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Lakshadweep Coral Reefs: India's Only Atoll System and Why Its Marine Species Are Disappearing Fast

What an Atoll Actually Is, and Why Lakshadweep Is the Only One India HasAn atoll is not a beach with coral nearby. It is a coral structure that built the land itself. The 36 islands of Lakshadweep sit on top of ancient reef platforms that grew upward from submerged volcanic…

Why Pancreatitis Is Alarmingly Common in India and What Your Diet and Alcohol Habits Have to Do With It

Why Pancreatitis Is Alarmingly Common in India and What Your Diet and Alcohol Habits Have to Do With It

The numbers nobody talks aboutIndia accounts for a disproportionate share of acute pancreatitis cases in Asia, and the burden is growing. A 2019 study published in the Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology found that tropical chronic pancreatitis, a form almost exclusive to South and Southeast Asia, affects an estimated 125…

Police use water cannons to disperse DYFI protest march to Kerala CM VD Satheesan's residence

Police use water cannons to disperse DYFI protest march to Kerala CM VD Satheesan's residence

In a dramatic turn of events, police intervened to disperse DYFI activists rallying outside the residence of Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan. The uproar unfolded following the arrest of Youth Congress members linked to MDMA possession. DYFI leaders accused the Chief Minister of complicity with drug traffickers, while protesters condemned…

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Man loses Rs 9,800 after scratching a fake UPI cashback card; consumer commission orders Federal Bank to pay 17,800; know why

A man lost Rs 9,854 after falling for a fake UPI cashback scratch card scam. Federal Bank initially refunded the amount as required under RBI guidelines, then quietly reversed the credit weeks later, blaming the customer. A Kerala consumer commission has now ordered the bank to restore the full amount…

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Weather Tomorrow August 14: Heavy rain forecast across Delhi, UP, J&K, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Bengal as IMD warns of active monsoon conditions

Weather Tomorrow August 14, 2026: On August 14, 2026, the monsoon is set to unleash its fury across India, with heavy to very heavy rainfall anticipated in various states, particularly in the eastern and central territories. Thunderstorms will sweep through the northern and western parts as well. Coastal regions should…

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Serious allegations in report on Messi event; government will investigate it: Kerala CM V D Satheesan

Addressing a press conference after chairing a cabinet meeting, the CM said that the report was being seriously examined by the government.

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'Shocking information' received regarding irregularities in PSC, action after probe, says Kerala CM VD Satheesan

Serious irregularities have surfaced within Kerala Public Service Commission examinations and appointments. A Crime Branch investigation is underway into PSC examinations and government service appointments. The Chief Minister also addressed concerns regarding Lower Primary School Teacher vacancies and protests. Irregularities in the purchase and supply of ghee to Sabarimala temple…

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Kerala CM admits knowing Youth Cong activist held with MDMA, denies role in Meta removals

Kerala CM admits knowing Youth Cong activist held with MDMA, denies role in Meta removals

Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan admitted knowing two arrested youths, including a Youth Congress activist. He denied allegations that his office recommended Meta remove critical news reports. Satheesan stated his office only requested the restoration of the CMO Kerala Instagram account. He cited several favorable posts that were also removed…

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Nilgiri Elephant Corridors: Why India's Largest Elephant Population Is Losing Its Migration Routes

Nilgiri Elephant Corridors: Why India's Largest Elephant Population Is Losing Its Migration Routes

The World's Largest Asian Elephant Population Lives HereThe Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, spanning Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Kerala, holds an estimated 6,000 to 8,000 Asian elephants, the single largest population of the species anywhere on earth. That number sounds like a conservation success. The reality is more complicated. Asian elephants (Elephas…

The Three Arguments Vivekananda Made in Chicago That India's Schoolbooks Left Out

The Three Arguments Vivekananda Made in Chicago That India's Schoolbooks Left Out

He Did Not Ask for Tolerance. He Rejected the Question.The line every Indian child memorises is "sisters and brothers of America." The applause lasted two minutes. What came after that opening is what the curriculum quietly set aside.Vivekananda's first real argument at the 1893 Parliament of the World's Religions in…

Ola Electric ordered to pay Rs 25,000 compensation, refund Rs 1.03 lakh to Kerala man over faulty scooter

Ola Electric ordered to pay Rs 25,000 compensation, refund Rs 1.03 lakh to Kerala man over faulty scooter

A Kerala consumer commission found Ola Electric guilty of service deficiency and unfair trade practices. The commission ordered Ola Electric to refund the scooter's purchase price of Rs 1,03,999. It also directed the company to pay Rs 25,000 compensation and Rs 5,000 for costs. The customer's electric scooter had repeated…

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Lok Sabha passes Keralam renaming, co-op Bills amid Opposition uproar

Lok Sabha passes Keralam renaming, co-op Bills amid Opposition uproar

The Lok Sabha passed two Bills, including renaming Kerala, without debate. Opposition MPs continued protests demanding the Union Home Minister's presence. The Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill and the National Co-operative Development Corporation (Amendment) Bill were passed. Protests over student demonstrations and alleged temple fund theft continued. Several other important…

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Shashi Tharoor seeks revision of Ayushman Vay Vandana funding pattern, flags Kerala's fiscal burden

Shashi Tharoor seeks revision of Ayushman Vay Vandana funding pattern, flags Kerala's fiscal burden

40 funding pattern under Ayushman Vay Vandana, saying that the arrangement could place a higher financial burden on states with ageing populations. He said that the issue was particularly significant for Kerala, which has a high elderly population.

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Weather Today: Heavy rain to lash Delhi, UP, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Kerala, Gujarat and Maharashtra as IMD warns of intense monsoon spell across India

Weather Today: Heavy rain to lash Delhi, UP, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Kerala, Gujarat and Maharashtra as IMD warns of intense monsoon spell across India

Weather Today: India anticipates widespread rainfall and thunderstorms on Tuesday, August 11. Heavy to very heavy rain is forecast across several northern and central regions. The monsoon trough and a low-pressure area are driving the active weather systems. Many states will experience thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds over the coming…

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What Traditional Indian Jewellery Really Signals About Your Region, Religion, and Caste

The dialect spoken in goldThe mangalsutra a woman wears in Pune looks nothing like the one her counterpart wears in Chennai. One is black beads strung on gold thread. The other is a thali tied with turmeric cord at the wedding and later restrung on a gold chain. Both signal…

Advaita Vedanta and Shankara's Answer to Modern Anxiety: Why Consciousness Is the Cure

The Anxiety That Has No ObjectYou can name what you are afraid of. Deadlines. Rejection. The future. The body failing. But underneath those named fears sits something older and harder to locate, a low-grade dread that persists even when nothing is wrong. The promotion came through. The relationship is fine.…

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Vande Mataram will not be sung in full in Kerala: Minister K Muraleedharan

Kerala's health minister and a Congress MP stated the full Vande Mataram will not be sung. They affirmed only the first two couplets will be sung in state programs. This stance follows a Chief Secretary's letter regarding a nationwide campaign. The state government will adhere to its established protocol for…

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CPI(M)’s MV Govindan accuses Kerala's UDF government of working for BJP

CPI(M) leader MV Govindan Master accused the Kerala UDF government of working for the BJP. He alleged the Chief Secretary's order on Vande Mataram implements the RSS agenda. Govindan stated the full song contains Hindutva positions inconsistent with secularism. He also criticized the government for adopting pro-corporate and soft Hindutva…

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Kerala rains persist: Several districts remain inundated

Rains persist across Kerala, prolonging waterlogging and inundation in many districts. Moderate rainfall is forecast for isolated places in seven northern and southern districts. An orange alert has been issued for several districts, indicating very heavy rainfall is expected. Holidays were declared for educational institutions in eight districts as a…

India's Stick Insects: How Mimicry, Camouflage, and Disguise Reveal the Outer Limits of Survival

The Insect That Isn't ThereCarausius morosus, the Indian stick insect, can hold itself motionless for hours on a branch and become, to any predator scanning the canopy, a twig. Not approximately a twig. A twig with the right diameter, the right surface texture, the right slight bend. The order Phasmatodea,…

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School holiday tomorrow, August 8: Will schools remain closed as IMD issues heavy rainfall alerts for several states?

School holiday tomorrow, August 8: As of now, there is no official announcement for a school holiday on August 8 across India. Decisions on school closures will be made by local authorities, contingent on weather and safety evaluations. The IMD has warned of severe rainfall in numerous states, with schools…

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PSC rank holders' protest: BJYM rally hit by water cannons outside Kerala Secretariat

BJYM protested outside Kerala Secretariat for PSC rank holders demanding jobs. Protesters on hunger strike alleged recruitment irregularities and faced water cannons. Kerala Home Minister stated PSC irregularities are being examined by the Cabinet. A detailed inquiry has been directed by the Chief Minister for submission.

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Kerala Weather Today: IMD predicts heavy to very heavy rain in 13 districts; check district-wise rain forecast till August 10

Kerala Rain Forecast: Heavy rainfall is on the horizon for Kerala, particularly intensifying on Friday. The state should see a reduction in rain intensity starting August 8, with lighter showers predicted for most districts by August 9 and 10. In addition, Lakshadweep may witness isolated instances of heavy rain on…

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Weather tomorrow, August 7: Heavy rain alert for Delhi, UP, Rajasthan, Bihar and other states; check national forecast

Weather updates August 7: Extensive rainfall is anticipated throughout various regions of India on Friday, with robust thunderstorms in the North, Central, East, and Northeast. The national capital, Delhi, along with Haryana, are set to experience substantial rainfall. Additional states such as Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan are bracing for heavy…

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School holiday tomorrow, August 7: Will schools remain closed as IMD issues heavy rainfall alerts for several states?

School holiday tomorrow, August 7: On August 7, India can anticipate heavy to very heavy rainfall across various regions. While a nationwide school holiday isn't on the agenda, district authorities will assess weather conditions to determine whether schools should close. States such as Maharashtra and Kerala are bracing for severe…

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