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Constituency	2024	2019
Thiruvananthapuram	66.47%	73.66%
Attingal	69.48%	74.4%
Kollam	68.15%	74.66%
Pathanamthitta	63.37%	74.24%
Mavelikkara	65.95%	74.23%
Alappuzha	75.05%	80.25%
Kottayam	65.61%	75.44%

Constituency	2024	2019
Idukki	66.55%	76.34%
Ernakulam	68.29%	77.63%
Chalakudy	71.94%	80.49%
Thrissur	72.90%	77.92%
Alathur	73.42%	80.42%
Palakkad	73.57%	77.72%
Ponnani	69.34%	74.98%

Constituency	2024	2019
Malappuram	72.95%	75.49%
Kozhikode	75.52%	81.65%
Wayanad	73.57%	80.33%
Vadakara	78.41%	82.67%
Kannur	77.21%	83.21%
Kasaragod	76.04%	80.65%

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Kerala
Heavy rain leaves roads flooded in TVM, Kochi

Drainage system blocked in most of the towns, residents allege laspes of authorities.
Sports
IPL Qualifier 1: KKR take on SRH in power-hitting battle

The lack of turnaround time to compete in a high-intensity game will also pose a unique challenge for both teams.
Sports
Eldhose Paul, Annu Rani clinch silver medals in European meets

Keralite triple jumper Eldhose cleared 16.35m at the Venizelia-Chania International Meeting, a World Athletics Continental Tour - Bronze level competition, held at Chania, Crete in Greece.

VIDEO

Thiruvananthapuram bus safari: A 2-hour ride for Rs 100 in double-decker e-bus

ENTERTAINMENT

Latest Buzz from the Entertainment World

A.R. Rahman reveals teaser of his docu-feature 'Headhunting to Beatboxing' at Cannes Film Festival
Mumbai police add a safety twist to Fahadh Faasil's 'Karinkaliyalle' trend
Kiara Advani trolled for alleged fake accent at Cannes event
Johny Sagariga faces fraud charges in Kerala; producer allegedly duped Thrissur native of Rs 2 crore

PODCASTS

DAILY NEWS DOSE

83% jobless people in country youths, Modi not delivering on guarantees: TMC leader | May 19, 2024

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Decoding English movie All of Us Strangers (EP 73)

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The Air India Express, its Cabin Crew & the Flight Fiasco

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El Nino or global warming? Why Kerala is unusually hot this summer

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Poacher: The real vs the cinematic - journalist who broke the news analyses missing links (EP 63)

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Sports
Copa America: Brazil add three players to squad

Coach Dorival Junior has brought in Sao Paulo's Rafael for injured goalkeeper Ederson.
LifeStyle
Saudi Arabia's King Salman's lung infection: What causes the condition?

The king's medical team decided that he should undergo a treatment programme consisting of antibiotics until the infection went away.
News
Raisi took hard line with national protests and nuclear talks

Raisi died when a helicopter carrying him back from a visit to the Azerbaijani border crashed in mountainous terrain.

KERALA SPORTS WEEK

Race To Paris | Kerala Sports Week Ep 17

FOOD

Your little guide to a great culinary experience!

Pepper X, the hottest chilli on earth, packs a punch you won't forget!
Make pure homemade ghee in a pressure cooker in just 10 minutes
Kerala devours ice creams worth Rs 1,000 crore this year; 80% sold by local brands
Tea, coffee and snacks to be served on KSRTC long-distance buses soon

ONMANORAMA VIDEOS

NEWS BEYOND KERALA

The Rising Tide of Student Activism Supporting Palestine

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TRAVEL

TVM Safari in e-bus

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KNOW YOUR CANDIDATE

Rahul Gandhi faces Annie Raja & Surendran in Wayanad

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BATTLE OF BALLOTS

SHAFI PARAMBIL

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Sports
I am closer to leaving than staying: Guardiola after unprecedented glory

Guardiola did not elaborate beyond saying he was naturally tired after another mammoth effort that ended in a remarkable sixth title in seven years for City.
Kerala
2 students among 4 Keralites in prison over Punjab cyber fraud they have no idea about

Anonymous scammers do cryptocurrency trade using money from cyber fraud.
Kerala
Bird Flu: Central team pitches Special Action Plan for Kuttanad

The central team, led by Union Animal Husbandry Department Commissioner Abhijit Mitra, was in Alappuzha to oversee the latest steps taken to check the spread of bird flu.

Movie Review

May 18, 2024

'Sureshinteyum Sumalathayudeyum...' may not be everyone's cup of tea, but it is enjoyable | Movie Review

May 16, 2024

'Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil': Prithviraj-Basil Joseph starrer stays entertaining despite predictable turns | Movie Review

May 10, 2024

'Marivillin Gopurangal': A smooth ride convincingly steered by Indrajith, Vincy Aloshious | Movie Review

SPORTS

Catch all the action from the Sporting World.

IPL Qualifier 1: KKR take on SRH in power-hitting battle
Eldhose Paul, Annu Rani clinch silver medals in European meets
Copa America: Brazil add three players to squad
I am closer to leaving than staying: Guardiola after unprecedented glory

News
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi dies in helicopter crash

A Turkish drone identified a source of heat suspected to be the helicopter's wreckage and had shared the coordinates of the possible crash site with Iranian authorities.
News
Mother of baby rescued after falling from fourth floor commits suicide

The deceased, Ramya (33), wife of Venkatesh from Thiruvarur, was found hanging at her residence.
Entertainment
A.R. Rahman reveals teaser of his docu-feature 'Headhunting to Beatboxing' at Cannes Film Festival

The documentary is produced by A.R. Rahman, and it explores the journey of rhythm and sound, tracing the evolution of music across cultures, tribes, and generations.

Vantage Point

Column | All not hunky-dory amid run feast

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Travel
KSRTC's superfast premium AC bus set to begin trial run

The 40-seater bus has pushback seats except at the rear.
Kerala
Heavy rain lashes Kerala, red alert issued for 4 districts

With expectations of heavy rainfall within a short timeframe, there's a risk of flash floods and urban waterlogging.
Travel
Who is Gopi Thotakura, India's first space tourist? Know more

Blue Origin describes Gopi as "A pilot and aviator who learned how to fly before he could drive."

LS POLLS

News
LS Polls Phase 5: Polling begins in 49 constituencies including Amethi, Raebareli

Among the seats going to polls, 13 are in Maharashtra, 14 in Uttar Pradesh, seven in West Bengal, five in Bihar, three in Jharkhand, five in Odisha, one in J&K and the lone seat in Ladakh.
Food
Pepper X, the hottest chilli on earth, packs a punch you won't forget!

Clocking in at a staggering 500 times hotter than green chillies, Pepper X guarantees an intense heat that lingers for hours.
Sports
Column | All not hunky-dory amid run feast

While the revenue-generating potential of T20 and IPL cannot be ignored, it will not be prudent to allow this version to take over the entire game.

TRAVEL

Unleash the wanderlust in you!

KSRTC's superfast premium AC bus set to begin trial run
Who is Gopi Thotakura, India's first space tourist? Know more
Meesapulimala beckons adventure lovers to its scintillating peaks
Heavy rains: Night travel, off-road riding banned in Idukki's hilly areas

Travel
Meesapulimala beckons adventure lovers to its scintillating peaks

Those who need to see the sunrise should reach Rhodo Mansion (base camp) at 5.30 am.
LifeStyle
Is it safe to drink rain water? Know these facts

Ensure the rainwater collection surface or vessel is clean.
LifeStyle
Column | Of Malayalam names and transliteration

A 1906 letter from the Secretary to the Government of India to the Chief Secretary of the Government of Madras leaves some clues about the process that went into getting a standard spelling for some names and the shortening of others.

LIFESTYLE

Stay Updated with Onmanorama Life and Style hacks.

Saudi Arabia's King Salman's lung infection: What causes the condition?
Is it safe to drink rain water? Know these facts
Column | Of Malayalam names and transliteration
'Extreme April heat in Asia worsened by climate change'

Sports
IPL 2024: Rajasthan Royals finish third after washout, to meet RCB in Eliminator

Sunrisers Hyderabad pipped Rajasthan Royals to the second spot on net run rate after both teams ended up with 17 points at the end of the league phase.
Sports
Manchester City win historic fourth successive Premier League title

In one of the closest title races in Premier League history, Arsenal could have taken the championship had City dropped points. But the Londoners' 2-1 win in their game against Everton was in vain, leaving them two points behind.
Sports
IPL 2024: Top run-getters & wicket-takers after league stage

Royal Challengers Bengaluru talisman Kohli leads the race for the Orange Cap.

Sports
Zverev reigns supreme at Italian Open

The 27-year-old warmed up for the French Open by winning his sixth Masters title when he beat first-time finalist Nicolas Jarry.
Kerala
Two UP natives caught with cannabis sweets in Alappuzha

The arrested individuals were identified as Rahul Saroj and his relative Santhosh Kumar, both from Sant Ravidas Nagar district in UP.
News
Helicopter carrying Iran's president, foreign minister crashes into mountain

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, 63, was elected president at the second attempt in 2021.

Kerala
Three held for assault and armed robbery in Kayamkulam, one on the run

The incident came to light after the video of the assault, which the accused themselves recorded, went viral on social media.
Sports
F1: Verstappen holds off Norris to win at Imola

The victory extended Verstappen's championship lead to 48 points, with Leclerc now his closest rival after Red Bull's Sergio Perez started 11th and finished only eighth.
Kerala
Organ trafficking racket agent arrested in Kochi airport

As per reports, the accused takes people to Iran, where their organs are surgically removed at a hospital.

Videos
Nayana's Leap of Faith | Kerala Sports Week Ep 18

Kerala Sports Week is a one-stop shop for all major developments in Kerala Sports in a week. The highlight of the show is the announcement of the Kerala Sportsperson of The Week at the end.
News
Sec 144 imposed in Kupwara, Baramulla of J&K ahead of LS polls

The Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency goes to polls on May 20.
Sports
IPL 2024: Abhishek Sharma does the star turn for SRH

The win lifted SRH to second place with 17 points from 14 matches, while PBKS finished in ninth spot with 10 points.

Podcast
Daily News Dose: 83% jobless people in country youths, Modi not delivering on guarantees: TMC leader | May 19, 2024

Hello, this is your daily dose of news from Onmanorama. Tune in to get updated about the major news stories of the day.
LifeStyle
'Extreme April heat in Asia worsened by climate change'

'Asian governments need to take action to adapt to soaring temperatures and minimise health risks, particularly in vulnerable sections of the population.'
Kerala
Cleaning drive held in Cherthala, 2 tons of waste removed

The collected waste was sorted and the biodegradable waste was taken to the aerobic unit while the non-biodegradable waste was taken to the recycling unit.

Kerala
Kozhikode Medical College denies surgery goof-up

Dr Jacob Mathew, HoD of Orthopaedics, called the patient's allegation that the rod meant for the leg was used for the forearm baseless and unscientific.
Sports
Nishad Kumar, Preethi Pal win medals at World Para Athletics Championships

High jumper Kumar had also won a silver in the 2023 edition of the World Para Athletics Championships in Paris.
News
83% jobless people in country are youths': TMC leader accuses PM Modi of failing to fulfil guarantees

"Two-thirds of the educated young men and women are unemployed," said the former Finance minister of West Bengal.

Sports
Rohit Sharma slams Star Sports for breaching privacy

Rohit expressed his disappointment after a video involving him and Kolkata Knight Riders assistant coach Abhishek Nayar, in which the former is seen contemplating his future at the Mumbai Indians, went viral.
Kerala
POCSO case accused escapes police custody while being brought to Pathanamthitta from Delhi

According to police, the accused, who was taken into custody from Delhi, jumped from a bus at Kaveripattanam in Tamil Nadu to escape their custody.
Sports
Usyk becomes undisputed heavyweight boxing world champion

The 37-year-old Ukrainian is the first boxer to hold all four major heavyweight belts at the same time and the first undisputed champ since the end of Lennox Lewis' reign in April, 2000.

LifeStyle
Kiara Advani's ‘night to remember’ Cannes look by designer Prabal Gurung

Kiara shared a sneak peek at what it took to nail the look for the prestigious event. She took to Instagram on Sunday morning and shared a motley of pictures from her hotel room.
News
Air strike intensifies in Gaza amid US security envoy's Israel visit

In the latest aerial bombardment overnight, Gaza's civil defence agency said that a strike had killed 31 people and wounded 20 more.
Travel
Heavy rains: Night travel, off-road riding banned in Idukki's hilly areas

Officials concerned should ensure that warnings are intimated to tourists arriving from other states.

Entertainment
Mumbai police add a safety twist to Fahadh Faasil's 'Karinkaliyalle' trend

The social media handle of Mumbai Police recently shared the viral Ranga clip.
LifeStyle
Menstruation festival to be celebrated in 11 countries from May 21

Muse Foundation started working on the issue of menstrual hygiene in 2014 and launched the festival in 2017.
Sports
DK reveals how Dhoni's six helped RCB clinch playoffs spot | Video

Dhoni was dismissed off the very next delivery after the ball was replaced.

Kerala
IMD predicts extreme heavy rain in Kerala; Red alert in 4 districts till Tuesday

Red alert in Alappuzha, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam and Idukki from May 19-21.
Sports
Thailand Open: Satwik & Chirag emerge champions

Satwik and Chirag won 21-15, 21-15 over the Chinese pair of Chen Bo Yang and Liu Yi in the final.
LifeStyle
India yet to tap tech advancements in diabetes care, say experts at DTechCon 2024

The final day's programmes include a workshop on Artificial Intelligence.

News
AAP begins protest march to BJP HQ; Kejriwal cautions party workers against 'Operation Jhaadu'

BJP launched 'Operation Jhaadu' to crush us, Kejriwal told his party workers.
Kerala
TVM woman street vendor wins Rs 1 cr Kerala lottery, gets tricked, cops get it back for her

Along with the bumper prize, Sukumariamma won a consolation prize of Rs 8,000.
LifeStyle
Kalamassery house in 6-cent rectangular plot exhibits smart planning and designing

The house is the perfect example of smart planning that overcomes spatial challenges with excellence in design.

Kerala
Another goof-up in Kozhikode MCH; doctor implants wrong rod on youth's hand

The youth's family filed a complaint against the doctor.
Travel
Air India Express emergency landing: 121 passengers reach Kochi after 10 hours

The flight made the landing at Bengaluru after a fire was noticed in one of the engines, the Bangalore International Airport Limited said on Sunday.
Entertainment
Kiara Advani trolled for alleged fake accent at Cannes event

In the interview, which has surfaced online, Kiara spoke about her first time at Cannes.

Travel
Ooty e-pass and rain: Businesses suffer, flower show uneventful

Shop owners say they are struggling to earn even Rs 5,000 this year.
Travel
Wayanad DTPC to promote bamboo rafting and kayaking in River Kabani around Kuruva Island

The Kuruva Eco-tourism project is managed jointly by the forest department and DTPC.
Entertainment
Johny Sagariga faces fraud charges in Kerala; producer allegedly duped Thrissur native of Rs 2 crore

Following Jins’ complaint, the Thrissur Judicial First-Class Magistrate Court ordered Johny to deposit Rs 40 lakh as interim compensation within two months in February this year.

Kerala
Incessant rain soaks TVM, houses flooded; tourists restricted from visiting Ponmudi

A massive waterlogging is found on Kilippalam road in Attakulamgara and Chalai.
Kerala
Pantheerankavu domestic violence case: Bloodstain found in car; Red notice to be issued for accused

Cop who helped Rahul is facing suspension.
Entertainment
Malayalam film 'Vadakkan’ makes historic debut at Cannes's Marché du Film Fantastic Pavilion

'Vadakkan' takes audiences on an immersive journey into the mesmerizing Vadakkan Universe, blending supernatural elements with ancient North Malabar folklore.

Kerala
Alappuzha man booked for stabbing wife to death nabbed from Kottayam

Ambili was stabbed to death on road in Cherthala.
Food
Make pure homemade ghee in a pressure cooker in just 10 minutes

While ghee has excellent nutritional value, store-bought ghee may not be as healthy, often containing artificial colours and flavours.
Entertainment
Ari Aster’s 'Midsommar': When sunny days turn into unthinkable nightmares | The Haunted Column

One of the most striking aspects of 'Midsommar' is its use of bright light, contrasting with the dark and dim shades typical of horror movies.

News
Modi says Article 370 buried in 'kabristan', Cong should forget 'dream' of restoring it

The prime minister was addressing a Lok Sabha election rally at Gohana in Haryana.
Sports
Faf du Plessis dedicates player-of-the-match award to Yash Dayal

CSK needed 17 off the final over to qualify, but Dayal held his nerve despite being hit for a towering six by Dhoni off the first ball to seal it in the end for RCB.
Sports
Swiatek proves too good for Sabalenka in Italian Open final

The title was the 21st of Swiatek's career as the world No.1 extended her unbeaten run to 12 matches on clay to sound out a warning to her rivals ahead of the French Open.

Sports
IPL 2024: RCB vs CSK in pix

RCB's sixth win on the trot also meant it was the end of the road for five-time champions CSK.
LifeStyle
Kerala monsoon season: How to maintain optimal health?

Much before the onset of monsoon, you can consider making an appointment with your healthcare provider to assess your health, review your vaccination history and take necessary ones based on your age and health.
Kerala
Hepatitis virus brings a Kerala village in Ernakulam to its knees

A 51-year-old woman succumbed to the disease on May 7 while undergoing treatment in a hospital.

Kerala
Fire scare: Kochi-bound flight makes emergency landing at Bengaluru

The flight had only just taken off from Bengaluru when the fire was spotted.
Sports
IPL 2024: RCB pip CSK to qualify for playoffs

RCB beat Chennai by 27 runs to finish fourth in the IPL points table.
Kerala
Heavy rain: IMD revises forecast, red alert in Pathanamthitta today

Apart from Pathanamthitta, Kottayam and Idukki districts are also placed under a red alert on Sunday and Monday.

Kerala
Fever cases go up in Kerala; over 30 deaths reported within 2 weeks

Malappuram recorded the highest number of fever cases with 906 patients.
Kerala
Two children of migrant workers drown in Bharathappuzha

The children had reportedly jumped into the river to rescue a younger sibling.
Kerala
Alappuzha man stabs wife to death on road

The accused Rajesh reportedly fled from the scene after committing the crime.

Sports
Thailand Open: Satwik-Chirag enter final, Ashwini-Tanisha lose in semis

The Indians had on Friday beaten the South Korean duo of Lee Yu Lim and Shen Seung Chan.
Kerala
Heavy rain alert: Night travel ban in Pathanamthitta till May 23

People are also restricted from visiting major tourist spots including Gavi.
News
All AAP leaders will march to BJP HQ tomorrow, PM can send anyone to jail: Kejriwal

No one can crush AAP by sendings its leaders to jail, said Delhi CM.

Podcast
Daily News Dose: Singapore sees new COVID-19 wave, records over 25,900 cases from May 5-11 | May 18, 2024

Hello, this is your daily dose of news from Onmanorama. Tune in to get updated about the major news stories of the day.
LifeStyle
Is sardine phasing out? Effects of climate change on marine ecosystem, blue economy in Kerala

Kerala, the land of backwaters and greenery, too has been feeling the brunt of the climatic changes.
Kerala
TVM-Bengaluru Air India Express makes 'emergency landing' in TN's Tiruchirappalli

An Air India Express spokesperson said the flight "was diverted to Tiruchirappalli due to a technical issue."

Kerala
Kozhikode domestic violence case: Rahul's mother, sister file anticipatory bail plea

Rahul's wife hailing from Ernakulam revealed that her husband brutally manhandled her under the influence of his mother and sister.
Sports
Kerala Blasters extend Adrian Luna's contract till 2027

The extension underscores Luna's invaluable contributions and reaffirms his integral role in the squad's future.
Kerala
10-year-old girl under treatment for fever dies in Idukki

The exact cause of death will be known only after the postmortem.

Career & Campus
Kerala Plus One admissions 2024: Important points to remember before you apply

A single-window system has been arranged for the process, where only one application needs to be submitted for each revenue district.
Career & Campus
CBSE verification of marks 2024: Check out the dates, links and fees here

The procedures to obtain photocopies of evaluated answer books and for re-evaluation of answers will start after May 30.
Career & Campus
KEAM 2024: Know Kerala Entrance exams date & time

The exam is being held over several days this year as it is a computer-based test.ke

Kerala
Mundakkayam police track down Hyderabad man accused in hit-and-run case in 5 months

Thankamma, a resident of Koruthode was on her way to church when she was hit by a car carrying Sabarimala pilgrims at around 9 am. She was rushed to hospital where she succumbed to injuries.
Kerala
Man electrocuted after he climbs live transformer in Kasaragod

Udayan breached a security fence and climbed the transformer in front of Metro Silks. He was thrown off the transformer by the impact of the current.
Entertainment
Actor Chandu dies by suicide after co-star Pavitra Jayaram's death

According to reports, Chandu was 'disturbed' and 'depressed' after Pavitra's passing.

News
New COVID-19 wave in Singapore, over 25k cases reported

We are at the beginning part of the wave where it is steadily rising, said the health minister.
Kerala
Now, CPM erects memorial for those killed while making bombs

The Congress party has vehemently criticized the CPM on this matter, stating that it reveals the party's mentality towards individuals involved in such criminal activities.
Kerala
4 held for swindling Rs 1 crore by pawning imitation gold in Alappuzha

The bangles were pawned for huge amounts through friends who needed the money.

Kerala
Electrocution of TN MBBS student at Wayanad resort, owner arrested for neglecting earth leakage

The police have arrested the resort owner for allegedly ignoring warning about earth leakage from a steel fence around the pool.
News
Wherever he goes, PM speaks of dividing society: Kharge on Modi's bulldozer remarks

PM Modi had described the Congress' manifesto as a Muslim League manifesto, but now he says it is a Maoist manifesto, said Kharge.
LifeStyle
Cancer recurrence: What can you do to lower the risk?

The exact reason why cancer returns differs depending on the cancer type and the treatment received.

LifeStyle
How generative AI can be instrumental in pioneering healthcare transformation in India

Suresh Martha, Head of Data Driven Innovations & Analytics, USA, in conversation with Onmanorama details the myriad of possibilities the GenAI can bring forth in the Indian healthcare sector.
News
Abduction case: Deve Gowda breaks silence, supports action against Revanna if found guilty

The scandal has raised a political storm with the ruling Congress and BJP-JD(S) engaged in a slugfest.

Nayana's Leap of Faith | Kerala Sports Week Ep 18

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Thiruvananthapuram bus safari: A 2-hour ride for Rs 100 in double-decker e-bus

Race To Paris | Kerala Sports Week Ep 17

'Sureshinteyum Sumalathayudeyum...' may not be everyone's cup of tea, but it is enjoyable | Movie Review

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'Marivillin Gopurangal': A smooth ride convincingly steered by Indrajith, Vincy Aloshious | Movie Review