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Topic: Kerala

Many faces of actor Dileep—Ernakulam boy, Malayalam cinema ‘star’ & ‘villain’ in actress assault case

Once one of Malayalam cinema’s most bankable stars, Dileep became one of its most polarising figures. Acquitted after eight years, he now looks set to return to the spotlight with a new release.

Kerala court acquits actor Dileep of all charges in 2017 sexual assault case

There was a conspiracy to defame him in society, to defame his career, image & to destroy his life, says actor after the verdict.

Verdict today in 2017 Kerala actor rape case, a look at how it changed Malayalam film industry

Case led to formation of three-member Justice Hema Committee in July 2017, which revealed rampant sexual abuse in Mollywood.

Allies turn rivals, foes become friends—Kerala local polls reshape grassroot political dynamics

Coming just months before assembly elections, due by April next year, local body polls in the state this week are crucial, with parties looking to secure momentum-building performances.

Aiming for ‘Stalin rule’ in Kerala, DMK takes electoral plunge, fields 20+ faces in local body polls

Party has fielded candidates in Kollam and Idukki districts. Both leading alliances in Kerala are members of INDIA bloc, as is the DMK.

Congress expels Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, court rejects anticipatory bail plea in rape case

Thiruvananthapuram court rejected MLA’s anticipatory bail plea. The charges were filed by a 23-year-old woman accusing him of rape on the pretext of marriage and forced abortion.

Masala bond heat returns ahead of Kerala local polls. CM Pinarayi, ex-minister Isaac get ED notices

With just a week left for Kerala local body polls, the ED has revived probe into Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board's 2019 masala bond, alleging FEMA violations.

Kerala minister slams Congress after sexual assault case filed against MLA Mamkoottathil

Rahul Mamkootathil, Congress MLA from Kerala's Palakkad, has been booked on charges of alleged rape, criminal intimidation, and coerced abortion.

Shawarma to Kuzhimanthi — the Arabian takeover of Kerala’s food culture

From Shawarmas and Al-Faham to Kuzhimanthi and Kunafa, Gulf flavours have become Kerala’s everyday comfort food — powered by migrants and Mayo.

‘God’s own partnership’: TN, Kerala plan rare industrial collab, beach sand mining to AI-led governance

What began as a conversation between the industries ministers of the 2 states at a summit in Delhi turned into high-level talks, with the first meeting in Tamil Nadu on 25 November.

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Top 10 picks of Serendipity Art Festival 2025 by Rohit Chawla

Through film, textile, scent, sound, and gesture, spectators are invited to descend into an immersive environment where inherited knowledge seeps through material and form.

India’s merchandise exports to US rising month-on-month despite Trump tariffs, govt data shows

November exports to the US saw 10% growth from the previous month. Overall, in the first 8 months this fiscal, the merchandise exports to the US touched has touched $59bn.

US clears $686-mn package to breathe fresh life into Pakistani F-16s

Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).

India’s top airline just handed sarkar the keys. That’s IndiGo’s real ‘crime’

Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.