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Constituency	2024	2019
Thiruvananthapuram	66.47%	73.66%
Attingal	69.48%	74.4%
Kollam	68.15%	74.66%
Pathanamthitta	63.37%	74.24%
Mavelikkara	65.95%	74.23%
Alappuzha	75.05%	80.25%
Kottayam	65.61%	75.44%

Constituency	2024	2019
Idukki	66.55%	76.34%
Ernakulam	68.29%	77.63%
Chalakudy	71.94%	80.49%
Thrissur	72.90%	77.92%
Alathur	73.42%	80.42%
Palakkad	73.57%	77.72%
Ponnani	69.34%	74.98%

Constituency	2024	2019
Malappuram	72.95%	75.49%
Kozhikode	75.52%	81.65%
Wayanad	73.57%	80.33%
Vadakara	78.41%	82.67%
Kannur	77.21%	83.21%
Kasaragod	76.04%	80.65%

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Sports
India retain top spot in ODIs & T20Is; Australia lead Test rankings

India may have lost the ODI World Cup final to Australia but have increased their lead over them from three to six points, leading the table with 122 points.
Career & Campus
CUSAT admission test from May 10; download admit cards now

Applicants can now download the admit cards from their profile.
LifeStyle
Kochi backwaters' dissolved metals concentration highest in the world, eating its fish dangerous: Study

The study was conducted by the Department of Marine Technology, Cochin University for Science and Technology (CUSAT), and the National Centre for Coastal Research, NIOT Campus, Chennai.

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Start, Action, Cut - Decoding English movie Perfect Days (EP 71)

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ENTERTAINMENT

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From 'Manjummel Boys' to 'Heeramandi': New OTT releases this week
Anushka Sharma's 36th birthday celebration: Virat Kohli hosts glamorous dinner with RCB buddies
Britney Spears reaches divorce settlement with estranged husband Sam Asghari

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NEWS BRAKE

El Nino or global warming? Why Kerala is unusually hot this summer

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DAILY NEWS DOSE

Heatwave threat in Palakkad, IMD issues orange alert | Apr 29, 2024

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'Health Drinks' : Why your children shouldn't drink them?

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Decoding English movie Perfect Days (EP 71)

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Poacher: The real vs the cinematic - journalist who broke the news analyses missing links (EP 63)

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Kerala
Kerala, Tamil Nadu coastal areas likely to experience 'kallakkadal' phenomenon

Residents are advised to follow authorities' instructions and stay alert.
Entertainment
From 'Manjummel Boys' to 'Heeramandi': New OTT releases this week

If you are a movie lover, you should spend some time catching up with some of the latest film releases that are now available on various OTT platforms.
Entertainment
Tovino Thomas-starrer 'Nadikar' only exudes a whiff of charm | Movie Review

Lal Jr employs some of the tropes that were part of his earlier works.

KERALA SPORTS WEEK

Heroes take a leap of faith | Kerala Sports Week | Ep 10

FOOD

Your little guide to a great culinary experience!

How to manage cooking during a heatwave: Essential summer 'do's and don'ts'
Meet Anna, the ‘Achayathi’, who serves delicious Kerala food in Chennai
100 years of Chapati in Kerala: Know the rich history of this popular 'roti'
Is it okay to give mangoes to babies in summer?

ONMANORAMA VIDEOS

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Kerala Sports Week

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ENTERTAINMENT

Bollywood Films Beyond Propaganda

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BATTLE OF BALLOTS

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Battle of Ballots

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Food
How to manage cooking during a heatwave: Essential summer 'do's and don'ts'

Onmanorama is providing you with a set of guidelines to manage the heat while prioritizing your health and well-being.
News
Houthis offer education to students suspended in US protest crackdown

The Houthi's offer of an education for US students sparked a wave of sarcasm by ordinary Yemenis on social media.
Sports
Diego Maradona's children call for moving body to mausoleum

The mausoleum, called 'Memorial del Diez,' is located behind the Casa Rosada, the seat of the executive branch of the Argentine government, and will be open to the public, Veronica Ojeda, mother of Maradona's youngest son, told local media.

Movie Review

May 03, 2024

Tovino Thomas-starrer 'Nadikar' only exudes a whiff of charm | Movie Review

May 01, 2024

'Malayalee From India': Nivin Pauly's much-anticipated movie struggles to find its footing | Movie Review

April 26, 2024

Pavi Caretaker: Balancing humour, emotions with dexterity | Movie Review

SPORTS

Catch all the action from the Sporting World.

India retain top spot in ODIs & T20Is; Australia lead Test rankings
Diego Maradona's children call for moving body to mausoleum
Agarkar reveals why Sanju Samson was preferred over KL Rahul
IPL 2024: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals in pix

News
Rahul contesting from Rae Bareli sensing Wayanad defeat, says Modi

The Congress' tally in the Lok Sabha polls will be an all-time low, the prime minister claimed.
News
No ban on namesake candidates in polls: Supreme Court

"It is an unhealthy and corrupted democratic practice," the petition said.
Travel
Rimi Tomy tours across US, checks out these tourist spots

Rimi thrilled her fans recently by posting a video in which she is seen dancing to a super hit song in one of the busy streets of Times Square.

Vantage Point

Column | Mohinder & Mohit - tough cookies

Dr KN Raghavan

Podcast
El Nino or global warming? Why Kerala is unusually hot this summer | News Brake Ep 110

Dr M G Manoj, a scientist at the Advanced Centre for Atmospheric Radar Research in Cochin University of Science and Technology joins News Brake to discuss the intensity of the heatwave in Kerala and the reasons behind it.
Entertainment
Anushka Sharma's 36th birthday celebration: Virat Kohli hosts glamorous dinner with RCB buddies

Virat commemorated the occasion by posting a snapshot of the menu from Lupa restaurant on Instagram, featuring the inscription "Celebrating Anushka."
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News
Rahul Gandhi files nomination from Raebareli

Congress workers and Samajwadi Party workers turned out in full force to welcome Rahul to Raebareli.

Kerala
How a Whatsapp community guards people from wild elephant attacks in Chinnakanal, Idukki

The team works to minimize the damage caused by elephants and ensure the safety of local residents.
Kerala
Kochi newborn death: Police suspect rape, 23-year-old mother in custody

Two separate cases -- one on murder and alleged rape -- will be registered.
Kerala
Rahul Gandhi should have informed Wayanad voters about Raebareli plan: Annie Raja

K Kunhalikutty said there was nothing wrong with Rahul's decision to contest from Raebareli.

TRAVEL

Unleash the wanderlust in you!

Rimi Tomy tours across US, checks out these tourist spots
Dubai flight disruptions continue due to rain; check details here
Munnar tourist season: Record temperature hits hill station, visitors disappointed
Vande Bharat takes steps to conserve water this summer; Here's how

Entertainment
Britney Spears reaches divorce settlement with estranged husband Sam Asghari

The filings gave few details but said neither Spears nor Asghari will get future spousal support.
Kerala
Mayor-driver row: Memory card from KSRTC bus went missing just before police probe

HRC ordered a probe into the alleged reluctance of the Cantonment SHO to register a case based on Yadhu's complaint.
Kerala
No stay on new test norms as HC dismisses driving school owners' plea

The driving school owners decided to continue their indefinite strike till Minister KB Ganesh Kumar withdrew the official circular.

LIFESTYLE

Stay Updated with Onmanorama Life and Style hacks.

Kochi backwaters' dissolved metals concentration highest in the world, eating its fish dangerous: Study
New AI-driven portable technology making revolutionary changes in testing crops' nutrition level
Read your horoscope today (03-05-2024)
Covishield side effects: Does India have a provision for compensation?

News
Violence flares on US campuses amid Gaza protests; 300 arrested at Columbia, City College

Pro-Israel supporters attacked an encampment of pro-Palestinian protesters at UCLA, hours after police arrested activists who occupied a building at Columbia University.
Kerala
Human Rights Commission orders probe on KSRTC driver’s complaint against Arya Rajendran

The driver alleged that the SHO of Cantonment police station took no action when he lodged a complaint in this regard.
Kerala
Schools, colleges to remain closed in Kerala till Monday; govt issues guidelines to tackle heatwave

Direct exposure to sunlight must be minimized from 11am to 3pm to prevent heat-related illnesses.

Kerala
Lavalin case: Supreme Court postpones final hearing 40th time

The top court last considered the case on February 6.
Kerala
Heatwave alert in 4 Kerala districts today

The State government has announced that all educational institutions including professional colleges will remain closed till Monday
News
Rahul Gandhi to contest LS polls from Raebareli, KL Sharma in Amethi: Congress

Friday is the last date of filing of nominations for the seats that will go to polls on May 20 in the fifth round of the seven-phase general elections.

Kerala
Kerala's daily consumption sets a record this summer, but no load shedding. Can KSEB still survive?

On May 2, daily consumption set a new record of 114 MU.
Kerala
Newborn's body found in Kochi's Panampilly Nagar

The infant's body in a package was hurled outside at 8.15 am.
Kerala
KSEB pulls fuse of dialysis centre in Perambavoor during treatment of 40 patients

The KSEB lineman pulled the fuse at the dialysis centre around 8.30am on Thursday.

Entertainment
Sanjay Dutt posts throwback pictures of mother Nargis on her 43rd death anniversary

On the work front, Sanjay will next be seen in 'KD - The Devil' directed by Prem, starring Dhruva Sarja.
Travel
Dubai flight disruptions continue due to rain; check details here

The passengers are also advised to arrive at the airports earlier than usual, to get the check-in and security procedures done smoothly.
Kerala
Passenger succumbs to injuries after conductor kicks him out of bus

Police registered a case of attempted murder against Ratheesh.

LifeStyle
New AI-driven portable technology making revolutionary changes in testing crops' nutrition level

The portable sensors allow for quick evaluation of nutrition levels in indigenous food grains right at the farmer's gate or in research fields.
Career & Campus
Acharya & BM Reddy College of Pharmacy accredited with NAAC A+ grade

With a strong focus on drug discovery and development, ABMRCP stands out as one of Bengaluru's top pharmacy colleges.
Travel
Munnar tourist season: Record temperature hits hill station, visitors disappointed

This year, the temperature in Munnar was between 28 to 30 degrees Celsius during the day from April 15 to 30.

Entertainment
Going through some of the most wonderful moments in life: Jayaram on daughter Malavika's wedding

Navaneeth, a native of Palakkad, works as a chartered accountant in the UK.
Entertainment
Jayaram's daughter Malavika ties knot with Navaneeth in Guruvayur

Navaneeth, a native of Palakkad, works as a chartered accountant in the UK.
News
Kerala’s AI startup Genrobotics launches first non-governmental industrial park

The company offers a diverse range of robotic solutions, from advanced medical robotics to automated oil tank cleaning systems.

Kerala
Kerala police team detained in Andhra with Rs 2,000 crore, released after 4 hours

The trucks coming from Kerala were headed to the regional office of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in Hyderabad.
Sports
Agarkar reveals why Sanju Samson was preferred over KL Rahul

The Indian chief selector also defended Hardik Pandya's inclusion in the T20 World Cup squad.
Travel
Vande Bharat takes steps to conserve water this summer; Here's how

Railway’s brand of drinking water ‘Rail Neer’ would be supplied in 500 ml bottles to the passengers in Vande Bharat.

Sports
IPL 2024: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals in pix

Bhuvneshwar Kumar kept his cool at the death as home side secured a thrilling victory.
News
Balance freedom of expression, public order: India on pro-Palestine protests on US campuses

"We expect all our citizens at home and abroad to respect local laws and regulations," Jaiswal said.
Kerala
High temperature continues to plague Palakkad; 2 die of heatstroke

The ongoing heatwave, particularly in Palakkad district, is expected to persist for the next 24 hours.

LifeStyle
Read your horoscope today (03-05-2024)

Some people have been advised to be on their guard, while others can relax as a few tasks may led them to success.
Sports
IPL 2024: Bhuvi shines as Sunrisers edge Rajasthan Royals in high-scoring thriller

The Hyderabad side won by 1 run with Bhuvneshwar Kumar bagging three wickets.
Kerala
TN man in custody for murdering, dumping body of fellow guest worker in Kottayam

The accused allegedly dumped the body of the Assam native in a pit and poured slurry waste over it.

News
Delhi police seeks info from CBI on hoax bomb threat emails sent to schools

More than 150 schools in the National Capital Region (NCR) received threat emails.
Sports
Indian women crush Bangladesh, clinch T20I series

India won by 7 wickets after restricting the hosts to 117/8.
Sports
'Daughters of India have lost,' posts Sakshi Malik after Brij Bhushan's son gets LS ticket

The BJP has fielded Karan Bhushan from Kaiserganj in place of his father, who is accused of sexually harassing women wrestlers.

News
Stop registering voters’ details for beneficiary schemes under guise of surveys: EC to political parties

These include newspaper advertisements calling upon individual voters to register themselves for benefits by giving missed calls or calling a phone number.
Kerala
Toddler dies in chain collision involving three vehicles in Kozhikode

The funeral of Rahees will be held on Friday at the Thazhe Angadi Juma Masjid.
Sports
Thomas Cup: Holders India crash out after loss to China

Lakshya Sen was the only Indian player who managed a win in the tie.

Podcast
Daily News Dose: Modi claims INDIA bloc has called for Vote Jihad | May 2, 2024

Hello, this is your daily dose of news from Onmanorama. Tune in to get updated about the major news stories of the day.
Kerala
Five youths held with MDMA in Manassery, Kozhikode

The squad seized 616 grams of MDMA, Rs. 72,500, and their mobile phones too.
Kerala
Man beaten up by friend during drunken brawl succumbs to injuries

Thottathil Meethal Anoop (34) from Veloor, Atholi, succumbed to injuries at Kozhikode Government Medical College Hospital today morning.

Kerala
Governor Arif Mohammed Khan presents Chuttuvattom Awards 2023-24

The main theme of the year-long competition was 'Hunger-Free Society'.
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News
Congress trying to divide Hindus for appeasement politics, alleges Modi

Kharge's Lord Ram and Lord Shiva statement was made with malafide intentions, he adds.
Travel
Planning to visit Ooty? Here’s what a Malayali living in Ooty has to say

Ooty is incredibly cold at night. The maximum temperature during the daytime is 27 degrees Celsius.

News
Ooty over 5 degrees warmer than usual, records highest temperature in 38 years

The average temperature in the popular hill station in Tamil Nadu remains over 5 degrees above normal.
LifeStyle
Covishield side effects: Does India have a provision for compensation?

Fifty-one people who developed side effects after they were inoculated with the Covishield vaccine had approached the High Court in the UK seeing more than Rs 1,000 crore each as compensation.
Entertainment
Netizens think Kiran Rao took a dig at 'Animal' director Sandeep Reddy Vanga in 'Laapataa Ladies'

The two filmmakers had been involved in a heated exchange of words.

Kerala
A blood stained cleaver and a witness - How Kerala police solved an autodriver's murder in 36 hours in Kozhikode

The police arrested Dhanesh,33 from Chungam near Westhill in less than two days.
LifeStyle
Kerala's heatwave: How to stay cool and safe? Doctor explains

According to experts, it is important to note that feeling thirsty isn't the key to drinking water this season.
Entertainment
Biju Menon meets Sanju Samson, congratulates cricketer on selection into India's T20 World Cup squad

The actor posted a photo of their meeting on Instagram, which featured him planting a kiss on the cricketer's cheek.

Entertainment
In Kerala, Congress revives its theatre group with adaptation of Basheer’s classic satire

Sponsored by the KPCC, Sahithi Theatres marked its second coming with a stage adaptation of 'Mucheettukalikkarante Makal', the 1951 classic by Malayalam literary great Vaikom Muhammad Basheer.
Sports
Indian women's team loses 0-3 to Japan in Uber Cup quarters

Ashmita Chaliha's gallant fight goes in vain.
News
PM Modi's photo removed from CoWIN certificate amid Covishield controversy

In 2021, the Kerala High Court had dismissed a plea challenging the photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi being affixed on the vaccination certificate.

Kerala
Harsh summer dries up Idukki highrange; farmers in Vattavada run out of money and hope

The summer has been so harsh that they now receive even drinking water over stipulated time periods.
Sports
Thomas Cup: Indonesia top group with clinical win over India

The rematch of the 2022 Thomas Cup final provided Indonesia with a chance to exact revenge for their 0-3 loss in the title clash of the last edition to the same opponents, and they did just that.
Sports
IPL 2024: Punjab Kings continue domination over CSK

PBKS chased down the target of 163 with 13 balls to spare and notched up their fifth win on the trot against the defenidng champions.

News
BJP can't remain with those who commit atrocities against women: Amit Shah on Prajwal Revanna

Prajwal, who is the grandson of former prime minister H D Deve Gowda, has landed in the soup after a cache of explicit videos and photographs involving him went viral.
Sports
Rinku Singh heartbroken, says dad

The 26-year-old Rinku failed to make it to the 15-member Indian squad for next month's T20 World Cup.
News
DGCA deregisters bankrupt budget carrier Go First's 54 planes

Go First stopped flying last May and is undergoing an insolvency resolution process.

Kerala
Lavalin case, listed over 30 times in SC, adjourned again

The decades-old case, involving Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, was listed for final hearing on May 1.
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News
Two more days to file nominations: Suspense prevails on Rahul, Priyanka contesting from Amethi, Raebareli

Raebareli constituency seat has previously been represented by Sanjay Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi.
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News
Election Commission bans K Chandrashekar Rao from campaigning for 48 hrs

KCR was banned for his "objectionable" remarks against the Congress.

News
Dubai issues adverse weather warning two weeks after severe flooding

On April 14-15, the city recorded its heaviest rainfall since 1949 resulting in severe flooding.
Kerala
Kozhikode native killed in accident during Kashmir trip, 4 Malayalis critically injured

The deceased Safvan, a native of Iyyangode in Kozhikode's Nadapuram, was an employee at an IT firm.
Kerala
Driving tests suspended till May 24 in Kasaragod due to 'Covid-19'

The driving schools have also decided not to participate in driving tests, learners tests, and driving classes until the orders are officially withdrawn.

LifeStyle
MDH, Everest quality controversy: Here's how ethylene oxide gets added to masalas

The authority said that the number of tests and inspections of food products had increased four times in the past few years.
Kerala
Cong treated Shailaja, Arya Rajendran with extreme indecency: AA Rahim

DYFI alleged that cyberbullying by "an anarchic group" supported by the Congress targeted women politicians from Left parties in Kerala.
News
SIT issues lookout circular against Prajwal Revanna

Prajwal Revanna who flew to Munich in Germany in April 27-28 using his diplomatic passport was expected to land in Bengaluru from Frankfurt on Friday.

Travel
Alappuzha tourism badly hit by elections, heatwave

Generally, the October-March period is the foreign tourist season in Alappuzha, while the April-September season, marking summer vacations and festival holidays in India, sees more domestic tourists visiting.
Kerala
Unable to withdraw cooperative bank deposit for daughter's wedding, man kills self

He had deposited Rs 5 lakh in the Congress-led Perumpazathur Service Co-operative Bank.
Entertainment
Salman Khan returns to Mumbai after London trip. Here's why the actor's life is under threat

Salman's return from London comes just a few weeks after a firing incident occurred outside his home in Bandra.

News
Godrej Group announces company split and director board reshuffle

This 127-year-old group will split into two entities.
Entertainment
Prithviraj, Basil-starrer 'Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil' to release on May 16

The film promises to be a laugh riot just like 'Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey', which had also featured Basil Joseph in the lead.
Travel
High winds in Himalayas wreck tents, expeditions halted: Details

As of now, all mountaineers, who are at an altitude of 6,500 metres, are safe.

Kerala
Lorry crashes into Metro pillar in Aluva; 2 dead

The two deceased are identified as Andhra Pradesh natives.
Sports
IPL 2024: Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings in pix

PBKS spinners Harpreet Brar and Rahul Chahar spun a web around the CSK batters.
Sports
UCL: Fullkrug's strike hands Dortmund advantage over PSG

PSG, fresh from being crowned Ligue 1 champions and desperate to win their first ever Champions League trophy, found it hard going against a disciplined German defence, especially in the first half with forward Kylian Mbappe largely neutralised.

Kerala
CPM workers in Payyannur assault college teacher, who was Congress booth agent

Rajith Kumar P (32), an assistant professor in the Department of Commerce at the Co-operative Arts & Science College, Madayi, was punched and hit on the head with iron rods.
News
Rajasthan youth dies after gun goes off while making 'reel'

Yashwant Nagar, a 22-year-old from Jhalwar, died after a bullet hit his chest.
Kerala
Assault on former panchayat leader in Aluva, five held

Ernakulam Rural SP Vaibhav Saxena said the attack was the outcome of personal enmity between the alleged assailants and the victim.

Sports
Fans remember Ayrton Senna at Imola on 30th death anniversary

The fans also paid tribute to Austrian Roland Ratzenberger, who had been killed the day before Senna died after an accident in qualifying. The deadly weekend in 1994 triggered a major safety review, changing the sport for ever.
News
Election Commission updates protocol on storage of symbol loading units of EVM, VVPAT after SC order

So far, the EVMs and VVPAT slips were stored for 45 days post results.
Kerala
Autorickshaw driver found dead in Vatakara, police begin probe

Shanif was missing from Tuesday noon onwards.

Kerala
CCTV cameras in strong rooms containing EVMs damaged in lightning in Alappuzha, repaired later

The voting machines are being stored in the strong room at St Joseph's College, Alappuzha.
Kerala
A heartfelt farewell : Ashok performs final rites of his donor's mother

Vishnu, a victim of a bike accident in Kozhikode, even as locals had mobilised a medical aid committee for his treatment, was declared brain dead.

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