They say a wedding is the most important day of your life. But we believe the life you build together is an important journey,” a newly-wed couple wrote on social media recently, explaining why they skipped the banquet halls, the stage lights, the glittering gold, and chose a court marriage and a trip across continents.

It was a small post, just a few paragraphs about h...

KOCHI is set to host an evening of poetry, short film screenings, exhibitions, and conversation, all centred on women’s voices, perspectives, and creativity. The event is organised by Thambu Women’s Theatre Collective, a Dalit women-led group founded in 2020 by theatre artist Athira Nikathil. The collective took shape during the lockdown, when three other members—Ahalya Prave...

Heart attack deaths among people under 30 have risen by 40% between 2018 and 2022, increasing from 2,371 to 3,329.

For those over 30, the numbers climbed from 23,392 to 29,081 in the same period. Figures like these naturally compel us to fear heart attacks. But do we really need to live in fear? Is it possible to live without constantly worrying about one?

Yes, ...

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In a major setback for Rahul Mamkootathil MLA, the principal district and sessions court has rejected his anticipatory bail plea assessing that there was evidence against him for forcing the victim to abort her pregnancy.

The court proclaimed its verdict in the afternoon after concluding Thursday’s hearing that spanned about 25 minutes in a closed c...

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Left with no other option, the Congress in Kerala expelled Rahul Mamkootathil, MLA—who is facing sexual harassment charges—from the party.

The action came minutes after the Thiruvananthapuram Principal Sessions Court rejected his anticipatory bail plea, leaving the leadership with little room to defend or protect him.

The court also refused t...