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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.

Director Boban Samuel, known for his successful ventures like 'Romans' and 'Janapriyan,' is set to unveil his next entertainer, 'Machante Malakha,' featuring a power-packed cast comprising Soubin Shahir, Dhyan Sreenivasan, and Namitha Pramod. Actress Namitha Pramod teased the film's arrival, and the movie has been filmed across picturesque locales. Under the directorial guidance of Boban Samuel, the story is crafted by Jexson Antony, with a screenplay by Ajeesh P Thomas. Renowned composer Ouseppachan controls the music, while Vivek Menon helms the cinematography. 'Machante Malakha' boasts a stellar ensemble, including Soubin Shahir, Dhyan Sreenivasan, Dileesh Pothen, Manoj KU, Vineeth Thattil, Namitha Pramod, and Shanthi Krishna. Boban Samuel is best known for entertaining the audiences with gripping storyline and comedy in 'Romans' starring Kunchacko Boban and Biju Menon.

The frantic hunt for hospital beds and oxygen facilities by families of Covid-19 patients is an all too familiar predicament now. In a bid to stabilise patients and give their kin breathing space to find a bed, a group of techies have pooled money and set up a 21-bed oxygen care centre in the city.

As many as 11 bravehearts will be posthumously awarded the nation's highest peacetime gallantry award during the Republic Day parade this year.

As many as 11 bravehearts will be posthumously awarded with the nation's highest peacetime gallantry award during the Republic Day parade this year.

The gentle mammal, aadu aka goat is the current favourite of our filmmakers and many tales have been woven around the animal’s image of late