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'Padapooja' in schools: Practice is part of our culture, says Arlekar
The New Indian Express Kollam
|July 14, 2025
Terming it cruel, Sivankutty adds that such activities can be viewed as 'mental harassment'
OPENING a new chapter in his rift with the state government, Governor Rajendra Arlekar welcomed the Guru Purnima commemoration in schools, part of which involved students washing the feet of senior teachers. General Education Minister V Sivankutty and CPM state secretary M V Govindan slammed the practice.
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Modi to address over 10 Bihar rallies as NDA gears up for triangular contest
WITH the Bihar Assembly elections poised to turn into a triangular battle, owing to the entry of Prashant Kishor’s newly launched Jan Suraaj Party, the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is ramping up its campaign plans.
1 mins
October 15, 2025

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Rejuvenation of cities top priority, says Yogi
CHIEF Minister Yogi Adityanath announced plans on Tuesday for a comprehensive Urban Redevelopment Policy aimed at the holistic rejuvenation of cities across Uttar Pradesh.
1 min
October 15, 2025
The New Indian Express Kollam
How will new EPF withdrawal rules affect salaried class?
THE Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has approved members to access up to 100% of their eligible fund balance, subject to a mandatory minimum balance cushion.
1 mins
October 15, 2025
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Cape Verde celebrates 2nd-least populated nation in WC
CAPE VERDE beat Eswatini 3-0 on Monday to secure a spot at the 2026 World Cup, booking their place in football’s global showpiece for the very first time.
1 min
October 15, 2025

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Global oil supply set for significant growth over next two years, says IEA
THE world’s oil supply is on track for substantial growth over the next two years, with an increase of 3 million barrels per day (mb/d) expected in 2025 and a 2.4 mb/d in 2026, as per a report from the International Energy Agency (IEA).
1 mins
October 15, 2025
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Top Maoist leader carrying bounty of ₹10 cr surrenders with 60 cadres
Maoists strangle BJP worker to death in Chhattisgarh district
1 mins
October 15, 2025

The New Indian Express Kollam
Tanvi storms into next round, Unnati advances
WITH the individual events for Eye-Level Cups at the ongoing BWF World Junior Championships still at its nascent stage, there was high activity at the playing arena of the National Centre of Excellence in Amin-gaon, here on Tuesday.
1 min
October 15, 2025

The New Indian Express Kollam
LISTENING MACHINES: HOW SMART SPEAKERS UNDERSTAND US
N just a few short years, smart speakers have evolved from futuristic novelties to everyday companions, quietly listening on kitchen counters and bedside tables.
1 mins
October 15, 2025

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Sri Lanka, New Zealand split points
SRI LANKA and New Zealand shared points as their Women’s World Cup match was abandoned due to persistent rain after strong batting performance by the hosts here on Tuesday.
1 min
October 15, 2025

The New Indian Express Kollam
Cong looking for 60-plus seats, deadlock over 3: Tariq
WITH barely 48 hours remaining for the first phase of nominations in the Bihar Assembly elections, Congress on Tuesday said that the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) may finalise the seat-sharing formula on Wednesday, and it will make a formal announcement soon.
2 mins
October 15, 2025
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