Ex-Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In the CMRL “monthly payment” case, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted raids at the residences linked to former chief minister and current opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan. ED officials are carrying out searches at 10 locations, including his rented house in Thiruvananthapuram and residence in Kannur, as well as offices…
NEW DELHI: As the left grapples with the severe setback it suffered in Kerala, the centralised leadership model described as ‘Brand Pinarayi’ and the poll campaign around it is under scrutiny, even as the party itself continues to hold there is no place within it for “cult politics” and the campaign was not a one-man…
NEW DELHI: Zero hunger, quality education, affordable and clean energy—sounds like a dream state? Not quite. Kerala, a consistent topper in most Sustainable Development Goal rankings, is set to deliver its verdict on May 4, even as its celebrated development model comes under closer scrutiny.The Left Democratic Front (LDF) government is banking on this performance…
Mollywood’s unique cyberpunk thriller, ‘Masthishka Maranam,’ directed by Krishand and starring Rajisha Vijayan, is heading to OTT. Set in a dystopian Neo Kochi of 2046, the film explores a grieving father’s quest through memories after his daughter’s loss. While receiving mixed reviews for its disjointed narrative and visuals, the performances have been praised. Just like…
Krishand’s genre-bending film ‘Masthishka Maranam’ opened to ₹40 lakhs net on its first day, blending sci-fi, comedy, and thriller. The story follows a grieving father using VR to reconnect with his child. Nighttime occupancy saw a significant surge, indicating growing audience interest. Initial reactions are mixed, praising its unique premise and performances while noting some…
Rajisha Vijayan’s bold new look in the song ‘Komala Thaamara’ from ‘Masthishkamaranam’ has garnered praise from industry peers and audiences alike. However, some netizens are questioning her decision, citing past statements where she expressed discomfort with objectification in dance numbers. Rajisha Vijayan’s new dance number ‘Komala Thaamara’ for an upcoming Malayalam film ‘Masthishkamaranam’ has become…
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Security checks were carried out at Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s official residence, Cliff House, and at a private bank in Palayam on Monday after an email claimed explosives had been planted at both locations, police said.The alert was triggered when the CM’s private secretary received the threatening email. A bomb detection team and…
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Union government is learned to have denied permission to Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan for a Gulf tour. Vijayan was scheduled to go on a 15-day Gulf trip from Oct 16. Union ministry of external affairs rejected permission for the CM’s trip without mentioning reasons, it is learned.Vijayan sought clearance for an official visit…