Sabarimala temple case: Upper caste orgs reiterate opposition to entry of women
Kottayam: Keralas two major Hindu caste outfits, the NSS and the SNDP Yogam on Monday, February 16, reiterated that women of menstruating age should not be allowed entry into the Sabarimala temple, as the Supreme Court considered review petitions in the matter. Nair Service Society (NSS) general secretary G Sukumaran Nair said the organisation has 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 .
Kerala tourism hits record high in 2025, footfall touches 2.58 crore
Among the districts, Idukki recorded the highest number of domestic tourist arrivals at 46,79,800, followed by Ernakulam (44,29,899), Thiruvananthapuram (43,75,846), Thrissur (31,24,696), Wayanad (14,73,710), and Kozhikode (14,69,253), says Kerala Tourism Minister
Kerala Lottery Result Today Live: Bhagyathara BT-41 Winning Numbers (16/02/2026) Full List
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Mani Shankar Aiyar says remarks on Kerala CM blown out of proportion
Senior Congress leader says the comment was just half a line in his speech and that it was exaggerated
Kerala witnesses record of over 2.58 cr tourist arrivals in 2025: Minister
Kozhikode: Tourism Minister P A Mohammed Riyas on Monday, February 16, said that 2025 witnessed the highest number of tourist arrivals in Keralas history. Speaking to reporters, he said that 2,58,80,365 tourists from outside the state visited Kerala last year, the highest since the states formation. He said that compared to 2024, an additional 28,95,002 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 .
Assam To Kerala, Divided We Stand: Decoding Congress Turmoil Across 4 Poll Battlegrounds
Infighting, strain with allies to senior leaders comments: A look at the Congresss poll position, alliances in Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala and Bengal
Excitement is building among lottery players as the Nagaland State Dear Dwarka Monday Morning Lottery results are set to be declared today, February 16, 2026, at 1 PM. The first prize winner will take home a grand prize of 1 crore, making it one of the most anticipated draws of the week. The official result list will be uploaded shortly after the announcement on the Nagaland State Lottery Departments official website. At The Free Press Journal (FPJ), were closely following the live updates to bring you the latest winning numbers. If youve purchased a ticket for the Dear Dwarka Monday Lottery, you can check the complete winner list here once its released. Official websites to check the lucky draw The users can also check the results on the official website of the Nagaland State Lottery on www.nagalandlotteries.com , www.lotterysambad.com and www.nagalandlotterysambad.com and follow the steps. Playing lottery is legal in only 13 states in India In India, lottery draws are legal and actively run in 13 states, offering millions of people a chance to try their luck every day. These include Kerala, Goa, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, West Bengal, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Sikkim, Nagaland and Mizoram. Each of these states operates its own official lottery under strict government regulation. Among them, the Nagaland State Lottery and West Bengal State Lottery are especially popular due to their high prize amounts, with the first prize often reaching 1 crore. These lotteries are known for their transparency and accessibility - even those with limited means can participate, as tickets for lotteries such as the Sikkim, Nagaland and West Bengal State Lotteries are priced as low as 6, while offering life-changing rewards. The prizes of the Nagaland State Lottery are as follows: 1st Prize: Rs 1 Crore 2nd Prize: Rs 9,000 3rd Prize: Rs 450 4th Prize: Rs 250 5th Prize: Rs 120 Cons Prize: Rs 1,000 Nagaland State Lottery Result: February 15, 2026, 8 PM Live - Watch Streaming Of Winners List Of Dear Magic Sambad Night Sunday Weekly Draw Disclaimer: FPJ does not support or encourage playing the lottery. It's important to be careful because playing lotteries too much can be addictive and this involves financial risk. The information provided here is just to share updates and should not be seen as advice or encouragement to play.
MS Aiyar Calls Out Pawan Khera, Flags Shashi Tharoors Ambition Amid Kerala Remarks Row
Aiyars remarks come amid a storm over his recent praise for Kerala CM Vijayan, including his assertion that the Left leader would continue in office after the upcoming polls.
CPI(M), Govt may differ on Sabarimala women entry case: MV Govindan
Kerala's CPI(M) leader M V Govindan clarified that the party's stance and the government's position on women's entry into Sabarimala temple may differ. This statement comes as the Supreme Court considers review petitions on the 2018 verdict. The issue has resurfaced ahead of state elections, sparking political debate. The government's submission to the court remains undisclosed.
Sivaratri: Devotees throng Aluva Manappuram in Kerala for rituals
Thousands perform bali tharpanam (paying obeisance to ancestors) on banks of Periyar river at Aluva as part of Sivaratri on Monday morning
Congress distances itself from Mani Shankar Aiyars Vijayan next Kerala CM remarks
Congress asserted that the people of Kerala will bring the United Democratic Front (UDF) back in power in the southern state for more responsible and responsive governance
Sabarimala case: 9-judge SC bench to hear pleas
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday, February 16, said that a nine-judge bench will commence final hearing on a batch of petitions relating to discrimination against women in religions and at religious places, including Keralas Sabarimala Temple. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi said the 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 .
9-Judge Bench To Hear Sabarimala Women Entry Case From April 7: Top Court
The Supreme Court has set itself two weeks April 7 to April 22 to complete hearing 67 petitions seeking a review of its September 2018 verdict allowing women of all age groups entry into the famous Sabarimala temple in Kerala.
SC Bench To Hear Sabarimala Women Entry Case From April 7
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta for the Centre said he supported the pleas for review of the Sabarimala verdict that allowed entry of women of all age groups in the sacred hill-top shrine in Kerala
9-Judge SC Bench To Hear Pleas On Discrimination Against Women At Religious Places
New Delhi, Feb 16: The Supreme Court on Monday said that a nine-judge bench will commence final hearing on a batch of petitions relating to discrimination against women in religions and at religious places, including Keralas Sabarimala Temple. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi said the bench, which will be constituted by the CJI, will commence the crucial hearing on the petitions on April 7. It said that the hearing is [] The post 9-Judge SC Bench To Hear Pleas On Discrimination Against Women At Religious Places appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Watch: Pinarayi Vijayan will be Kerala CM again, says Mani Shankar Aiyar
Senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar has made a striking political statement, saying he is sure that Pinarayi Vijayan will return as Keralas Chief Minister. The remarks, made at a public conference in Thiruvananthapuram, come ahead of the Kerala Assembly elections and have triggered sharp political reactions across party lines.
Kerala must lead India in defending secularism, says Amartya Sen
Thiruvananthapuram: Economist and Nobel laureate Amartya Sen has said that while Kerala has made remarkable advances in human development, it should also make a definitive contribution to strengthening secularism in India. He was addressing a gathering via online as part of the three-day Vision 2031 conference organised by the Kerala government here on Sunday, February 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 .
Kerala must bolster India's secularism: Amartya Sen
Nobel Prize winner Amartya Sen commended Kerala for its remarkable strides in human development, calling upon the state to be a beacon of secularism for the entire nation. He addressed a gathering via online as a part of the three-day Vision 2031 conference organised by the Kerala government on Sunday. Amartya Sen highlighted Kerala's rich tradition of inclusivity and women's empowerment, reminiscing about the initial doubts regarding its economic viability that have now been proven wrong.
10-Month-Old Girl Becomes Keralas Youngest Organ Donor, Receives State Honour
Aalin Sherin Abraham, a 10-month-old from Kerala, became the state's youngest organ donor, saving five lives.
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Kerala Faces Dilemma As Supreme Court Reviews Sabarimala Women's Entry
The Supreme Court's consideration of review petitions on the Sabarimala women's entry verdict has once again placed the Pinarayi Vijayan-led Left government in a policy dilemma
Congress Distances Itself From Mani Shankar Aiyar's 'Vijayan Next Kerala CM' Remarks
Ahead of the Kerala Assembly polls, Aiyar expressed confidence on Sunday that Vijayan of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) will continue to be the state's chief minister
Aiyar wants Left return in Kerala, Cong says its a personal view
Indian Football League from February 27
NEW DELHI, Feb 15: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Sunday announced that the Indian Football League 2025-26 season will kick off on February 27, releasing the full fixture schedule ahead of the start of the campaign. The season, originally scheduled to begin on February 21, has been postponed by six days, with two matches now slated for the revised opening day on February 27. Namdhari FC will take on Aizawl FC, while Chanmari FC will face Gokulam Kerala [] The post Indian Football League from February 27 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Chinese net renovation project in Fort Kochi hits a roadblock
Imbichi Bava hospital holds mini marathon
About 3,000 members of various organisations and clubs, along with students and trauma care teams, took part in the marathon, which concluded at Alathiyur
Mani Shankar Aiyar's Prediction On Pinarayi Vijayan Return Sparks Row
Mani Shankar Aiyar's opinion that Pinarayi Vijayan will be back again as the Chief Minister of Kerala has sparked a furore in the Congress.
'Charismatic Words': Kerala CM To Mani Shankar Aiyar After Congress Leader Hails Vijayan
Mani Shankar Aiyar said that the only state in India where progress has been made in Gandhijis direction is CPI(M)-ruled Kerala.
Kerala's Best Farmer Award Winner Dies By Suicide
Unable to bear the burden of debt, he ended his life, says his brother
Kerala can contribute to strengthening secularism: Amartya Sen
Joining Vision 2031 meet online, Prof. Sen draws attention to the States historical openness to the world at large. Historian Romila Thapar commends strides made by Kerala in literacy and education
LSGD imposes 9.72 crore fine for waste dumping-related violations in 2025
Seizures of hypnotic drugs add to citys narcotic menace
First list of candidates shortly, says KPCC president
Sunny Joseph indicates that senior Congress leader K. Muralidharan may be in the fray
Kerala setting newer models for the world, says Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan
Inaugurating the three-day international conference Vision 2031, CM says the coming five years offer the State an opportunity to bring together growth and justice, technology and humanity, modernisation and sustainability.
Concerns persist over SIR despite low number of omissions post hearing, say parties
MES Keveeyam College holds 3-day meet
LDF, UDF poised to draw battle lines over Sabarimala womens entry issue
Supreme Court decision to hear petitions challenging the 2018 judgment allowing women of all ages to enter the temple appears to give new political currency to the religiously emotive controversy
Watch: 10-month-old Alin Sherin, Keralas youngest organ donor, laid to rest with State honours
Ten-month-old Alin Sherin Abraham, Keralas youngest organ donor, was laid to rest with State and police honours on February 15 after an emotional funeral in Pathanamthitta. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, in a Facebook post, and Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar hailed her parents decision as a noble act beyond words.
Controversy over attack on police officer by SFI members in Kerala
Palliative care excellence award for GH nursing officer
Study flags steady drop in Keralas southwest, northeast monsoon rainfall
Keralas average rainfall during the southwest (June-September) and northeast (October-December) monsoons, the States primary sources of precipitation, decreased by 12.5% and 6.1% of the long-period average (LPA, 19712020) per 100 years, respectively, between 1901 and 2025
Maramon Convention draws to close
Pinarayi will be Kerala CM again, says Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar
He asks the LDF government to pick up the baton that the Congress has dropped and shoulder the responsibility of taking Panchayati Raj forward in the country. While addressing an international conference organised by the State Planning Board, he criticised the absence of his party colleagues at the meet
VACB records statements of sponsors, celebrities in Sabarimala flag mast gold misappropriation probe
The VACB team is collecting details regarding the quantity of gold donated by each sponsor for the flag mast project in 2017, officials said.
Kanthapuram calls for Samastha reunification, IUML backs move
He announces that the finale of the Samastha centenary celebrations will be held in Malappuram from January 28 to 31, 2027
Actor Bhavana gets Rotary Club award
Wild elephant damages car in Keralas Munnar, two escape unhurt
Two occupants of the car, both from Erattupetta in Kottayam, escaped unhurt as they remained inside the vehicle during the attack
Govt. medical college doctors to go on indefinite strike from Monday
The strike will include a long-term boycott of outpatient clinical services as well as all academic activities. From February 19, the doctors will boycott indefinitely non-emergency surgeries and other elective procedures also
Drug pushers attempt to lure children in juvenile homes in Kozhikode under scanner
The action follows the recent rescue of a missing 16-year-old boy from the company of a gang of suspected drug pushers in the city
Nagaland State Lottery results for Dear Magic Sunday Night Lottery at 8 PM will be announced today, February 15, 2026. The top prize for the lottery is a whopping Rs 1 crore. We at FPJ are keeping track of the results. If you have bought a lottery ticket and want to know the winners, you can find the list here. You can view the results for the Dear Magic Sunday Weekly Lottery February 15, 2026, here: Official websites to check the lucky draw The users can also check the results on the official website of the Nagaland State Lottery on www.nagalandlotteries.com, www.lotterysambad.com and www.nagalandlotterysambad.com and follow the steps. Playing lottery is legal in only 13 states in India Lottery is legal in 13 states in the country. These states consist of Kerala, Goa, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, West Bengal, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Sikkim, Nagaland and Mizoram. Among these states, the lotteries of West Bengal State Lottery and Nagaland State Lottery are highly reputed as the prize money in these state lotteries are high. The first prize in the Nagaland State Lottery and West Bengal State Lottery amounts to Rs 1 crore. The poor can also afford to buy the tickets of Sikkim State Lottery, Nagaland State Lottery and West Bengal State Lottery as the prize of the ticket is as low as Rs 6 and the winning prize is huge. The prizes of the Nagaland State Lottery are as follows: 1st Prize: Rs 1 Crore 2nd Prize: Rs 9,000 3rd Prize: Rs 450 4th Prize: Rs 250 5th Prize: Rs 120 Cons Prize: Rs 1,000 Nagaland State Lottery Result: February 15, 2026, 1 PM Live - Watch Streaming Of Winners List Of Dear Yamuna Sambad Morning Sunday Weekly Draw Disclaimer: FPJ does not support or encourage playing the lottery. It's important to be careful because playing lotteries too much can be addictive and this involves financial risk. The information provided here is just to share updates and should not be seen as advice or encouragement to play.
Survey records 17 active White-bellied Sea Eagle nests in Kannur, Kasaragod
Despite the improvement, officials say the current figure remained below historical levels. Records from 1996 showed 25 active nesting sites, suggesting that the population has yet to fully recover
Complaints over dredging in Korapuzha: Assistant Collector to lead expert team
The move follows complaints by residents and political parties alleging that sand was being illegally extracted and sludge was dumped unscientifically in nearby areas
The Sikkim State Lottery results for the Dear Vixen Sunday Weekly Lottery at 6 PM will be announced today, February 15, 2026. The top prize for this lottery is a massive Rs 1 crore. We are keeping track of the results. If you have purchased a ticket and want to check if you are a winner, you can find the list here. Where to Check the Results? You can view the results for the Dear Vixen Sunday Weekly Lottery February 15, 2026, here: Participants can also check the official results on the Sikkim State Lottery websites: http://www.sikkimlotteries.com/# www.lotterysambad.com www.sikkimlotterysambad.com Lottery is Legal in 13 States in India Lotteries are legal in 13 states across the country. These states include Sikkim, Kerala, Goa, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, West Bengal, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Nagaland, and Mizoram. Among these, West Bengal State Lottery, Sikkim State Lottery, and Nagaland State Lottery are highly reputed for their high prize amounts. The first prize in the Sikkim State Lottery, Nagaland State Lottery and West Bengal State Lottery is Rs 1 crore, while other weekly lotteries offer varying amounts. The ticket prices for these lotteries start as low as Rs 6, making them affordable for many. Sikkim State Lottery Prize Breakdown 1st Prize: Rs 1 crore 2nd Prize: Rs 9,000 3rd Prize: Rs 450 4th Prize: Rs 250 5th Prize: Rs 120 Cons Prize: Rs 1,000 Sikkim State Lottery Result: February 14, 2026, 6 PM Live - Watch Streaming Of Winners List Of Dear Elite Saturday Weekly Draw Disclaimer We do not encourage or promote lottery participation. Playing the lottery involves financial risks and can be addictive. The information provided here is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as advice to participate.
Cherukolpuzha Hindu religious meet begins
Swami Anandavanam Bharati Maharaj, the Mahamandaleshwar of the Juna Akhara, inaugurated the eight-day event
NS hospital anniversary celebrations on Feb. 17
Arippa protesters urge Kerala government to halt collection of rubber tree dues
Demand ahead of proposed title deed distribution intended to resolve long-standing Arippa land struggle. Notice issued to families living on revenue land, according to which they have to pay for rubber and miscellaneous trees standing on plots they currently occupy
The changes are being proposed to support C. Thanya Nathan, a person with no light perception, who was ranked first in the merit list of persons with benchmark disabilities in the recently held judicial service examination for the selection of Civil Judges (Junior Division)
V.D. Satheesan slams Kerala government for protecting SFI members after attack on a police officer
Aalin Sherin, youngest organ donor, laid to rest
Hundreds of people, including those from even distant locations, flocked to the house to catch a final glimpse of Aalin
SAT hospitals paediatric nephrology dept. achieves a major milestone
It conducted its first-ever paediatric renal transplant, when one of its young end-stage renal disease patients was transplanted with a kidney from her paternal grandfather.
Kochi to host Tradex Kerala 2026 meet from Feb 17
Organised by the State Industries Department, buyers from 20 foreign countries are expected participate in the meet
Award-winning farmer dies in Kannur; suicide suspected
Elias Ambatt, who won the Chief Ministers award for best vegetable farmer, was facing severe financial distress following poor harvests in recent seasons, say family members
Social media influencer Chinnu Pappus death: man questioned found dead in Kasaragod
Social media influencer Reshma, popularly known as Chinnu Pappu, was earlier found dead in Kasaragod. Officials say they are examining whether there are any links between the two deaths
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Award-Winning Kerala Farmer Dies By Suicide Over Debt
A 62-year-old award-winning farmer allegedly died by suicide due to mounting financial debt at Cherupuzha in this district.
The Nagaland State Lottery results for the Dear Yamuna Sunday Morning Lottery at 1 PM will be announced today, February 15, 2026. The top prize for the lottery is a whopping Rs 1 crore. We at FPJ are keeping track of the results. If you have bought a lottery ticket and want to know the winners, you can find the list here. You can view the results for the Dear Yamuna Sunday Weekly Lottery February 15, 2026, here: Official websites to check the lucky draw The users can also check the results on the official website of the Nagaland State Lottery on www.nagalandlotteries.com , www.lotterysambad.com and www.nagalandlotterysambad.com and follow the steps. Playing lottery is legal in only 13 states in India Lottery is legal in 13 states in the country. These states consist of Kerala, Goa, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, West Bengal, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Sikkim, Nagaland and Mizoram. Among these states, the lotteries of West Bengal State Lottery and Nagaland State Lottery are highly reputed as the prize money in these state lotteries are high. The first prize in the Nagaland State Lottery and West Bengal State Lottery amounts to Rs 1 crore. The poor can also afford to buy the tickets of Sikkim State Lottery, Nagaland State Lottery and West Bengal State Lottery as the prize of the ticket is as low as Rs 6 and the winning prize is huge. The prizes of the Nagaland State Lottery are as follows: 1st Prize: Rs 1 Crore 2nd Prize: Rs 9,000 3rd Prize: Rs 450 4th Prize: Rs 250 5th Prize: Rs 120 Cons Prize: Rs 1,000 Nagaland State Lottery Result: February 14, 2026, 8 PM Live - Watch Streaming Of Winners List Of Dear Lucky Sambad Night Saturday Weekly Draw Disclaimer: FPJ does not support or encourage playing the lottery. It's important to be careful because playing lotteries too much can be addictive and this involves financial risk. The information provided here is just to share updates and should not be seen as advice or encouragement to play.
Award-winning farmer ends life over debt in Kerala
An award-winning farmer, Ambattu Elias, aged 62, has reportedly died by suicide in Kannur, Kerala. He allegedly consumed pesticide due to mounting financial debt. Elias cultivated vegetables on leased land for decades. This season, his income did not match the yield from 2,500 banana saplings. He was undergoing treatment at a private hospital where he succumbed to his condition.
Kerala launches massive AI literacy drive targeting 6 lakh parents
The two-hour training module is designed to give equal importance to both the opportunities and the risks associated with AI
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Real To Reel! How True Events Are Turned Into Bollywood Blockbuster
Along with the biopics, we now have a substantial assembly of movies that are based on real happenings and events, not necessarily only the patriotic kind. Some overlap with the biopic genre, as they primarily focus on one lead character, like the Kesari franchise , Maidaan, Haq, Ikkis or Gold . But most such films, like the recent Dhurandhar and the forthcoming Hum Hindustani (on the first-ever Indian general elections held in 1951), are more about specific happenings, whether within a short while or over a long period (as in the former movie). Films like Border, Superboys of Malegaon, The Kerala Story, Talvar, No One Killed Jessica, Mission Mangal, 83, URIThe Surgical Strike, The Ghazi Attack, Jolly LLb, Special 26 and Maharaj present real-life sagas across genres. Creation, Research and Dramatization How do filmmakers conduct the research needed for such projects, that may cover patriotic (war, espionage or unsung heroes), political, sports or social events? Says Vivek Agnihotri, who has directed reality-based sagas like Buddha in a Traffic Jam, The Tashkent Files, The Kashmir Files, The Vaccine War and The Bengal Files , We have a very good research team and we spend two or three years on it, doing primary, secondary and tertiary levels of research. He explains, Primary is when we meet the people who are or were directly involved. Secondary means authentic documentation, including government documentation and literature available, while tertiary refers to those who were indirectly involved, or newspaper items and all that. How then is the script written from all the collected material, keeping a healthy balance between characters and the story? I try to keep my films as authentic as possible, and nobody in the world can say that the key points are wrong or not real. In fact, in these five films I have made, I challenge anybody to say that what I have shown is not correct or factual! But what about the necessary dramatization? We have to do it as we are not making a documentary. But that should also be done around facts and reality. But in the primary research, has it been ever found that someone is not telling the truth, or is exaggerating? Everything we show has to be collaborated with the literature, history and documentation! he assures. Says Rahul Dholakia, who is directing Hum Hindustani , Research is something that gives authenticitythe knowledge, detailing, the insights come from it as well as the satisfaction of filmmaking. Meeting as many people related to the event you are showcasing is important. For my Lamhaa based on Kashmir, I met militants, the victims, the social workers, the army, the CRPS officers, the activists and journalists. I actually saw how firefighters work for even my fictional Agni . You get a perspective, read books and visit the locations. What you get may be truth or fiction, some aspects you may dramatize or just take one incident. Apoorva Lakhia is now helming Battle of Galwan , another real story, and was unavailable at the time of going to press. But I recalled Lakhia, then directing the incident-based movie, Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007), telling me, When I did more research to widen the canvas of the film and prevent it from being just a docu-drama, I even found connections with the 1980 Khalistan movement and the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts. I found various rumors that came up and even within the building where it all happened, we heard different versions from different people. When such things happen, Agnihotri says, I find it important to show both sides. In The Kashmir Files , for example, there is a difference in what a professor in JNU told us and what an officer in the government said, so my job was to show both, as both were right in their own ways, and let the audience decide. The actors point of view Pratik Gandhi, who essayed Harshad Mehta in the web series, Scam 1992 as well as Jyotiba Phule in Phule , says, I agree that biopics about a specific persons life overlap as a genre with a film like Hum Hindustani , as all show key events and are largely similar, though the latter is event-specific. But my approach is that I keep reminding myself not to judge my characters! Events can be seen from multiple angles and we can derive multiple outcomes and conclusions. He adds, With Hum Hindustani , there were so many odds and challenges that free India was facing in 1951 as there were mixed emotions. We had to focus on transporting the audience into that world. The research available only increased my responsibility in all these cases and made me more sensitive. But I feel that actors have only limited power, restricted to create the emotions needed! At 80, Kabir Bedi Says He's Busier Than Ever The commercial angle Obviously, every such movie is not successful or even critically appreciated. The key, says veteran exhibitor and distributor Raj Bansal, is the connect any film makes with the audience. Earlier, films were primarily about entertainment, but now our hit ratio is lower than 10 percent. Even reality-based filmsand more are being made now than ever beforeshould somehow be more about entertainment and value for money, which Dhurandhar is! A near four-hour movie was so engrossing that one felt it ended too soon! Trade analyst Taran Adarsh, however, feels that realistic films across genres need to come out. But they must be made with the right balancing act between reality and necessary dramatization. We should not add masala so much that we deviate from core events with unwanted sequences, he says. Adarsh adds, Success depends thus on the proper flow, and the right assessment of the story chosen for filming. A lot of such ideas sound interesting on paper, but cannot be translated on screen. Overall, therefore, it is the final product that works or fails. But this genre is important in an era when people are deviating to better cinema and reality-based stories. Here, Bansal adds a key point about the selection of subjects, scale and face-value (the cast et al ). Ideally, many such films can be released on OTT, like an Ikkis . If not, the tickets for such movies should be kept at a moderate price. At the end of the day, the audience should feel happy about spending their money and cannot spend big money on every film. So, real or reel, the bottom-line will remain audience approval.
Mohun Bagan beat Kerala Blasters 2-0 in season opener
Indian Super League Kolkata, Feb 14: Defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant began their Indian Super League campaign with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Kerala Blasters in the season opener at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharathi Krirangan here on Saturday. A first half strike from Jamie Maclaren (36th minute) and a second half injury-time goal from []
Drishyam 3: Mohanlal's film to have no fan shows
Drishyam 3's new exhibition terms in Kerala are a game-changer, mandating four daily shows and a four-week minimum run, even during strikes or low turnout. Distributors secure a significant 60% share in the first week, with a Rs 5 lakh advance required from theaters. This pact, unusual for its strictness, reflects the franchise's immense anticipated draw.
3,058 voters to be removed from final voter rolls in Ernakulam as SIR hearing comes to a close
Exclusions include deceased voters, those who have permanently shifted from the district, and persons who have relinquished Indian citizenship
Kerala SIT conducts raids in Ballari
Kerala has become investment-friendly: CM
Elderly Woman In Kerala Honoured For Stopping Reckless Riders And Showing Courage
Following the incident, officials suspended the scooter driver's driving license for violating traffic rules and endangering public safety.
Kerala SIR: Hearings phase concludes
Final roll will be published on February 21 as per the schedule published by the Election Commission of India
Three MEMU trains in Kerala to add coaches from Feb. 23: Union Minister Suresh Gopi
The number of coaches on the trainsPalakkadErnakulamPalakkad, KollamErnakulamKollam, and KollamKottayamKollamhas been increased from eight to twelve, Mr. Gopi said.
Panther CFT crash fire tenders debut at Thiruvananthapuram airport
Police officer allegedly stabbed
Court grants Hany Babu permission to travel to Kerala to visit ailing mother and seek treatment
Four arrested in Thiruvananthapuram apartment robbery case
The arrested had gained access to the apartment posing as plastic waste collection staff, attacked an elderly resident and forcibly removed a gold chain and six gold bangles
Left-leaning voters will vote for UDF in upcoming Kerala Assembly elections: K.C. Venugopal
People in Kerala fears that yet another victory for the CPI(M) will create a Bengal-like situation in the State, says the AICC general secretary
Kerala Tourism launches Travel Now, Post Later digital campaign to promote mindful travel
The campaign will be rolled out across Kerala Tourisms official digital platforms and supported by a dedicated microsite
Sabarimala gold loss case probe in final stage, says Kerala State Police Chief
Two migrant workers allegedly assaulted while unloading cattle at Manjeswaram in Kasaragod
Thrissur Pooram disruption inquiry report triggers fresh political storm
Probe gives clean chit to police, blames Thiruvambadi Devaswom; leaders across parties question findings and motives
Mulling need for exams in Class I, says Kerala Minister
Thiruvananthapuram airport witnesses changing preferences of flyers in short intervals
In recent months, international passenger footfall has consistently exceeded domestic flyer numbers
White-rumped vulture rescued from Nilambur soars again over Wayanad
