Author: Anitha Ammanath

Hotel owner Roy Vayalatt handed over to the police the DVR containing the crucial scenes of the hotel where the DJ party was held in Kochi, Kerala, on the death of models.  When Roy was called in for questioning, he was present with the DVR, and the ACP said a DVR was also available.  The DJ party was held at Roy’s hotel before the accident in which three people, including former Miss Kerala, was killed. Roy summoned for questioning on charges of vandalizing CCTV footage here. Roy arrived at the Ernakulam South police station at 10.30 am, and assistant Commissioner Nizamuddin led the interrogation. One of the two DVRs in…

Climate summit final resolution finally approved.  As a last-ditch objection to India’s proposal to shut down coal-fired power plants, India has suggested that the term “shut down” should be used instead of “shutting down”. At the same time, the summit (UNCOP 26) agreed on significant financial assistance for urgent climate change mitigation measures, including forest conservation and renewable energy projects. The agreement also called for working towards the goal by the end of next year without waiting for five years.  The summit will reconvene next year.  At the same time, the three main proposals put forward by the United Nations…

What should the world be like in the future? My wish on Children’s Day is that it should belong to children. How beautiful our country would be if every adult could see any distressed child and ask, ‘What can I do to help?’ It seems to me that all children need help. Children need the help of adults to learn what life is all about, form thoughts and act with love. Imagine how happy they would be if adults could lovingly comfort them by touching their heads, even when they see strangers who are grieving. Hope for a world where…

Spanish leader proposed a new solution to the crisis on the Spanish island of La Palma Casimiro Corbolo, president of the nearby island’s municipal council, suggested that the only solution was to bomb the lava-flowing volcano.  The sixtieth day has passed since the eruption of the Cumbre Vieja and the onset of the lava flow, and the volcano is not yet ready to erupt.Corbello says bombing with air force planes can divert and calm lava flows. The incident led to much criticism and trolls. Proponents of her case have been working to make the actual transcript of this statement available online. The crisis in…

It is the return of a memory that has faded like smoke. ‘Kurup’ Malayalam movie hit the silver screens on November 12, along with dubbed versions in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Kannada. The big release awaited by movie lovers in Malayalam. Someone calm down in the meantime as fans walk from the queue to the ticket counter. 75 years old. Age grey eyes. The young men around him are excited, but his face is indifferent. As he walks through the darkness of the tunnel-like corridor, he takes a Charminar from his pocket and burns it. When the person in front…

A trip to Bali, Indonesia, which I have always loved, helped me learn more about the island.  The trip was to Singapore, Malaysia, Langkawi, Thailand, Bali and Angkor Wat (Cambodia). Known as the Island of Peace, the Island of God and the Island of Love, this place is beautiful. The site is famous for its Varuna Temple and the coastal areas that overlook the sea. It is a strait that separates the islands of Java and Bali and connects the Indian Ocean with the Bali Sea. The narrowest part of the gorge is about two and a half kilometres wide.…

Ruben Singh is a British Sikh businessman who created the Turban Challenge by buying Rolls-Royce cars in turban colour seven days a week in retaliation for the British man who mocked him by calling the turban a bandage. Sardarji, who holds the Sikh faith, is now in the news for the same colour as Royce. He also says that there is only one saffron-coloured clover globally, which Ruben Singh calls the Rolls-Royce Saffron which means Rolls Royce in Turban Colour. He shared that the new car is the colour of his heritage, heritage and faith. The Rolls Royce Cullinan is…

Tamil Nadu’s application to cut down trees below the Mullaperiyar Baby Dam is still pending before the Supreme Court. No decision has been made. It is learned that the Union Ministry of Forests and Environment has not issued any order. The Supreme Court had in 2006 and 14 years agreed with the measures taken to strengthen the dam. In 2017, Tamil Nadu argued that 23 trees should be cut down for this. Though a notice was sent to Kerala, the case was not considered later. Kerala responded by justifying the denial of permission to cut down trees. He said that…

Mullaperiyar Dam is not Safe, Says UN University Study Report  . The dam is located in an earthquake-prone area, and small earthquakes in 1979 and 2011 caused cracks. Leakage in the barrier is also a concern, and the technology used for construction 125 years ago is obsolete compared to current construction regulations. According to the report, 35 lakh people in Kerala will be affected if the dam collapses. Dams including Mullaperiyar due to continuous heavy rains, flash floods and landslides in districts including Idukki Security concerns are rising again at UN University. The Institute for Water, Environment and Health has published…

More children with complaints of harassment at the home of fake antiquities swindler Monson Mavungal and complaint alleges that he was harassed for offering an MBBS seat. It is alleged that Monson snatched the money from some of them after taking out an education loan. But the reluctance to file a case against Monson is compounded by their unwillingness to complain about fear of embarrassment. Meanwhile, the complainants are preparing to reveal more information about Monson’s frauds and illegal activities. The complainants also say that there will be some shocking revelations through the channel, which will be released under the name extra-judicial confession.…