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With the LDF's victory in Kerala, the race for Chief Minister heats up. A leaked list, shared by the BJP, suggests K C Venugopal might be favored by a majority of Congress MLAs. However, one MLA claims his preference was omitted, raising questions about the consultation process. V D Satheesan and Ramesh Chennithala are also contenders.

May in Delhi is the kind of month that makes you reconsider everything. The Nuuk BFF is a rechargeable handheld fan—100 speeds, IceTouch cooling to 5°C, 3,600 mAh battery—that we carried through two weeks of it. Small enough to forget it's in your bag. Useful enough that you notice when it isn't.

Congress is deliberating on its Kerala chief minister choice, with V.D. Satheesan, Ramesh Chennithala, and K.C. Venugopal as top contenders. Meetings with the high command are ongoing, with a decision expected imminently. The party is also addressing internal indiscipline following public demonstrations supporting individual leaders.

In a big boost for DC bowling, South African pacer Lungi Ngidi came back into the side after missing few matches due to head injury that he had suffered during a home match against Punjab Kings on April 25.

The Congress is set to announce its Kerala chief ministerial pick by Sunday after consultations with newly elected MLAs and senior leaders. The party high command will make the final decision following a resolution authorizing them to choose the CM candidate. Frontrunners include V D Satheesan, K C Venugopal, and Ramesh Chennithala.

Doctors diagnosed Cassian Joubert with a rare, life-threatening airway obstruction at 19 weeks pregnant. A groundbreaking in-utero surgery at 25 weeks partially delivered him to secure his airway, allowing him to continue developing. He was later born at 31 weeks and, after months in NICU, is now home, facing future surgeries.

The 40-year-old, who is Bengal’s highest run-scorer in first-class cricket with 10,195 runs, served as minister of state for sports in the Mamata Banerjee-led government. The government completed its 15-year term before the BJP won the latest assembly elections on Monday.

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.

US President Trump is reviewing a new Iranian proposal for a comprehensive peace framework, but expressed significant doubt about its acceptance. He believes Iran hasn't sufficiently "paid a price" for past actions. The plan reportedly seeks security guarantees, withdrawal of US forces, and sanctions relief. Trump remains cautious, hinting at potential military action if necessary.

This week's astrological insights suggest varied emotional and mental experiences based on the first letter of your name. Individuals may face impatience, sensitivity, future-focused anxieties, or mental exhaustion. The advice emphasizes managing emotional responses, avoiding burnout, and balancing introspection with connection to navigate these energies effectively.

Three weeks with the Noir Azure Coffee Machine, and the shelf is finally shrinking—five open bags of single-origin and estate coffee that had been sitting, slowly going stale, for months. A small ground-coffee adapter changed that. Twelve grams, a tamper, a slow Saturday morning, and beans that had never quite been brewed the way they deserved. That's what the Azure actually is. The pods were always the easy part.

King Charles III has consistently defied expectations with his unexpected and genuine sense of humor. From comedic sketches to lighthearted remarks about his mother and his own limitations, Charles demonstrates a remarkable ability to connect with people through laughter. His wit, often delivered spontaneously, showcases a monarch who is both approachable and secure in his own skin.

Mark Hamill, famed as Luke Skywalker, has apologised for a controversial social media post depicting Donald Trump in a grave. The image, later deleted, sparked sharp criticism from the White House. Hamill replaced it with a revised message, clarifying his intent was not to wish death but to express a desire for accountability.