Mathew Varghese

In the wake of Karan Johar apologising to the MNS chief after party activists objected to the use of 'Bombay' instead of 'Mumbai' in Wake Up Sid, director Joseph Mathew-Varghese of Bombay Summer isn't willing to bow down.

At a time when people are apprehensive about getting infected with Covid-19, an individual has come forward to offer his house to be converted into an isolation ward for Covid-19 suspects.

The Asian waterbird census was conducted in Kerala in January, and the results showed an increase of 65 in the total number of waterbirds in the district. This comes with a slight dip in species count, as the 11 teams counted a total of 5396 birds belonging to 70 species last year, but the birders have raised concerns about the quality of the habitats across all the wetlands except the Pazhanchira wetlands near Attingal. All the other 10 wetlands are facing multiple severe threats from anthropogenic activities, most of the waterbirds were reported from the Veli Estuary Akkulam wetlands, which made it better compared to last year's count. The lake is facing grave threats from unscientific developmental activities, reclamation and severe water pollution, but still the team could sight a few bronzewinged Jacanas oriental darters and a few other birds. The Museum and Zoo compound still remains a safe haven for the endangered oriental darter with year round nesting for other sites like Aruvikkara Nedumkad and Kannammoola Canal. The numbers were very low in terms of both count and species, but the concluding meeting of the survey was held at the Rajiv Gandhi Social Forestry Complex, PTP Nagar, which

Of the 62 CBSE schools in the district, 53 schools secured 100% pass in Class XII exams.The Class XII results were declared on Monday.

Three attacks by stray dogs in two days have left Ambattur on tenterhooks, fearing that the dogs that bit a senior citizen and two children could have been rabid.

India’s orchids are under threat from illicit harvesting and exploitation for illegal trade. Of the vast diversity of 1,256 orchid species recorded in India, 307 are endemic to our country, and only 11 species are protected under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

The film delves into how the couple navigates through challenges in their relationship, and will be a commentary on the importance that couples in the present generation give to each other.

Madhavan teams up with director Mithran Jawahar for the Tamil film 'Adhirshtasaali', featuring an ensemble cast including Radhika Sarathkumar and Madonna Sebastian. The first look poster reveals Madhavan in dual roles as a successful businessman with a hidden past. Shot across notable UK locations, the film's music is by Yuvan Shankar Raja, with release details awaited.

The trailer of the Tamil film Marutham, starring Vidharth and directed by V Gajendran, highlights the poignant struggle of a farmer named Kanniappan to save his ancestral agricultural land. In the 1-minute 29-second trailer, Kanniappan discovers that his farmland, intended for a loan mortgage, is already under someone else's name due to a loan taken against it.

Actor Unni Mukundan is gearing up for his next big role as the villain 'Marco' in the upcoming film of the same name. Following the success of his previous film 'Jai Ganesh,' Unni Mukundan is set to captivate audiences with his intense portrayal of the gangster Marco. The anticipation surrounding the film has only heightened with the release of a behind-the-scenes (BTS) video showcasing the actor's rigorous training regimen.

‘Namukku Kodathyil Kaanam’ is helmed by the director Sanjith Chndrasenan and the script by Aashiq Akbar Ali. Along with Sreenath Bhasi, the film which is touted to be a family drama with several funny moments also features the actors Renji Panicker and Lalu Alex in significant lead roles. Newbie actress Mrinalini Gandhi will be playing the female lead character in ‘Namukku Kodathyil Kaanam’ and the director Nithin Renji Panicker will be making his acting debut with ‘Namukku Kodathyil Kaanam’.

Mollywood actors Sreenath Bhasi, Renji Panicker, and Lalu Alex will be teaming up for the upcoming movie titled ‘Namukku Kodathiyil Kaanam’. Recently the film started rolling with a pooja function which was held at Kozhikode on June 12. Helmed by the director Sanjith Chandrasenan, ‘Namukku Kodathiyil Kaanam’ is penned down by the writer Aashiq Akbar Ali. Newcomer Mrinalini Gandhi will be playing the female lead character in the film.

'Marco', starring Unni Mukundan and directed by Haneef Adeni, is an anticipated Mollywood film with the first look poster set to release on June 16.

The much-anticipated courtroom drama 'Neru,' starring Mohanlal and directed by Jeethu Joseph, is set to release on December 21. Reports indicate substantial pre-sales business in the UAE market, amounting to Rs 3.45 lakhs. The film revolves around Vijayamohan, portrayed by Mohanlal, who becomes intricately involved in defending an uncertainly hopeful accused in a trial. Amidst the courtroom drama, the film delves into Sara's journey, a visually impaired sculptor, navigating her traumatic experience while endeavoring to seek justice. 'Neru' boasts a dynamic ensemble cast and features talents like Priyamani, Santhi Mayadevi, Anaswara Rajan, Siddique, Jagadish, Mathew Varghese, Sreedhanya, and Sankar Induchoodan.

Insurance regulator IRDA has set up a nine-member committee to review the 14 non-legislative recommendations made by the Financial Sector Legislative Reforms Commission (FSLRC).

A young orthopedic surgeon of the city, Dr Pranay Bhushan Pandey, has been invited to present his research work at the 'Combined Meeting of Orthopedic Research Societies' to be held in Venice, Italy between October 13 to 16.

Unni Mukundan stars in 'Marco', an action entertainer directed by Haneef Adeni, featuring a violent character with a bloodied face and knife in the first look poster.

Unni Mukundan's 'Marco' celebrates Eid ul-Adha with biryani, featuring a star-studded cast. The shoot, directed by Haneef Adeni, promises an action-packed film.

Maitreyi College's Astitva 2024 showcased inclusivity through events, QR Codes, Uniway app, NFC tech art, and a dance by individuals with Down Syndrome, highlighting diversity and inclusion efforts.

Nandamuri Kalyanram is one of the talented actors in Telugu film industry. The Tollywood actor has built a decent fan base, and now he is running high on the success of his latest release 'Bimbisara,' which was a superhit the box office. After the massive success of 'Bimbisara,' Kalyanram is collaborating with director Rajendra Reddy for his next film, tentatively tilted 'NKR 19.'

Film buffs have some high expectations from Satyadev’s action-thriller 'Godse'. Increasing the excitement, the actor has revealed the release date for his next with director Gopi Ganesh. The much-talked about project will be out in theatres on May 20. Unveiling the release date, the actor also shared a breathtaking poster from the film.