Fading fear of HIV puts focus on rising STI risks among youth in Keralam
The virus no longer carries the deterrent power it once did and changing sexual behaviour is putting young people at risk of sexually transmitted infections. The numbers seeking care at the 23 District STI/RTICentres under the Kerala State AIDS Control Society have been rising steadily. September 4 is World Sexual Health Day
Arts of combat: Keralites try their hand at new martial arts
Martial arts other than Kalaripayattu, Karate and Kung Fu are gaining acceptance in Keralam. Tiki Rajwi meets some of the trainers and practitioners of combat sports to understand the changing trends
From Franco battle to 'Stand By Me': 3 nuns stitch new future
Three nuns in Kerala, who supported a nun accusing a Catholic bishop of rape, have launched a clothing venture called 'Stand By Me'. Facing financial hardship after their assistance was stopped, they revived tailoring skills to earn a livelihood. This initiative provides them with independence and a new purpose, expanding from local orders to online sales and employing workers.
Kanthapuram clarifies remarks on women amid criticism
He says we are not the ones who advocate that women be buried or confined
Im Game movie review: Dulquer Salmaan-starrer squanders a winning idea
In Im Game, starring Dulquer Salmaan, filmmaker Nahas Hidhayath manages to keep the hold on the audience only for a while, before indulging in familiar narrative patterns
Cashew import scam: Kerala High Court stays interim orders of Single Bench
The Keralam government had granted sanction to prosecute the accused persons in the 600-crore cashew import scam based on these orders
KGPA seeks comprehensive review of Western Ghats ESA proposal
Kerala Grama Panchayat Association calls for field-level verification of the proposed boundaries in Kozhikode district. It urges the government to address local concerns before finalising the notification.
Kerala Cabinet Heads to IIM-K for Governance Crash Course
The Kerala Cabinet will attend a two-day governance workshop at IIM-K, focusing on modern challenges and interactive learning. Kerala Cabinet Heads to IIM-K for Governance Crash Course
Kerala High Court welcomes renaming of mental health centres as happiness and wellness centres
We are sure that the change of name will catalyse the change that we want to see, says a Division Bench of Justice Devan Ramachandran and Justice Basant Balaji
Muttil tree-felling case: Kerala High Court refuses to stay trial court proceedings against accused
In their discharge petition, the accused argued that no permit was required for transporting the timber sold and that the charges were unsustainable
Keralam will not allow students protests to be suppressed: Viswam
Vigilance begins probe into alleged irregularities at Oushadhi
The operation links to the national Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan initiative for a drug-free India
Kochi: A college student was taken into custody on Thursday after he allegedly morphed photographs and videos of teachers and female students and uploaded them on social media platforms at Thrikkakara here, police said. Students of the college also staged a protest alleging lapses on the part of the management in handling the incident. Thrikkakara Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Student taken into custody on charges of circulating morphed images of fellow students and teachers
The incident had created an uproar among the students of the college, who staged a protest on the campus demanding stringent action against him
Political Affairs Committee members resent delay in revamping Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee
Concerns were raised about the diminishing connection between the party and the public as the government progresses on welfare initiatives, underscoring the need for effective communication of its achievements.
Ambulance Abandoned, Kerala Villagers Carry Patients Through Forests
Locals emphasise that if the authorities immediately intervene to resolve the administrative stalemate and make the ambulance roadworthy, it will significantly alleviate the severe medical transport hardships.
Keralam to expand higher education facilities, programmes: Minister
Speaking at the first convocation of Amal College of Advanced Studies (Autonomous) at Nilambur, Higher Education Minister Roji M. John says the government will create a supportive environment for educational institutions, including self-financing colleges, to introduce new courses and programmes based on changing needs.
Keralam to expand higher education facilities, programmes: Minister
Speaking at the first convocation of Amal College of Advanced Studies (Autonomous) at Nilambur, Higher Education Minister Roji M. John says the government will create a supportive environment for educational institutions, including self-financing colleges, to introduce new courses and programmes based on changing needs.
Vice-chairperson poll puts ruling alliance in Keralas Pala to test
Vice-chairperson poll puts ruling alliance in Keralas Pala to test
Flood relief in Pathanamthitta to be disbursed from September 5
MoU on Semiconductor Capacity Building Park in Keralams capital handed over to Xtra G Club
SHRC recommends appointment of S. S. Lal as Special Rapporteur to study problems in health sector
Dr. Lal should hold discussions with various State-level agencies and officials, study the health sector issues in depth, and submit an interim report with his observations and recommendations to the commission within a maximum of two months, says the panel
Special drive detects 1,038 violationsat zebra crossings in Keralam
Nepal floods: six with roots in Keralam still remain missing
According to NoRKA Roots,52 peoplehadregistered for help with its help desk in thewake of thedisaster. Of them 46 have been accounted for
Keralam should pay more attention to issues of gender non-conforming children: NHRC special monitor
12 respite care centres proposed under Anbu Veedu project in Kozhikode
The project under the Social Justice department offers temporary accommodation for those who suffer from autism, intellectual disabilities, neuro-development disorders, and bedridden patients when their caregivers need a break from their duties
M.V. Govindan says right-wing media has cherry-picked Pinarayi Vijayans speech and distorted his statement to portray that the party leadership is at odds with itself regarding the reasons for the LDFs defeat
Private bus operators in Keralam reject expert panel recomendations, warns of strike
During a meeting in Thiruvananthapuram on September 3, 2026, members of the All Kerala Bus Operators Organisation criticised the report for failing to address key demands, including zero ticketing for women and a diesel subsidy.
ED conducts searches across multiple districts in Keralam in two separate drug cases
Searches conducted at four locations linked to the accused in the suspected hybrid ganja case; houses of four accused in Kozhikode also searched; searches relate to the seizure of nearly 17 kg of suspected hybrid ganja in Ernakulam in June and 949.26 grams of suspected MDMA at Calicut airport in October last year
Home Minister says Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) P. Vijayan will lead the team
Chennithala inaugurates district-level Toofan drive in Idukki
Neelakurinji bloom attracts tourists to Munnar tea plantation
The stunning display was last witnessed at the Kanan Devan Hills Plantations in 2014. KDHP opened the hills to visitors on September 3 for trekking upon payment of an entry fee.
LIFE housing fund fraud widens in Keralam, VEO under scanner in 3 panchayats
IAF Museum Inaugurated After Renovation in Thiruvananthapuram
Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann, AOC-in-C, Southern Air Command, inaugurated the newly renovated Indian Air Force (IAF) Museum at Akkulam Tourist Village in Thiruvananthapuram, Keralam. The revamped museum showcases the rich history, heritage and achievements of the Indian Air Force.
Kerala Leader Meets Ronaldos Sister During Her Visit
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan met Elma Aveiro, sister of football star Cristiano Ronaldo, during her visit to the state. Satheesan said he spoke to her about the immense passion and affection Malayalis have for football and Ronaldo.
Row over Keralam CM's missing FB post on Islamic scholar
Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan's Facebook post criticising Islamic scholar Kanthapuram A P Aboobacker Musliyar's alleged anti-women remarks has disappeared, with the CMO citing a technical error. The incident has sparked political criticism from CPI(M) and BJP, who question the explanation and accuse the Congress of hypocrisy.
TOI ground report from across India: When school means buffaloes and buckets
A day after highlighting the plight of govt schools in Rajasthan, TOI reporters did a ground check in many other states. They found the story across India - leaking school buildings, absent teachers & lack of toilets. Keralam, though, is an exception.
Kerala University Result 2026 Out - Direct Link to Check UG
Kerala University has released results for UG & PG exams on 2nd & 3rd September 2026. Get direct PDF result links, exam names, publish dates, and step-by-step instructions to check your result at exams.keralauniversity.ac.in.
Kerala grand mufti Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad has triggered a fresh controversy after saying women should remain within their homes and should not enter the public sphere. Speaking at the Hubbul Rasool conference in Kochi, the cleric, also known as Kanthapuram AP Aboobacker Musliyar, defended the purdah system and said it was intended to protect womens Continue reading Women should remain confined at home: Kerala Grand Muftis RemarkIgnited Debate on Rahul Gandhis Patriarchy The post Women should remain confined at home: Kerala Grand Muftis RemarkIgnited Debate on Rahul Gandhis Patriarchy appeared first on OurVoice | WeRIndia - Analysis & Opinion .
Kerala High Court Upholds 10-Year Jail Term For Man In Minor's Assault Case
Justice A Badharudeen dismissed the appeal filed by the accused, Reji, confirming the trial court's verdict and directing that his bail bond be cancelled.
Strengthening two marshy plots at Thuthiyoor, allotted to 56 and 118 families, and a similar plot at Mulavukad for 14 families has long been a demand of the beneficiaries
Zebra Crossings: 1,038 Kerala motorists booked in new campaign to ensure pedestrians
Thiruvananthapuram Zebra Crossings may be meant to give pedestrians the right of way, but a statewide enforcement drive has found The post Zebra Crossings: 1,038 Kerala motorists booked in new campaign to ensure pedestrians right of way appeared first on Bilkul Online .
Keralams Kochi Corporation to invite EoI for consultants to tap into 500-crore bond market
We have been in consultations with regulatory bodies such as SEBI as a prelude to the process. Initially, we are exploring the prospects of issuing municipal bonds worth 150 crore to finance development and infrastructure projects, along with green bonds worth another 150 crore to support environment-friendly and climate change mitigation initiatives, says Mayor
They allege that district president and general secretary have been taking decisions without consulting district council or other office-bearers
Stand By Me: Keralam Rape Survivor Nuns Launch Clothing Brand
Years after one of them accused former Jalandhar Bishop Franco Mulakkal of rape and embarked on a legal battle that drew nationwide attention, she and two fellow nuns who stood by her were facing a different kind of challenge -- making a living on their own terms
'Flip-flop': BJP mocks Kerala CM, claims he deleted post slamming cleric's remarks
Highlights: Jaggard said Mumbai's Taj Palace delivered a five-star experience comparable with hotels he has experienced in Dubai and the UK. He felt Karachi's Pearl Continental fell considerably short of the Indian hotel standard he had experienced. British restraint, Indian warmth and South Asian hospitality traditions are different expressions of luxury, not necessarily competing versions of the same thing. Architecture, history, food and local traditions can be as important to a luxury stay as room size, service and facilities. A hotel can be world-class without behaving like a London hotel, thankfully, because otherwise there would be very little point in travelling. Travel vlogger Harry Jaggard has offered his verdict on luxury hotels in India and Pakistan, and, unsurprisingly, the internet has something to say about it. Speaking on a Holafy podcast, Jaggard recalled staying at Mumbai's Taj Palace and Karachi's Pearl Continental. His conclusion was fairly blunt: the Indian property, he said, felt like a genuine five-star hotel, comparable with the luxury he has experienced in Dubai and the UK. Pakistan's Pearl Continental, by comparison, apparently did not make the cut. Jaggard said the Karachi hotel was owhere near the standard of the Indian hotels he had experienced. He went further, suggesting that while an Indian five-star hotel feels like a five-star property in Dubai or Britain, a Pakistani or Bangladeshi five-star hotel can feel more like a four-star or even three-star establishment. Quite the hotel report card. He also praised India's economic growth and rising affluent and middle-class population, arguing that the country's expanding wealth is increasingly reflected in its luxury hospitality sector. But there is a rather large problem with this comparison: why are we assuming a British hotel is the universal measuring tape for luxury in the first place? See on Instagram Britain does hotels. India does hospitality. A luxury hotel in Britain often prides itself on being discreet. Staff are polished, the interiors are restrained and the service is designed to make everything feel effortless. In other words, if you barely notice anything happening, the hotel is probably doing its job. India tends to take a somewhat different approach. Here, hospitality can be deliberately visible. Guests may be welcomed with flowers, traditional rituals, a cup of chai or a staff member who remembers where they travelled from. The property may smell of incense, serve regional dishes and incorporate centuries-old architectural traditions. That is not a failed attempt at British luxury. It is Indian luxury. And judging it by whether it behaves like a London hotel rather misses the point. You cannot remove culture from hospitality Take a heritage hotel in Rajasthan. Its courtyards, carved stonework, frescoes and palace architecture are not simply expensive decoration. They are part of the story of the place. A luxury property in Kerala may draw on local architecture, waterways and cuisine. A hotel in Mumbai can exist within the city's colonial, commercial and cinematic history. Then there is the Taj Palace in Mumbai, the property Jaggard praised. Its appeal is not merely the size of its rooms or the polish of its service. It carries history including the devastating 2008 terrorist attacks and the hotel's subsequent reopening and restoration. That cultural and historical context cannot be recreated by installing another marble bathroom and putting a five-star plaque outside. And then there is food British luxury hotels can certainly do food brilliantly. But Indian hospitality has an unfairly enormous culinary advantage: India has an extraordinary number of regional food traditions packed into one country. A hotel breakfast can move from dosas and idlis to parathas, poha and regional sweets before the croissant has even had time to become fashionable. Dinner might mean Goan seafood, Punjabi dishes, Hyderabadi biryani or South Indian specialities sometimes under the same roof. Calling this etter than British food would be just as simplistic as calling it worse. It is simply different . And that difference is precisely what makes travel interesting. The same five-star badge does not mean the same experience There is, of course, a legitimate point behind Jaggard's comments. Luxury standards matter. Cleanliness, service, maintenance, food quality, room standards and consistency can be assessed objectively. Some hotels in India, Pakistan, Britain and elsewhere will simply provide better service than others. But a hotel's star rating does not erase geography. A five-star hotel in London is operating within one cultural tradition. A five-star hotel in Mumbai is operating within another. A palace hotel in Rajasthan, meanwhile, can offer something that neither can reproduce: a sense of place that is inseparable from its surroundings. Trying to rank them all as though they are competing entries in Britain's Got Hotels is rather missing the point. iStock The more interesting question Instead of asking whether Indian or Pakistani hotels are as good as British ones, perhaps the better question is what each destination does with luxury. Britain has perfected discretion, consistency and polished service. India can offer grandeur, warmth, food, history and extraordinary cultural immersion. Pakistan has its own architectural traditions, hospitality culture and heritage properties that deserve to be judged on their own merits rather than simply against a British benchmark. Jaggard's experience is valid. His preference is valid too. But perhaps the five-star hotel industry does not need a single winner. After all, if every luxury hotel in the world tried to feel like a British hotel, travelling would become rather boring.
Wife accused husband of not providing basic needs and maintenance for their 16-year-old son while he was working abroad. She had initially filed a complaint with the Judicial Magistrate first class in Changanacherry. The husband won the case in Kerala High Court. Read the article to know how.
Keralam will not permit private practice by govt doctors: Minister
Thiruvananthapuram: Keralam Health Minister K Muraleedharan on Thursday, September 3, said the state government would not permit private practice by government doctors. Replying to queries about a meeting convened by the Director of Medical Education (DME) on private practice by doctors, Muraleedharan said there was no such move on the part of the government. Allowing Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Watch: KSRTC drivers tearful farewell to bus on retirement day goes viral
Paul Kurian, a driver attached to KSRTC Kumily depot in Keralams Idukki, completed his last duty on September 2. After parking the bus at the end of his shift, he kissed the steering wheel and saluted the vehicle before walking away
Keralam CM Deletes Post Against Grand Mufti | CM Vijay Unveils Big Vision for Tamil Nadu
A day after strongly condemning the comments on women by Grand Mufti Kanthapuram AP Aboobacker Musliyar, Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheesan has removed his video post from social media. A world-class Olympic City, a dedicated Motorsports City, and a push to bring Formula 1 to Chennai. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has stepped on the sports gas with a number of big announcements.
Keralam prison officer booked for allegedly beating Kannur Central Jail inmate
Orthodoxy redux: On Keralam, religion and Muslim womens rights | The Hindu Editorial
Religion is oft used as a tool to suppress women in the public sphere
Sabarimala gold case: Ex-TDB chief P.S. Prasanth granted bail on medical grounds
Prasanth was shifted from jail to a hospital in August after suffering brain haemorrhage. Kollam court had earlier dismissed his bail petition, after which filed a fresh petition was filed citing need for advanced medical treatment
New Operation Sindoor Corner unveiled at upgraded Akkulam Air Force Museum in Kerala
New Operation Sindoor Corner unveiled at upgraded Akkulam Air Force Museum in Kerala
Kerala CM slams Muslim cleric for sexist remarks, religious leaders hit back
Kerala CM slams Muslim cleric for sexist remarks religious leaders hit back
Pinarayi Vijayan Visits Injured Student Protestors, Condemns Police Raj
What we are seeing is an attempt to deal with ordinary democratic protests in Kerala through police raj. This can only be seen as a deliberate approach, he said
Kerala Plans Port City Development, Light Metro And New Airport Link For Kozhikode
Keralam: CPI(M) leader slams Islamic scholar
Thiruvananthapuram: CPI(M) general secretary M A Baby on Thursday, September 3, flayed Islamic scholar Kanthapuram A P Aboobacker Musliyars remarks advocating restrictions on womens presence in public spaces and said that most religions show reluctance to recognise gender equality. Baby alleged that Kanthapurams remarks are similar to the views expressed by the RSS. Kanthapuram, while Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
In a communication to Vice-Chancellor Ciza Thomas, UDF nominees point out that blanket cancellation of decision taken at July 17 Syndicate meet allowing officials, who were found to have not signed on tabulation registers prepared before issuance of final marks lists, is not practical
Civil Police Officer in Kozhikode suspended for 'misusing official position during spa visit
Inquiry reportedly finds that accused availed of spa services without payment. He is also alleged to have asked for money, saying that it was to be handed over to a superior officer for permitting uninterrupted operations of spa
Keralam child rights panel seeks removal of sugar from anganwadi nutri mix
The child rights commission has advised removing sugar from Amrutham Nutri Mix. It suggested replacing sugar with a small quantity of jaggery for children. A high-level committee will scientifically determine the nutritional composition of products. Guidelines will be prepared on Nutri Mix quantity based on children's age.
Keralam Seeks Mullaperiyar Safety Review as per 2025 Terms of Reference
The panel recently conducted a field inspection of the main dam, baby dam, earthen dam and spillway, besides hearing the submissions of both Keralam and Tamil Nadu
Keralam seeks Mullaperiyar safety review as per 2025 ToR
The panel recently conducted a field inspection of the main dam, baby dam, earthen dam and spillway, besides hearing the submissions of both Keralam and Tamil Nadu, government adviser on inter-state water issues James Wilson said.
KFON set for network upgrade, tribal connectivity expansion in Keralam
ED Raids Multiple Locations in Hybrid Ganja Smuggling Money Laundering Case
Hybrid ganja, cultivated using hydroponic techniques, is allegedly smuggled into Keralam mainly from Thailand
CPI(M) general secretary M.A. Baby slams Islamic scholar Kanthapurams anti-women remarks
Baby says most religions, unfortunately, tend to show reluctance to recognise gender equality on various occasions
Keralam Cabinet move to extend validity of PSC rank list evokes mixed response
Rank-holders, UDF-affiliated teachers organisations welcome decision; Left-affiliated teachers associations allege government is deceiving candidates
Keralam Cabinet move to extend validity of PSC rank list evokes mixed response
Rank-holders, UDF-affiliated teachers organisations welcome decision; Left-affiliated teachers associations allege government is deceiving candidates
The police vehicle had been stationed outside Pinarayi Vijayans residence, but had become unserviceable as it could not be started
Local stakeholders are demanding the removal of Thodupuzha from Idukki to form an exclusively high-range district. Thodupuzha has a distinct culture and lifestyle that differ from the core identity of the high ranges, says chairperson of Idukki Land Freedom Movement
ED raids multiple locations in Keralam in hybrid ganja smuggling money-laundering case
Syed Mohammed Jifri Muthukoya Thangal, leader of the Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama, stated that religious scholars should not be attacked for explaining teachings to their followers
Priyadarshini impact: expert panel recommends industry status to private bus sector in Keralam
By recognising the sector as an industry under the MSME category, private bus operators will be able to access bank loans, technical and financial assistance for modernisation of fleet, and other financial benefits, says the committee, headed by former Transport Commissioner and retired IPS officer K. Padmakumar
Consent irrelevant in POCSO cases, says Kerala High Court
The Court made the legal position clear while dismissing a plea by an accused challenging his conviction under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012
Huidrom Salaingamba was on target as Manipur beat Keralam 1 0 for their second straight Group A win in the Junior Boys
Indian Union Muslim League Accused of Pushing Sharia Law in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, September 3: Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the president of the Kerala unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has targeted the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) for allegedly attempting to introduce a system resembling Islamic Sharia law through the backdoor. He expressed concerns that such moves could regress the status of women. Chandrasekhars remarks followed a ... Read more Indian Union Muslim League Accused of Pushing Sharia Law in Kerala
Sunni Mahallu Federation urges Kanthapuram critics to stop interfering in religious matters
Religious scholars issue rulings for believers who follow them, and such rulings are not imposed on those who do not follow them
Gold worth 1 crore hidden in eight-month-olds diaper seized
Rare Fulvous whistling duck spotted in Keralams Malappuram
The bird, more commonly found in the wetlands of Assam and other northeastern States, reach Keralam around the beginning of the monsoon and usually return by October
Excise forms SIT to probe cases related to seizure of suspected MDMA
Investigators to seek custody of four arrested youths
Elderly man dies after falling into abandoned quarry at Angamaly in Keralam
According to the first information report registered by the Angamaly police, the man is suspected to have slipped into the water while cutting grass near the quarry
White froth found in Periyar: PCB issues notice to FACT
The notice issued based on earlier inferences of suspected discharge of a white gel-like foam into the river, say PCB officials
No uniformity in food prices as traders go their own way
District Consumer Protection Committee seeks meeting of Food Advisory Committee to discuss the matter
Keralam seeks to limit Western Ghats ESA to 8,590 sq km
Govt taking steps to bring number of villages down to 98: Satheesan Thiruvananthapuram: Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheesan on Wednesday said the state government had sought to limit the proposed ESA in the Western Ghats to 8,590 sq km across 98 villages. Addressing a press conference here, Satheesan said there was no need for concern []
Orthodoxy redux: On Keralam, religion and Muslim womens rights
Religion is oft used as a tool to suppress women in the public sphere
CM underscores the need to restructure coconut farming in Keralam through a shift from traditional methods to scientific and planned plantation models.
