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The United Democratic Front (UDF) has taken a commanding lead in Kerala's 2026 Assembly elections, surpassing the majority mark with 95 seats. The ruling LDF faces a significant collapse, with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan trailing in his constituency. The NDA is also showing strength, leading in four seats.

Actor Prithviraj Sukumaran starrer 'I, Nobody' has unveiled its teaser, giving viewers a first look at the much-awaited film.

Eleven women secured seats in the state legislative assembly, with six being first-time winners and four returning for a second term. Geetha Gopi, a three-time winner, is the most experienced among them. Notable victories included Usha Vijayan and Vidya Balakrishnan defeating sitting male ministers, and Fathima Tahaliya unseating the LDF convenor.

In the 10th century, Tamil Nadu was home to an innovative system of village democracy that was quite ahead of its time. The Uthiramerur inscriptions from 920 CE illustrate a process where 30 ward representatives were elected, with specific qualifications like age, property ownership, and educational background.

The court was hearing an appeal filed by a Hindu man (appellant) challenging the order passed by a family court in Madurai.

Early trends for the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections show a significant shift, with the Congress-led UDF projected for a commanding victory, leading in over 100 seats. The ruling LDF faces strong anti-incumbency, while the BJP remains a marginal player. This outcome suggests a return to Kerala's traditional pattern of alternating governments.

Despite failing to secure admission into IITs, scientist Venkatraman Ramakrishnan achieved global acclaim, winning the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his groundbreaking work on the ribosome's atomic structure. His journey, marked by initial rejections and a pivot to biology, offers a powerful message to students: setbacks are not endpoints, but potential catalysts for extraordinary discoveries and unconventional career paths.

What began as a quixotic proposal by two sport-loving brothers has grown into one of Asia’s largest marathons over two decades and a USD450 million ecosystem.

The returning officer in Perambra has issued notices to LDF and UDF candidates following a controversy over an election announcement. The UDF candidate alleged a pre-recorded LDF announcement falsely claimed she was seeking votes by referring to her with a communal term. Both parties have filed complaints, with the LDF accusing the UDF of using communal undertones.

The LDF has urged voters to decisively exercise their democratic right in the upcoming elections, framing it as a crucial battle to protect the state's progressive vision and development. The front expressed confidence in securing a stronger mandate, criticising the UDF for failing to raise credible issues and resorting to baseless propaganda and divisive politics.

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With nominations closing Monday, a flurry of candidates, including ministers and senior leaders from LDF, UDF, and NDA, submitted their papers across Kerala on Saturday. Notable filings included P A Mohamed Riyas, Roshi Augustine, Ramesh Chennithala, K Surendran, and Rajeev Chandrasekhar. Over 500 nominations were received by Saturday evening.

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, who played Devi Vishwakumar in 'Never Have I Ever,' playfully declared the character is 'dead in a ditch' to encourage fans to move on. She believes Devi's true growth occurred during her final prayer. Ramakrishnan also candidly stated that Devi and Ben's relationship wouldn't last, hinting at a breakup.