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Kerala Weather Today: Orange alert in Kasaragod, Kannur, Ernakulam, Idukki, Kottayam, Alappuzha and more; check IMD forecast

Kerala Rain Alert: Kerala anticipates widespread rainfall starting Thursday, with intensified showers expected. The India Meteorological Department issued orange alerts for seven districts due to heavy rainfall. Northern Kerala may experience extremely heavy showers, prompting vigilance in vulnerable areas. Schools and colleges are closed in several taluks as a precautionary…

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School holiday tomorrow, August 6: Will schools remain closed as IMD issues heavy rainfall alerts for several states?

School holiday tomorrow, August 6: On August 6, various regions in India are set to experience heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, prompting local authorities to remain vigilant. Although there is no nationwide holiday planned, school closures will be addressed at a district level. Residents in Delhi-NCR and Kerala should keep…

The Economic Times

Indian expat from Kerala killed in Dubai gas cylinder blast; colleague recalls moments before explosion

An Indian-origin man from Kerala was killed in a gas cylinder explosion at a car showroom on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai on Monday, the Indian Consulate in Dubai confirmed, Gulf News reported.

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Kerala flood volunteer Rajesh dies after handing life jacket to 61-year-old man he just rescued from river

Kerala flood volunteer and swimming instructor R Rajesh died after he gave his own life jacket to a 61-year-old man he had just rescued from the flooded Kariangode river in Kannur. Rajesh, a native of Thiruvananthapuram who had previously volunteered during the 2018 Kerala floods and the 2024 Wayanad disaster,…

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Indian expat killed in gas cylinder blast in Dubai car showroom: Report

A 27-year-old Indian expatriate from Kerala, Shijin Paul, died in a gas cylinder explosion at a car showroom on Dubai's Sheikh Zayed Road. The Indian Consulate is assisting his family with the repatriation of his mortal remains.

The Economic Times

3 Adi Shankaracharya Teachings on Focus and Mastery That Beat Any Productivity App

The problem Shankaracharya actually solvedAdi Shankaracharya walked from Kerala to Kashmir and back, twice, before he was thirty-two. He debated the sharpest philosophical minds of his era, wrote commentaries on the Brahmasutras, the Upanishads, and the Bhagavad Gita, and established four mathas at Sringeri, Dwarka, Puri, and Joshimath. He did…

Times Life

6 Common Stomach Cancer Risk Factors Found in Indian Kitchens and Daily Habits

The Salt in Your AchaarSalt is the oldest preservative in the Indian pantry, and achaar, papad, and salted dried fish are eaten across every region without a second thought. The problem is volume. A 2019 review published in the International Journal of Cancer found that high dietary salt intake is…

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Heavy rains lash Kerala: 25 dead, 4 missing, 10 injured; 'red alert' in 8 districts

Kerala faces severe flooding after heavy rains since August 1. Twenty-five lives have been lost and thousands displaced to relief camps. Hundreds of homes suffered damage, with 52 completely destroyed by the deluge. Excess rainfall of 181 percent has triggered red alerts in eight districts. Authorities are providing aid and…

The Economic Times

Weather tomorrow August 5: Is your state on IMD’s heavy rain alert list? Check forecast here

Weather tomorrow: On August 5, Assam and Meghalaya are bracing for heavy to very heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, northern regions, including Delhi and Punjab, will experience widespread rain accompanied by thunderstorms. Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand can expect broad rainfall patterns, along with isolated heavy showers. Central India, particularly Madhya Pradesh, is…

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Kerala man wins over Rs 1 lakh from Air India after 9-year legal battle over missed Saudi flight

A consumer commission ruled against Air India, requiring the airline to compensate a passenger who missed his international flight after a domestic delay in 2017. The incident resulted in financial loss and considerable emotional distress for the passenger. Despite Air India's defense of no service deficiency, the commission deemed the…

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Kerala unveils AI-led governance overhaul to streamline administration, speed up public services

Kerala's government is launching administrative reforms to modernize bureaucracy. AI-assisted governance and digital public service delivery are key components. Faster land acquisition and deregulation are also being implemented. New digital platforms will manage public assets and infrastructure planning. These changes aim to improve ease of doing business and living.

The Economic Times

Malabar Whistling Thrush: Why the Western Ghats' Most Melodic Bird Is Called the Whistling Schoolboy

The Bird That Sounds Like It Learned From a Music TeacherThe first time most people hear a Malabar Whistling Thrush, they look around for a person. The song is that convincing, a clear, unhurried series of melodic phrases that rise and fall like someone whistling a half-remembered tune on the…

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At least 15 dead in India’s south after landslides and floods

Rainfall in worst-hit belt of Kerala state reached a level rarely recorded anywhere in a single day, with 302mm falling in under 24 hours

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Indian Paradise Flycatcher: The White Phantom of Forests and What Its Disappearance Means for Wildlife

A Bird Built Like No OtherThe male Indian paradise flycatcher (Terpsiphone paradisi) carries tail feathers that can stretch up to 24 centimetres beyond its body, nearly three times its own torso length. In breeding plumage, the male shifts from a chestnut-and-black form to a white phase so complete it looks…

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Weather update (August 3): IMD issues heavy rain alert for Delhi, Kerala, Bihar and other regions; check state-wise forecast

The India Meteorological Department has issued weather warnings for Monday, August 3. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected across Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal. Many other states will also witness heavy showers accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds. Squally weather is forecast over adjoining seas with wind…

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Kerala rains today (August 3): IMD issues yellow alert for 10 districts amid heavy rains; check forecast

Kerala faces heavy rainfall and strong winds on August 3, with a yellow warning issued. Eight people have died and eight remain missing due to recent rain-related incidents. Over 5,000 people have moved to relief camps as houses face damage. Cleaning operations have begun in affected areas with government support.…

The Economic Times

BSNL ordered to pay Rs 15,000 compensation for misleading recharge offer: Man says Rs 449 plan promised 84,000 seconds but call balance was deducted by minutes

BSNL has been ordered to pay Rs 15,000 in compensation after a Kerala consumer commission found it misled a customer with a recharge leaflet promising 84,000 seconds of free calls while actually deducting balance by the minute. The Thrissur commission ruled the conduct amounted to both deficiency in service and…

The Economic Times

Colonoscopy without consent leads to emergency surgery: Court finds hospital relied on daughter's approval; Kerala woman gets Rs 1 lakh

Colonoscopy performed without the patient's informed consent at a Thrissur hospital led to a bowel perforation and emergency surgery, a Kerala consumer commission has ruled, ordering Mother Hospital and its doctor to pay Rs 1.03 lakh to the complainant. The case took 14 years to reach its final order.

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8 kg gold worth over Rs 11 crore seized at Kerala airports in one week

Customs officials in Kerala seized eight kilograms of gold worth over eleven crore rupees during recent enforcement actions. Last week's coordinated operations resulted in the indictment of fourteen individuals, leading to the arrest of nine, including six from Kerala and three from Tamil Nadu. The smugglers have resorted to using…

The Economic Times

National Insurance rejects mediclaim over 'hidden hypertension': Court says insurers can't deny genuine claims without evidence; orders over Rs 2 lakh payout

National Insurance Company has been ordered to pay over Rs 2 lakh to a Thrissur man after a Kerala consumer commission ruled that the insurer failed to produce any conclusive medical evidence to prove his heart condition was linked to a pre-existing disease, finding its claim repudiation unjustified and amounting…

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Parts of Kerala received over 300 mm rainfall on Aug 1: KSDMA

Kerala experienced significant rainfall, with some areas receiving up to 320 mm. Waterlogging affected roads and low-lying regions across several districts of the state. Rains caused inundation and damage to homes, prompting rescue operations. While rainfall subsided, floodwaters remained in many affected areas. Some dam water levels dropped, but others…

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Kerala weather, August 2: Is your district on the orange alert list? Check latest IMD forecast, exam updates

Kerala weather, August 2: Kerala faces an orange alert for very heavy rainfall and thunderstorms on August 2. Authorities issued safety advisories and postponed examinations due to ongoing landslides and flooding. Residents in vulnerable areas are urged to move to safer locations if instructed. Public is cautioned against entering water…

The Economic Times

Heavy rains force postponement of exams across Kerala

The General Education Department postponed the State Eligibility Test due to heavy downpour. A new date for this examination will be announced soon by officials. Mahatma Gandhi University also suspended its exams scheduled for August third. Delhi University has not yet set new dates for its postponed examinations.

The Economic Times

How are you, dad? A lush-green Indian state is grappling with an ageing problem

Kerala, India's fastest-ageing state, is emerging as a blueprint for tackling the country's ageing population and elderly care challenges. With low fertility, rising life expectancy and migration reshaping families, the state is introducing dedicated elderly welfare policies, geriatric healthcare, caregiver training and senior living models that could shape India's response…

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Woman killed in Idukki landslide as heavy rain triggers floods across central Kerala

A woman died in Idukki after a landslide destroyed her home on Saturday as heavy rains caused floods and fresh landslides across central Kerala. Several people are feared trapped under debris in Kottayam district. Rescue operations are underway in affected areas of both districts. Authorities have issued alerts for continued…

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