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These are the groups trying to stop women from entering Sabarimala temple

From an influential band of Nairs to group of NRIs, there are many who want to stop women from entering Sabarimala temple, despite SC orders.

Sabarimala jitters in Kerala make front pages

Your daily news capsule.

I’m no revolutionary, says 32-year-old Kerala teacher as she readies for Sabarimala trip

Reshma Nishanth, who is planning a trip with her husband and daughter, claims to have received threats from Ayyappa devotees.

Young women police officers don’t want to be posted at Sabarimala and offend Ayyappa

Kerala is bracing for a showdown at Sabarimala Wednesday when several young women expected to visit the temple as many others get ready to resist the move.

Franco Mulakkal, the bishop accused of Kerala nun’s rape, gets bail

Kerala High Court has granted Bishop Franco Mulakkal conditional bail. The conditions include the bishop surrendering his passport.

Mother of teen says plea to reinstate Sabarimala bar on women offensive to Lord Ayyappa

The mother has moved the top court, saying the petitioners' argument — that a 10-year-old’s presence will affect the celibacy of Lord Ayyappa — was offensive.

Bhoomika & Chekutty, the handmade dolls helping Kerala’s flood-hit get back on their feet

The dolls are inspired by the Tsunamika, which helped Tamil Nadu’s fisherfolk recover from the 2004 tsunami.

V.K. Krishna Menon, the ‘evil genius’ behind the non-aligned movement

Considered close to former PM Jawaharlal Nehru, Menon is said to have played a major role in setting up India's arms industry.

Kerala government not to file review petition on Supreme Court Sabarimala verdict

Kerala CM said that the government has to abide by the SC verdict and make necessary arrangements for women devotees visiting the shrine.

Celibacy vows are absurd, but can’t be blamed for Kerala nun’s rape

Celibacy has absolutely no correlation with curbing instances of rape.

On Camera

Rajnath Singh is discovering India-Pakistan civilisational ties

Even as India, Pakistan have seemed on the edge of war, their intelligence services have often sought to find space to de-escalate tensions and reduce risks for the two countries.

Chhattisgarh pitches state as hub for ‘specialty steel’, nets investment plans of Rs 6,321 crore

Speaking at 2nd Investor Connect, CM Vishnu Deo Sai says 'we have been able to attract a lot of investors.' The focus of the event was the steel sector. 

India eyes more S-400s with upcoming Putin visit, Su-57 likely to stay off radar

Not only did S-400 record its longest hit during India-Pakistan 88-hour conflict, ability of the system to shoot and scoot in a short time, which allows it to evade enemy fire, was also proved.

A tribute to Tejas. India’s delay culture is the real enemy in the skies

It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.