A Dubai-based 27-year-old Indian woman has won a free studio apartment in a city-wide shopping promotion.Aysha Ameer, originally from Kerala, was announced as the first winner of the ‘win your home in Dubai’ campaign, receiving a studio apartment offered by developer Binghatti. The initiative is organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) and Dubai…
The 4K re-release of ‘Happy’ has opened to a great response in Kerala. The return of the 2006 romantic action comedy has sparked celebrations across several theatres in the state. The remastered version attracted audiences across major centres, including Kozhikode, Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram. Strong opening numbers for the re-release Reports suggest that ‘Happy’ 4K collected…
Warren Buffett, one of the world’s most successful investors and the chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, has long maintained that the vast majority of his wealth should be used for philanthropy rather than passed down through generations of his family. The billionaire has pledged to donate more than 99% of his fortune, which is valued at…
MUMBAI: Federal Bank said it agreed to acquire a select credit card portfolio of around 4.5 lakh cards from Standard Chartered Bank, India, comprising customers with standalone card relationships. The transaction will strengthen Federal Bank’s retail strategy with a sharper push in the non-co-branded segment. and provide access to a seasoned, high-quality customer base. The…
One of the most influential figures in Malayalam comic literature, Kannadi Viswanathan, has passed away at the age of 93.He is best known for creating iconic characters such as ‘CID Moosa’ and ‘Irumbukayi Mayavi’.As reported by Kerala Kaumudi, born as Viswanathan Nair, he was a resident of Kannadi Prabha Mandiram in Palakkad. He authored nearly…
The United States on Wednesday announced it will carry out a phased shutdown of its consulate general in Peshawar, citing concerns over the safety of diplomatic staff as well as the need for better allocation of resources.“The US department of state is announcing the phased closure of the US consulate general in Peshawar. Responsibility for…
‘Even the judgement of hell depends on money’ “地獄の沙汰も金次第” (Jigoku no sata mo kane shidai)Literal translation: “Even the judgement of hell depends on money.”At first glance, the saying sounds almost absurd. How could money matter in hell, a place where souls are judged according to their deeds? Yet that contradiction is exactly what gives the…
The petroleum and natural gas ministry amended the framework for the aviation turbine fuel (ATF) on Wednesday, formally allowing it to blend it with synthetic fuels. The measure is aimed towards bringing clarity to fuel standards amid growing use of alternative and blended aviation fuels.The revised notification redefines ATF to include not just conventional hydrocarbon…
Keir Starmer is reportedly considering offering London mayor Sadiq Khan a peerage in a bid to ease tensions within the Labour Party and strengthen his own position.According to sources cited by the Financial Times, the British prime minister may grant Sadiq a seat in the House of Lords after the upcoming May local elections. The…
Latha Rajinikanth has opened up about the comparisons often made between Rajinikanth and Vijay on social media. In a recent interview, she discussed the rumors and the perceptions that continue to prevail online. Both celebrities have had huge fan bases in past years, resulting in many arguments between their fans. Nevertheless, Latha believed it was…