- Twitter launches its first consumer marketing campaign in India
Manish Maheshwari, Twitter India’s MD said core to Twitter's 'live, public and conversational nature' is ...More
Manish Maheshwari, Twitter India’s MD said core to Twitter's 'live, public and conversational nature' is the idea that, no matter who users are, it gives people a voice to be heard. ...Less

- Kerala flood relief: Money donated to these funds, trusts can get you 50%, 100% tax benefit
Section 80G of the Income-tax Act allows monetary donations made to specified relief funds and charitable ...More
Section 80G of the Income-tax Act allows monetary donations made to specified relief funds and charitable institutions to be deducted from gross total income before arriving at taxable income. ...Less

- Kerala floods: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar extends aid of Rs 10 crore
Kumar said that he was deeply distressed and saddened by the tragic loss of lives and large scale damage ...More
Kumar said that he was deeply distressed and saddened by the tragic loss of lives and large scale damage to properties caused by the incessant rains that have been lashing the southern state for the past few days. ...Less

- Flood-ravaged Kerala's wait for full central aid package could be long
Expenditure from the NDRF is meant to assist a state to provide immediate relief in those cases of severe ...More
Expenditure from the NDRF is meant to assist a state to provide immediate relief in those cases of severe calamity, where the expenditure required is in excess of the balance in the state's SDRF. ...Less

- Flood-hit Kerala to rope in KPMG as consultant for rebuilding state
Announcing the cabinet decisions in this regard at a press conference here today, Chief Minister Pinarayi ...More
Announcing the cabinet decisions in this regard at a press conference here today, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the services of KPMG for projects related to revamping the state would be free of cost. ...Less

- Where to watch Malayalam film '2018', India's official entry for Oscars 2024
The Malayalam film "2018-Everyone is a Hero" has been chosen as India's official entry for the 96th Acade ...More
The Malayalam film "2018-Everyone is a Hero" has been chosen as India's official entry for the 96th Academy Awards. The film, based on the Kerala floods of 2018, was unanimously selected by the 16-member jury of the Film Federation of India. It has received critical acclaim and became the highest-grossing film in Malayalam cinema. The film is available for streaming on the SonyLiv OTT platform and offers audio options in multiple languages. Its selection highlights the global reach and impact of Malayalam cinema. ...Less

- Kerala floods: How state and citizens are mounting rescue efforts
Even when the flooding began, especially in the low-lying areas where they see some water logging every y ...More
Even when the flooding began, especially in the low-lying areas where they see some water logging every year, people were reluctant to move out of their homes and into relief camps. ...Less

- Kerala floods: Photos of rain fury and rescue operations
The Army, Navy and Air Force have been mobilised to carry out flood relief operations in Kerala on Octobe ...More
The Army, Navy and Air Force have been mobilised to carry out flood relief operations in Kerala on October 17 as unprecedented rains resulted in heavy flow of water in various rivers, flooding multiple districts in the state. ...Less

- 169 dead in flood, rain-related incidents in south and west India
The unprecedented deluge since last week has left 31 people dead and displaced four lakh people in 80 tal ...More
The unprecedented deluge since last week has left 31 people dead and displaced four lakh people in 80 taluks of 17 districts in Karnataka. ...Less
- Virat Kohli dedicates Nottingham win to Kerala flood victims
The result kept India alive in the five-match series after heavy losses in the first two Tests in Birming ...More
The result kept India alive in the five-match series after heavy losses in the first two Tests in Birmingham and London respectively. ...Less
- Kerala floods: Insurance claims likely to be upwards of Rs 1000 crore
Assessment of claims will take place with situation moving to normal, a senior official of an insurance f ...More
Assessment of claims will take place with situation moving to normal, a senior official of an insurance firm said, adding clear picture will emerge in the next 4-5 days when claims are received. ...Less
- Release of water from Mullaperiyar Dam not a reason behind Kerala floods: CWC
According to the CWC report, the average release from the Idukki reservoir on August 15 was about 1,100 c ...More
According to the CWC report, the average release from the Idukki reservoir on August 15 was about 1,100 cumec, with peak release of 1,500 cumec against the average inflow of 1,640 cumec. ...Less
- Kerala floods: Focus on cleaning houses and public places
According to the Disaster Management State Control room, 231 people have lost their lives and 32 are miss ...More
According to the Disaster Management State Control room, 231 people have lost their lives and 32 are missing in flood-related incidents since August 8. ...Less
- Kerala floods put Bengali workers in deep trouble
Bengali labourers are returning home in thousands from Kerala, the southern state hit by its worst floods ...More
Bengali labourers are returning home in thousands from Kerala, the southern state hit by its worst floods in a century ...Less
- Kerala flood situation grim though rains ease
Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said around 2.25 lakh people have been moved to 1568 relief camps spread ...More
Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said around 2.25 lakh people have been moved to 1568 relief camps spread in the state. ...Less
- UAE extends helping hand to Kerala flood victims
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) prime minister and Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has c ...More
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) prime minister and Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has come out in support for deluge-hit Kerala. ...Less
- India unlikely to accept foreign donations for Kerala floods
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has offered USD 100 million (around Rs 700 crore) as financial assistance ...More
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has offered USD 100 million (around Rs 700 crore) as financial assistance for flood relief operation in Kerala. ...Less
- Kerala floods: The real challenge is ahead as water recedes
As floodwaters recede, all hands are on the deck to rebuild the state and a million stranded lives. ...More
As floodwaters recede, all hands are on the deck to rebuild the state and a million stranded lives. ...Less
- FMCG grows 16.5% in value terms in Q3, but may slow down
For the last quarter of 2018, the research firm expects the growth in the FMCG sector to drop to as much ...More
For the last quarter of 2018, the research firm expects the growth in the FMCG sector to drop to as much as 12-13% due to macro-economic factors. ...Less
- Flood-hit Kerala faces huge clean-up, fear of disease
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said there was no shortage of food in the state as traders had sto ...More
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said there was no shortage of food in the state as traders had stocked up ahead of Onam, the state's biggest festival which falls on August 25. ...Less
- Onam celebrations miss the charm this year with muted festivities due to flood-ravaged Kerala
All Malayalee Samajams have cancelled community celebrations. ...More
All Malayalee Samajams have cancelled community celebrations. ...Less
- Railway recruitment test for Kerala candidates to be held on September 4
While outstation candidates were allotted centres elsewhere, exams for the candidates from the state were ...More
While outstation candidates were allotted centres elsewhere, exams for the candidates from the state were postponed. ...Less
- Horrified to see loss of life, destruction by Kerala floods: Raja Krishnamoorthi
The southern state is facing its worst flood in 100 years with 80 dams opened and all rivers in spate. ...More
The southern state is facing its worst flood in 100 years with 80 dams opened and all rivers in spate. ...Less
- Tovino Thomas-starrer '2018' to release in Hindi, Tamil & Telugu on May 26
Directed by Jude Anthany Joseph, the Malayalam drama was released in theatres on May 5 and raised over Rs ...More
Directed by Jude Anthany Joseph, the Malayalam drama was released in theatres on May 5 and raised over Rs 137 crore globally. ...Less
- Kerala floods: Well-cleaners, electricians and plumbers in high demand
With several wells getting filled up with slush, cleaning them up can cost up to Rs 15,000 for each one. ...More
With several wells getting filled up with slush, cleaning them up can cost up to Rs 15,000 for each one. ...Less
- Indian NGO raises over USD 10,000 for Kerala floods
Sewa International USA has raised over USD 10,000 towards the flood relief in Kerala, the organisation sa ...More
Sewa International USA has raised over USD 10,000 towards the flood relief in Kerala, the organisation said in a statement. ...Less
- Honda Cars sales decline marginally to 17,020 units in August
Honda Cars India today reported a marginal decline in its domestic sales to 17,020 units in August. ...More
Honda Cars India today reported a marginal decline in its domestic sales to 17,020 units in August. ...Less
- Mamata hopes Malayalees will overcome pain caused by flood
She was also hopeful of a bountiful harvest in the state next year and expressed her Onam wishes on twitt ...More
She was also hopeful of a bountiful harvest in the state next year and expressed her Onam wishes on twitter. ...Less
- Ignored fishermen turn saviours in Kerala floods
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- Kerala floods declared 'calamity of severe nature'
At least 300 people have lost their lives in the rains, floods and landslides in Kerala where over 7.24 l ...More
At least 300 people have lost their lives in the rains, floods and landslides in Kerala where over 7.24 lakh displaced people have been sheltered in 5,645 relief camps. ...Less
- View: Kerala floods show Modi has his priorities wrong
Pinning down the cause of the disaster is important in assessing Modi’s spending priorities as he heads i ...More
Pinning down the cause of the disaster is important in assessing Modi’s spending priorities as he heads into an election year. ...Less
- Kerala floods: How to file life, motor and home insurance claims
The IRDAI has already asked insurers for quick registration and disposal of claims for any one affected b ...More
The IRDAI has already asked insurers for quick registration and disposal of claims for any one affected by these floods. ...Less
- Why it's perfectly justified for India to refuse foreign aid for Kerala
Indian governments have discovered that opening the gates to aid leads to a lot of unnecessary obligation ...More
Indian governments have discovered that opening the gates to aid leads to a lot of unnecessary obligations. ...Less
- Kerala floods live: Death toll climbs to 324; Over 3.1 lakh become homeless
Kerala's government has described the crisis -- one of the worst in decades -- as "extremely grave" and r ...More
Kerala's government has described the crisis -- one of the worst in decades -- as "extremely grave" and rescue operations are underway to help thousands who remain trapped by floodwaters. ...Less
- Maruti Suzuki, employees pledge Rs 3.5 cr for Kerala flood relief
Maruti Suzuki India said today that the company along with its employees will donate Rs 3.5 crore as Kera ...More
Maruti Suzuki India said today that the company along with its employees will donate Rs 3.5 crore as Kerala flood relief effort. ...Less
- Kerala floods: Army, Navy, Air Force roped in for rescue, relief ops
In view of Red Alert in five districts of Kerala, Southern Naval Command Headquarters has been made ready ...More
In view of Red Alert in five districts of Kerala, Southern Naval Command Headquarters has been made ready to provide assistance to local administration in rescue operations. Meanwhile, the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority has sought assistance from Southern Naval Command at Kochi for air lifting of marooned families at Koottickal -- the worst affected village in Kottayam district. ...Less
- Kerala floods may wash away tyre companies' profitability
India Ratings said that the margin of tyre companies is likely to shrink by 1.5-2 per cent. ...More
India Ratings said that the margin of tyre companies is likely to shrink by 1.5-2 per cent. ...Less
- Kerala businesses may face GST notice, penalty on goods destroyed in floods
A directive issued by the indirect tax department or Deputy Commissioner State GST Department Mattancherr ...More
A directive issued by the indirect tax department or Deputy Commissioner State GST Department Mattancherry tells tax officers to disallow input tax credit for goods destroyed in the floods. ...Less
- HDFC offers home improvement loans for Kerala flood victims
Home improvement loans are for properties located in Kerala, even if the customer is stationed somewhere ...More
Home improvement loans are for properties located in Kerala, even if the customer is stationed somewhere else, and will be valid only for loan applications submitted till October 31. ...Less
- Nature's fragility: More than lip service
It is time to seriously consider the recommendations of the Gadgil committee report. Assess these in ligh ...More
It is time to seriously consider the recommendations of the Gadgil committee report. Assess these in light of the repeated instance of extreme events and the impacts of climate change, and implement a regulatory regime that will balance the needs of economic activity and growth and ecological protection. ...Less
- Kerala on high alert after floods kill 34
Torrential rains and landslides during India's June-September mansoon season have ravaged farmlands and p ...More
Torrential rains and landslides during India's June-September mansoon season have ravaged farmlands and prompted massive evacuation efforts in Kerala state. ...Less
- Naval air base at Kochi opened up for commercial flights
Alliance Air, the regional subsidiary of national carrier Air India, has started operating 2 flights conn ...More
Alliance Air, the regional subsidiary of national carrier Air India, has started operating 2 flights connecting Bengaluru and Kochi and others to Trichy and Chennai. ...Less
- Kerala deluge: State bets on liquor sales during Onam, may rake in extra Rs 230 crore
The government has hiked excise duty on liquor by 0.5% to 3.5% for 100 days with an eye on Onam sales and ...More
The government has hiked excise duty on liquor by 0.5% to 3.5% for 100 days with an eye on Onam sales and expects this to bring in an extra Rs 230 crore. ...Less
- Railways requests its employees to donate a day's salary towards Kerala relief fund
There have been unprecedented rains in Kerala in last ten days in which hundreds have been killed and pro ...More
There have been unprecedented rains in Kerala in last ten days in which hundreds have been killed and property worth thousands of crores damaged. ...Less
- Teen ends life after rains destroy school certificates in Kerala
As the rains abated for a while, he returned home yesterday to take a look at the house and was shocked t ...More
As the rains abated for a while, he returned home yesterday to take a look at the house and was shocked to find his plus two certificates soaked in water. ...Less
- Goa may go Kerala way, warns ecologist Madhav Gadgil
He said thereason for not taking any environmental precaution (in general) is purely greed for unlimited ...More
He said thereason for not taking any environmental precaution (in general) is purely greed for unlimited profits. ...Less
- Doctors from Maharashtra to help flood victims in Kerala
The doctors flew to Thiruvananthapuram in two aircraft of the Indian Air Force. ...More
The doctors flew to Thiruvananthapuram in two aircraft of the Indian Air Force. ...Less
- Centre scales up assistance to flood hit Kerala
So far, 2,182 persons have been rescued, 968 stranded people have been evacuated through prompt action of ...More
So far, 2,182 persons have been rescued, 968 stranded people have been evacuated through prompt action of NDRF, Army and Navy, the MHA informed. ...Less
- Rahul Gandhi visits flood relief camps in Kerala
Gandhi, who is on a two-day visit to the state, arrived in Thiruvananthapuram this morning from abroad. H ...More
Gandhi, who is on a two-day visit to the state, arrived in Thiruvananthapuram this morning from abroad. He then took a helicopter to Chengannur in Alappuzha district. ...Less
- Emirates to fly 175 tonnes of relief material for flood ravaged Kerala
The goods, including lifesaving boats, blankets and dry food items, will be handed over to the local floo ...More
The goods, including lifesaving boats, blankets and dry food items, will be handed over to the local flood relief and aid organisations for distribution. ...Less
- Floods worsen shortage of robusta coffee beans
The production of robusta, which accounts for majority of coffee exports from the country and is the chie ...More
The production of robusta, which accounts for majority of coffee exports from the country and is the chief ingredient for instant coffee, was last year 10-20% short of the Coffee Board’s projection of 2.21 lakh tonnes. ...Less
- Central team in Karnataka to assess rain-related damage
The team held talks with officials at the Dakshina Kannada deputy commissioners office and collected info ...More
The team held talks with officials at the Dakshina Kannada deputy commissioners office and collected information on the devastation, they said. ...Less
- High Court seeks clarification from Kerala government on plan to set up separate fund for flood relief
The government informed the court that the money collected in the Chief Minister's Disaster Relief Fund ( ...More
The government informed the court that the money collected in the Chief Minister's Disaster Relief Fund (CMDRF) would not be diverted for any other purposes. ...Less
- Kerala floods may hit some on D-street too
Banks, NBFCs and tyre makers are among the most likely to be hit. ...More
Banks, NBFCs and tyre makers are among the most likely to be hit. ...Less
- No aid finalised officially for Kerala flood relief: UAE officials
UAE ambassador Ahmed Albannam, without mentioning financial aid, said his government only set up a nation ...More
UAE ambassador Ahmed Albannam, without mentioning financial aid, said his government only set up a national emergency committee to provide relief assistance to people affected by flash floods in Kerala. ...Less
- Kerala flood: 9-yr-old donates piggy bank savings for cycle; Pankaj M Munjal gifts her bike, promises one every year
Anupriya from Villupuram donated almost as much as Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma. ...More
Anupriya from Villupuram donated almost as much as Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma. ...Less
- GoM formed to look into Kerala's demand for calamity cess: Jaitley
The Council also reviewed revenue trends and deficit of states, he said, adding state deficit this year i ...More
The Council also reviewed revenue trends and deficit of states, he said, adding state deficit this year is 13 per cent and may reduce further as consumption picks up. ...Less
- Blockbuster Malayalam film '2018 Everyone Is A Hero' to make OTT debut soon
The movie, which was released on May 5, is centred around stories of humanity triumphing over adversity i ...More
The movie, which was released on May 5, is centred around stories of humanity triumphing over adversity in the backdrop of the 2018 floods that devastated parts of Kerala. ...Less