Keralas

Cantor’s Giant Softshell Turtle hatchling taken along the Chandragiri river in Kerala, India. Credit: Ayushi JainBiologists have identified a breeding group of Cantor’s Giant Softshell Turtles during conservation initiatives in southern India.Local communities have provided essential knowledge leading to the first-ever discovery of nesting evidence and a breeding population of an extremely rare turtle species in India.The Cantor’s Giant Softshell Turtle (Pelochelys cantorii) is native to the rivers of South and Southeast…

One must always be careful while driving on roads in India. If you are driving through a forest area, you should always be alert. Lately, we have seen a lot of cases where people have tried to interact with wild animals on such roads, and that did not end well. Here is one such video from Kerala’s Muthanga, where men trying to take a picture of a wild elephant narrowly escaped from being crushed by the animal. The video has already gone viral on the internet. The video was shared by Wayanadgram on their Instagram…

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning-based irrigation systems, drones for targeted spraying of pesticides and automation were the technological advances showcased at the Kerala Plantation Expo on Sunday. The expo was inaugurated by state industries minister P Rajeev. Industries and commerce director S Harikishore, who is special officer, plantation, said the sector was thoroughly mechanised today with the influx of startups in the modern times. Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value Skill CoursesOffering…

Last Updated: December 11, 2023, 13:55 ISTKerala's 'Classic Imperial' Cruise Unveiled. (Photo: India Shipping News)Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurates Kerala's largest cruise, 'Classic Imperial.' It offers top-notch amenities for 150 passengers.Union Minister Nitin Gadkari virtually launched ‘Classic Imperial,’ the grandest tourist vessel in Kerala, promising an unmatched luxury cruise.In his speech, the Minister highlighted the vast potential of cruise tourism in India, particularly in the scenic Kerala. Plans are…

The Kerala Government installed 726 AI cameras on National and State Highways earlier this year. These cameras were placed across the state as part of the Safe Kerala Project. However, controversies arose regarding this new system upon its implementation. The cameras are tasked with monitoring vehicles for various offenses and automatically generating challans. Recently, an image of a Kerala Police vehicle, with officials not wearing seat belts, went viral on the internet. Subsequently, a challan was issued for the…

On Friday, Zendaya and Tom Holland arrived in India on their maiden trip together to the country. The Hollywood couple were rumoured to be in Mumbai for Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre's opening. However, they were not spotted at the star-studded gala that was attended by Bollywood royalty including Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor, Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra as well as international celebs such as Gigi Hadid and Nick Jonas. Now, a photo of Zendaya and Tom is doing the rounds on social media, and reactions are…

Automotive brands have always found new ways of marketing their products, however, the Japanese two-wheeler manufacturing giant Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India with its recent campaign has taken it to a new level. Under its extremely innovative and first-of-its-kind outdoor campaign ‘Floating Showroom in the Backwaters of Kerala’ Honda has crossed the geographical barriers to promote the sale of its already popular scooter – the Activa. The company has introduced the floating Honda showroom just before the…

Aster DM Healthcare on Friday announced the launch of its latest integrated advanced 550-bedded healthcare facility at Trivandrum in Kerala. The company plans to invest a total of Rs. 500 crores for the entire project. This would be Aster’s 7th Hospital in Kerala and 16th Hospital in India. The 550 bedded hospital will have several centres of excellence fulfilling the needs of a super-specialty hospital in the region. This super-specialty facility will house several…