RARE PHOTOS: 27 - The Real Truth

How to make beetroot raita the Indian way

A simple yoghurt-based side is transformed with fiery seasoning in this Kerala-inspired recipe from Camellia Panjabi’s new cookbook ‘Vegetables: The Indian Way’

The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025

‘Ghost voters’ in high-rises: Behind electoral fraud allegations in Thrissur

Opposition parties in Kerala have alleged electoral roll manipulation in Thrissur a year after the Bharatiya Janata Party's historic first Lok Sabha victory in the state, though evidence for the claims of large-scale manipulation remains limited. The accusations emerged amid broader national allegations by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi about electoral…

Newslaundry · Aug 14, 2025

Experts question EC demand that Rahul Gandhi file statement under oath

The Election Commission of India’s (ECI) response to allegations of voter manipulation has been consistent – denial and seeking statements under oath from those raising the allegations. Days after asking Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi to prove the charges through a declaration under oath, the ECI has…

Newslaundry · Aug 13, 2025

What is the Nipah virus and is it spreading in southern India?

The Nipah virus is particularly deadly and has spread following transmission from animals.

Al Jazeera · Jul 26, 2025

Stranded UK F-35 fighter jet leaves India after triggering barrage of memes

An RAF F-35B fighter jet, stuck for over a month in Kerala due to technical issues, finally took off after repairs by UK engineers, sparking much online humour.

Euronews · Jul 22, 2025

British F-35 fighter jet stranded in India for over a month takes off after inspiring memes

A British F-35B fighter jet stranded at an Indian airport for more than a month flew back after being repaired by a team of U.K. engineers

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2025

The last Left titan: Why VS Achuthanandan was unique

‘End of an era’ could be a cliché as far as obits go. Yet, for Velikkakath Sankaran Achuthanandan, nothing could be more apt. Not just because the former Chief Minister of Kerala was the last survivor among the 32 founders of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) who walked out…

Newslaundry · Jul 21, 2025

British fighter jet stranded in India for over a month finally flies out

The £80m British stealth fighter jet, stranded in Kerala after an emergency landing in June, was deemed ‘airworthy’

The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2025

South Central 35: Vijay Mallya’s half-truths and Kingfisher’s fall, Bharat Mata controversy in Kerala

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran, Pooja Prasanna, and Leena Reghunath first discuss the Vijay Mallya podcast and why political patronage for big businessmen is detrimental. Joining them is senior business journalist Sucheta Dalal.

Newslaundry · Jul 13, 2025

A British F35 fighter jet stranded in India may finally fly back home after inspiring memes

A British F-35B fighter jet has been stranded at an Indian airport for nearly a month due to a technical issue

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2025