Kerala

Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar is increasingly finding himself isolated within his own party. Several Congress leaders have reportedly refused to recognize him as a party member. In response, Aiyar fired back, calling KC Venugopal “rowdy” while describing himself as Nehruvian, Gandhian, and Rajivian—but explicitly rejecting the label of “Rahulvian.” Aiyar Clashes with Party Leaders The controversy stems from Aiyar’s long history of making provocative statements. After predicting a comeback for the Left Front in the Kerala Assembly elections, Kerala Congress leader Pawan Khera announced that Aiyar’s relationship with the party was effectively over, attributing his statements to old age. Khera warned that such remarks provide easy ammunition for political opponents. Other Congress ...

Trivandrum, Kerala: Trivandrum may soon see the end of mixed-gender massages if the city’s first BJP mayor, V. V. Rajesh, has his way. On Monday, Mayor Rajesh took a strong stance against "cross-massaging" — massages performed by practitioners of the opposite gender — declaring that such practices go against the country’s culture and will not be allowed in the capital. The statement comes in the wake of a Trivandrum Municipal Corporation drive targeting spas where alleged improper activities were reported. Several establishments have already faced action from the corporation following complaints and investigations. Mayor Tightens Rules After Incident in Pathanamthitta The mayor’s decision follows a disturbing incident in Tiruvalla, Pathanamthitta district, where a gangster alleged...

Kasargod, Kerala: The shocking death of 25-year-old social media influencer K. Reshma, popularly known as Chinnu Pappu, has left her fans and followers in disbelief. Known for her cheerful presence in short videos and reels, Reshma was found hanging from a ceiling fan at her rented room near Azad Road in Kasargod. Reshma had recently posted her last reel on social media with a smile, making her sudden death even more shocking. She had garnered over 200,000 followers on Instagram, where she shared videos in her native Kasargod Malayalam dialect and occasionally in Tulu. According to police, Reshma’s brother Ratish discovered her body around 1:30 PM. Authorities have registered a case of unnatural death and are investigating all possible angles. While preliminary suspicion points towar...

Thiruvananthapuram/New Delhi: A dramatic moment unfolded in the Rajya Sabha on Monday during a 16-hour debate on the President’s address, when nominated BJP MP C. Sadanandan Master recounted a 31-year-old politically motivated attack on him. During his speech, he placed his prosthetic leg on the table to emphasize the brutality of the incident, drawing both attention and protest in the House. Highlighting Political Violence C. Sadanandan Master, a nominated member from Kerala, criticized the CPM while narrating his ordeal. “Those who now claim to uphold democracy in Parliament were the ones who attacked me 31 years ago,” he said, adding that the commitment of such parties lies not in democratic values but in political violence. Prosthetic Leg Sparks Point of Order The 1994 atta...

Pathanamthitta (Kerala), Jan 31:In a landmark judgment, a Pathanamthitta court on Saturday sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of a woman in Kottangal in December 2019, delivering a stern message against sexual violence and crimes targeting women. Additional District and Sessions Court Judge Jayakrishnan G P handed down the sentence to Nazeer, also known as Naimon, a resident of Kottangal, for the brutal killing of Thinchu Michael, whose life was tragically cut short in an incident that shocked the local community. The court ruled that the accused would serve: Life imprisonment under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for murder, 10 years of rigorous imprisonment under Section 376(2)(m) IPC for rape causing grievous bodily harm or endangering t...

Kozhikode, Kerala: From floating in zero gravity to savoring a cold Indian dessert, Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams is once again captivating hearts—this time, on Earth. Recently retired from NASA, Sunita Williams was spotted enjoying falooda at a small shop in Kozhikode, Kerala, delighting locals and internet users alike. The celebrated astronaut, known worldwide for her space missions and for inspiring millions, appeared in a simple peach-colored T-shirt as she chatted with the shop’s patrons and sipped a tall glass of falooda with evident relish. She also captured the moment on video, sharing it with her social media followers. What is Falooda?For those unfamiliar, falooda is a classic Indian cold dessert made with sweetened milk, vermicelli, basil seeds, rose syrup, and...

Thiruvananthapuram/ Kozhikode: Senior Congress leader and Kerala MP Shashi Tharoor has declined to comment publicly on the controversy surrounding his absence from a key state party meeting. Reports suggest that Tharoor was reportedly unhappy with the protocol at a program in Kochi attended by Rahul Gandhi, which led him to skip the crucial party session. His absence has raised questions among party workers about the unity within the state Congress. Speaking in Kozhikode, Tharoor emphasized that any concerns he has will be addressed directly within the party. “It is better to communicate concerns directly to the leadership. Several things are being reported in the media; some may be true, some may not,” he said. Tharoor stressed that such matters should not be discussed on public pla...

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala: During his visit to Kerala, Prime Minister Narendra Modi warmly embraced Thiruvananthapuram’s first BJP Mayor, VV Rakesh, in a moment that has gone viral on social media. At the same event, another female leader was seen touching the Prime Minister’s feet. However, former DGP and BJP corporator R Sreelekha was notably absent from this interaction, prompting widespread speculation about her response. Sreelekha Breaks Silence In a video statement, R Sreelekha clarified that her decision to maintain distance from the Prime Minister on stage was guided by her three decades of police training. She emphasized that the speculation about her being upset for not being appointed as Mayor was misleading. Having recently entered politics, Sreelekha explained that her ...