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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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News
Al Jazeera’s Israel office raided, broadcast suspended after shutdown order

Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet shut down the network for as long as the war in Gaza continues, saying it threatened national security.
Food
Railway meal for just Rs 20! IRCTC woos passengers with budget-friendly menu option

Considering that the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) charges Rs 10 for a cup of tea, the availability of a snack meal at Rs 20 presents a great deal.
LifeStyle
How to keep your animals healthy in summer?

Animals would lose their appetite when the humidity in the atmosphere rises.

VIDEO

Thiruvananthapuram bus safari: A 2-hour ride for Rs 100 in double-decker e-bus

ENTERTAINMENT

Latest Buzz from the Entertainment World

Anushka Sharma makes stunning post-baby debut at IPL match
Ranbir, Alia’s daughter Raha enjoys Sunday outing with director Ayan Mukerji
'You baby us all equally': Dulquer Salmaan pens a beautiful note on his mother Sulfath's birthday
Kunchacko Boban and Suraj Venjaramoodu team up for action-comedy 'GRRR'; teaser out

PODCASTS

NEWS BRAKE

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

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DAILY NEWS DOSE

Former Delhi Cong prez Arvinder Singh Lovely joins BJP | May 4, 2024

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NEWS BRAKE

'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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Travel
Vande Bharat makes Kasaragod railway station a star: Here's how

The first Vande Bharat service via Kottayam was started a year ago and the second service via Alappuzha is getting overwhelming responses from passengers.
LifeStyle
Read your horoscope today (06-05-2024)

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: KKR go top with massive win over LSG

LSG were bowled out for 137 in 16.1 overs. Harshit Rana and Varun Chakaravarthy shared three wickets each for KKR.

KERALA SPORTS WEEK

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

FOOD

Your little guide to a great culinary experience!

Railway meal for just Rs 20! IRCTC woos passengers with budget-friendly menu option
How to eat chia seeds? How much should you eat a day?
Stop tossing fruit peels, start making healthy teas instead!
Chia, kaskas and basil seeds: Know which is which

ONMANORAMA VIDEOS

TRAVEL

TVM Safari in e-bus

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What's your point

CPM MP John Brittas | Interview

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KNOW YOUR CANDIDATE

Rahul Gandhi faces Annie Raja & Surendran in Wayanad

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Kerala Sports Week

Samson's Power & Blasters' Form | Kerala Sports Week Ep12

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ENTERTAINMENT

Bollywood Films Beyond Propaganda

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BATTLE OF BALLOTS

SHAFI PARAMBIL

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Battle of Ballots

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Battle of Ballots

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Battle of Ballots

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Sports
Badosa announces break-up with Tsitsipas

Badosa wrote on social media Sunday that the pair decided to amicably part ways after being a couple since last year.
Sports
Liverpool secure much-needed victory over Spurs

Strikes from Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson, Cody Gakpo and Harvey Elliott earned the victory for Klopp's men, who had won one of their previous five league games and seen their title challenge crumble.
Kerala
Thief on the run nabbed after a year in Alappuzha

Sinaj has been involved in several cases of mobile phone theft and stealing valuables from cars after smashing the window glass.

Movie Review

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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.

IPL 2024: KKR go top with massive win over LSG
Badosa announces break-up with Tsitsipas
Liverpool secure much-needed victory over Spurs
China complete Thomas & Uber Cup double

News
Abduction case: Court remands JD(S) leader HD Revanna to police custody till May 8

Prajwal Revanna, HD Revanna's son and the BJP-JD(S) Hassan Lok Sabha candidate, faces rape and molestation charges after a huge cache of explicit videos of him became public.
Sports
China complete Thomas & Uber Cup double

Indonesia finished runners-up in both the competitions.
Kerala
Missing woman found dead in Kannur's Payyannur

Meanwhile, police found the caretaker of the house, Shiju, hanging at his mother's home, around 22 km away. Police suspect it to be a case of murder-suicide.

Vantage Point

Column | Mohinder & Mohit - tough cookies

Dr KN Raghavan

Kerala
Coast Guard seizes Iranian boat off Koyilandy; 6 people in custody

As per reports, the boat ran out of fuel and became stuck on the shore of Koyilandy.
Sports
IPL 2024: Jadeja's all-round show flattens Punjab Kings

The win ended CSK's five-match losing streak at the hands of Punjab Kings.
Kerala
No power for hours: Residents of Alappuzha's Punnapra stage sit-in protest at KSEB office

The protesters alleged that officials failed to respond even after repeated pleas throughout the night. Around 50 people, including women and elderly, joined the sit-in protest.

Podcast
Daily News Dose: Trudeau touts Canada as 'rule-of-law country' after arrest of 3 Indians in Nijjar murder case | May 5, 2024

Hello, this is your daily dose of news from Onmanorama. Tune in to get updated about the major news stories of the day.
News
Congress spokesperson Radhika Khera resigns over 'injustice' in party

Khera, the AICC's communication and media coordinator for Chhattisgarh, posted her resignation letter addressed to AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge on her 'X' handle.
Entertainment
Anushka Sharma makes stunning post-baby debut at IPL match

This marked Anushka's first public outing post Akaay's birth.

TRAVEL

Unleash the wanderlust in you!

Vande Bharat makes Kasaragod railway station a star: Here's how
Navakerala bus service begins with impediments: Youtubers, politicians and more as passengers
Pranav Mohanlal's North Eastern saga: Where is he heading next?
'Masinagudy vazhi Ooty' trips and Wayanad tourism suffer due to Madras HC restrictions

Videos
Malayali Stars Up Their Game | Kerala Sports Week Ep 16

Kerala Sports Week is a one-stop shop for all major developments in Kerala Sports in a week. The highlight of the show is the announcement of the Kerala Sportsperson of The Week at the end.
Kerala
2 youths drown in Kallada River in Kollam

The deceased are Nikhil (20), a native of Kulanada, and Sujin (20) from Manchalloor.
LifeStyle
Does India allow 10 times more pesticide residue in spices? Know more

The Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) is currently collecting samples of branded spices, including those of MDH and Everest.

LIFESTYLE

Stay Updated with Onmanorama Life and Style hacks.

How to keep your animals healthy in summer?
Read your horoscope today (06-05-2024)
Does India allow 10 times more pesticide residue in spices? Know more
Should you burp your baby after a meal?

Entertainment
Ranbir, Alia’s daughter Raha enjoys Sunday outing with director Ayan Mukerji

Before leaving, Ayan glanced at the restaurant, expressing frustration at being photographed by the paparazzi.
Kerala
23-year-old woman gives birth in hostel bathroom in Kochi

Living in a shared room with six others, her roommates were unaware of the pregnancy.
LifeStyle
Should you burp your baby after a meal?

Spitting up where a baby gently regurgitates a bit of milk after a feed is common because the muscle at the top of a newborn baby's stomach is not fully mature.

Sports
Women's T20 World Cup: India to open campaign against New Zealand

The ninth edition of the tournament will be held in Bangladesh from October 3-20.
Sports
Bajrang Punia handed provisional suspension for refusing dope test

If Bajrang fails to come out clean with his reply, he will be out of the race for Paris Olympic Qualification.
Kerala
Police begin probe into suspicious deaths of woman, man near Payyanur

The police are investigating whether there is any connection between the two deaths.

Kerala
Kasaragod cop dies in hospital after suicide attempt at home

Congress alleges he was pressured to book its youth wing leader in a false case.
Kerala
KSEB to cut power supply to bill defaulters owing to financial constraints

With power consumption in Kerala breaking records, KSEB is forced to purchase electricity from sources outside the state.
Kerala
Sweltering heat continues in Kerala; yellow alert in 12 districts till May 7

Maximum temperatures are very likely to be around 39 ̊C in Palakkad district.

Kerala
Chenda maestro Aravindakshan Marar dies at 83

Thrissur: Veteran Chenda artist Kelathu Aravindakshan Marar passed away due to age-related ailments here on Sunday. The 83-year-old percussion maestro breathed his last at his residence in Ollur. His funeral will be held at Paramekkavu Shanti Ghat at 4 pm on Sunday after the public homage at his
News
Trudeau touts Canada as 'rule-of-law country' after 3 Indians held in Nijjar murder case

Toronto: Canada is a "rule-of-law country" with a strong and independent justice system and a fundamental commitment to protect its citizens, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said, a day after three Indian nationals were charged with the murder of Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh
Travel
Navakerala bus service begins with impediments: Youtubers, politicians and more as passengers

The door was repaired at the Bathery depot before resuming the journey.

Career & Campus
Revised syllabus for KEAM published

The revised syllabus has been published on the CEE website.
News
Youth beaten to death over alleged sacrilege at gurdwara in Punjab

Police have filed an FIR against the youth for the alleged sacrilege.
Videos
Thiruvananthapuram bus safari: A 2-hour ride for Rs 100 in double-decker e-bus

Are you planning to check out Kerala's capital city Thiruvananthapuram as a tourist? You can book KSRTC Swift's Double Decker electric bus for Rs 100 and enjoy the historic city's popular tourist routes for 2 hours. The buses conduct the tour services between 3 pm to 10 pm.

Kerala
Teen dies as friend leaves him bleeding on road in Pathanamthitta

In the CCTV visuals, Sahad was seen walking away from the accident spot.
News
Poonch attack: Operation to trace terrorists underway

One among the five injured IAF personnel succumbed to his injuries on Saturday.
Travel
Pranav Mohanlal's North Eastern saga: Where is he heading next?

During the trip, Pranav also crossed paths with popular travel vloggers Mythili Bose and Manjit Manohar.

Kerala
'Kallakadal' in Kerala coast: Sea incursion leaves houses flooded in TVM

Orange alerted sounded in Kerala coast in view of 'Kallakadal'.
Kerala
Police report notes Yadhu spoke on phone for an hour while driving

Report to be submitted to KSRTC.
Entertainment
'You baby us all equally': Dulquer Salmaan pens a beautiful note on his mother Sulfath's birthday

Alongside a photo of his mother, Dulquer penned a touching message reflecting on childhood memories.

Kerala
Police book mayor-MLA couple for blocking KSRTC bus

The police registered the case after Thiruvananthapuram additional magistrate court intervened in the case.
News
PM Modi's BJP posts anti-Muslim cartoon

BJP Karnataka has posted a 17-second anti-Muslim cartoon on the lines of PM Modi's controversial speech.
Entertainment
Kunchacko Boban and Suraj Venjaramoodu team up for action-comedy 'GRRR'; teaser out

The majority of the filming for 'GRRR' took place in Kannur, with scenes also shot at the zoo and surrounding areas of Thiruvananthapuram.

Entertainment
Aishwarya Rajinikanth visits house of retired nurse in Kottayam for documentary shoot

Aishwarya is helming a documentary on cancer specialist Dr C P Mathew and wanted to learn more about him from Elsamma Joseph, a retired nurse who worked with him.
Sports
Swiatek saves three match points to edge Sabalenka in Madrid Open final

Victory improved Swiatek's record over her Belarusian rival to 7-3 as the three-time French Open champion bagged the only major claycourt title that was missing on her glittering resume.
Entertainment
‘Honoured to be with the Thala’: Big B reunites with Rajinikanth for 'Vettaiyan’

Recently, Amitabh Bachchan shared his joy of working with Rajinikanth again, posting a picture with him on Instagram.

Sports
IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans in pix

RCB moved up to seventh place with eight points from 11 games and kept their slim playoffs hopes alive. GT, on the other hand, slipped to ninth spot.
Entertainment
'Little Evil': A satirical gem in the horror comedy genre | The Haunted Column

While the movie does lean into clichés at times, it still manages to deliver an enjoyable experience.
News
Hamas accuses Netanyahu of 'personally hindering' Gaza truce deal

Qatari, Egyptian and US mediators met a Hamas delegation in Cairo on Saturday in the latest bid to halt the devastating almost seven-month-old war .

News
Deve Gowda's son Revanna arrested in abduction case

The woman was allegedly abducted to prevent her from testifying against Prajwal Revanna, son of HD Revanna.
LifeStyle
What is the connection between the deadly 'arali' flower and horses?

Dr E A Siril, the head of Kerala University's Botany Department, says arali is called 'Kaajamaaraka' in Sanskrit.
Travel
'Masinagudy vazhi Ooty' trips and Wayanad tourism suffer due to Madras HC restrictions

The restrictions are valid from May 7 to June 30.

Career & Campus
NEET-UG today: Don't forget these things when you head to the exam hall

Candidates should stick to the dress code in the exam hall. Heavy or long-sleeved shirts/tops will not be allowed.
Food
How to eat chia seeds? How much should you eat a day?

Diabetic patients can include chia seeds in their regular diet for their amazing nutritional benefits.
Sports
Haaland nets four as City remain on course for another Premier League triumph

Hours after Arsenal's 3-0 win over Bournemouth, Pep Guardiola's men responded with a resounding victory that pulled them to within a point of the North Londoners at the top of the standings, but with a game in hand.

Sports
Real Madrid clinch record-extending 36th LaLiga title

Goals from Brahim Diaz, Jude Bellingham and Joselu earned Real a 3-0 win over lowly Cadiz. Later, Girona beat Barcelona 4-2, a result that left Carlo Ancelotti's side with an unassailable lead in the standings.
Travel
Kerala's first private train service from June 4: Details

The service intended for the tourists will be operated by Princy World Travels in association with SRMPR Global Railways Private Limited, as part of the Indian Railways' Bharat Gaurav Yatra project.
Sports
Bipin Singh stars as Mumbai City stun Mohun Bagan, emerge ISL champions

The loss also crushed Mohun Bagan's dream of becoming the first team to defend the ISL Cup and complete a rare double of winning the League Winners' Shield and the title.

Kerala
DFO, who unearthed scale of Sugandhagiri tree-felling, transferred

A Shajna, who found there was three-times more incidents of tree-felling in the Forest land, has been transferred without an explanation.
LS POLLS

Kerala
These are the bypoll possibilities in Kerala should Rahul Gandhi win from Raebareli

Gandhi might be forced to vacate Wayanad if he wins both Lok Sabha seats.
Sports
IPL 2024: Faf du Plessis sets up RCB's big win

Earlier, RCB dished out a disciplined bowling effort to bowl out GT for a modest 147..

Kerala
2-metre high waves hit Purakkad in Alappuzha: Reports

Water entered the national highway situated 300 metres from the shore.
News
One soldier killed, 4 injured in terrorist attack on IAF convoy in J&K

The attack on the convoy took place near Shahsitar in the Surankote area around 6.15 pm on Saturday.
Career & Campus
Schools to reopen in Kerala on June 3; CM issues directions for anti-drug activities

Parents and teachers should be ensured to make educational institutions free of narcotics, directs CM.

Kerala
Migrant worker crushed to death as beam collapses

Two others in critical condition.
Podcast
Daily News Dose: Former Delhi Cong prez Arvinder Singh Lovely joins BJP | May 4, 2024

Hello, this is your daily dose of news from Onmanorama. Tune in to get updated about the major news stories of the day.
Travel
CIAL adds more services to Indian cities as domestic routes see heavy traffic

As many as 1,628 services per week were announced in the summer timetable.

Kerala
Sabarimala: TDB scraps spot booking, to allow only 80,000 pilgrims per day

No pilgrim would be allowed for spot bookind during the annual Mandala-Makaravilakku pilgrimage season
Entertainment
Soubin Shahir, co-accused get pre-arrest bail in 'Manjummel Boys' cheating case

In their anticipatory bail plea, Soubin and his co-accused stated that Siraj started demanding exorbitant amounts from them after online media reported that the film made a collection of Rs 250 crore.
Kerala
No ban on Arali in temples; action pending authentic report, says Devaswom Board

The Travancore Devaswom Board is convening today to deliberate on this matter and make a decision.

Sports
IOC bans Kuwait's Sheikh Ahmad for 15 years

IOC Director General Christophe De Kepper informed all IOC members of the Executive Board decision to sanction the once-powerful Sheikh Ahmad over a court case in Switzerland.
Kerala
Elderly man kills bedridden wife, arrested

The deceased is Kathrikutty (85).
LifeStyle
Limited-edition latest BWC watches survive enduring space test

The latest edition of Apogee Watch of Bangalore Watch Company has made history of sorts when it was successfully tested in space.

LifeStyle
Want to stay cool in summer? Be like Mammootty, says Kerala IPRD; Here's why

Wearing white cotton cloth reduces the amount of heat absorbed by your body.
Kerala
Youth kidnaps migrant labourer, holds him hostage at gunpoint; arrested

Najmi shared that Binu took him to a rented quarter, threatened him at gunpoint, and forced him onto a motorbike.
Sports
Three Kerala footballers in first list of probables for national camp

The list does not feature players from Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Mumbai City FC as they will compete in the ISL final at Kolkata later tonight.

#OnmanoramaGreenKitchenChallenge

Food
Stop tossing fruit peels, start making healthy teas instead!

Often overlooked and discarded, fruit peels are packed with an abundance of vitamins, antioxidants, and beneficial compounds that offer a myriad of health benefits.
Entertainment
Title poster of Darshana Rajendran, Anupama Parameswaran's Telugu film 'Paradha' is out

'Paradha' marks Darshana's debut in Telugu cinema.
Sports
Amanda, Niranjan to lead Kerala in Junior National Basketball

The championships will be held in Indore from May 8 to 14.

Entertainment
'She has to be penalised': Jyotika faces backlash for claiming 'online & private' voting in LS polls

A video from the event surfaced on social media platform X in which a reporter asked Jyotika why she did not turn up for voting.
LifeStyle
Summer health: Avoid these for safety and well-being

The body requires a well-balanced diet during summer.
Kerala
Driving test rules revised amidst protests, extension granted for fulfilling vehicle requirements

The number of applicants undertaking the test at a center has been increased from 30 to 40.

Entertainment
Tamil film industry mourns death of music composer Praveen Kumar

He began his career as a keyboard player and later went on to compose music for films like 'Raakadhan', 'Kakkan', 'Raayar Parambarai' and 'Bumper'.
Kerala
Red alert for kallakadal revised to orange in Kerala, heatwave warning withdrawn

High temperatures are expected to persist until Monday, with temperatures forecasted to be 2 to 4 degrees Celsius above normal.
LifeStyle
Weekend Reads: These fiction, non-fiction books are absorbingly fascinating

The books offer you engrossing experiences with emotions, adventures, comedy and life's lessons weaving an entrancing atmosphere that is magical.

Entertainment
Irrfan Khan would have done a Malayalam film had he been alive: Actor's wife Sutapa

Sutapa took to Instagram to share an imaginary conversation with Irrfan Khan on the actor's fourth death anniversary on April 29.
Food
Chia, kaskas and basil seeds: Know which is which

Basil seeds are the same as kaskas, coming from the sweet basil plant.
Kerala
KSRTC driver involved in spat with TVM Mayor moves court for justice

Yadhu argues that a group of five people including the mayor and her husband blocked his vehicle and prevented him from discharging his official duty.

Entertainment
How the ‘scary’ peepul became artist Ompal Sansanwal’s muse

As Ompal grew up to become an artist, the image of that bodhi tree began finding expression in all his paintings.
Kerala
Sisters in arms: Vadakara, Cooch Behar women voters steal ballot show with high turnout

Cooch Behar and Vadakara are two of the parliamentary constituencies where women voter turnout consistently crossed 80%.
Entertainment
'The Boys' season 4 trailer drops: Homelander's rise, Butcher's struggle, and intense drama await

With Homelander consolidating his power, and Butcher having only months to live, the series takes a dramatic turn but not without action and in-your-face gore.

Kerala
Central University of Kerala panel calls for CBI inquiry into PhD scholar's suicide

Police fail to secure CCTV footage from PhD supervisor's cabin more than a month after death. Odisha native Rubi Patel, a first-generation learner, was found dead in hostel on April 2.
LifeStyle
Do you love 'pazhamkanji' aka rice porridge? Here's why it's not healthy

It is better to consume rice or gruel as soon as they are cooked.
Kerala
4 policemen arrested by CBI in Tanur custodial death case

The reports of post-mortem and chemical examinations had proved that Thamir Jifri was brutally beaten up.

Kerala
Blind woman lottery seller in Kottayam traps thieves with pen-cam, forgives them later

With the help of a pen cam, Rosamma's friends were able to identify the thieves when they attempted to steal.
LifeStyle
This house in Punalur town impresses with cool and cosy interiors

Almost all the modern amenities have been arranged in this traditional house to suit the lifestyle of the family members.
Entertainment
'Malayalee from India' script row: Listin Stephen lashes out against scriptwriter Nishad Koya

Nishad, who is best known for his work in 'Ordinary' had claimed that he had written a similar script in 2021 for a film, which was supposed to be directed by Joshiy.

Career & Campus
CBSE class 10 &12 board exam results after May 20: Here's how to check

The board exams for the two classes were conducted between February-April.
Kerala
Where did the rogue elephant Belur Makhna disappear?

The forest department personnel pointed out that the inter-state coordination post-Belur Makhna incident has improved significantly.

Malayali Stars Up Their Game | Kerala Sports Week Ep 16

Phase 1 April 19

Phase 2 April 26

Phase 3 May 7

Phase 4 May 13

Phase 5 May 20

Phase 6 May 25

Phase 7 June 1

POLLING PERCENTAGE

Thiruvananthapuram bus safari: A 2-hour ride for Rs 100 in double-decker e-bus

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

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

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

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