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School holiday tomorrow, August 7: Will schools remain closed as IMD issues heavy rainfall alerts for several states?

School holiday tomorrow, August 7: On August 7, India can anticipate heavy to very heavy rainfall across various regions. While a nationwide school holiday isn't on the agenda, district authorities will assess weather conditions to determine whether schools should close. States such as Maharashtra and Kerala are bracing for severe…

The Economic Times · Aug 6

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…

The Economic Times · Aug 6

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 · Aug 5

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…

Times Life · Aug 5

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 · Aug 4

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…

The Economic Times · Aug 4

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…

The Economic Times · Aug 4

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 · Aug 4

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…

Times Life · Aug 4

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

The Independent UK · Aug 3