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Archbishop Daniel Acharuparambil passed away
Source: Express News Service

KOCHI: Verapoly Archbishop Daniel Acharuparambil, head of the Latin Catholic Church in Kerala, passed away here at 11.10 a.m. on Monday. He was 70. He was rushed to the Lourdes Hospital, Kochi, in a critical condition on Saturday afternoon.

Onathanima 09 : A Grand Success - Team Abbassiya Bags Fifth National Tug O' War Title
Source: Indiansinkuwait.com

Onathanima '09, a united Onam celebration of the Malayalees in Kuwait, turned out to be a grand celebration for the non-resident Malayalees at the Central School Open Ground, Abassiya on 16th October, 2009.

Gulf's Biggest Tug of War Championship

Kuwait: The fifth national tug of war championship for San Celia Ever Rolling Cup will take place on 16 October at Indian Central School grounds in Abbassiya near Kuwait city. Twenty teams from all around the country will take part in the championship.

Could Kerala boat tragedy been averted?
Source: Times Now

Thirty-six lives were lost in a tragic boat accident in Thekkady, Kerala on Wednesday (September 30), but now the crucial question is whether the tragedy could have been averted altogether.

Kerala cookery classes a big hit with foreign tourists
Source: Press Trust of India

Kochi, Sep 28 (PTI) Kerala's backwaters and beaches are not the only ones drawing foreigners to this part of the country as the state's rich variety of food is attracting visitors who take cookery lessons to hone their culinary skills.

Children initiated into the world of letters
Source: The Hindu

Thousands of children were initiated into the world of letters on Monday at public functions organised by religious/educational institutions, charitable organisations, cultural and media establishments across the city as part of the Vidyarambham ritual marking the conclusion of t …

Shadowy Kerala outfit preaches hate in Dalit ghettos
Source: Indian Express

Police in Kerala have stumbled upon a shadowy extremist Dalit outfit that they suspect is working clandestinely to radicalise Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities in the state.

Kochi set to become homeport for cruise liners
Source: The Peninsula

Thiruvananthapuram: Bracing up to launch its international container transshipment terminal and an international marina by the year-end, Kochi is set to be India's first homeport for a cruise liner.

Kerala's affluent Syrian X'ians face ageing, dwindling numbers
Source: The Economic Times

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala's Syrian Christians are an unmistakable elite among all major communities in the state in socio-economic indices.

Poster campaign against Love for Conversion
Source: Express News Service

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The State police intelligence is probing the presence of the Shri Ram Sena in the district following a poster campaign launched by the organisation in Thiruvananthapuram.

Sign akin to Indus Valley's found in Kerala
Source: The Hindu

MALAPPURAM: A rock engraving, similar to a sign of the Indus Valley Civilisation, has been found at Edakkal in Wayanad district of Kerala. A recent exploration at the Edakkal Caves revealed a picture of a man with a jar, a unique sign of the Indus civilisation.

I will continue to tweet, says Tharoor
Source: NDTV News

His tweets on a social networking website might have got him into trouble but Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor has refused to stop tweeting.

Former MP's tirade against CPM, Pinarayi
Source: Times of India

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A journalist-turned-politician, former MLA and MP Sebastian Paul was for long the CPM's blue-eyed boy after he wrested the Congress citadel of Ernakulam in Kerala for the reds as an independent candidate.

'Heritage' IT park in Kerala draws cos ahead of launch
Source: The Economic Times

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala's latest IT park that distinguishes itself from any other in the country by its sheer heritage look and comprising of bungalow-styled space for tech companies, has managed to sign up more than half a dozen companies ahead of its launch.

Awards turn tricky for Kerala ministers
Source: The Economic Times

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Award winning should normally evoke a sense of pride, but in Left Democratic Front-ruled Kerala, awards have hardly brought the satisfaction that

2,467 persons killed in road accidents in Kerala this year
Source: PTI

Thiruvananthapuram , Sept 16 A total of 2,467 persons died in road accidents in Kerala this year, the state government today said

Kerala gives 50% quota for women in panchayat
Source: Times of India

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala assembly on Wednesday passed two bills reserving 50% seats in local bodies and panchayats for women.

Aviyal: Kerala's Own Curry

Aviyal Koot or curry is famous for its special flavors; it is one of the favorite dishes of almost all keralites. Especially on Onam (Kerala's national festival—the Harvest Festival) season, aviyal is one of the major dishes in lunch and dinner.

Archdiocese issues austerity code for priests
Source: UCAN

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, India : A southern Indian archdiocese has issued a code of conduct for priests and seminarians encouraging them to lead simple and austere lives.

CPI(M), Cong indulge in mudslinging over Muthoot murder case
Source: PTI

Thiruvananthapuram: In a state where every single public issue leads to political friction, the Paul Muthoot George murder case is being used as ammunition by the ruling CPI(M) and Congress in Kerala, each accusing the other of links with gangsters and shady operators.

Kerala Minister tests positive for H1N1
Source: PTI

Thiruvananthapuram , Sep 12 Kerala Transport Minister Jose Thettayil, under treatment in a private hospital here, was today tested positive for swine flu.

Fresh allegations against Pinarayi Vijayan
Source: PTI

The ruling CPI(M) in Kerala is under fire after it was revealed that secret cabinet notes were illegally made available to leader of the party, Pinarayi Vijayan. The papers relate to the multi- crore SNC Lavlin case, where Vijayan is defending himself in the Supreme Court.

St. Thomas' Cross at Kokkamangalam

Every year on September 14, Catholic Church celebrates Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Through this church is celebrating the feast of the cross which drove away darkness and brought in the light. The cross is called Christ's glory; it is saluted as His triumph.

Now, God's own country to become 100% e-literate
Source: Business Standard

Come November, all villages in Kerala will have access to high-speed internet access, making it India's first state with broadband (defined as 256 kpbs and above) connectivity in every village.

187 marriages in a day at Kerala's Guruvayoor temple
Source: IANS

As many as 187 marriages were solemnised at Kerala's famed Sree Krishna Temple here from 5 a.m. till about noon Sunday, setting a record of sorts.

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