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A ‘super El Niño’ could make India’s monsoon drier yet more dangerous

India is currently in the middle of its summer monsoon, but this year’s rainfall presents an interesting paradox. Much of the country has received less rain than usual so far, yet has still been hit by severe floods and landslides. In the southern state of Kerala, for example, devastating floods…

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Why Does Onam Have 4 Days? The Truth Explained

Onam can be considered one festival, its observance speaks of something far more complex. In Kerala, for instance, the festival is marked during ten days, namely from Atham to Thiruvonam, while the official holiday lasts for four days surrounding the main festival, in 2026 falling on August 25 to August…

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School holiday tomorrow, August 26: With Eid, Raksha Bandhan and heavy rainfall all in the mix, is your school closed tomorrow? Check here

School holiday tomorrow, August 26: Schools nationwide are set to close for Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, with Kerala also observing Onam. Raksha Bandhan follows on August 28 in several northern states. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall across Delhi-NCR, Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar and the Northeast has triggered local, weather-related closures in some districts, though no…

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Onam bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed on Tuesday, August 25, 2026? Check status

Bank holiday today: In Kerala, banks will remain closed on August 25 and 26 in observance of Onam and Milad-i-Sherif, while several other states will also celebrate Id-E-Milad with a closure on August 26. Despite these holidays, online and mobile banking will be fully operational. Customers are encouraged to plan…

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School holiday today, August 25: Which states have announced closures amid heavy rain?

School holiday tomorrow, August 25: Schools in some parts of India will remain closed on August 25, 2026, amid heavy monsoon rainfall, while no nationwide rain-related holiday has been announced. Odisha has ordered closures in Nabarangpur and 89 vulnerable schools in Bhadrak. Several other states remain under rainfall alerts. August…

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Actor S Devan joins Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) in Tamil Nadu after leaving BJP in Kerala

Actor S Devan has joined the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party. He recently resigned from his position as BJP vice-president in Kerala. TVK representatives invited Devan to join their political party. He will be discussing the state president post with TVK leaders soon. Devan cited a lack of functioning space within…

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Man paid Rs 42.63 lakh for a new house, but cracks, leaks and seepage appeared; Court orders builder to pay Rs 25 lakh

A Kerala consumer commission has ordered a builder to pay Rs 25 lakh after finding serious defects in a residential house. The compensation includes Rs 20 lakh towards repair costs and damages, along with Rs 5 lakh for mental agony and inconvenience. The builder allegedly failed to use quality materials…

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Woman develops Salmonella infection after eating at cafe, gets hospitalised for a week; Consumer commission orders outlet to pay Rs 96,500 including hospital expenses

A Kerala woman fell ill after eating alfaham at a biryani cafe and spent a week in hospital after doctors diagnosed a Salmonella infection. The consumer commission found her complaint substantiated and ordered the cafe proprietor and manager to jointly pay Rs 96,500, covering hospital expenses, compensation and litigation costs.

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How Fruit Bats in Kerala Triggered India's 2018 Nipah Outbreak and What It Revealed About Zoonotic Spillover

The Kozhikode Cluster That Alarmed EpidemiologistsIn May 2018, seventeen people died in Kozhikode district within weeks of each other. The deaths came fast and with alarming symptoms: sudden fever, disorientation, and in several cases, acute encephalitis. The Kerala health department, working with the National Institute of Virology in Pune, confirmed…

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The Fergana Valley Reveals a Central Asia That Silk Road Tourism in Uzbekistan Cannot Show You

What Samarkand doesn't tell youYou arrive in Samarkand and the architecture does its work on you. The Registan is genuinely overwhelming. The tilework at Shah-i-Zinda is the most concentrated beauty you may ever stand inside. But after two days, you begin to notice that Uzbekistan's monument cities have been curated…

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6 Reasons Traditional Indian Steam Practices Have Real Cardiovascular and Heart Benefits

1. Steam Triggers Vasodilation, and That Directly Protects Your ArteriesWhen the body enters a steam environment, skin temperature rises within minutes. The hypothalamus responds by signalling peripheral blood vessels to widen. This process, vasodilation, reduces vascular resistance and allows blood to move with less effort from the heart. A 2015…

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How Did Humans, Vanaras and Birds Understand Ram?

Imagine a meeting between Lord Rama from Ayodhya, Sugriva from Kishkindha, Ravana from Lanka and Jatayu, a divine bird. They came from different places and, according to the epic tradition, belonged to very different worlds. Yet the Ramayana describes them communicating, negotiating, warning one another and sharing deeply important thoughts.…

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No politics in 'Operation Toofan', applies equally to all: Keralam Home Minister

Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala stated the anti-narcotics drive is apolitical. Operation Toofan will treat all individuals equally, regardless of affiliation. The minister highlighted significant changes achieved during the operation's duration. He also commented on the ED's probe into a case involving the former Chief Minister's daughter.

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Delhi-NCR Weather Today: Will it rain in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram & Ghaziabad? Check IMD forecast

Delhi-NCR weather today: Delhi-NCR has witnessed heavy rain and thunderstorms, bringing much-needed relief from hot and humid conditions. The IMD has forecast more light to moderate showers across the region. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall has affected parts of Uttar Pradesh, triggering alerts, while rain-related road closures have been reported in Himachal…

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Scottish politician marries Kerala partner at Guruvayur temple a decade after UK wedding

Scottish National Party (SNP) politician and Scottish Parliament member Martyn Day has celebrated his marriage to his Kerala-born partner, Nidhin Chand, in a traditional ceremony at the Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple in Thrissur, fulfilling her decade-long wish of having the wedding in the temple town.

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Congress backing BJP's saffronisation agenda, alleges CPI(M) leader M V Govindan

CPI(M) leader M V Govindan accused Congress of supporting the BJP's saffronisation agenda. He alleged Chief Minister V D Satheesan runs Kerala like an RSS government. Govindan criticised Satheesan for not opposing the Governor's summoning of the state police chief. He also claimed Satheesan's statement on Vizhinjam port share transfer…

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Kerala's snake boat racers keep tradition afloat in face of floods and financial challenges

Kerala's picturesque backwaters host a thrilling wooden boat race where hundreds of dedicated rowers compete for their village’s pride and honor. This captivating competition transcends societal divisions, uniting people from various backgrounds. While financial hurdles and adverse weather conditions threaten the sport's future, the tradition remains steadfast.

The Economic Times

INCOIS issues swell surge warning along Kerala, south TN coast

INCOIS issued a swell surge warning for Kerala and nearby regions. High period swells from the southern Indian Ocean will impact coastal areas. Inundation of low-lying coastal areas may occur from August 19. Fishermen and coastal populations are cautioned to be alert for surging waves. Tourist activities at beaches and…

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WaPo story on Adani: Gujarat cops search journalist Ravi Nair’s residences in Kerala and Delhi

On the afternoon of August 17, 2026, officials from the Gujarat police conducted parallel searches at two homes of journalist Ravi Nair in Kerala and Delhi. They seized two of Ravi’s mobile phones from his residence in Kerala. At Ravi’s Delhi residence, law enforcement officials took his son’s laptop, as…

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Kerala: Vizhinjam International seaport to begin full-scale export-import operations from August 18

Vizhinjam International Seaport will begin full export-import operations on August 18. This marks a significant step for Kerala's maritime and economic development. The state government will also launch Mission Samudra for port-led industrial growth. This initiative aims to develop Vizhinjam as a major economic hub. The port's transition to a…

The Economic Times

Man fails to get any suitable marriage match from matrimonial website: Paid Rs 25,900 for 100 contacts but received only 51; consumer commission orders Rs 20,000 payout

M4Marry.com, a matrimonial portal run by Malayala Manorama, has been ordered to pay Rs 20,000 to a Kerala man after a consumer commission found it delivered only 51 of the 100 contacts it promised for Rs 25,960, leaving him without a suitable marriage match. The state commission modified a lower…

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Kerala BJP youth wing burns effigies of Satheesan, Jinnah over Vande Mataram row

The BJP's youth wing burned effigies of Kerala's Chief Minister and Pakistan's founder. This protest occurred against the non-singing of Vande Mataram on Independence Day. Leaders alleged the Chief Minister bowed to fundamentalist pressure, comparing him to Jinnah. They stated this stance on the national song was unacceptable. Similar protests…

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Vande Mataram row: Amit Shah says Sonia Gandhi should apologise, Congress calls it diversionary tactic

In a strategic escalation, the BJP has significantly increased its scrutiny of the Congress party over the rendition of the national song. Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister, has called for an apology from Sonia Gandhi in light of the reported incident. Complaints have been filed by BJP officials, prompting…

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UAE lottery: School watchman from Kerala among three Indian expats win Dh 100,000 each

A 44-year-old school watchman from Kerala has won Dh100,000, around Rs 26 lakh, in the UAE’s Big Ticket Series 289. Saidalavi Kariodan Varichalil, who has lived in the UAE for 17 years, said he plans to send his prize money to his family in India and has already bought another…

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Fish Intelligence and Pain Research Is Quietly Rewriting the Ethics of What We Eat

Fish Are Not What We AssumedThe tusk fish picks up a clam, swims to a rock, and smashes it open, repeatedly, deliberately, with the same stone it has used before. This is tool use. It was filmed in the wild, published in the journal Coral Reefs in 2011, and it…

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