The New Indian Express Kottayam - January 12, 2025

The New Indian Express Kottayam - January 12, 2025

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In this issue
January 12, 2025
Fan, fandom & Harish: The India-Oz cricketing bridge
IN terms of support, the Melbourne Cricket Ground almost looks like any other ground in India.
1 min
Maha shift as Uddhav's Sena to go it alone in civic body polls
IN a seismic shift that threatens to upend Maharashtra's political landscape, the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) has announced its decision to contest the upcoming local body elections on its own.
1 min
NTA Exams May Go UPSC Way for Better Security
Would involve DM, SP to make the process of conducting entrance tests fully secure
1 min
Debate over temple dress code bares social divisions
Sangh parivar accuses Pinarayi of insulting Hinduism; comments also trigger discussions on the state's reformation movement
1 min
Turf 'challenge' for Blasters ahead of Monday's match against Odisha
THE Kerala Blasters FC has raised concerns over the 'damaged' turf at the Jawaharlal Nehru International (JLN) Stadium, ahead of its fixture with Odisha FC on Monday.
1 min
HC directive to allow BH vehicle registration for central, PSU staff
The Kerala High Court has held that the state government is free to levy tax in respect of Bharat Series (BH-series) non-transport vehicles at the rate prescribed under their respective legislation.
1 min
Jayachandran cremated with state honours at Chendamangalam
SINGER P Jayachandran was cremated with a guard of honour on the premises of his ancestral house - Paliath Nalukettu - at Chendamangalam in Ernakulam on Saturday.
1 min
Govt is committed to providing world-class infrastructure to students: Minister Sivankutty
GENERAL EDUCATION Minister V Sivankutty reaffirmed the government's commitment to providing state-of-the-art infrastructure for students, emphasising the adoption of international standards in implementing modern learning methods to achieve digital parity in classrooms.
1 min
TV serial production executive booked for sexually abusing artist coordinator
The Thiruvallam police have registered a case against a television serial production executive for alleged sexual harassment of a junior artist coordinator.
1 min
4 State Public Health Centres Get National Accreditation
HEALTH Minister Veena George announced that four healthcare institutions have received the prestigious National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) accreditation.
1 min
Mumps Outbreak: Health dept issues alert
THE HEALTH department has issued an alert following a mumps outbreak in Alappuzha.
1 min
Musavari Bungalow where Gandhi stayed in 1937, en route to Vaikom, in a state of neglect
The Musavari Bungalow in Ambalappuzha, glorified by the footprints of Mahatma Gandhi in the 1930s, is lying in utter neglect.
2 mins
Religious fervour and gaiety mark staging of Erumeli Petta Thullal
Thousands gather to witness ceremonial mass dance by Ambalappuzha & Alangad devotees
2 mins
Nilambur MLA to chart new course as AITC state coordinator
AFTER assuming the role of Kerala state coordinator of All India Trinamool Congress (AITC), P V Anvar will return to Kerala from Kolkata on Sunday.
1 min
No plan for UDF to open doors for P V Anvar
Leaders skeptical about his track record, Satheesan says matter not on UDF agenda
1 min
P C George booked for inciting religious hatred
THE Erattupetta police have officially registered a case against BJP leader P C George for allegedly making remarks that could incite religious hatred.
1 min
PLANNING OUR LIVES BEYOND WORK
Stepping into the new calendar year means surfing through a barrage of forwarded new year greetings.
4 mins
Why Is Delhi Important For Modi?
LEGEND says the modern city of Delhi is built on seven older ones.
4 mins
Shah Bats For NDPS Courts In States For Speedy Trials
Dark web, cryptocurrency emerging challenges in fight against drugs
1 min
Former CM's son, ex-AAP minister on BJP second list of 29 for Delhi polls
THE BJP on Saturday released its second list of 29 candidates for the February 5 Delhi Assembly polls.
1 min
508km Mumbai-Ahmedabad railway corridor to have 100% green buildings
ALL railway stations along the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor, which spans 508 kilometres and includes 12 railway stations, will have 100% green building attributes, according to Railway Ministry officials.
1 min
A serious mind behind an exuberant persona
IM BISSELL, who died last Thursday, was an institution in Delhi. It seemed as if the whole town knew this warm and exuberant person who, despite poor health towards the end, was all over the place.
2 mins
Bonding over food: PM's day-out with 3K youths at Bharat Mandapam
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi is set to engage with 3,000 dynamic young leaders from across the country during the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders' Dialogue 2025, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Sunday.
1 min
The Boy Who Dreamt of Stars
In the tranquil village of Mela Kattuvilai, nestled in the heart of Kanniyakumari district, the rustling coconut leaves once bore witness to the dreams of a boy who dared to reach for the stars.
2 mins
India Joins UN Expert Panel on Big Data Monitoring SDGs
INDIA has joined the UN Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics, a key body focused on leveraging big data to monitor and report on the Sustainable Development Goals.
1 min
23 injured as Kannauj railway station building collapses, rescue ops on
AT least 23 people were injured when an under-construction building at the Kannauj Railway Station collapsed on Saturday afternoon, trapping around two dozen workers under the rubble, officials said.
1 min
‘Punishment’: 100 girl students forced to take off shirts inside school
IN a shocking incident, more than 100 girl students from Class 10 at Carmel school in Dhanbad were subjected to humiliation when they were forced to remove their shirts as punishment for celebrating Pen Day on Thursday.
1 min
Huge rush to Ajmer dargah, locals step in as all hotel rooms booked
AMID the controversy over the claims that the Ajmer Dargah is built over a Hindu temple, a record number of pilgrims attended the 813th Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti.
1 min
EVMs in, ballot papers out in C'garh U-turn
The Chhattisgarh BJP government is now preparing to hold the urban bodies polls with Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).
1 min
4 Bodies Found, 5 Still Trapped in Assam Coal Mine
THE bodies of three miners, who were trapped inside a coal mine in Assam's Dima Hasao district, were recovered by the personnel of Army, Navy and National Disaster Response Force during a joint operation on Saturday.
1 min
After hospital death, Bengal firm blacklisted
WEST Bengal's Health Department has blacklisted West Bengal Pharmaceuticals, the company responsible for a batch of spurious saline that resulted in a woman's death at Midnapore medical College and Hospital.
1 min
Truth can't be hidden for long: Yogi in Ayodhya
MAHA Kumbh bids to blend spirituality with a message of justice, transparency, and individual rights.
1 min
Dallewal health worsens amid chorus for meeting
Doctors say farmer leader's vitals fluctuating, ketone levels high
1 min
Rebels wreak havoc for BJP, Cong in U'khand
IN Uttarakhand, the long-awaited local body elections are set to take place on January 23, a year later than initially planned.
1 min
No Bar on Pvt Foreign Deals for Don's Firm
The Trump family business released a voluntary ethics agreement Friday that allows it to strike deals with private foreign companies, a move that could help outside actors try to buy influence with the new administration.
1 min
Black boxes of South Korean jet failed to record final 4 minutes
THE black boxes of a Boeing jet-liner that crashed in South Korea last month stopped recording about four minutes before the accident, South Korean officials said on Saturday, possibly complicating investigations into the cause of the disaster that killed 179 people.
1 min
Two children among 8 killed in Israeli strike on school: Gaza rescuers
GAZA'S civil defence agency said an Israeli air strike on a school-turned-shelter on Saturday killed eight people, including two children, while the Israeli military said it targeted Hamas militants.
1 min
LA families in shock as they return to charred homes
Scores of people head home even as threat of new fires lingers
1 min
I Would Have Beaten Trump, Says Joe Biden
Outgoing US President Joe Biden on Friday said that he would have defeated Donald Trump in the November general elections, but he decided to withdraw from the race mid-way for the sake of the unity of the Democratic Party.
1 min
Sebi watchful of 'pump & dump' trades in index heavyweights
MARKET regulator Sebi is \"watchful\" of instances of market players trying to manipulate one segment to profit in another, specifically when a few stocks have high weighting in the index, a senior official said on Saturday.
1 min
India's Economy Likely to Be Weaker in 2025 Despite Global Growth: IMF MD
The Indian economy is expected to be \"a little weaker\" in 2025 despite steady global growth, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has said.
1 min
Work-Life Balance: The Debate Continues
As per law, in most states working hour limit is set at 48-hour week
3 mins
AIG Hospitals to invest ₹800 cr in cancer therapy
HYDERABAD-based AIG Hospitals will invest ₹800 crore for installing a Proton Therapy System for treatment of cancer.
1 min
Grappling With Donald Trump's New Imperialism
As the world awaits with trepidation for Donald Trump's second presidency, allies and foes alike are aghast at his threat to redraw the map of the Western Hemisphere.
4 mins
Certificates from WFI not valid for recruitment: Rlys
SINCE December 24, 2023 when the sports ministry suspended newly-elected executive council of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), certificates issued by the federation have not been considered for recruitment purposes by the Indian Railways, one of the biggest employers of the athletes in the country.
2 mins
Maharashtra, Karnataka in semis
FOUR-TIME champions Karnataka held their nerves to edge out hosts Baroda by five runs, while Maharashtra outplayed Punjab by 70 runs to enter the Vijay Hazare Trophy semifinals here on Saturday.
1 min
India Connect, It's Official Too
With growing popularity of cricket among Indians, officials like Rao are getting prominence as administrators
4 mins
Malaysia Open: Tough day at office for Sat-Chi
OVER the years, doubles specialists, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, have flourished to become a difficult proposition for their rivals at the BWF circuit.
1 min
Shami Back in India T20I Fold
NEARLY 14 months after he last played an international match, veteran seamer Mohammed Shami on Saturday returned to the Indian team for the upcoming five-match T20I series against visiting England.
1 min
Mohammedan beat Bengaluru
MIRJALOL Kasimov's stunning 88th-minute free-kick secured Mohammedan SC's 1-0 victory over former champions Bengaluru FC, marking their second win of the Indian Super League, here on Saturday.
1 min
History awaits women's hockey in Ranchi
SALIMA Tete is back in Ranchi. The city, crowd, and the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium brings out mixed feelings for India's captain.
2 mins
SA20: Super Giants pip Capitals by two runs
DURBAN'S Super Giants claimed a dramatic two-run victory over Pretoria Capitals in their high-scoring SA20, despite fireworks from Will Jacks (64) and Rahmanullah Gurbaz (89).
1 min
All that Remains is Pure Cinema
Yahi Sach Hai was the short story by Mannu Bhandari on which director Basu Chatterji based his new film.
2 mins
The Us that Refuses to Acknowledge Them
HABITS MATTER
1 min
River Sutra of Hidden Hierarchies
English philosopher Herbert Spencer's theory of evolution, popularised by Charles Darwin, argues survival of the fittest, thereby leading to a natural process of selection and extinction.
3 mins
Stepping Up for the Punjab
Dancer Divya Goswami's performance focusing on an eternal love story of the region is a testament to her authenticity and the relevance of Kathak as a means of storytelling
2 mins
The Constancy of God's Love
We live in an ever-changing world. Whenever we think we have found any area of our life, we immediately find there are aspects of life we must endure. In a world where everything is in constant flux, we find peace and assurance in the unchanging, eternal love for the divine.
1 min
The Tale of an Unsung Queen
The author relies on a plethora of Urdu texts to provide a holistic view of the creation of a city
3 mins
Future Forward Home Truths
Interior designer Minnie Bhatt picks out the five design trends that will shape home décor this year
1 min
'I don't Like Most of the Scripts'
Nana Patekar speaks to Shama Bhagat on his latest film Vanvaas and life beyond the city hustle
1 min
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