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Ranji quarterfinal Day 1 wrap: Kotiyan keeps Mumbai afloat, Karun Nair hits hundred
Mumbai spinners Shams Mulani and Tanush Kotian bailed out the defending champions on Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy quarterfinals. After Haryana pacers ran through the majority of Mumbai’s batting line-up, the two spinners put up a heroic 165-run stand for the eighth wicket. Kotian and Mulani helped Mumbai stage an impressive fightback, helping the … Read more
A lens to the soul: A tribute to the visionary writer M.T. Vasudevan Nair
I still remember the first time I met M.T. Vasudevan Nair in 1990, the then editor of Mathrubhumi periodicals, at his office during my college days. He was reading a book when I entered his room. He slowly raised his head, and his eyes scanned mine, a special observance I call ‘M.T. special’ (as if … Read more
Film fraternity pays heartfelt tribute to M.T. Vasudevan Nair
Writer and filmmaker M.T. Vasudevan Nair with actor Mammootty (file) | Photo Credit: K. RAGESH Prominent figures from the Malayalam film industry, including Mammootty, Mohan Lal and Manju Warrier, paid their final respects to legendary M.T. Vasudevan Nair, who died in Kozhikode on December 25, 2024 night. Known for his immense contributions as a screenwriter, … Read more
BSE-listed firms’ market valuation hits all-time high of Rs 315 lakh crore
The market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms reached an all-time high of Rs 315 lakh crore on Monday, helped by strong investor sentiments amid encouraging domestic macroeconomic data and a firm trend in global stocks. The BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 240.98 points, or 0.37 per cent, to settle at 65,628.14. During the day, it rallied 296.75 … Read more
“Assam Rifles seized drugs worth over ₹4,200 crore in the past four years,” says DG P.C. Nair
Director General of Assam Rifles P.C. Nair said that Assam Rifles in the past four years has seized drugs valued at over ₹4,200 crore in the international market.In an interview with ANI, the DG said, “Apart from guarding the border, the Assam Rifles has continued its operations against illegal drugs and illegal weapons and has … Read more
Filmmakers Mridul Nair and Sajimon on directing the viral Onam ad for a food delivery platform
A screenshot of the Onam ad | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement It is the reign of Onam commercials till the mythological exiled King Mahabali, whose annual visit to Kerala is celebrated as Onam, departs. Of the lot Onasadyakku ready aano? (Are you ready for Onasadya), a campaign by food delivery platform, Swiggy, has gone viral, … Read more
Vladimir Tolstoy presents medal to Kavitha Nair
Vladmir Tolstoy, the Russian President’s advisor and great grandson of Leo Tolstoy, presenting the Dostoevsky medal to Kavitha Nair in New Delhi. | Photo Credit: TH The literary works in Russia and India have played a key role in cementing ties between the people of the two countries, Vladimir Tolstoy, adviser to the Russian President and … Read more