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Inside Mohanlal’s green haven: How actor turned passion for organic farming into a success | Malayalam News

Inside Mohanlal’s green haven: How actor turned passion for organic farming into a success | Malayalam News

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4 min readKochiMay 31, 2026 08:01 PM IST Aside from being one of the greatest and most influential actors in Indian cinema, Mohanlal also ranks among the most successful superstars the Malayalam film industry has ever seen. However, his interests transcend cinema, and he has often tried his hand at a variety of other fields, including theatre, music, entrepreneurship, and even magic. During the Covid-induced lockdown early this decade, Mohanlal also ventured into organic farming and created a small green haven on half an acre of land adjacent to his home in Elamakkara, Kaloor, in Ernakulam district. Don’t Miss | Kattalan review: Antony Varghese’s actioner feels like a series of reels disguised as a film Mohanlal’s passion project The Malayalam superstar began focusing more on this endeavour after the entire entertainment industry came to a standstill, with the shooting and production of films and soap operas were halted due to Covid restrictions, including the lockdowns in 2020 and 2021. Mohanlal began focusing more on this endeavour following the Covid-induced lockdown. (Screenshot: YouTube/KrishimithraTVindia; enhanced using AI) …

Iran’s Khamenei warns US bases in Gulf ‘no longer have safe haven’ amid Hormuz talks

Iran’s Khamenei warns US bases in Gulf ‘no longer have safe haven’ amid Hormuz talks

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3 min readMay 26, 2026 05:09 PM IST Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Monday warned that American military bases across the Gulf would no longer have a “safe haven”, hinting at a sharper tone from Tehran even as diplomatic efforts continue to prevent a wider regional escalation, news agency AFP reported. “What is certain in this regard is that the hands of time will not turn backwards, and the nations and lands of the region will no longer serve as shields for American bases,” said Khamenei, who has not appeared in public since he took office in March, in a message marking the Eid al-Adha holiday, AFP reported. The statement comes amid renewed negotiations involving US and Iranian officials over de-escalation and the future of the Strait of Hormuz. The warning is being seen as one of Tehran’s strongest public messages in recent weeks, directed at both Washington and Gulf Arab states hosting American military infrastructure. Analysts say the remarks underscore Iran’s efforts to maintain strategic pressure while talks remain underway in Doha and …

Will FIDE move 2026 Candidates Tournament? Tech billionaire proposes Germany as safe haven after Cyprus teeters on Edge of War

Will FIDE move 2026 Candidates Tournament? Tech billionaire proposes Germany as safe haven after Cyprus teeters on Edge of War

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4 min readUpdated: Mar 20, 2026 02:44 PM IST With the 2026 Candidates Tournament under scrutiny after the original host Cyprus became entangled in a heated geopolitical conflict involving Israel, the US, and Iran, tech billionaire and WR Group Chairman Wadim Rosenstein has stepped in to offer Germany as an alternate venue to FIDE, the world chess governing body. Rosenstein, a chess enthusiast and the driving force behind the WR Masters tournament and the FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Championship, made the proposal to FIDE after Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy publicly expressed doubts about her participation in the upcoming Women’s Candidates event. The first female GM of India, Humpy, said she might not be playing in the tournament despite qualifying for the eight-player event because the veteran doesn’t want to risk competing in a country which is not too far away from nations like Lebanon and Israel, which are actively involved in the ongoing war in the Middle East. Offering Germany as an alternative venue to FIDE, Rosenstein wrote on X, ” Dear chess friends, …

BJP’s tiranga rally: Indian forces broke terrorists’ backbone who sought Pakistan as safe haven, says Fadnavis | Mumbai News

BJP’s tiranga rally: Indian forces broke terrorists’ backbone who sought Pakistan as safe haven, says Fadnavis | Mumbai News

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Speaking at a tiranga rally organised by the BJP at August Kranti Maidan, Mumbai, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said the Indian armed forces, through Operation Sindoor, have broken the backbone of terrorists who sought Pakistan as a safe haven. The BJP organised the tiranga rally to honour and express gratitude to the Indian armed forces for their courage and success in conducting Operation Sindoor. The party has decided to hold Tiranga rallies across the country. Speaking at the event, Fadnavis said Operation Sindoor didn’t just prove the Indian armed forces’ extraordinary capabilities but also warned Pakistan against any terrorist activities against India. Story continues below this ad “India has given a strong message that it will not buckle before anybody. If anybody dares to attack our civilians or undertake any terrorist activities, it will be hard,” Fadnavis said. “Our armed forces targeted and destroyed terrorist camps in Pakistan with precision. Our armed forces’ attack took Pakistan by shock as they never would have imagined our India would strike in cities which were till …

Gold prices hover near record high as Trump tariff fears boost its safe haven appeal

Gold prices hover near record high as Trump tariff fears boost its safe haven appeal

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Gold prices are hovering around a new record high as investors rushed to put their money into the safe haven asset following US President Donald Trump’s global tariff threats. Sovereign Gold Bond is issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on the government’s behalf. (Representative Image) According to Bloomberg data, bullion traded near $2,935 an ounce in the global markets after earlier hitting a fresh record high of $2,947.01. Also Read: Microsoft creates an ‘entirely new state of matter’, Satya Nadella calls it a breakthrough In India, gold traded at ₹85,879 for 10 grams on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) for April 2025 futures. The high was ₹86.592. Last Tuesday, Trump pledged to impose 25% tariffs on automobile, semiconductor and pharmaceutical imports into the US. Another aspect contributing to the rising gold prices is the escalating geopolitical tensions after senior officials from the US and Russia met for a first round of talks over the war in Ukraine. Also Read: X looks to raise funds at $44 billion, same price that Elon Musk paid …

Salabhakoodu, a haven for children at the Thiruvananthapuram district court campus

Salabhakoodu, a haven for children at the Thiruvananthapuram district court campus

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Counselling being given to children at Salabhakoodu, a child-friendly space established at the District Legal Services Authority on the Vanchiyoor court premises. On Saturday, as a woman litigant waited to be heard at the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) on the district court premises at Vanchiyoor in the city, she brought her restive toddler into Salabhakoodu, a child-friendly space on the first floor of the court complex. The child spent many happy minutes there, even as the mother was spared a tantrum. Later, an older child arrived there for counselling along with her parents. Once counselling was over, the girl played with toys and explored the games, books, and aquarium that make Salabhakoodu a space that children feel comfortable in. Facilitated by the Sakhi Women’s Resource Centre and supported by the Technopark-based RM India, Salabhakoodu was set up by the DLSA in April this year to provide assistance to children involved in legal proceedings or those in need of support such as counselling. Children accompanying adults involved in litigation or those reaching the DLSA for legal services …

A 7,000-year-old city emerges as a haven from Dubai’s sky-high rents

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With an increasing number of expats saying they’re being pushed out of Dubai due to soaring rents, a 7,000-year-old city is looking to offer a nearby haven. Dubai real estate update: Sharjah — Dubai’s neighbor to the north — is beginning to lure investors to its shores less than two years after passing a law that allowed foreigners to buy property in select areas of the conservative emirate(REUTERS/Abdelhadi Ramahi/File Photo) Sharjah — Dubai’s neighbor to the north — is beginning to lure investors to its shores less than two years after passing a law that allowed foreigners to buy property in select areas of the conservative emirate. Already, developers are in the process of constructing tens of thousands of homes. Buyers aren’t far behind “You have lower rents and lower costs of living overall,” said Prathyusha Gurrapu, head of research and advisory at the property consultancy firm Cushman & Wakefield Core. “We are seeing migration happening as many people move to Sharjah because rents in Dubai have became very expensive.” It’s the latest sign that …

YSRCP govt. made A.P. a haven for land-grabbers: Nara Bhuvaneshwari

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Nara Bhuvaneshwari participating in the birthday celebrations of her husband and TDP supremo N. Chandrababu Naidu in Kuppam of Chittoor district on Saturday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Nara Bhuvaneshwari, wife of TDP national president N. Chandrababu Naidu, on Saturday, April 20, alleged that the Jagan Mohan Reddy government had made the State a haven for land grabbers as the YSRCP leaders were given a free hand even to manipulate the lands that belonged to the Wakf Board. Interacting with the women of the Muslim minorities in Kuppam, Ms. Bhuvaneshwari alleged that 80% of the Wakf Board lands had fallen prey to the YSRCP “sharks” in the State in the last five years. “When the TDP cadres question the illegal occupation of the Wakf Board lands, they are faced with intimidation, physical and mental harassment, and are subjected to false cases,” she alleged. She said that it was the Chandrababu Naidu government that introduced free power of 100 units to the downtrodden sections among the Muslim minorities. Bhuvaneshwari deplored that Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan …

Brad Pitt & GF Ines De Ramon Accidentally Run Into Angelina Jolie’s Brother James Haven & Father Jon Voight; Guess How That Went?

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Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie’s Family Attend The Same Exhibition In Beverly Hills! (Picture Credit: Flickr, Facebook & IMDB) Brad Pitt allegedly ended his marriage with Jennifer Aniston to continue his romantic saga with Angelina Jolie. The duo met on the sets of Mr & Mrs Smith (2005), and there were instant sparks. After being together for 12 years, the couple called it quits in 2016. The superstar ran into her father, Jon Voight, and brother, James Haven, recently. Below are details of their meet & greet! As most know, Brad has moved on with Ines de Ramon. He has been dating the jewelry designer since late 2022. The relationship was confirmed when the superstar brought his rumored girlfriend as a plus one to Babylon premiere. Their romance seems to be getting serious as the duo has been spending all the special days – New Year’s, Valentine’s Day, and birthdays- together. Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt’s ugly end! Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s relationship ended on a very bitter note. They were in an ugly …