Enhanced security put in place in Thiruvananthapuram airport

Enhanced security put in place in Thiruvananthapuram airport

Close on the heels of the blast near Delhi’s historic Red Fort that injured over 20 people and claimed 13 lives so far, the passenger screening protocols have been enhanced for departing passengers at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. Passengers are advised to arrive ahead of their scheduled departure and cooperate with security personnel. The security has […]

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Yesteryear city band ‘The Gypsies’ to return for a reunion show after 25 years

Yesteryear city band ‘The Gypsies’ to return for a reunion show after 25 years

A file picture of The Gypsies | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement In the late 1980s, a group of youngsters in Thiruvananthapuram happened to watch a video of the annual Grammy Awards. Among them were a few who had begun learning various musical instruments. The glitzy award ceremony to honour musicians kindled a thought in them […]

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Enhanced security put in place in Thiruvananthapuram airport

Beyline Das remanded in judicial custody for 14 days

Advocate Beyline Das, accused of assaulting a junior woman lawyer, was remanded in judicial custody for 14 days by Thiruvananthapuram Judicial First Class Magistrate Court XI on Friday (May 16, 2025). The court will hear his bail plea on Saturday, with Judge Revitha K.G. ordering a police report on the case. Following his medical examination, […]

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Mohiniyattam is a complete art form, says Japanese artiste Hiromi Maruhashi

Mohiniyattam is a complete art form, says Japanese artiste Hiromi Maruhashi

Hiromi Maruhashi | Photo Credit: Athira M Hiromi Maruhashi’s face lights up as we sit down to talk about Mohiniyattam. The classical dance form of Kerala has been integral to her life for over three decades now. Every year she comes down to the State to brush up on her lessons, learn new productions and […]

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The first ever German Shepherd Speciality Show in Thiruvananthapuram showcases dogs from across the country

The first ever German Shepherd Speciality Show in Thiruvananthapuram showcases dogs from across the country

The seven-hour bus journey from Coimbatore to Thiruvananthapuram was worth it for orthopaedic surgeon Dr PST Jambukeswaran. He witnessed his German Shepherd, EJ Belona, winning top honours in one of the categories at the German Shepherd Speciality Show at the Central Stadium on a Sunday evening. “His father was once world number one and Belona […]

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A residents’ association in Thiruvananthapuram propagates cultivation of rarely-grown perennial trees

A residents’ association in Thiruvananthapuram propagates cultivation of rarely-grown perennial trees

Sijukumar PN attending to kunthirikkam saplings | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Kadayilmudumbu Residents’ Welfare Association (KRWA) of Kodunganoor ward at Vattiyoorkkavu in Thiruvananthapuram has been setting an example for residents’ associations. After being chosen as the best residents’ association indulging in farming activities at the Kerala State Farm Awards 2023, the Association has now taken […]

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How two friends turned real-life experiences into a dozen short stories for their first book

How two friends turned real-life experiences into a dozen short stories for their first book

Sajith Nair and Dr Radhika C Radhakrishnan with their book The Balloon Girl | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT For Dr Radhika C Radhakrishnan and Sajith Nair, their book The Balloon Girl is the realisation of a dream. The short story collection navigates through human lives, presenting a tapestry of relationships, emotions and memories. Dr Radhika, […]

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Sew On Wheelz offers doorstep tailoring services in Thiruvananthapuram

Sew On Wheelz offers doorstep tailoring services in Thiruvananthapuram

Sew On Wheelz, a mobile tailoring service in Thiruvananthapuram | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Want to alter your dress or get a new one stitched? What if all you need to do is make a phone call and the tailor arrives at your doorstep with the sewing machine? Thiruvananthapuram-based couple Anish Unnikrishnan and Gayathri Krishna […]

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Quizforya in Thiruvananthapuram is a go-to platform for quiz enthusiasts

Quizforya in Thiruvananthapuram is a go-to platform for quiz enthusiasts

From one of the sessions conducted by Quizforya at The Reading Room, Cheruvaikkal | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT There are neither nail-biting moments nor are there prizes to be won. It is all about spending time with a group of people who love quizzing. That is Quizforya for you, a platform for quizzers from across […]

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How Braille calendars are a lesson in accessibility for the visually challenged 

How Braille calendars are a lesson in accessibility for the visually challenged 

In the basement of the Kerala Federation of the Blind (KFB)‘s office near Law College Junction in Thiruvananthapuram, two large printing press, manufactured in Europe, take up most of the room. A roll of paper weighing nearly 200 kilograms with a thickness of 140 grams per square meter (GSM) is fed into the white press, […]

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