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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
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.

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When the Collector was asked to be the candidate

ENTERTAINMENT

Latest Buzz from the Entertainment World

Jayaram's daughter Malavika ties knot with Navaneeth in Guruvayur
Netizens think Kiran Rao took a dig at 'Animal' director Sandeep Reddy Vanga in 'Laapataa Ladies'
Biju Menon meets Sanju Samson, congratulates cricketer on selection into India's T20 World Cup squad
In Kerala, Congress revives its theatre group with adaptation of Basheer’s classic satire

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

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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.
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 SPORTS WEEK

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

FOOD

Your little guide to a great culinary experience!

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?
Cool down in style with Chennai's beloved tender coconut water jelly

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

The top court last considered the case on February 6.

Movie Review

May 01, 2024

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

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

April 21, 2024

Richard Gadd's 'Baby Reindeer': A harrowing tale of sexual assault and stalking | Analysis

SPORTS

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Agarkar reveals why Sanju Samson was preferred over KL Rahul
IPL 2024: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals in pix
IPL 2024: Bhuvi shines as Sunrisers edge Rajasthan Royals in high-scoring thriller
Indian women crush Bangladesh, clinch T20I series

Entertainment
Jayaram's daughter Malavika ties knot with Navaneeth in Guruvayur

Navaneeth, a native of Palakkad, works as a chartered accountant in the UK.
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.

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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.
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.

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.
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.

TRAVEL

Unleash the wanderlust in you!

Vande Bharat takes steps to conserve water this summer; Here's how
Planning to visit Ooty? Here’s what a Malayali living in Ooty has to say
Alappuzha tourism badly hit by elections, heatwave
High winds in Himalayas wreck tents, expeditions halted: Details

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.

LIFESTYLE

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

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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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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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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.
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
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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Daily News Dose: Accused in Salman Khan house firing case dies by suicide in jail | May 1, 2024

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Sports
Mayank Yadav doubtful for remainder of IPL

However, there is a silver lining for the 21-year-old Delhi man as he is all set to be given a pace bowling contract by the Board of Control for Cricket in India.
Entertainment
‘Pushpa Pushpa’! Groovy first single from ‘Pushpa 2 The Rule’ is out now

With its groovy music, lyrics and beats, the song, which celebrates the uncommon journey of a common man, is expected to top the music charts in the coming days.

LifeStyle
Premature surgical menopause may raise muscle disorder risk

Premature surgical menopause can significantly raise the risk of muscle disorders like chronic musculoskeletal pain and sarcopenia.
Entertainment
Ilaiyaraaja claims 'Coolie' filmmakers used his old song in film teaser, issues copyright notice to team

In the notice, Ilaiyaraaja claimed that the teaser of Coolie had a rendition of his song 'Vaa Vaa Pakkam Vaa' from the film 'Thanga Magan', also starring Rajinikanth.
Entertainment
Allu Arjun returns with his characteristic swag in new ‘Pushpa 2' poster

Wearing heavy pieces of jewellery for a male protagonist, Allu’s Pushparaj sets his foot forward in style as the wooden logs and the cloud of dust occupy the foreground.

Career & Campus
Don't miss out: Three-day quiz training for school students at Kozhikode from May 3

The three-day mentorship program, led by the renowned Quiz Man of Kerala, Snehaj Srinivas, aims to ignite the minds of young learners.
Kerala
TVM’s tribal areas battle water scarcity amidst soaring temperatures

The residents of Kani tribal settlement in Thiruvananthapuram are unable to bear the heat.
News
Salman Khan house firing case: Accused dies by suicide in jail

The deceased Anuj Thapan, 23, hanged himself inside the toilet of the lock-up using a bedsheet.

Kerala
Driving schools in Kerala declare indefinite strike starting Thursday

The driving schools have also decided not to participate in driving tests, learners tests, and driving classes until the orders are officially withdrawn.
Entertainment
'Malayalee From India': Nivin Pauly's much-anticipated movie struggles to find its footing | Movie Review

The film feels like a messy amalgamation of comedy, patriotism, and feel-good moments that fail to blend cohesively.
News
Cops arrest pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University

Columbia University's president Minouche Shafik requested police retain presence on campus till May 17.

LifeStyle
Extreme weather, heat waves widening learning gaps worldwide

More than 40 million students who have been shut out of classrooms in recent weeks as heatwaves have forced school closures in parts of Asia and North Africa.
Entertainment
Daniel Radcliffe still upset with J K Rowling for transphobic remarks, hints they are not on talking terms

The actor said he does not owe J K Rowling the things he truly believes just because his life changed because of her.
Kerala
Seven held for gold smuggling in Kozhikode

The gold was worth Rs 56 lakhs.

Sports
Lee slams LSG team management for rushing back Mayank Yadav

Mayank made a comeback in LSG's win against Mumbai Indians in Lucknow on Tuesday, but walked off the field without completing his fourth over after an injury scare.
LifeStyle
Try these easy tricks to remove the indelible ink from your nail

Removing the mark on the finger before the voting process gets over is unlawful. So, even if you wish to remove it, you should do it only a few days after the election.
News
Centre says bomb threat to schools seems to be 'hoax'; cops trace source of email

Security beefed up in Delhi, govt says no need to panic.

Entertainment
Won't release any dubbed versions of 'Malayalee from India:' Dijo Jose Antony

The film featuring Nivin Pauly will hit theatres on May 1.
Kerala
Amid Covishield row, Chandy Oommen justifies reluctance to take Oommen Chandy for Covid jab

Chandy demanded an apology from those behind the allegations.
Kerala
Mayor-KSRTC driver dispute: memory card missing from bus's DVR

SHO told Manorama News that the memory card was crucial to the investigation and that they would inquire into whether the card was removed by someone.

Entertainment
Anna Rajan reveals she is battling autoimmune thyroid after trolls comment on her body weight, dance

The actor said the disease leads to constant body swelling and weight fluctuations.
Kerala
K Muraleedharan accuses CPM of diverting votes to BJP

UDF will not lose votes in its power centres as BJP will get LDF's votes., he said.
Food
Meet Anna, the ‘Achayathi’, who serves delicious Kerala food in Chennai

Anna Antony, hailing from Kooroppada in Kerala's Kottayam, found a niche for herself in the vibrant food scene of Chennai with Achayathis.

News
Several schools in Delhi receive bomb threats; police say nothing found in search

School authorities reported that these threats were received via email, prompting immediate evacuation procedures.
News
Hike in bank, credit card charges come into effect

The new IMPS charges in ICICI bank would be Rs 2.50 for transactions up to Rs 1000.
LifeStyle
These food items can effectively bring down fatty liver condition

The condition makes the liver inactive and ineffective in processing nutrients and metabolizing fat.

Entertainment
Rani Mukerji, Aamir Khan seen together in rare picture shared by Ira

Aamir and Rani have remained good friends and shared amazing chemistry in films like Ghulam, Mangal Pandey: The Rising, among others.
Kerala
Ayurvedic doctor booked for poisoning father to death found dead in Nepal

Mayoornath killed his father by mixing poison in his breakfast on April 2, 2023.
Entertainment
'Killers of the Flower Moon' actor Lily Gladstone returns to Cannes as jury member

Greta Gerwig, who packed theatres with the movie phenomenon 'Barbie', had already been announced as jury president.

Kerala
Loadshedding likely in June, people should limit electricity consumption: Minister Krishnankutty

The power consumption in the state is around 16 times higher than what was earlier, he added.
Career & Campus
Canada tightens work limits for international students: Only 24 hours per week allowed

The recent move coincides with the Canadian government's efforts to manage the surge in international student enrolments across the country.

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