Onam celebrations draw to a close in Kozhikode

Onam celebrations draw to a close in Kozhikode

The three-day Onam celebrations organised by the Kozhikode district administration, district tourism promotion council and the Tourism Department concluded here on Sunday with a number of cultural events adding colour to the festivities. Nanthalakkoottam performed folk songs on the Kozhikode beach. The event began with Tharakappennale… They also sung popular numbers such as Minnaminunge, and […]

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PM Modi greets people on Onam

PM Modi greets people on Onam

‘The festival reaffirms the vital role of mother nature and the importance of our hardworking farmers,’ says the Prime Minister. ‘The festival reaffirms the vital role of mother nature and the importance of our hardworking farmers,’ says the Prime Minister. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, September 8, 2022, greeted people on Onam, a festival […]

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Two northern districts in Kerala on orange alert on Thiruvonam day

Two northern districts in Kerala on orange alert on Thiruvonam day

With the southwest monsoon active over Kerala, the northern and central districts of the State are likely to receive isolated heavy rainfall on Thursday, Thiruvonam day, indicate weather forecasts. Kasaragod and Kannur are on orange alert for isolated heavy to very rainfall (11.5 cm to 20.4 cm in 24 hours) on Thursday, while Wayanad, Kozhikode, […]

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Despite Onam rush, multi-level parking remains underutilised

Despite Onam rush, multi-level parking remains underutilised

With the beginning of the Onam week celebrations and the switching on of the city-wide illumination, the main road from Palayam to Vellayambalam has been experiencing heavy traffic in the evenings till late into the night. However, despite a major shortage in parking space in these areas, hardly anyone has been making use of the […]

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Onam: Handmade pappadams have many takers in spite of machine-made options flooding the market in Thiruvananthapuram

Onam: Handmade pappadams have many takers in spite of machine-made options flooding the market in Thiruvananthapuram

Pappadams are a must for the grand Onam feast and units selling handmade pappadams in Thiruvananthapuram have a steady clientele Pappadams are a must for the grand Onam feast and units selling handmade pappadams in Thiruvananthapuram have a steady clientele It is a treat to watch Retnamma R shape small portions of dough, each the […]

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Air cargo is swiftly moving from Coimbatore to the UAE laden with flowers for Onam

Air cargo is swiftly moving from Coimbatore to the UAE laden with flowers for Onam

As Onam approaches air cargo is swiftly moving from Coimbatore to the UAE laden with flowers, ultra thin banana chips and cold-pressed coconut oil As Onam approaches air cargo is swiftly moving from Coimbatore to the UAE laden with flowers, ultra thin banana chips and cold-pressed coconut oil With Onam, the 10-day harvest festival set […]

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Onam weaves for  2022 comes alive with blooms and Kerala-themed motifs

Onam weaves for 2022 comes alive with blooms and Kerala-themed motifs

Designers dress up the traditional cream-and-gold Kerala cotton with hand-painted motifs, embroidery, cut work and more Designers dress up the traditional cream-and-gold Kerala cotton with hand-painted motifs, embroidery, cut work and more Shades of cream, ivory, off-white, gold and silver capture the season of festivities in the warp and weft of handwoven textiles bought as […]

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How floriculture is helping Kerala’s economy

How floriculture is helping Kerala’s economy

More agripreneurs are taking up floriculture with a steady demand for flowers in both domestic and international markets. They seek more support from the authorities to tap the business potential of the sector More agripreneurs are taking up floriculture with a steady demand for flowers in both domestic and international markets. They seek more support […]

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