Kochi, Jan 6 (IANS) Kerala has unveiled the International Spice Routes Heritage Network, a collaborative global platform aimed at leveraging the state’s historic role in maritime trade to drive cultural tourism, research partnerships, and creative economies.The initiative signals a strategic push to reposition heritage as a contemporary economic and tourism resource rather than a static historical narrative.Tourism Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas announced the initiative while inaugurating the thr…
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New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) India’s white-collar job market ended 2025 on a strong note, with hiring activity rising 13 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in December, a new report said on Monday.The robust finish made the October–December period the strongest quarter of the year, recording a 9 per cent annual growth and setting a positive tone for the job market in 2026, according to data compiled by Naukri JobSpeak.Hiring in hospitality jumped 29 per cent in December, while insurance recorded a 34 pe…
Kochi, Jan 6 (IANS) Former Kerala Public Works Department (PWD) Minister and Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) Vice-President, V.K. Ibrahim Kunju, passed away on Tuesday. Kunju, 73, was a four-time legislator but due to his ill-health he has been away from the public glare after 2021.He had been undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kochi following a prolonged illness.Known across Kerala’s political spectrum as a soft-spoken and low-profile leader, Kunju carved out a distinct space for h…
Chennai, Dec 31 (IANS) Stating that his heart felt heavy as he mourned the loss of someone who meant so much to all of them, Malayalam superstar Mammootty on Wednesday expressed his deepest condolences to his dear friend and fellow superstar Mohanlal, whose mother Shantakumari Amma passed away on Tuesday. Taking to his X timeline, Mammootty wrote, “My heart feels heavy as we mourn the loss of someone who meant so much to all of us. Stay strong, dear Lal.”Condolences continue to pour in from acro…
Chennai, Dec 31 (IANS) Six-time National Award winning legendary singer K S Chithra has condoled the demise of Shantakumari Amma, the mother of Malayalam cinema icon Mohanlal, who passed away at her residence in Kochi on Tuesday, Taking to her social media timelines, the popular singer, who is also hailed as the Nightingale of South India, wrote, “We lost a loving, genuine, and blessed soul today on Vaikunta Ekadasi. She was a very affectionate mother. I could feel her warmth when I visited her …
Kochi Dec 30 (IANS) Shantakumari Amma, the mother of Malayalam cinema icon Mohanlal, passed away at her residence in Kochi on Tuesday. She was 90 and had been bedridden for the past decade following age-related ailments.Doctors who reached the house later certified that she had breathed her last.Shantakumari Amma’s passing marks a deeply personal loss for Mohanlal, who was known to share an exceptionally close bond with his mother.Despite his demanding professional commitments and frequent tra…
Mumbai, Dec 30 (IANS) Saiyami Kher believes in starting the New Year close to home and surrounded by family and friends. Staying true to her tradition, the actress will begin the day with a run before easing into her familiar New Year celebrations. Asked what her plans are for New Year’s, Saiyami told IANS: “New year’s is always back at home with my family and friends. It’s a usual ritual. My friends and I lit a bonfire, had a barbecue, set up tents and camp outside.”This year, however…
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 29 (IANS) Sreejith V. Nair has been elected as the new President of the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) during the organisation’s 75th Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) held on Monday. Nair, a former treasurer and secretary of the Association, will take over from Jayesh George, who’s currently serving as Chairman of the Women’s Premier League (WPL). Satheesan K, a former member of the Apex Council, has been elected as the Vice President.Incumbent Secretary Vinod S….
Kochi, Dec 29 (IANS) Malayalam film actor and producer Jayasurya appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) at its zonal office in Kochi on Monday, as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged violations of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) linked to the controversial Save Box app fraud case. The questioning marked the second time the actor had been summoned by the central agency in the past week.Jayasurya, 47, reached the ED office around 10:30 a.m., accompanied by his wife S…
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 27 (IANS) Kerala navigated a year of intense political upheaval, legal milestones, and maritime challenges in 2025, marked by the sensational Sabarimala temple gold theft and a significant shift in the state’s local governance. The year saw the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) face its most severe electoral setback in a decade, while the judiciary delivered landmark verdicts, including the actress rape case that gripped national attention.The alleged theft of several ki…