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A brief veena interlude from Ranveer Singh's film 'Dhurandhar' has unexpectedly gone viral on Instagram Reels, captivating listeners with its emotional depth. The soulful piece is the work of young Carnatic musician Ramana Balachandran, who collaborated with music director Shashwat after being noticed on social media.

Akshara Aiyar, a dedicated disciple of Priya Venkataraman, captivated audiences with her Bharatanatyam Arangetram at Triveni Kala Sangam. Showcasing a decade of rigorous training, Akshara presented a repertoire of traditional pieces, including a powerful Swarajathi and an energetic Tillana. The esteemed live orchestra enhanced the evening, celebrating the rich Guru-Shishya tradition.

PepsiCo plans to invest up to Rs 5,700 crore in India by 2030, primarily to expand manufacturing capacity for its foods business. The investment will support facilities in Madhya Pradesh, Assam, and Tamil Nadu, strengthening the company's presence in a key global growth market. This commitment underscores PepsiCo's long-term growth strategy in India, with some projects nearing operationalization.

Thrissur Assembly constituency, a key seat in Kerala's cultural capital, has witnessed a dramatic political shift. Recent elections saw CPI's narrow victory over Congress, with BJP also making significant gains. The upcoming 2026 polls promise a fierce battle, influenced by development, minority dynamics, and the legacy of recent electoral contests.

Madurai South, a closely contested urban seat, saw MDMK's M. Boominathan win in 2021 under the DMK banner. Previously, AIADMK's S. S. Saravanan secured victory in 2016, and CPI(M)'s R. Annadurai in 2011.

The Kerala Film Critics Awards 2025 have been announced, with Mohanlal clinching Best Actor for 'Thudarum' and 'Hridayapoorvam'. Dinjith Ayyathan's 'Eko' secured Best Film, while Dominic Arun directed the Best Director winner, 'Lokah: Chapter One – Chandra'. The Best Actress award was a tie between Kalyani Priyadarshan and Anaswara Rajan.

Thrissur's assembly seat faces a complex triangular fight after 30,000 voters were removed following a Special Intensive Revision. While UDF and LDF believe the deletions benefit them, BJP claims strategies to counter the loss. Communal factors and local issues are expected to heavily influence the unpredictable outcome.

As Kerala heads to the polls, the election narrative shifts from rallies to booth-level battles. The ruling LDF aims for a historic third term, while the UDF seeks to leverage local body momentum against anti-incumbency. The NDA is focused on converting key pockets into durable political footholds, making these 20 constituencies the state's pressure points.

The sequel to the comedy entertainer 'Bharathanatyam', titled 'Mohiniyattam', is generating significant buzz, particularly for its quirky 'Drishyam' references in the trailer. Directed by Krishnadas Murali, the film promises a larger narrative building on the first part's themes of family secrets and image management, with a cast including Suraj Venjaramoodu and Vinay Forrt.

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In yet another setback to Congress, former DCC president from Wayanad and KPCC executive committee member PV Balachandran resigned from the party saying that it has lost its direction. He added that the party also failed to take on the BJP at the national level.

Chandralekha actor Kannan Balachandran shares joyous news of his engagement to Devadharu. The couple celebrated their commitment in a charming ceremony, drawing support and love from fans and well-wishers. Wishing them a future filled with happiness and shared dreams.

Dominic Arun's 'Lokah: Chapter 1 - Chandra,' starring Kalyani Priyadarshan and Naslen, achieved significant box office success, grossing over Rs. 60 crore worldwide. Santhy Balachandran's screenplay was lauded as the film's creative core, with Kalyani Priyadarshan praising her immense contribution. Santhy, who transitioned from academia to cinema, previously acted in 'Tharangam' and 'Jallikattu,' and is now balancing writing and acting.

"I spoke to her day before yesterday. It was family chitchat. I did not ask any political questions over the phone. I am planning to go to her swearing-in on January 20," Balachandran told ANI.

Most people are crazy about chocolate but not everyone would make chocolate their life. But that’s exactly what chocopreneur Srinath Balachandran did.

The preview and website launch of P Balachandran���s Ivan Megharoopan held the other day paved way for some hearty laughs offscreen.

No matter how many characters actor Kishor Satya did before and after 'Karuthamuthu', he is always Dr Balachandran for the telly audience. Even though the show went off-air many years ago, the actor is much loved for the iconic character.

After composing music for popular TV serials like Radha Madhu and bagging the state award for his work in the serial Ammamma.Com, music director K Balachandran is now arriving on big screen.

A police constable was suspended for beating up an MTC bus conductor for spitting on the road at Saidapet on Sunday. Balachandran, 47, a conductor with MTC, was out to sip tea at 7.30 am. He spit on the road seconds before constable John Louis was passing by.

Police on Friday arrested dentist Balachandran from a hideout in Bengaluru in a cheating case registered against him for submitting a forged NEET scorecard to get his daughter an MBBS seat.

The Madras high court on Tuesday granted bail to a dentist and his MBBS aspirant daughter, who were arrested for forging NEET score to secure admission. Justice V Bharathidasan granted the relief while allowing the bail applications moved by K Balachandran and his daughter B Deeksha.

Actress Santhy Balachandran reflects on her eventful 2023, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to portray three diverse characters in different languages. She mentions Reshma, Nivi, and Devi and thanks their creators Rahul Chittella, Arpita Mehta, Reshma Ghatala, Swathi Raghuraaman, Vinithra Madhavan Menon, and Shalini Ushadevi. Santhy appreciates the chance to connect with global viewers and acknowledges the audience for engaging with these captivating stories. Her recent project is the film 'Gulmohar'.

The commissionerate of customs (preventive), probing the Thiruvananthapuram gold smuggling case, on Friday recorded the statement of Arun Balachandran, the former IT fellow to the Kerala chief minister.

In a drastic move the Kerala Cricket Association has decided to do a major overhaul of the Kerala team midway through the domestic season by deciding to remove P Balachandran as the chief coach and making five changes to the squad for their Ranji Trophy match against Goa starting in Mumbai on Sunday.

Santhy Balachandran expressed excitement for her upcoming cyberpunk courtroom drama, 'Masthishka Maranam,' releasing February 27. She described her role as 'fun' in the film, directed by Krishand and starring Rajisha Vijayan. Meanwhile, Santhy also celebrated the blockbuster success of 'Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra,' highlighting its significance for female-led stories in cinema.

The Coir Board will establish a 'fibre bank' in Alappuzha to address the shortage of coir fibre in the market, said G Balachandran, chairman of the Board.