THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Lieutenant General A K Singh, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command, visited Pangode Military Station to review the formations operational readiness aligned to the transformational initiatives of the Indian Army. During his visit, he discussed with key personnel regarding operational issues, joint training initiatives and strategies to bolster coordination between the Army, Navy, and Air Force. He appreciated the troops motivation, professionalism and dedicati

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : Frustrated residents along Arasumoodu-Kuzhivila Road have launched a campaign, and put up a hoarding with the message - road und sookshikkuka (Beware, road ahead) in several places to mark their protest and draw attention of the authorities to its terrible condition. They have put up hoardings near major landmarks, including Infosys, to highlight the dilapidated condition of the road that has continued to be in ruins for the past eight years. As many as 550 families residing

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The vibrant street of Manaveeyam Veedhi witnessed an electrifying display of talent on Saturday as students from College of Engineering, Attingal, came together for a flash mob to promote their much-anticipated college fest Daksha Yanthra. The flash mob showcased the creativity and dynamism of the students with pulsating music and synchronised choreography. Speaking on the occasion, principal Vrinda V Nair said initiatives like flash mobs fostered a sense of community among s

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Retired employees of Keltron have alleged that the company failed to provide gratuity to them as mandated by a Kerala High Court order. The former employees alleged that the gratuity they received was based on outdated salaries, ignoring the revisions made during their tenure. The ex-employees, who accused Keltron of making false claims on salary adjustments, expressed concern that the firm was taking the case to the Supreme Court and that they lacked the means to fight the m

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The stage is set and the lights are dimmed. The city gears up for its first-ever Retro DJ Night, promising to take attendees away on a nostalgic journey through music history. DJ nights are typically associated with younger crowds. However, this exclusive DJ event is a special occasion tailored for those aged 40 and above. Just because someones youth is behind them does not mean that they have lost their love for hitting the dance floor with friends. These individuals, who on

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Lalithambika Sangeetha Natya Koodam, a collective comprising graduates from the Swathi Thirunal College of Music, is set to host the inaugural Lalitham Ragam and Lalitham Nadanam competitions, showcasing the pinnacle of classical music and dance. Registrations are open till May 5 and the event will be held in the same month. Divided into two categories seniors (15 to 25 years of age) and juniors (7 to 14 years of age) the competitions are poised to attract talent from acros

S Devasankar, 21, student, Kochi Our social science teacher taught us that voting is not only our right, it is our responsibility. Though I didnt understand the gravity of this then, now I am more aware. I like to look at elections with an optimistic eye and believe that they can bring about changes to our society. I know that this is a highly romanticised point of view. I am thrilled to vote for the first time because I get to play my part in the functioning of Indian democracy. So, it is a dre

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : On the occasion of the 63rd anniversary of mans first space flight, the Kerala State Science and Technology Museum and the Russian House jointly organised a discussion and documentary screening on the history of space travel at Priyadarshini Museum in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday. Yuri Gagarin of the Soviet Union was the first person to go into space on April 12, 1961. Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) associate director V Ashok inaugurated the event at a function held her

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : Kerala Science and Technology Museum and Priyadarshini Planetarium -- one of the most popular tourist attractions in the state capital -- is witnessing a surge in visitors, especially child visitors. Around 13,000 people have visited the planetarium this month until April 12. However, people are leaving the centre with a sour note due to a malfunctioning musical fountain and laserium show, a crowd-puller at the planetarium According to officials at the planetarium, the music

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: K P Sadu, a technical assistant in the Archeological department, is walking through the stone corridors that line the famed dancing hall of the Padmanabhapuram Palace in Kanyakumari district. Beyond, the stoic, modest yet serene structures are stone-laid alleyways, which saw timelines and bloodlines of both Venad and then Travancore pass through. This relic of the erstwhile Travancore kingdom is now under the management of Kerala government. The air around the palace is full

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Trivandrum Chamber of Commerce and Industries (TCCI) has unveiled a comprehensive election manifesto outlaying its vision for the state capitals future. The manifesto proposes a range of initiatives and projects, which aim to transform the state capital into a liveable, resilient city with a major thrust on the development of port, IT, transportation and tourism. The manifesto proposes the acquisition of 15 acres of land required for regulatory compliance for the runway s