Muslim mason sculpts Lord Ram’s statue in Kerala

THRISSUR - A Muslim mason in Thrissur district of Kerala has designed and sculpted an idol of Lord Rama for the local Hindu temple.

Kerala artisans construct temple to be shifted to US

THRISSUR - Artisans and craftsmen here are working round the clock to give finishing touches to a wooden temple to be shifted to the United States in December.

Mumbai engineer builds up a remote-operated machine to control brutal elephants

THRISSUR - An engineer from Mumbai has designed and developed a remote operated mechanism to control the violent elephants in the state.

Man develops a remote operated machine to control violent elephants

THRISSUR - A new remote operated device to control violent elephants is now on the anvil thanks to Zachariah Mathew, a Mumbai based man with his son, who conducted its trials runs here on Thursday amidst mahouts and elephant owners.

South Indian Bank largest service provider for pension scheme

THRISSUR - Kerala-headquartered South Indian Bank (SIB) has emerged as the largest service provider for the “New Pension System” (NPS), launched by the central government.

K. Radhakrishnan named new ISRO chief

THRISSUR - K. Radhakrishnan, director of the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre in Thiruvananthapuram, was Saturday named the next chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

World peace mission reaches Kerala

THRISSUR - A four-member team of foreigners, on a mission across more than 20 countries round the globe to spread the message of peace and non-violence, reached here on Thursday.

Jewellers make floral pattern of precious stones for Onam in Kerala

THRISSUR - A glittering floral pattern made of gold, pearls and precious stones has specially been designed to celebrate the harvest festival Onam at Thrissur in on Wednesday.

Anil Ambani on a religious tour in South India

THRISSUR - As the wrangle over the energy deal continues between Ambani brothers, younger brother Anil Ambani has opted to go on a religious tour of South India.

South Indian Bank finalising pact with Qatar bank

THRISSUR - Kerala-based South Indian Bank (SIB) is close to signing a partnership agreement with a major commercial bank in Qatar, a senior SIB official said Friday.

Monsoon rejuvenation therapy for jumbos begins in Kerala

THRISSUR - Elephants in Thrissur in Kerala, start the monsoon month with long rejuvenation therapy during which they are kept away from hard labour and fed with ayurvedic concoctions for their good health and well-being.

Special diet, prayers for elephants in Kerala

THRISSUR - Elephants are surely being pampered in Kerala. While nearly 65 of them will go for a month long rejuvenation programme at the Guruvayoor temple, Thrissur town Friday had a special prayer for the elephants attended by thousands of devotees.

Karunakaran turns 91, still dabbles in politics

THRISSUR - Veteran Congress leader and former chief minister K. Karunakaran, who turned 91 Saturday, demonstrated despite his advanced age he was abreast of current political affairs.

Kerala celebrates Thrissur Pooram

THRISSUR - Hundreds of thousands of devotees gathered at Thrissur town in Kerala for Thrissur Pooram, one of the most colourful and grandest temple festivals.

Jumbo tales: first Malayalam book on elephants

THRISSUR - One of Asia’s foremost elephant experts Jacob Cheeran has completed his fourth book on elephants, the first in Malayalam on the subject, which he says highlights ‘lesser known things about a better known animal’.

Thrissur Pooram to be celebrated in Kerala on Sunday

THRISSUR - Thousands of people witnessed spectacular fireworks ahead of Thrissur Pooram, one of the most colourful and grandest temple festivals, in Kerala.
‘Thrissur Pooram’, said to be the mother of all festivals, will be celebrated on Sunday.

Kerala readies for grand Thrissur Pooram festival

THRISSUR - The final arrangements for the Thrissur Pooram, the most colourful temple festival of Kerala, were in full swing here Friday with police tightening security and artistes practising their routines to ensure a dazzling display of sound and colour for the spectators Sunday.

Kerala Oracles celebrate Bharani festival

THRISSUR - Oracles from across Kerala gathered here to celebrate the Bharani festival, which is held during the month of Meenam (March-April).

South Indian Bank excellence awards for five Keralites

THRISSUR - Kerala-based private lender South Indian Bank (SIB) will honour five ‘globally acclaimed’ Keralites for their life-time contributions to various fields, it was announced Monday.