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How 'Appuppan and The Boys' creator Anantharaman made Malayalam's latest horror sensation, 'Granny"
2+ hour, 51+ min ago (768+ words) For many Malayalis, Anantharaman is synonymous with Appuppan and The Boys, the wildly popular YouTube channel known for its irreverent and often hilarious takes on Malayalam cinema. He has since ventured into acting with films such as 'Romancham', but with…...
Key events in Kerala today: Book launch, anti-drug campaign, Ro-Ro service inauguration on July 12
7+ hour, 38+ min ago (693+ words) On Sunday, Kerala hosts a range of events, including a Cognito Abacus championship prize distribution and an anti-drug drawing campaign, as well as a.Kerala events July 2026, Thiruvananthapuram book launch, Kollam anti-drug campaign, Kozhikode digital wellness youth, V D Satheesan inauguration,…...
'Convention can change': CPI reiterates demand for Deputy Opposition leader's post
3+ hour, 21+ min ago (275+ words) The CPI is reiterating its demand for the Deputy Opposition Leader post, asserting it's rightfully theirs. The CPI argues that conventions and procedures can be altered, prioritising political unity and shared responsibilities within the LDF over tradition. Opposition Leader Pinarayi…...
'I will come for a day': KS Chithra remembers S Janaki's final voice message
5+ hour, 44+ min ago (460+ words) K S Chithra's last conversation with S Janaki ended with a simple promise. Janakiyamma had sent her a voice message saying she was travelling to a relative's house in Mangaluru. She told Chithra that she would return after the visit…...
America 250: A democracy in peril, but still hopeful of peaceful change
5+ hour, 26+ min ago (499+ words) Onmanorama The dominant Super Power and the oldest democracy, the United States, on its Semiquincentennial National Day, July 4, 2026, is subdued, perplexed and even silent The traditional fireworks lit up the sky, but the celebrations lacked the outpouring of patriotism usually…...
I can still hear her calling me 'Dase': KJ Yesudas remembers S Janaki
6+ hour, 10+ min ago (425+ words) As the music world mourns the passing of S Janaki at 88, veteran playback singer K J Yesudas looked back on a friendship that spanned decades, remembering her as an extraordinary singer, a meticulous artiste and an affectionate elder sister. "My…...
'People ask for Janaki amma's songs more than mine': Gayatri Asokan remembers the singer's enduring appeal
6+ hour, 37+ min ago (480+ words) When news broke that S Janaki had died on Saturday night at the age of 88, Gayatri Asokan found herself thinking not of the countless songs the playback singer had given Indian cinema, but of one quiet exchange over a Malayalam…...
AI Flyer Pandemic, Population Dystopia, Stunts, X-Men, and Movie Crossovers: 5 Stories to Read Today
20+ hour, 25+ min ago (376+ words) Sunday, Jul 12, 2026 The rise of AI in design is leading to a 'flyer pandemic' where many graphics look similar; originality and authenticity are crucial for brands to stand out, with AI best used as an assistant rather than a replacement…...
US, Iran exchange fresh strikes as Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens
10+ hour, 27+ min ago (832+ words) Saturday, Jul 11, 2026 The Strait of Hormuz has become a focal point of renewed conflict between the US and Iran, following an Iranian strike on a container ship and subsequent US retaliatory action. The escalating tensions have led President Trump to…...
‘The song is beautiful’: How S Janaki lent her voice to the classic 'Mizhiyoram’
16+ hour, 51+ min ago (247+ words) Saturday, Jul 11, 2026 It was 1980. By then, S Janaki, fondly known as Janakiyamma,had established herself as one of South India’s most sought-after playback singers. Her recording schedule was packed across Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam cinema, making it difficult for…...