Bengaluru-headquartered Brigade Group has strengthened its presence in Kerala with the launch of the World Trade Center (WTC) and Brigade Square in Thiruvananthapuram, deepening its play in the state’s commercial real estate market.  The WTC, located at Technopark Phase I in Kazhakootam, is positioned as a marquee office development aimed at attracting global…
After over 50 years of living in Kerala and deeply immersing herself in its culture, 84-year-old Pepita Seth has officially become an Indian citizen. The UK-born woman, lovingly called the state’s ‘adopted daughter,’ dedicated her life to documenting and sharing Kerala’s traditions globally, earning a Padma Shri for her contributions. Some people visit a place,…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will on February 1 present her ninth straight Budget, which is expected to unveil measures to sustain growth momentum, maintain fiscal discipline, and contain reforms that could buffer the economy from global trade frictions, including US tariffs. The presentation of the Budget for April 2026 to March 2027 fiscal…
Genomic analysis conducted by Indian virology laboratories has identified Clade Ib mpox in samples collected from Kerala over the last two years. As per information available with National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune, most of the cases were linked to recent international travel, while at least one case indicates probable local transmission. Ten mpox…