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An Adivasi struggle, a false case, and brutal torture: The story of KK Surendran

After more than two decades of legal battles, KK Surendran, a victim of custodial torture in Muthanga of Sulthan Bathery, Wayanad, has received a court verdict ordering the Kerala government to pay him Rs 12.5 lakh in compensation.

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Rs 1 lakh flagship phone starts overheating within 2 weeks: Buyer denied replacement during warranty wins full refund from Flipkart, Samsung and others

A Kerala consumer commission has ordered Flipkart, Samsung, its authorised service centre, and the third-party seller to jointly either repair a defective Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or refund Rs 1 lakh to the buyer. The phone developed overheating issues within 14 days of delivery, but every party involved tried to…

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Tata Group to invest $1 billion in shipbuilding, says Kerala CM V. D. Satheesan

Tata Group plans a significant 100 billion rupee investment in Kerala's shipbuilding sector. The state government is favorably considering the proposal and expects approval within a month. This move marks a new business line for the conglomerate, expanding its diverse interests. India aims to rapidly ramp up its shipbuilding capacity…

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Amazon delivered wrong shoes and denied refund: Kerala customer wins nearly Rs 10000 payout

Amazon delivered wrong shoes and denied refund: A Kerala consumer commission has ordered Amazon to refund Rs 1,945.30 and pay Rs 8,000 as compensation to a Kannur engineer who ordered black Skechers shoes but received a different pair. When she returned the product, Amazon claimed the return never arrived and…

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DHSE Kerala Plus One Result 2026 out today at results.hse.kerala.gov.in; check steps to download scorecard, direct link and more

The Directorate of Higher Secondary Education in Kerala will announce Plus One results today. Students can check their scores on the official results portal online. They must achieve 35% marks in each subject to pass. Those who do not pass can appear for improvement examinations. This allows students to continue…

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Leptospirosis Is the Monsoon Waterborne Infection Most Urban Indians Have Never Heard Of

A Fever That Looks Like Everything ElseLeptospirosis arrives disguised. The first two to five days bring high fever, severe muscle ache concentrated in the calves, headache, and red eyes, a presentation so close to dengue, malaria, or a bad viral fever that most patients and many clinicians do not think…

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Survivor recounts horror of Vietnam boat mishap as bodies arrive in Chennai; tributes paid to deceased

Mortal remains of Indian tourists killed in Vietnam arrived in Chennai. A survivor shared harrowing details of the tragic boat capsize incident. The deceased included tourists from Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala. Authorities and officials provided support and facilitated the repatriation process. Families received the bodies amidst sombre tributes…

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Mortal remains of couple killed in Vietnam boat tragedy arrive in Kerala

The mortal remains of two Keralites who died in a Vietnam boat tragedy arrived in Thiruvananthapuram. A C Thomas and his wife Loveni Thomas were among fifteen Indian tourists killed in the accident. Their bodies were flown from Mumbai to the Thiruvananthapuram airport on Tuesday morning. Teary-eyed relatives and ministers…

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A year after 'Nila', Kerala's HEX20 reaches space again

Thiruvananthapuram-based HEX20 successfully launched its second satellite, KOYO, for Taiwan's National Central University. This mission follows their first satellite launch last year, marking another significant achievement. KOYO's successful deployment and signal reception confirm its operational status in space. The company has six more missions scheduled for launch within the next…

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Vikram Sarabhai's Work Ethic: Five Habits for Building Something From Nothing, India's Greatest Lesson

He Started in a Church With a Bicycle PumpIn 1963, India's first rocket was transported to its launch site on a bicycle and a bullock cart. The nose cone was carried on a cyclist's head. The launch pad was a church in Thumba, a fishing village on Kerala's coast, because…

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6 Things That Happen to Your Body During Dengue Recovery That Doctors Want You to Know

Your platelet count drops before it climbsThe most watched number during dengue is the platelet count, and for good reason. Platelets, the cells that help blood clot, fall sharply during the fever phase, often bottoming out between day four and day six of illness. A 2021 study published in PLOS…

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Weather tomorrow, July 14: IMD warns of heavy rain in Bihar, Odisha, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Assam, and issues red alert for Uttarakhand. Check state-wise prediction here

Weather tomorrow July 14: India's weather on Tuesday, July 14, will be highly uneven with monsoon activity. Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are expected in eastern and northeastern states. Uttarakhand remains on alert for very heavy rainfall and potential landslides. Delhi and Uttar Pradesh will likely experience isolated showers and continued…

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Forget the metros, India's solar boom has a new address

Tier-II and tier-III cities are leading India's rooftop solar adoption significantly. The Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar scheme is driving this widespread adoption across the nation. Over 36 lakh rooftop solar systems have been installed, benefiting many households. Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh are the leading states in solar installations. The…

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Tata Capital joins the race to own a piece of India's dormant wealth

Tata Capital's acquisition of an 88.6% stake in Kerala-based Yogloans signals growing confidence in India's fast-expanding gold loan market as lenders shift away from unsecured retail credit. The deal gives Tata Capital an established gold loan business with a ₹708 crore loan book, 162 branches and 32,000 customers, allowing it…

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Friend forgot Rs 1,000 loan, but this Kerala man travelled more than 1,200 km to repay it with interest after over 30 years; here's how he used Google to track down his former colleague

Mohammed Ismail travelled over 1,200 kilometres to repay a debt from 31 years ago. He used Google Maps and Gemini AI to find his former colleague, Edla Lachanna. Ismail had borrowed 3,000 Saudi Riyals during a difficult financial period in Saudi Arabia. Lachanna's family was moved by Ismail's sincerity and…

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Kerala observes state mourning following demise of Qatar's Father Amir

Kerala is observing state mourning following the demise of Qatar's Father Amir. The Union government issued directions for this observance across the state. National Flags are being flown at half-mast at all regular locations. No official entertainment or celebratory state functions will occur during this period. District Collectors and department…

The Economic Times

Weather Forecast Today, July 13: IMD warns of heavy rain in Uttarakhand, Punjab, Maharashtra, Kerala, Karnataka and West Bengal; Delhi to see light showers; here's state wise prediction

Weather Forecast Today: Monsoon activity remains strong across India with widespread rainfall expected. Many regions will witness intense showers accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. Other areas are likely to see intermittent rain spells throughout the day. Heavy rainfall is anticipated in parts of Uttarakhand and Maharashtra. Residents are urged to…

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Bodies of 15 Indians killed in Vietnam boat accident to be repatriated on Monday

The mortal remains of fifteen Indian tourists killed in Vietnam will be repatriated today. These victims perished after their boat capsized near Phu Quoc Island on Friday. Ten victims hailed from Tamil Nadu, three from Andhra Pradesh, and two from Kerala. Sixteen other individuals were rescued and have since returned…

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How Elephants Use Memory, Recognition, and Recall to Remember Humans They Met Decades Earlier

The Reunion That Started the QuestionsIn 1999, two Asian elephants named Shirley and Jenny were placed in the same enclosure at The Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald, Tennessee. They had not seen each other in 22 years. Within minutes, they were touching faces through the bars, vocalizing, and refusing to be…

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NIA arrests two absconders in Karnataka BJP Yuva Morcha leader's murder case

The National Investigation Agency has arrested two key absconders in the Praveen Nettaru murder case. These accused were apprehended in Kerala and Tamil Nadu on Saturday. Their arrests bring the total number of accused held to twenty-four individuals. The NIA had previously issued look-out circulars and arrest warrants for them.…

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AI, human leadership key to future of project management, says expert

Speaking after inaugurating WAVES 2026, the 16th Annual Project Management Conference of the PMI Kerala Chapter here, Dawber said organisations need leaders who can inspire people across disciplines and adapt to a rapidly changing technological landscape, according to a statement on Sunday.

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Kerala govt to launch 'Pink Chitty' to encourage women to save travel cost benefits: CM

Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan on Sunday said his government would launch a 'Pink Chitty' scheme through the Kerala State Financial Enterprises Ltd. to promote savings amongst women generated from free travel initiatives. He urged women not to spend their savings and instead invest in such schemes. The CM announced…

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Why Horses and Other Animals Sleep Standing Up: The Evolutionary Threat Behind This Survival Instinct

The Body That Cannot Afford to RestA horse can fall into slow-wave sleep on its feet. Its legs do not buckle. A passive stay apparatus, a system of tendons and ligaments in each leg, locks the joints without any muscular effort, holding the animal upright while its brain cycles through…

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Kerala govt forms panel for Wayanad landslide debris removal

A three-member expert committee has been formed by the Kerala government. This committee will visit Wayanad tunnel and township project sites. They will submit a report on removing landslide debris accumulated there. Seven bodies were recovered after the Wayanad landslide occurred on July seventh. The committee will guide the District…

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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…

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