January 12, 2026

Gold Cup Receives Warm Festive Welcome in Chalakudy District Procession

The champion trophy for the State School Arts Festival arrived in Chalakudy with a lively procession involving students, officials, and locals. The event began at Chalakudy Government Boys Higher Secondary School and featured music and public participation.

January 12, 2026

Thiruvaiyaru Comes Alive for Annual Thyagaraja Aradhana Music Festival

Every January, the town of Thiruvaiyaru in Tamil Nadu hosts the Thyagaraja Aradhana, where musicians gather to perform Saint Thyagaraja's Pancharatna Kritis at his samadhi temple.

January 12, 2026

Debut Film Watusi Zombie! Premieres at IFFK, Now Streaming on YouTube

Cyril Abraham Dennis’s debut film Watusi Zombie! premiered at IFFK 2024 and is now streaming on YouTube. This Gen Z satire set in Kochi marks a fresh voice in Malayalam cinema.

January 12, 2026

Kochi police file first case linked to Operation Numkhor vehicle smuggling involving Bollywood stars

Kochi police register a criminal case linked to Operation Numkhor, targeting smuggled vehicles from Bhutan. Bollywood stars' cars were seized during raids. A man was cheated into buying a forged Toyota Land Cruiser.

January 12, 2026

Hyderabad to Host International Kite, Hot Air Balloon & Drone Festivals in January 2026

Hyderabad’s Parade Grounds will buzz with the International Kite Festival from Jan 13-15, Hot Air Balloon events from Jan 16-18, and Drone festivals on Jan 16-17 at Gachibowli stadium. Get ready for three days packed with vibrant skies and thrilling tech shows.