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KR Gouri was almost Kerala CM before CPI(M) rejected her. Now it’s fighting to claim her legacy

Gouri 'Amma' was a firebrand revolutionary regarded as one of the architects of ‘Kerala model’. As the state's first woman minister and from Ezhava caste, she rallied against sexism and casteism.

UCC adds to BJP’s cup of woes in Kerala amid infighting in state unit & church anger over Manipur

Minorities form chunk of Kerala population, with Muslims & Christians comprising 26% & 18% respectively. State goes to polls next year, has no representative in Lok Sabha at present.

Ex-Microsoft global exec is giving jackfruit a makeover in Kerala. Diabetes cure is hook

Jackfruit365 is a flour made from raw jackfruit that can be added to chapatti atta, idli, dosa batter without altering the taste. One gets the benefits of diabetes-resisting qualities.

Why devotees want ‘RSS men’ to leave this Kerala temple alone — ‘causing agony, fighting with sticks’

Writ petition in HC alleges men claiming to be RSS members have been illegally encroaching premises of Sarkara Devi temple in Kerala's Chirayinkeezhu, leading to 'loss of calm atmosphere'.

Look beyond Alphonso—Banganapalli to Totapuri, South Indian mangoes thrive in local markets

Banganapalli, Mallika, Totapuri, Moovandan, Malgova, Amlet, Panchadara Kalasa mangoes contribute to a thriving market in Karnataka, Kerala Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.

India alerts coastal states of Cyclone Biparjoy’s intensification in the next 24 hours

In storm-prone areas, National and State Disaster Response Force teams have been deployed. Officials have assured people that they are prepared to handle any situation.

Where do most people go missing in India? Bengal & MP. Kerala best in tracing them, Punjab worst

NCRB statistics show that of the 3.42 lakh people still missing and untraced by the end of 2021, around 87 per cent or 2.98 lakh were adults — children accounting for only 13 per cent.

Week after doctor’s killing, Kerala govt approves ordinance to protect healthcare workers

Move comes amid call by doctors across India to bring in central legislation to protect healthcare personnel. Govt says ordinance strengthens definition of violence, upgrades punishment.

Monsoon to arrive late this year, hit Kerala on 4 June, says IMD

Rains usually lash Kerala state around 1 June and cover the whole country by mid-July. Timely rains trigger planting of crops such as rice, soybeans and cotton.

BJP can’t win over Kerala by giving it a bad image. Best to leave the state alone

The Kerala Story is far from the truth. There is politics in Kerala, there is trade unionism, but incidents of violence have been few and far between.

On Camera

Smog’s unseen impact: pollutants on our food plates

Air pollution not only harms health but also lowers protein, iron and micronutrients in food, risking nutrition and food security.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.