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Why Do Devotees Insult This Goddess During Kerala’s Festival?

Imagine entering a temple where devotees shout provocative words, red flags signal the start of a festival, and rituals that seem unusual elsewhere are treated as expressions of devotion. This is the world of the Kodungallur Bharani festivalin Kerala, associated with Goddess Bhadrakali. Behind its striking customs lies a story…

MyLifeXP · Oct 10

ISRO scientist used to wake up at 5 am to memorise Vedas: Meet Kerala’s Govind Krishnan, who left regular school after Class 4, studied at a gurukula, cracked JEE Advanced & joined IIST

Govind Krishnan from Kerala left conventional school at 10 to study the Vedas at a gurukula in Thrissur. He later returned to regular schooling, cleared JEE, studied electronics and communication at IIST and was selected to join ISRO. His unusual journey reflects how he balanced traditional Vedic education with modern…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

BJP's Suresh Gopi praises Keralam CM Satheesan, UDF govt for support to projects

Union Minister Suresh Gopi lauded Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan for project cooperation. He stated this support was absent during the previous Left front government. Three Swadesh Darshan projects were secured after becoming a central minister. Departments acted on Thrissur Sakthan Market projects after the CM's ultimatum. Gopi urged against…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

BSNL ordered to pay Rs 15,000 compensation for misleading recharge offer: Man says Rs 449 plan promised 84,000 seconds but call balance was deducted by minutes

BSNL has been ordered to pay Rs 15,000 in compensation after a Kerala consumer commission found it misled a customer with a recharge leaflet promising 84,000 seconds of free calls while actually deducting balance by the minute. The Thrissur commission ruled the conduct amounted to both deficiency in service and…

The Economic Times · Aug 2

Colonoscopy without consent leads to emergency surgery: Court finds hospital relied on daughter's approval; Kerala woman gets Rs 1 lakh

Colonoscopy performed without the patient's informed consent at a Thrissur hospital led to a bowel perforation and emergency surgery, a Kerala consumer commission has ruled, ordering Mother Hospital and its doctor to pay Rs 1.03 lakh to the complainant. The case took 14 years to reach its final order.

The Economic Times · Aug 2

National Insurance rejects mediclaim over 'hidden hypertension': Court says insurers can't deny genuine claims without evidence; orders over Rs 2 lakh payout

National Insurance Company has been ordered to pay over Rs 2 lakh to a Thrissur man after a Kerala consumer commission ruled that the insurer failed to produce any conclusive medical evidence to prove his heart condition was linked to a pre-existing disease, finding its claim repudiation unjustified and amounting…

The Economic Times · Aug 2

SC issues notice on MoS Suresh Gopi's plea against Kerala HC order

The Supreme Court will hear Suresh Gopi's challenge to a Kerala High Court order. The High Court refused to dismiss a petition questioning his 2024 Lok Sabha election win. Binoy AS, a youth federation leader, alleged corrupt practices by Gopi during his campaign. These allegations included misuse of religious symbols…

The Economic Times · Jul 27

5 Indian Festivals That Require Serious Travel Planning and Reward Every Bit of It

Kumbh Mela, PrayagrajThe largest peaceful gathering on earth draws between 40 and 50 million people over its full run, and the Maha Kumbh cycle, which falls every twelve years at Prayagraj, pulls even more. The Sangam, where the Ganga, Yamuna, and the invisible Saraswati converge, is the bathing point, and…

Times Life · Jul 11

Kerala rain watch: Orange alert for 11 districts, warnings to continue through first week of July

Kerala is bracing for heavy rainfall as the IMD has issued an orange alert for 11 districts. This signifies the potential for very heavy downpours, with warnings extending to several days. Authorities are urging residents in vulnerable areas to relocate if necessary and advising caution. Control rooms are operational, providing…

The Economic Times · Jun 28

Bank failed to return Rs 5 lakh FD after maturity; Kerala HC directs bank to repay FD with 12% interest and Rs 10,000 compensation

The Kerala High Court has ruled that a bank dealing with public funds owes a duty to its depositors to make prompt payment of the funds deposited by them. This judgement came against the background of a case filed by a man from Thrissur whose grievance was that his Rs…

The Economic Times · Jun 28