensions to 3,000

Ruling fronts manifesto outlines a 60-point programme containing 950 proposals to create a Nava Kerala (New Kerala), while seeking a mandate to continue ongoing development works

2 Apr 2026 1:14 pm