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'Kerala Story 2' crosses Rs 22 cr mark on Day 7

'The Kerala Story 2: Beyond Boundaries' has made an impressive Rs 22.34 crore in its opening week, although it falls short of its predecessor's remarkable Rs 81.4 crore. Nevertheless, the film is outshining competitors like 'Assi' and 'Do Deewane Seher Mein'. Under the direction of Kamakhya Narayan Singh, the film raked in THIS amount on Day 7 since its release in theaters. Read on to know more.

The Times of India 6 Mar 2026 5:42 am

Keralas public health sector in need of a booster shot

Complaints of lapses in the famed public health system of Kerala hog the headlines as the State braces for Assembly polls. C. Maya finds out what is ailing the health sector of the State

The Hindu 6 Mar 2026 12:45 am

KWA to enhance efficiency of water treatment plant in Aluva

The upgrade to result in generation of additional 10 MLD of treated water and improvement of drinking water supply in Kochi and adjoining panchayats

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 11:56 pm

Governor removes Vice-Chancellor of Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit

Ciza Thomas, Vice-Chancellor of APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, will hold additional charge of the Vice-Chancellor of the university

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 11:48 pm

R N Ravi new West Bengal Governor, Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (retd) named Bihar Governor

Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar will discharge the functions of Governor of Tamil Nadu

The Hindu Businessline 5 Mar 2026 11:23 pm

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi transferred to Bengal

Mr. Ravis transfer was announced by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in an X post; Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar will be in charge of Tamil Nadu

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 10:53 pm

Title deed distribution in Idukki hits another snag as Kerala High Court stays proceedings

The court had recently vacated a previous stay, allowing the State government to issue title deeds under strict condition. However, after the court was informed that the State government was proceeding with the distribution without complying to its specific directives, a temporary stay was imposed

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 9:47 pm

Global Ayyappa Sangamam: Kerala HC directs auditing firm to file statement on anomalies, deficiencies and lapses in TDB accounts

Court says records available indicate that substantial amounts have been committed and disbursed without vouchers and receipts and without sufficient clarity as to the financial approvals obtained

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 9:01 pm

Friends on Rail bats for third, fourth rail lines to address travel woes in Kerala

Outfit says highly capital-intensive high-speed rail project is likely to take time due to economic and regional issues

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 8:28 pm

Rift in NCP(SP) over Elathur Assembly seat in Kozhikode comes out in the open again

Party State president Thomas K. Thomas, MLA, says an appropriate candidate will be chosen after detailed discussions

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 8:28 pm

Forum seeks rehabilitation package for tribal families hit by Wayanad landslides

AGMS leader says rehabilitation of 13 tribal families from Punchirimattam and Erattukundu has not progressed despite the inauguration of the first phase of the township project at Mundakkai

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 8:23 pm

New fire station opened at Mavoor

The new facility, opened by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan online, is expected to cater for 15 local bodies in Kozhikode and Malappuram districts

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 8:14 pm

Saree distribution at Puthuppally Fest by Congress MLA Chandy Oommen triggers political row

CPI(M) accuses Chandy Oommen of attempting to influence voters ahead of Assembly polls. MLA says he is willing to make public all accounts related to the event

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 8:14 pm

Kerala High Court refuses to entertain fresh plea on The Kerala Story 2-Goes Beyond

Bench says it will be improper for the court to entertain the plea, since a writ petition and an appeal regarding the matter are already pending before the court

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 8:10 pm

Chicken pox cases surging across Kerala

Over 10,154 cases of chicken pox have been reported in the State so far this year, with 5,097 cases reported in February

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 7:02 pm

Nayanthara buys luxury apartment worth over Rs 30 crore in Poes Garden

Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan have purchased a Rs 30+ crore luxury duplex in Chennais elite Poes Garden neighbourhood. The actress also owns high-value properties across Hyderabad, Chennai and Kerala

Mid Day 5 Mar 2026 6:57 pm

Kerala CPM expels former party MLA P K Sasi

At the convention of the rebel workers, Sasi came down heavily on the CPM party leadership including district secretary E K Suresh Babu. He accused the district secretary of harbouring the spirit mafia in the district

Deccan Chronicle 5 Mar 2026 6:06 pm

Kerala Minister M.B. Rajesh inaugurates K-DISC Innovation Day

State-level distribution of specialised assistive, adaptive, and cognitive devices held

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 5:23 pm

ED files prosecution complaints in Lakshadweep sea cucumber poaching cases

Plaints filed against four persons in two separate cases relating to the alleged illegal hunting, possession, and attempted trade of protected sea cucumbers in 2018 and 2020

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 5:04 pm

3,000+ Indians to Swiss Alps in One Year, Switrus Holidays Receives Recognition from SWITZERLAND

Indian outbound travel company Switrus Holidays has achieved a landmark milestone by bringing over 3,000 Indian travellers to the Swiss Alps within a single year of its official partnership with Jungfrau Railways.   Switrus Holidays Honoured by Jungfrau Railways for Serving 3000+ Travellers   The achievement makes Switrus one of the highest-contributing Indian tour operators to Switzerland’s iconic alpine tourism sector and has earned the company formal recognition as an Official Partner for promoting Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe, one of Europe’s most visited mountain destinations.   A Record Year for Indian Tourism to Switzerland   Within just the first year of collaboration, Switrus successfully operated large-scale Europe group tours, sending more than 3,000 Indian tourists to Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe.   This milestone highlights the rapidly growing demand for Switzerland tour packages from India and reinforces India’s importance as a key source market for Swiss tourism.   Europe-Only Specialist with Weekly Departures to EUROPE   Founded in India in 2013, Switrus Holidays has built its brand exclusively around Europe group tours. The company is currently operating weekly scheduled Europe departures from India, reflecting operational scale, structured planning, and destination specialization.   Unlike general outbound travel companies offering multiple global destinations, Switrus focuses solely on Europe, positioning itself as a dedicated Europe tour operator from India.   Strengthened Presence with Germany Office   As part of its international expansion strategy, the company has established Switrus Holidays GmbH in Germany to strengthen its European base operations.   The Germany presence enables: Direct coordination with European suppliers Improved service standards Better pricing control Stronger on-ground support for Indian travellers   This operational structure provides Switrus with a strategic advantage in managing large-scale Switzerland and Europe group tours.   Strengthening India–Switzerland Tourism Relations   The recognition from Jungfrau Railways reflects India’s growing contribution to Swiss tourism and marks a defining moment for Indian outbound travel brands expanding their global footprint.   With over 13 years of experience and a rapidly expanding pan-India presence with offices in Delhi, Maharashtra , Gujarat, West Bengal, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu & Kerala,   Switrus Holidays continues to play a significant role in driving Indian tourism to Europe.

News Voir 5 Mar 2026 4:47 pm

CEC Gyanesh Kumar to review Kerala assembly election preparations in Kochi

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has arrived in Kochi for a three day mission focused on the Assembly elections. A familiar face in the region as a former District Collector, hes poised to engage with the youth, promoting voter education through interactive campaigns.

The Economic Times 5 Mar 2026 4:38 pm

CPI(M) expels P.K. Sasi

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 4:03 pm

Call to capitalise seaweed sector to boost blue economy growth

The Minister was inaugurating the 3-day international symposium on Seaweeds: Value Chains, Climate Solutions and Blue Economy Pathways at the Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS)

The Hindu Businessline 5 Mar 2026 3:54 pm

Kerala Story 2: Kerala High Court criticises new petitioners for casting aspersions on judges

The Kerala High Court has strongly criticised a group of new petitioners involved in the ongoing legal proceedings related to Kerala Story 2, after they allegedly made remarks casting aspersions on members of the judiciary. The court observed that such statements undermine the dignity of the judicial system and warned against attempts to question the [] The post Kerala Story 2: Kerala High Court criticises new petitioners for casting aspersions on judges appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 5 Mar 2026 3:36 pm

Kerala Lottery Result Today Live: Karunya Plus KN-613 Winning Numbers (05/03/2026) Full List

Kerala Lottery Result Today Live Updates: Here's full list of winning numbers for Karunya Plus KN-613 lottery result for Thursday, March 5, 2026.

News18 5 Mar 2026 2:59 pm

IPL 2026: The "Identity Swap" Debate, Sanju in Yellow, Jadeja in Pink

As we build up to the 2026 edition of the  Indian Premier League, we will have a look at key personnel changes and how the teams shape up ahead of the season. In this analytical preview, David Warner and Eoin Morgan - Chief Cricket Analysts, Parimatch Sports, two of the game’s most respected cricket minds - deliver a comprehensive breakdown of the makeup of the 10 IPL teams.   Ravindra Jadeja and Sanju Samson served their respective sides well over the last decade   Eoin Morgan, Chief Cricket Analysts Parimatch Sports Eoin Morgan Shares Expert Insight on IPL 2026’s Biggest Trade Shock The 2026 IPL mini-auction had a lot of surprises in store for the fans, but the biggest surprise was unfurled even before the auction started as the Rajasthan Royals decided to trade Sanju Samson for Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran from Chennai Super Kings, allowing all three players a new lease of life in the IPL. Samson served as the skipper for the Royals for five years between 2021 and 2025, helping the inaugural IPL champions reach the final for the first time since 2008 in his second year of captaincy. The right-handed top-order batter is also the all-time leading run-scorer for RR but the emergence of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made the RR side very top-heavy with Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, and Shimron Hetmyer vying for the top four spots in the batting order. On the other hand, Ravindra Jadeja never finished as the highest run-scorer or the highest wicket-taker for the Super Kings in any single edition, but the all-rounder is the all-time leading wicket-taker for CSK in the IPL. Jadeja’s presence, along with Ravichandran Ashwin, would be highly missed as the Super Kings enter a new era with newer heroes on the horizon. David Warner gives an insight into the biggest trade ahead of IPL 2026 If I look back on my IPL career, I represented two franchises, the Delhi Capitals and the Sunrisers Hyderabad, and returning to Delhi after playing for Sunrisers for 7 years was definitely a moment I looked forward to at that point of my career. Ravindra Jadeja started his career with the Royals but went on to win three more titles with CSK, and it would definitely be an emotional moment for the all-rounder to return to his first franchise in the IPL. On the other hand, Samson might be in need of a fresh challenge in the IPL, and once he’s relieved of the captaincy duties, he might even surpass the pedigree and potential we saw in Sanju during his time with the Royals. Sanju Samson’s fresh opportunity at CSK When Samson was appointed as the captain of the Royals in 2021, there were not many bonafide stars in the RR dressing room with Yashaswi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag still in their teenage while Shivam Dube and Glenn Phillips were not the finished elite T20 product in terms of finishing games and providing genuine all-round options. Sanju took on that load of leading a young team and even qualified for the final of IPL 2022, 14 years after RR had made it to their last final. Despite his calibre and achievements, the Royals took the decision of trading Samson to improve their balance and offer more all-round options in the squad. The wicket-keeper batter is fresh off a great T20 World Cup campaign where he wasn’t even part of the first-choice playing XI, but came in and helped India make it to the semi-final against all odds. Ravindra Jadeja’s second homecoming at RR Ravindra Jadeja is adored by the fans in Chennai as one of their own and is part of the greatest CSK team which achieved IPL, CLT20, and completely dominated the T20 franchise circuit for a couple of years. But, after a couple of ordinary seasons, Jadeja would be looking forward to a change in scene as his skills and experience would be much more revered in the young RR setup where Kumar Sangakkara is back as the head coach and would be looking to get the best out of both Jadeja and Sam Curran. Shane Warne and Ravindra Jadeja bowled in tandem for RR in 2009 and 2010 Jadeja’s rise as an all-round talent was well documented in his early years with RR with the legendary Shane Warne referring to him as ‘A Superstar in the Making’. After a gap of 15 years, the all-rounder is back where things started for him and alongside Curran, would allow the Royals to play a deeper batting line-up with more bowling options. Eoin Morgan feels Sanju Samson is the perfect fit for CSK If I look at this from a neutral lens, both teams have walked away with what they wanted, as Rajasthan Royals were short on all-rounders last season, while CSK lacked the firepower at the top, ultimately finishing with the wooden spoon in IPL 2025. With MS Dhoni edging towards the last one or two years of his IPL career, and many reports suggesting that the 44-year old might feature as an impact player and not don the gloves, Sanju can step into Dhoni’s role with ease behind the stumps. Apart from his excellent glove work, Dhoni is known for giving valuable inputs, which helped Ruturaj Gaikwad grow as a leader, and Samson, with his rich experience of leading RR and being part of India’s 2024 ICC T20 World Cup-winning squad, can offer similar inputs to Gaikwad, who will continue to lead CSK despite Samson’s arrival. Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma have been identified as Jadeja’s and Dhoni’s respective heirs in the lower middle order, along with the presence of Dewald Brevis and Shivam Dube, who complete CSK’s middle order. Along with the upcoming prodigious talent Ayush Mhatre and skipper Gaikwad, Samson could be the perfect fit for CSK’s top order as the opening batter from Kerala is equally adept at playing seam and spin bowlers. Sanju has learnt from the best, as he was often on the sidelines watching Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli do their respective jobs with 100% precision. At RR, Sanju has also played under the captaincy of internationally acclaimed leaders like Steve Smith and Ajinkya Rahane, who are very tactically astute, and those learnings would certainly come in use in the near future when he would be one of the senior-most players in the CSK squad once Dhoni hangs up his boots.   Contributed by - David Warner, Brand Ambassador Parimatch Sports & Eoin Morgan, Chief Cricket Analysts  Parimatch Sports

News Voir 5 Mar 2026 2:50 pm

Kerala HC Declines to Entertain PIL Against 'The Kerala Story 2'

When the matter was taken up, the bench pointed out that petitions related to the movie were pending before a single judge bench and a division bench and therefore, it would not be appropriate for it to take up the PIL

Deccan Chronicle 5 Mar 2026 2:48 pm

KSU Activists Who Attacked On Veena George Sent To Police Custody

Court in Keralam sent KSU activists accused of attempting to murder Kerala Health Minister Veena George to two days' police custody.

Deccan Chronicle 5 Mar 2026 2:01 pm

DA hike: These state govt employees to get 58% dearness allowance from April 2026; arrears applicable from July 2025

Madhya Pradesh government employees will receive a 58% dearness allowance starting April 2026. This matches the central government's rate. Arrears from July 2025 to March 2026 will be paid in installments from May 2026. Pensioners will also see a dearness relief increase. Meanwhile, Kerala government recently approved a 10% DA hike.

The Economic Times 5 Mar 2026 1:52 pm

The Kerala Story 2: Vipul Amrutlal Shah hits back at Sudipto Sen`s remarks

After The Kerala Story director Sudipto Sen made comments about The Kerala Story 2, the producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah has now hit back, claiming the filmmaker`s script was trash. Sudipto had earlier said that the film was based on WhatsApp forwards

Mid Day 5 Mar 2026 1:10 pm

Kerala High Court dismisses PIL against MLA ethics panel proceedings

In a recent ruling, the Kerala High Court has thrown out a public interest litigation aimed at halting actions against expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil. The assembly's ethics committee was deliberating on an ongoing complaint, but the court made it clear that it cannot intervene in the Speaker's decisions regarding House matters. More detailed analysis of the ruling is forthcoming.

The Economic Times 5 Mar 2026 1:01 pm

Wild elephant attack leaves man critically injured in Kerala

Kollam: A man suffered serious injuries after being attacked by a wild elephant at Kulathupuzha here in the early hours of Thursday, March 5, forest officials said. The injured has been identified as Prakash (48), a native of Kulathupuzha. According to forest officials, Prakash was returning from work when he encountered a wild elephant on 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 .

The Siasat Daily 5 Mar 2026 12:09 pm

SSLC exam begins in Kerala; Education Minister wishes students success

Thiruvananthapuram: The SSLC (Class X) examination commenced in schools across Kerala on Thursday, March 5. Kerala General Education Minister V Sivankutty wished students appearing for the SSLC examinations success and urged them to approach the tests with confidence. Apart from the SSLC examination, the Plus One examination also commenced on Thursday, while the Plus Two 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 .

The Siasat Daily 5 Mar 2026 11:39 am

Kerala Story 2 Maker Claps Back At Sudipto Sen Over WhatsApp Forwards Remark: 'His Script Was Absolute Trash'

The Kerala Story 2 producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah's comments come days after The Kerala Story director Sudipto Sen questioned the sequel's research

NDTV 5 Mar 2026 11:30 am

The Kerala Story 2 box office Day 6: Holi lifts weekday business to Rs 20 crore

The Kerala Story 2 box office Day 6: Holi lifts weekday business to Rs 20 crore

India Today 5 Mar 2026 11:03 am

Kerala Lottery Result Today Live: Karunya Plus KN-613 Winning Numbers For March 5, 2026; First Prize Rs 1 Crore

Kerala Lottery Result Today: Karunya Plus KN-613 lottery result will be declared today, on Thursday, March 5. Check the live updates and full list of winning numbers from 3 pm.

News18 5 Mar 2026 9:00 am

'Padayaatra' wraps 40-day shoot

Mammootty and Adoor Gopalakrishnan have completed shooting for their highly anticipated film 'Padayaatra' in a single 40-day schedule. This marks a reunion after over three decades. The movie, reportedly set in the socio-politically charged 1970s-80s Kerala, is expected to be a realistic drama. Its release will follow Mammootty's other major project, 'Patriot'.

The Times of India 5 Mar 2026 8:54 am

Nurses to continue strike in Thiruvananthapuram

UNA, which called the strike, represents the majority of nurses working in as many as 490 private hospitals, including clinics, in the State

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 6:43 am

Two held with 202 grams of suspected MDMA

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 1:29 am

KGMCTA defers strike for a week following Kerala government assurances

Government agrees to disburse the pay revision arrears of 18 months immediately. Arrears of the remaining 39 months will be disbursed in accordance with legal advice

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 11:57 pm

Kalamassery municipality mulls energy-efficient alternatives for street lights

The municipality has drafted a project to replace tube lights with LED lights in the first phase of the project expected to cost around 75 lakh

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 11:50 pm

State govt. sanctions arrears on DA, DR

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 9:54 pm

Kerala Court Sentences Tutor 18 Years Imprisonment for Sexual Assault of Student

Thiruvananthapuram fast-track court orders concurrent 5-year term

Deccan Chronicle 4 Mar 2026 9:31 pm

P.K. Sasi to quit CPI(M), to contest in Ottapalam as Independent

While CPI(M) leaders insist that his exit will not dent the partys prospects, UDF hopes to leverage his influence

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 9:10 pm

Seat-sharing talks progressed well, LDF to announce candidates soon: Ramakrishnan

LDF convener says organisational work for ensuring fronts victory in the elections is ongoing, adding the response of the public during house visits has been encouraging

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 9:03 pm

West Asia crisis: Kerala launches counselling support to expats, families back home

Expatriate Keralites and their family members can access 24X7 the services of counsellors under Tele-Manas. Anxiety triggered by exaggerated portrayal of the crisis by a section of the media is causing greater distress to expatriates and their families, says NoRKA-Roots CEO

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 9:00 pm

SSLC, Plus One exams begin on Thursday

4.18 lakh students have registered for SSLC examinations. 4.11 lakh students will appear for the Plus One higher secondary examinations and 3.41 lakh students for the Plus One improvement examinations

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 8:49 pm

Talk to Mayor adalat resolves 250 complaints in Thrissur

Footballer I.M. Vijayan assured by Mayor that Municipal Stadium would remain under the Corporation

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 8:42 pm

Governor signs Malayalam Language Bill, making Malayalam Keralas official language

New law mandates use of Malayalam in government administration, and extends to semi-government bodies, public sector undertakings and cooperative institutions

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 8:33 pm

Twin joys from students farming efforts in Thrissur

NSS members of Govt. HSS, Marathamkode, laboured on a 35-cent plot and harvested 280 kg. The students then donated the profit from the harvest for the heart surgery of a baby

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 8:33 pm

Two arrested in electrocution death case

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 8:24 pm

ED questions Tantri Kandararu Rajeevaru in Sabarimala gold theft case

ED is looking at the Special Investigation Teams alleged findings related to the Tantris financial transactions

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 8:13 pm

New police station buildings inaugurated in Kozhikode

Chief Minister launches construction works of States first rural jail at Puthuppanam near Vadakara in Kozhikode through videoconferencing

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 8:13 pm

K.P. Unnikrishnans final rites held

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 7:48 pm

Tunnel road project: controlled rock blasts to begin on March 6

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to launch the process to be carried out under stringent safety measures

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 7:42 pm

UVI levels remain high in parts of Kerala, alerts issued in districts

According to a bulletin issued by theKSDMA on February 4, 2026, the highest level of UVI (eight) was recorded at Munnar in Idukki

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 7:23 pm

Israel-Iran conflict: Oman Air restores flights halted for Ramzan offering relief to expats stuck in Gulf

Hundreds of Indian expatriates from the UAE are travelling to Muscat by road. The 450-km journey from Dubai takes about six hours, including roughly one hour for border clearance

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 7:14 pm

Fifty years on, Rajans death continues to be shrouded in mystery

It was on March 1, 1976, that P. Rajan, a student of Regional Engineering College, Kozhikode, was taken into police custody alleging links with Naxalites. Despite a prolonged legal battle by his father Eachara Varier, Rajans whereabouts still remain a mystery. The police personnel accused of being involved in the incident have all along protested their innocence. The incident left a deep impact on the States politics too.

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 7:12 pm

Kodikunnil Suresh invites G. Sudhakaran to Congress, slams CPI(M) for insulting senior leader

Expressing strong disapproval of the CPI(M) leaderships current stance, the MP describes the neglect and derogatory remarks directed at Sudhakaran over the past few years as extremely unfortunate

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 6:44 pm

T20 WC: Morkel Hails Samson For Working Hard, Keeping Calm To Make A Comeback

Opener Sanju Samson: Opener Sanju Samson has been with the Indian T20 team for the last couple of years, including the 2024 T20 World Cup, when he could not make it to the playing XI, but lost his place after some indifferent performances. Given a chance in three matches in this edition of the World Cup, the wicketkeeper-batter from Kerala has made a grand comeback after an indifferent start. Indian team's bowling coach Morne Morkel hailed the 31-year-old right-handed batter for his hard work, for keeping calm and maintaining hope as he made a grand comeback with an unbeaten 97 in the do-or-die match against the West Indies, which sealed India's spot in the semifinals. Sanju is a quality player. He's a guy who always works hard at the nets. And yeah, I think just that sort of opportunity he got given, he showed his class and his experience. He got the opportunity, and as a guy who's played a lot of games, he stepped up in a crucial game. From a coaching or a mentor sort of side, it was just about giving him the backing. Although he sort of lost his place in the team. For him, it was always to (be) at the nets to make sure he gets the quality work in. Because you never know in a tournament that a situation, as we found ourselves, can always be there. So credit to him for not losing that hope. Keep on working hard, keep on growing in his strengths. And then taking the opportunity. I think in professional sports, it's all about staying ready. So you don't have to get yourself ready, if I can say that. And yeah, credit to him for keeping him calm and fighting through that tough little period and putting in a solid performance for India, said Morkel ahead of India's semifinal clash against England at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. The former South Africa pace bowler dismissed the notion that explosive opener Abhishek Sharma has lost confidence or that he is trying to alter his game from the all-out aggression to becoming a measured player. No, I think just sometimes this game can be hard on you, cruel on you. A similar situation that Sanju found himself in. That's in your career, you're going to find moments like this. The former South Africa pace bowler dismissed the notion that explosive opener Abhishek Sharma has lost confidence or that he is trying to alter his game from the all-out aggression to becoming a measured player. Also Read: Live Cricket Score So like I said, it's a fresh page for him tomorrow. Opportunity to go and do well. Scored a hundred here against England not too long ago. So for him, it's just tapping into those little videos and looking at his feel-good moments and building a blueprint and knowing he's starting on zero tomorrow. It's a new opportunity for him and for him to make him play, said Morkel. Article Source: IANS

CNMSports 4 Mar 2026 6:12 pm

A new CPI base, a clearer inflation signal

Under the new CPI, when States such as Telangana, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, and Karnataka show higher inflation, it points to rising costs in services

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 5:22 pm

The Kerala Story 2 producer reveals replacing Sudipto Sen over his absolute trash script

'The Kerala Story 2 Goes Beyond' sequel faces WhatsApp forwards barbs from ex-director Sudipto Sen. Producer Vipul Shah calls it sour grapes, reveals Sen's rejected script. Film cleared CBFC pre-court battles; earns Rs 15cr in 5 days despite buzz.

The Times of India 4 Mar 2026 4:46 pm

Researchers in Kerala try out land-based nurseries for coral conservation

Coral species collected from underwater reefs off Vizhinjam, Thiruvananthapuram, are grown in a controlled environment on land as part of a Kufos project. They will be reintroduced into their natural habitat once they reach a certain level of growth

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 4:39 pm

`Beef recipes and hate messages in my DM`: The Kerala Story 2 actor Ulka Gupta

In an exclusive chat with mid-day, Ulka Gupta addresses the controversy around The Kerala Story 2, revealing she received hate messages and even beef recipes after the trailer release. She also reacts to Anurag Kashyaps dig, saying films are meant to spark debate

Mid Day 4 Mar 2026 4:30 pm

Kerala gets 360 crore under Centres SASCI scheme for compliance reforms

The amount, to be released in a single instalment, recognises the Keralas structured efforts to reduce regulatory burdens and improve its investment climate

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 4:17 pm

Kerala Assembly polls: RSP-Congress friction deepens in Eravipuram as Congress pushes Karthik Premachandran as candidate

Local Congress leaders demand that son of Kollam MP N.K. Premachandran be fielded to ensure UDF victory. Citing current nominees low chances, around 38 leaders petition Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 4:15 pm

Governors should examine Bills within reasonable time: Goa Governor

Goa Governor Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju was speaking to a group of journalists from Kerala who visited the Lok Bhavan in Panjim last week as part of a press tour

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 4:05 pm

Summer heat pushes up Keralas daily power consumption

As per Power department projections, average daily consumption in March is likely to touch 103.5 million units (mu), and that of April and May, 111.7 mu and 96.4 mu respectively

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 3:26 pm

Kerala Lottery Result Today Live: Dhanalekshmi DL-42 Winning Numbers (04/03/2026) Full List

Kerala Lottery Result Today Live Updates: Here's full list of winning numbers for Dhanalekshmi DL-42 lottery for Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

News18 4 Mar 2026 2:59 pm

Kerala Tourisms travelling photo exhibition comes to Chennai

Lenscape Kerala features 100 images captured across Kerala by 10 photographers from across India

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 2:48 pm

How students resource maps can be a gamechanger in local body planning

Students of Government Model Boys Vocational and Higher Secondary School, Attingal, apply experiential knowledge to practical situations to come out with 26 thematic maps that can emerge as a valuable resource in Attingal municipalitys planning process

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 2:48 pm