Hyderabad: From a city of cycles to a city of cars and metro trains
The South Firstby PV Kondal Rao26d ago
Synopsis: The Nizam’s ‘Bicycle Boys’ are an unusual reminder of how early bicycles entered Hyderabad’s public life.
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top 63%CPI(M) extended state committee meet begins in Kozhikode amid leadership concerns
The South Firstby South First Desk26d ago
CPI(M) extended state committee meet begins in Kozhikode amid leadership concerns While the party leadership has said the meeting aims to chart a future course of action, the LDF's setback in the...
Ronaldinho returns to Keralam, a decade after close shave
The South Firstby Dileep V Kumar26d ago
Ronaldinho returns to Keralam, a decade after close shave The 46-year-old former Brazil star is expected to arrive in Kochi for the ‘Return of the Titans’ exhibition match, scheduled to be played...
Can Vijay redefine social justice politics in Tamil Nadu?
The South Firstby Akhilesh Kumar26d ago
Synopsis: Vijay has infused a new political energy in Tamil Nadu, particularly among younger sections of the electorate.
A free flu shot convinced only three in 10 elderly Indians, revealing deeper concerns including safety and necessity
The South Firstby Sumit Jha26d ago
Synopsis: A multicentric study found that only 29.7% of nearly 5,000 older adults accepted a free influenza vaccine, despite cost being removed as a barrier.
Three exits, one ministerial office — and plenty of whispers
The South Firstby South First Desk26d ago
For an office that is supposed to be busy dealing with Keralam’s health system, the Health Minister’s chamber appears to have developed a health issue of its own: attrition. K.
AP liquor policy 2026–27: Permit rooms made mandatory, existing shops get renewal option
The South Firstby Sarath Chandra B27d ago
Synopsis: According to Andhra Pradesh’s new Excise Policy for the year 2026–27, the existing 3,736 shops will continue as they are.
Operation Onion: The 100-tonne experiment to peel away Keralam's price pain
The South Firstby Dileep V Kumar27d ago
Operation Onion: The 100-tonne experiment to peel away Keralam’s price pain The government has announced that 100 tonnes of onions will be procured and sold at ₹35 a kg to provide relief to...
Kanimozhi opposes mineral extraction plans in Tamil Nadu's unique Theri regions
The South Firstby South First Desk27d ago
Kanimozhi opposes mineral extraction plans in Tamil Nadu’s unique Theri regions Describing the Theri regions as rare landscapes of Tamil Nadu, Kanimozhi urged the government to immediately abandon...
Porn videos found on phone seized from rape convict Prajwal Revanna’s cell in Bengaluru jail
The South Firstby South First Desk27d ago
Synopsis: A separate FSL-based report says the mobile phone and pen drive together contained around 173 files, including Kannada, Hindi, English and other-language films, web series and “other”...
Mystery shrouds deaths of one-year-old twins in Keralam's Adimali
The South Firstby South First Desk27d ago
Mystery surrounds the deaths of one-year-old twins in Adimali, Idukki, with police investigating whether they died after accidentally ingesting termite-killing pesticide kept at their rented house.
Cooking may keep ageing brains active, but new recipes matter more than routine work
The South Firstby Sumit Jha27d ago
Synopsis: A Japanese study suggests cooking at home at least once a week may be linked to lower dementia risk among older adults.
Low-pressure area in Bay of Bengal: Heavy rains lash Andhra coastal districts
The South Firstby South First Desk27d ago
Low-pressure area in Bay of Bengal: Heavy rains lash Andhra coastal districts Authorities advised the public not to step out unless it is an emergency, and cautioned against standing under trees or...
Real issues aside, police raj is the answer in Telangana!
The South Firstby N Venugopal27d ago
Synopsis: Telangana is suffering from a host of problems today. Sadly, the real issues have simply been thrown to the wind.
Law against black magic in the works, study probes what drives deadly superstition in Keralam
The South Firstby Dileep V Kumar27d ago
Synopsis: A study of four occult-linked murders in Keralam shows how greed, psychological vulnerability and social pressures can turn deeply rooted supernatural beliefs into a justification for...
The flu is spreading. But why now? What is driving India’s latest surge
The South Firstby Sumit Jha27d ago
Synopsis: India’s latest influenza surge is being driven by monsoon conditions, humidity, crowded spaces, viral evolution and vulnerable populations, according to doctors.
Karnataka SIR: Half of nearly 44 lakh notices yet to be delivered; only 7 lakh hearings completed
The South Firstby South First Desk28d ago
Karnataka SIR: Half of nearly 44 lakh notices yet to be delivered; only 7 lakh hearings completed Out of the 24.97 lakh cases of alleged discrepancies where notices have been served, hearings have...
Retired Havildar arrested ten days after Madras Regiment arms theft; crime lays bare severe security lapses
The South Firstby Sreshta Ladegaam28d ago
Synopsis: A 10-day manhunt over a massive armoury theft in Secunderabad ended with a retired Army Havildar in custody.
Kerala power crisis takes ironic turn as Electricity Minister's speech at KSEB event is disrupted by power outage
The South Firstby South First Desk28d ago
Kerala power crisis takes ironic turn as Electricity Minister’s speech at KSEB event is disrupted by power outage Chief Minister V.D Satheesan has directed the KSEB to take immediate and...
After Karnataka, Telangana bans manufacture, sale of analogue ‘paneer’ for one year
The South Firstby South First Desk28d ago
Synopsis: According to the order, the prohibition applies to non-dairy/artificial or analogue paneer being manufactured, stored, distributed or sold as “paneer” or otherwise.