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Kerala State Farm Awards announced, Cheruvayal Raman wins first Oommen Chandy memorial award for contributions to farm sector

Kerala State Farm Awards announced, Cheruvayal Raman wins first Oommen Chandy memorial award for contributions to farm sector

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Cheruvayal Raman | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Cheruvayal K. Raman, popularly known as the ‘guardian of native paddy,’ has been selected for the first Oommen Chandy memorial award for outstanding contributions to Kerala’s farm sector. Agriculture Minister T. Siddique announced his name while announcing the 2025 Kerala State Farm Awards in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday (August 9, 2026). The award carries ₹5 lakh in cash prize, citation and plaque. In a message, the septuagenarian Mr. Raman, who hails from the tribal community in Wayanad district, told The Hindu that he was happy to have been picked for the award named after the late Congress leader and the former Chief Minister. Mr. Raman, who was conferred the Padma Shri in 2023 for his “contribution to sustainable agriculture and preservation of biodiversity,” underscored the need to encourage farming and farmers. Anitha M. Kasim of Fathimapuram, Changanassery, was selected as the best ‘Urban rooftop farmer,’ another new award included on the list of 38 award categories. Raja Narayanan of Thiruvilwamala, Thrissur, has won the Sibi Kallingal memorial ‘Karshakoththama’ award. …

10 years of Raman Raghav 2.0: When Nawazuddin Siddiqui isolated himself to transform into a serial killer onscreen

10 years of Raman Raghav 2.0: When Nawazuddin Siddiqui isolated himself to transform into a serial killer onscreen

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June 24 marks ten years of the release of the acclaimed psychological thriller Raman Raghav 2.0, a film that remains one of the most unsettling and unforgettable crime dramas in modern Indian cinema. Directed by ace filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, the film featured a career-defining performance from Nawazuddin Siddiqui as the ruthless serial killer Raman, a character whose disturbing worldview continues to haunt audiences even a decade later. Nawazuddin Siddiqui in Raman Raghav 2.0 While the film earned praise for its dark storytelling and atmospheric filmmaking, much of its impact came from Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s fearless portrayal of a man who kills without remorse or justification. To prepare for the role, the actor adopted an unusual method that helped him immerse himself completely in the psyche of the character. Recalling his preparation process, Nawazuddin reveals that he isolated himself in Lonavala just days before filming began. “Three days before we went on the floors, I took the script of the film and went to Lonavala to get into the skin of the character. I stayed in a …

SC directs Kerala govt to take custody of state’s tallest elephant Raman

SC directs Kerala govt to take custody of state’s tallest elephant Raman

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New Delhi, Observing that well-being of voiceless animals is of paramount importance, the Supreme Court has directed the Kerala government to take over custody of the elephant Raman, described as the tallest in the state at 10.53 ft, and house it an appropriate rehabilitation centre. SC directs Kerala govt to take custody of state’s tallest elephant Raman A bench of justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma noted that Raman has been subjected to commercial exploitation and used in ceremonial processions and rituals. “It is truly unfortunate that the elephant in question i.e., Raman, who also happens to be the tallest elephant in the state of Kerala has been subjected to commercial exploitation despite an order restraining such exploitation, that too on the strength of an undertaking made before this court. “We would be failing in our duty towards the voiceless, if we turn a blind eye towards such defiance. We cannot be a mute spectator, more so in matters pertaining to voiceless animals, whose well-being is also of paramount importance,” the bench said. The …

From Andal to the Raman Effect, new book captures Srivilliputhur’s many legacies

From Andal to the Raman Effect, new book captures Srivilliputhur’s many legacies

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Nirmala Lakshman, Chairperson, THGPPL releasing The Hindu’s Srivilliputhur Divine Realm of Andal Book, along with Suganthy Krishnamachari, the curator of the book, at The Hindu Office in Chennai on May 28, 2026. | Photo Credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam A book on Srivilliputhur, part of The Hindu Group’s ‘Shrine Series’, was released by Nirmala Lakshman, Chairperson, The Hindu Group Publishing Private Limited, in Chennai on Thursday (May 28, 2026). Suresh Nambath, Editor of The Hindu, and Navaneeth L.V., CEO of THG Publishing Private Limited, were present. The 168-page publication titled Srivilliputhur – Divine Realm of Andal, curated by Suganthy Krishnamachari, traces the religious, cultural, and historical significance of Srivilliputhur close to Madurai, known for the Andal temple and the Vatapatrasayee temple. The book also features photographs of the temples and festivals, besides illustrations by senior cartoonist Keshav depicting rituals from 8th-century poet-saint Andal’s Varanamayiram verses. Srivilliputhur is associated with Andal, who was brought up by Periyazhvar and is revered for her Thiruppavai verses. The book documents traditions linked to the temple town, including the offering of garlands worn by Andal before they …

Is your job AI-proof? LinkedIn’s Aneesh Raman on the new rules of work

Is your job AI-proof? LinkedIn’s Aneesh Raman on the new rules of work

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When Aneesh Raman left a rising career as a CNN war correspondent to join Barack Obama’s presidential campaign, he was betting on discomfort. It was, he says, “the riskiest but easiest thing I ever did.” That same instinct–to run toward fear rather than away from it–is at the heart of his new book, Open to Work, co-authored with LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky, on what artificial intelligence means for the future of work. Raman, who serves as LinkedIn’s Chief Economic Opportunity Officer, spoke to indianexpress.com about the book, the anxieties of the Indian workforce, and why he believes the country is sitting on underutilised advantages in the age of AI. ‘The fear is real. So is the biology behind it’ On the inherent anxiety among employees surrounding AI, he says, “It is completely justified. It is also biology. The human brain is wired to fear change. It is wired to not get exponential change, and this is a moment of big exponential change.” “Work is not ending, but work is changing,” he says. “The people who …

Amid Mrunal Thakur-Dhanush wedding rumours, know what the age difference between Sita Raman actress and Tere Ishk Mein actor is

Amid Mrunal Thakur-Dhanush wedding rumours, know what the age difference between Sita Raman actress and Tere Ishk Mein actor is

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Amid Mrunal Thakur-Dhanush wedding rumours, know what the age difference between Sita Raman actress and Tere Ishk Mein actor is Home News and Gossip Amid Mrunal Thakur-Dhanush wedding rumours, know what the age difference between Sita Raman actress … Recent reports claim that Mrunal Thakur and Dhanush are planning to get married on February 14. Read on to know more about them. A lot is happening in the Bollywood and South Indian film industries. There are speculations regarding the affair between Mrunal and Dhanush. However, in an interview given in August 2024, the actress had already reacted to these rumors. In a talk with Only Kollywood, she had explicitly stated that she regards the actor as just a good friend. She had also mentioned that they are only friends. However, there has been no confirmation about the two’s relationship. Is Mrunal Thakur and Dhanush to get married? Now, recent reports are claiming that the two can plan to get …

A team in transition need good wickets to gain confidence: WV Raman | Cricket News

A team in transition need good wickets to gain confidence: WV Raman | Cricket News

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The team is at the crossroads now. Obviously, the coach feels it’s in a transition phase. But again, once he’s recognized that, what should have also been thought about is the kind of tracks that they play on. And the kind of guys picked for Test cricket. The reason I say this is because if you are in a transition phase, you obviously want to bring in youngsters, give them confidence, especially the batters. That can happen only when you put out good tracks. One of the main reasons India had almost a Fab 5 or Fab 6 at the start of the millennium is because they played a lot of cricket on good pitches. And because everybody did well on the good tracks, they gained the confidence to do well abroad as well. And the other thing is that, if the bowlers are also given tracks where there’s not much real help in terms of lateral movement of the surface, then they develop the skills to become better. Like Harbhajan Singh got 32 wickets …

Punjab: AAP MLA Raman Arora arrested over corruption charges in Jalandhar | Video

Punjab: AAP MLA Raman Arora arrested over corruption charges in Jalandhar | Video

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Raman Arora, the AAP MLA representing Jalandhar Central, is accused of demanding money in exchange for carrying out official duties and using intimidation to extort funds from residents. Jalandhar: In a major crackdown on corruption, the Punjab Vigilance Bureau arrested Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Raman Arora from his residence in Jalandhar Central on Friday. The arrest came after a detailed raid was conducted at his home and offices earlier in the day, following allegations linking him to a bribery and extortion racket within the Jalandhar Municipal Corporation. Raman Arora, who has represented Jalandhar Central for several years, is accused of orchestrating a scheme where fake municipal notices were sent to residents. According to sources close to the investigation, Arora allegedly directed municipal officials to issue these fraudulent notices and then demanded bribes in exchange for withdrawing them. This corrupt practice reportedly persisted for several months and may have involved other municipal employees. The Vigilance Bureau began its raid at Arora’s Ashok Nagar residence around mid-morning. Though officials have not revealed specific details about the …

Raman Rajamannan, Kerala’s Tribal King, To Attend Republic Day Celebrations

Raman Rajamannan, Kerala’s Tribal King, To Attend Republic Day Celebrations

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New Delhi: Raman Rajamannan, the king of Kerala’s Mannan community, will attend the 76th Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi on January 26. King Rajamannan will be accompanied by his wife Binumol. OR Kelu, Minister for Welfare of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes, handed over the Republic Day invitation to the tribal king. This will be the first time a tribal king will attend the Republic Day parade in Delhi. Rajamannan, the only tribal king in Kerala, and his wife flew to Delhi on Wednesday. They will visit various places after the parade and return on February 2. Travel expenses will be borne by the Scheduled Caste Development Department, Minister Kelu said in a social media post. He will wear headgear (thalappavu) and traditional clothes, marking the special occasion and will be assisted by two Ministers and soldiers during the functions. Rajamannan is the head of 300 families of Mannans, a tribal clan living in 48 settlements in the Idukki district. The King holds a special place in the rituals and festivities of …