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In North Kerala, Theyyam is more than performance: it is ritual, inheritance and living faith. Following artiste Vinu Peruvannan as he transforms into Kathivanoor Veeran, this dispatch examines how hours of preparation, folklore and devotion converge to turn a mortal body into a vessel of the divine.
A burst of solar activity is expected to drive auroral displays across parts of North America this weekend, with forecasters saying the northern lights could be visible far beyond their usual range. But cloud cover, local weather and light pollution may sharply limit what observers actually see, even where geomagnetic conditions are favorable.
Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia used the North East Bankers' Conclave 2.0 in Agartala to outline a broader push to deepen banking access across the region, including more branches and ATMs in underserved areas. The event also underscored the role of coordinated action between banks and government in turning financial inclusion into tangible economic opportunity for households and small businesses.
China and North Korea have opened a major new border bridge years behind schedule, creating a fresh land link between the two neighbors at a moment of heightened scrutiny over Pyongyang’s sanctions-battered economy. The crossing is likely to improve trade and logistics, but it also raises immediate questions about how much relief it can provide to North Korea and whether it could complicate enforcement of international sanctions.
Tamil Nadu’s government is fully prepared to handle the Northeast monsoon, Revenue Minister K.A. Sengottaiyan said on Wednesday, citing a series of review meetings and near-completion of preparedness works across the state. He said about 98% of the required measures have already been completed, underscoring the administration’s confidence as the seasonal rains approach. The remarks come as the state braces for a period that often brings both vital rainfall and serious flood risk, especially in low-lying and urban areas. The government’s emphasis on readiness reflects the recurring pressure on disaster management systems in one of India’s most monsoon-exposed states.
The India Meteorological Department has said the northeast monsoon is likely to set in over south India on Thursday, even as heavy to very heavy rain continues to lash the Tamil Nadu coast. The forecast points to isolated very heavy rainfall over Kerala and Mahe, and over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, with intense showers likely to persist across several southern and adjoining regions over the next five days.
The India Meteorological Department has indicated that the northeast monsoon is set to arrive on Thursday, even as intense rain continues to lash Tamil Nadu’s coast and nearby union territories. The weather office has warned of isolated very heavy rain over Kerala, Mahe, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal on Thursday, with heavy rainfall likely across several southern and adjoining regions over the next five days.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said the long-promised Vizhinjam fishing harbour is moving toward reality, with a new 235-metre breakwater, a 500-metre L-shaped fishery berth and supporting infrastructure now part of the plan. The project is being positioned as a major upgrade for the state’s coastal economy, with dredging, lighting and road connectivity expected to improve operating conditions for fishers and related logistics.
Efforts are under way to revive the long-stalled Sabari rail project by using Kerala’s 50% financial share, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said, while noting that the Railways has been asked to contribute its portion as well. The project, whose estimated cost stood at ₹3,800 crore in 2023, remains a significant infrastructure proposal for improving connectivity in southern Kerala and easing pressure on existing transport corridors.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has cited unresolved hurdles in the proposed runway expansion at Kannur International Airport, where a land acquisition notification was issued in 2017 but the process has yet to begin in earnest. The plan to acquire 99.3235 hectares in Keezhallur is under review after officials questioned the site’s suitability for runway expansion and affected residents rejected the rehabilitation package.
Kerala is examining two land parcels in Thrissur and Kasaragod as potential sites for a proposed All-India Institute of Ayurveda, a central health education and research institution. More than 200 acres have been identified in Vettilappara Grama Panchayat in Thrissur and Cheemeni Grama Panchayat in Kasaragod, setting up an early-stage site selection process with major regional implications.
Former Kerala Finance Minister Thomas Isaac has warned that dismantling the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board, or KIIFB, would push the state’s development trajectory back by as much as 30 years. He argued that projects now being executed through the agency would otherwise take decades to complete if they depended only on routine budgetary allocations.
An unbeaten, resolute 95 from Sarwate anchored Kerala’s resistance as they batted long enough to deny Jharkhand an outright victory in their Ranji Trophy 2026-27 clash. After conceding a substantial first-innings lead, Kerala’s second innings closed at 62 for two when the match ended in a draw.
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