Sienna Miller's 16th-century English cottage is now listed for £1.75m
Sienna Miller’s dreamy thatched cottage, with its thatched roof, flint walls and wildflowers creeping towards the front door, looks straight out of a
Times of India
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez gave $3 million to rebuild Maui homes after wildfires
When wildfires tore through Maui in August 2023, the damage extended well beyond the buildings reduced to ash.
Times of India
Jalaj Saxena equals Bishan Bedi as Kerala notch up innings win against Odisha
The ball gripped, the bails flew, and rain threatened to play party-pooper. But Kerala found its voice under the dark, sombre clouds.
Times of India
Orange alert in 5 Kerala districts, fishermen told to stay off coast
Kerala Rain Weather Forecast Report: The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) said it will activate precautionary sirens by Wednesday evening in the districts under orange alert.
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Orange alert and rough sea warnings disrupt fishing and coastal activity, creating immediate risk and lost income for fishermen.
The Indian Express
Kerala CM praises Bethlehem Kudumba Unit: 'Truly refreshing'
Kerala CM VD Satheesan said Bethlehem Kudumba Unit reminded him of his childhood; the Nivin Pauly film has grossed Rs 331.09 crore worldwide.
The Indian Express
'Don't meddle with powers of other agencies': SC to ED in case against ex-Kerala CM
In a special sitting held during the Dussehra break, the Supreme Court allowed Vijayan and others to appeal against the single judge’s October 9 order. | India News
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The Supreme Court's special sitting to hear the appeal reinforces judicial oversight of enforcement agency actions against politicians.
Hindustan Times
‘No permit’: Calcutta High Court bins CPI(M) plea against removal of Durga Puja bookstall
The ruling observed that it is an admitted fact that no permission was granted to the petitioner for running/erecting the bookstall.
The Indian Express
Kerala CM Satheesan wanted to talk to Nivin, Mamitha after Bethlehem Kudumba Unit moved him
Girish AD's Bethlehem Kudumba Unit is currently streaming on JioHotstar and Kerala CM VD Satheesan watched it with his daughter.
Hindustan Times
Supreme Court stays probe on corruption FIR against former CM Pinarayi Vijayan
SC stays FIR probe for 7 days, allows appeal in CMRL payoff case involving Vijayan and family, while setting aside Kerala HC order.
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The stay on FIR probe delays corruption investigation and legal proceedings, affecting the judiciary's ability to function expeditiously in high-profile cases.
The Hindu
CMRL-Exalogic case: Supreme Court to hear Pinarayi Vijayan's plea against vigilance probe
Kerala Former CM Pinarayi Vijayan CMRL-Exalogic Case Supreme Court Hearing Live Updates: On October 9, a single-judge bench of the Kerala High Court directed the state Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau to register an FIR against Vijayan.
The Indian Express
Reminded me of younger days: Keralam CM's moving review of Bethlehem Kudumba Unit
VD Satheesan praised Bethlehem Kudumba Unit after watching it with his daughter and her friend. The record-breaking romantic comedy revived memories of his youth and prompted a rare appreciation post.
India Today
No permission, no protection: HC rejects CPM's plea to stop bookstall removal
The Calcutta High Court dismissed the CPI(M)'s plea for protection against the removal of its Durga Puja bookstall near Kolkata's Jadavpur Coffee House, ruling that the party lacked the required permission. The order comes amid attacks on CPI(M) bookstalls across Bengal, which drew criticism from state Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta and differing responses from BJP leaders.
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The High Court's dismissal of the CPI(M) plea on procedural grounds may limit judicial intervention in cases of alleged political harassment or safety concerns.
India Today
Kanthapuram Sunni faction calls off protests against Waqf board reconstitution in Keralam
Kerala Sunni faction Kanthapuram halts protests over Waqf Board representation after government assurances, promising a board nominee.
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Waqf Board reconstitution involves legal representation and governance structures, affecting the institutional framework for religious trust management and dispute resolution.
The Hindu
Greens see red over Keralam govt’s move to permit sand mining in 17 rivers
Activists question Kerala’s sand mining plan across 17 rivers, urging impact studies, strict regulations, and monitored, limited extraction.
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Sand mining in 17 rivers risks riverbed degradation, altered water flow, and ecosystem disruption affecting aquatic life and riparian habitats.
- AgricultureHurts
River sand mining can lower water tables and destabilise irrigation systems that farming communities depend on for water supply.
The Hindu
Attacks on CPI(M) book stalls unacceptable: Bengal Minister Swapan Dasgupta
Earlier, state BJP president Samik Bhattacharya also sought to distance his party from the attacks.
The Indian Express
WPL 2027 auction: 146 players set to go under the hammer in Kochi on October 28
Sophia Dunkley and Sophie Molineux top the base price list at ₹50 lakh; 27 slots up for grabs across 20 Indian and seven overseas positions
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The WPL auction creates direct employment opportunities for female cricket players through contractual arrangements with franchise teams.
The Indian Express
Two-year-old dies of starvation in Kerala; four siblings taken into care
Postmortem points to malnutrition and starvation; child welfare panel takes custody of four surviving siblings amid allegations of parental neglect
- HealthcareHurts
The case exposes critical gaps in maternal-child healthcare access and malnutrition monitoring systems in Kerala.
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The incident suggests inadequate social awareness and family planning education, as well as possible gaps in school-based nutritional support and child welfare monitoring.
The Indian Express
Family’s cruise trip found to be ‘cancelled’ on departure day, Kerala man wins Rs 54,000
According to the complainant, he booked a cruise trip for September 6, 2024, through the holiday company, but when his family reached the cruise departure point on the scheduled day, they were informed that the trip had been cancelled.
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Highlights consumer fraud and financial loss in the travel/tourism industry, demonstrating gaps in service provider accountability and consumer protection enforcement.
The Indian Express
Retired principal loses Rs 3.7 lakh to cyber fraud, Kerala High Court orders SBI refund
The Kerala High Court noted that the petitioner had lodged a complaint on the same day that the fraudster had allegedly siphoned off the amount from her savings bank account.
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The court ruling establishes accountability for banks in cyber fraud cases, strengthening consumer protection in financial transactions.
The Indian Express
Kerala’s ‘suicide tree’ linked to hundreds of deaths and forensic mystery
It looks like an ordinary tree growing beside Kerala’s backwaters, its glossy green leaves swaying in the breeze and its white flowers adding to the
- HealthcareHurts
The article documents deaths linked to a toxic plant, indicating gaps in public health awareness and poison management infrastructure in Kerala.
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The presence of a highly toxic tree species in inhabited areas near backwaters suggests inadequate agricultural/environmental management and risk mitigation.
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