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The front cover of Kerala Charithrathile 10 Kallakathakal  What is common to Parasurama and his axe, the apostle St. Thomas, Tipu Sultan and Pattanam? ‘Kerala’ would be the general consensus. As such, they were also part of a list of 10 ‘tall tales’ that historian M.G.S. Narayanan, who died on Saturday, once compiled with the…

Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC) has invited applications from skilled candidates for job placements in Greece. In a statement on Saturday, APSSDC Executive Director D. Manohar said as part of its mission to improve the global employability of youth from Andhra Pradesh, the APSSDC is offering jobs as electricians, plumbers and construction helpers….

Aster Prime Hospital organised a free medical camp for the staff of SR Nagar Police Station on Saturday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Aster Prime Hospital organised a free medical camp for the staff of SR Nagar Police Station on Saturday. The camp offered a range of basic health screenings, including tests for weight, height,…

The Department of Training and Placement at JSS Science and Technology University (JSS STU) hosted the third edition of its ‘Young Alumni Meet 3.0’, alongside the inauguration of the ‘Soft Skill Club’, bringing together students, faculty, and recent graduates for an inspiring day of career guidance and learning. Addressing the gathering, Kewal Nadgir, assistant vice-president…

The Gnanam School of Business (GSB), a B-school located in Sengipatti, near Thanjavur town, has been conferred autonomous status by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Disclosing this in an official release, GSB Director S.P.S. Arul Doss said that it was a significant milestone in the history of the institution. The conferment of autonomous status would…

The All India Democratic Students’ Organisation (AIDSO) has launched a signature campaign to collect five million signatures to protest against the reported move to shut down 6,200 government schools in the State. The campaign was held near Gandhi Square, and the signatures from the public were collected. Nitin, the AIDSO district secretary, said that the…

The long-pending proposal for a separate Thuraiyur police sub-division has gained fresh momentum, with rising population and regional complexity strengthening calls from residents and activists for dedicated law enforcement, particularly in remote and hilly areas like Pachamalai. At present, Thuraiyur falls under the jurisdiction of the Musiri police sub-division, which oversees eight police stations, including…

Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and party president Mallikarjun Kharge speak to the media after attending the all-party meeting convened by the central government, in New Delhi on Thursday. | Photo Credit: ANI AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday (April 26, 2025) said that the Central government had admitted to security lapses…

A fast-track special court for the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act at Cherthala on Friday sentenced a 39-year-old man to 18 years of imprisonment for abusing a four-year-old girl. Judge Vani K.M. also imposed a fine of ₹1.5 lakh on the convict, identified as Siraj, alias Mamu, 39, of Fort Kochi in…

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah speaking to reporters in Mysuru on April 26, 2025. | Photo Credit: M.A. Sriram Answering a question on calls for waging war on Pakistani in the wake of the attack on tourists in Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam recently, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said there was no need for a war, but strict measures…