New Delhi: China says five of their soldiers were killed in the Galvan clash. China has released details of five Chinese soldiers killed in a clash on the Ladakh border with India eight months ago. India has released details of 20 Indian soldiers killed in the encounter. On June 15, Indian and Chinese troops clashed on the Galwan border in eastern Ladakh. The clashes erupted when Chinese troops tried to block the march to the patrol area.
India had earlier said that 20 Indian soldiers had lost their lives in the encounter. But China has not published clear figures. In an interview with Russian media yesterday, the Indian Army Commander said that China had come forward with an official response after commenting that about 45 Chinese people had lost their lives.
The Chinese military has announced that five people have been killed in the clashes and that the Chinese military has honored the martyred soldiers. The country honored Colonel Santosh Babu of India, who was martyred in the encounter, with the Mahavir Chakra. After the confrontation, India and China agreed to create a buffer zone on the border where both armies could not enter.
Kochi: The case of Jasna missing case has been handed over to the CBI. The CBI informed the court that it could take over the investigation. The court directed the crime branch to hand over the case diary and other files to the CBI. The documents are to be handed over to the CBI Thiruvananthapuram unit. The High Court order was issued on a petition filed by Jasna’s brother Jayce John and KSU state president K.M. Abhijit and others.
The CBI has said that there is something serious behind Jasna’s missing and there is an inter-state intervention. The government had told the court that all possible investigations were ongoing and that Jasna had not yet been located. However, the petitioners contended that there was no hope of finding Jasna through the Crime Branch investigation.
Jasna Maria James went missing on March 20, 2018. The girl, who had left the house in Erumeli Mukoottuthara in the morning and went to her aunt’s house, did not return. She was a second-year BCom student of St. Dominic’s College, Kanjirapally. First, the local police and then the IG-led team conducted the investigation. The crime branch later took over the case. Police conducted investigations in Bengaluru, Pune, Goa, and Chennai.
Kochi: Non-reserved travel on general coaches on long-distance train services is likely to come into effect from June. Reservations for General Second Class coaches have been made available on the IRCTC website till May 31.
Reservations will not be available on general coaches from June 1. However, Southern Railway has not received any order in this regard. Though there were plans to resume MEMU services, it was canceled due to the increase in Covid in Kerala.
Xiaomi came up with the technology of charging the phone over the air. Xiaomi launches MI Air Charge technology With it you can charge your electronic products without wires, pads, charging stand, etc.
The primary form of MI Air Charging is a single device that can charge up to five watts. ‘The design of the speakers, desk lamps, and other accessories in your living room will soon be switched to a wireless system. ‘- The company said in a statement. In addition to Xiaomi, Motorola and Oppo are also working on wireless charging technology. Xiaomi’s MI Air Charge can charge multiple devices simultaneously. Despite the announcement, it is still too late for the product to reach the market.
New Delhi: South Korean automaker Hyundai is all set to invest crores in the automotive sector. The company plans to invest Rs 3,200 crore in four years.
The company believes that electric vehicles are the future of the world. As part of this, Hyundai is planning to focus on electric vehicles in India. The company has already announced that it is ready to invest Rs 1,000 crore in locally made and affordable vehicles. There are indications that it will partner with another South Korean automaker, Kia.
Hyundai Managing Director SS Kim said electrification is the best way to prepare for the future. He added that progress is being made based on various studies for electrification.
•ONE WORD: Full on suspense and gripping till the end, Georgekutty executes it gain.
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Drishyam 2, is the sequel to the blockbuster movie Drishyam released in 2013. The team is now back again for a promising sequel with the same cast and different crew, the film takes place after six years of the various events related to the first part, the family premise of Georgekutty continues. The movie is directed by Jeethu Joseph who also handles the story and screenplay. The movie is produced by Antony Perumbavoor under the production of Aashiravad Cinemas. Due to the pandemic of COVID-19, the movie comes under the OTT platform, released by Amazon Prime Videos.
When the sequel of Drishyam was announced by the makers an expectation was elevated, wondered what the film is going to be and how the film can take off after the outrageous incidents, also will this sequel can justify its first part. Yes, I felt too many questions just like everyone, after watching the teaser expectations were below but after watching the released trailer the earlier expectations had raised, it was promising. Still, questions were raised about how the movie is gonna be and can it do justice, ultimately Drishyam 2 is not for a just watch, it’s a must-watch. The happiest thing I loved while watching Drishyam 2 is that it gave the same touch and impact as Drishyam first part, I was equally thrilled and satisfied. I still remember the release day of Drishyam and the impact which the movie had given me while watching inside a packed theatre, after leaving the theatre the feel which the movie had offered was speechless. Honestly, the climax and ending were haunting from that moment, on next day even after waking up from the sleep the climax which I saw on the screen was obsessing in all manner. Now after completing Drishyam 2, I’m surrounded by the same feel and situation of the first part, the ending is once again haunting and provoking.
To describe in simple words, Drishyam 2 is an honest and massive sequel to the first part, credits go to the marker Jeethu Joseph. He once again proved that he is one of the best directors for making crime and suspense movies. The direction held by Jeethu Joseph is the top prior winning success of Drishyam 2, his truthful making and genuine writing helps this sequel to taste the winning success. He precisely knows what are all the elements that are needed for a suspense thriller and the rights blends are added equally in Drishyam 2 which makes it as a worth watch for a big time. The most interesting part I liked in the writing of Drishyam 2 is the way how the story gets developed after 6 six years. The occurrences that happened in the life of Georgekutty was written down beautifully that which doesn’t get diverted from the track also how the further upcoming incidents happening to him and his family was pen down convincingly, I couldn’t find any off-balance or exaggerated. The writing takes enough time to establish which was interesting and slowly the plot and screenplay get into the actual track of a thriller, and when fetches the steps no one can step back, one will completely hook into the watching and can never leave without completing it. The film offers the right moments to hold the attention of the viewers, it creates the actual tension on knowing what is next, the arousing thrilling mood was all over luminously evident in the second half, like the same Drishyam first part. The curiosity on how the movie is going to be ended was equally irresistible and compelling, couldn’t take the eye off and the climax was alleviating to haunt and also pacifying to think further.
The direction of Jeethu Joseph also needs to be mentioned just like his awesome script work. The whole making held by Jeethu Joseph was outstanding that doesn’t get slack at any point. The entire direction was intense to execute this sequel as the best and favourable, the challenge of making this sequel as extraordinary as the first part can be tough but the passionate making of him made the whole film to raise to meet the expectations. The components that are rendered in the screenplay was according to maintain the impact of the twist, so the written occasions associating with the entire ending was genuine and credible for the viewing experience. The mood of creating the thrill, establishing the happy family moments, making the situational humour, working out the sentiments and finally building the tensions and curiosity are safely and effectively written in screenplay also thus calculated in the right form without losing its actual path. The written dialogues were also notable, the right form of conversations was added, nothing gets filmy or dramatic. The words were having the power to stabilize the mood of the premise, also the emotional exchanges between the central characters were harmonizing to set the numerous scenarios.
The twist and turns that we can see in Drishyam 2 are more than we saw in the first part. Here towards the end of the second half things gets unpredictable, the ending is completely unexpected, I’m sure no can predict or make an assumption on ending, will witness something unbelievable. The engaging second half is uniformly held by the different problems and difficulties held by the central characters and how these problems affect and by what methods does the central character deal with it to resolve is taken down in the whole script without any confusions or complications. The climax is like a whole package full of surprise and amazement that can shock anyone, how and what are all the things that Georgekutty does to protect his family will he fascinating, striking and astounding to watch. The climax and the alternate ending was completely satisfying and fulfilling, which leaves the question that will it be possible for a common man to undertake these problems to protect his family and gives an ultimate answer of yes. The only drawback I found in the writing is the interval twist, it was like the one we can see in television serials, was also predictable by their over screen presence. But this small issue will be resolved by the tremendous shocking climax and by the performance of Mohanlal.
Mohanlal as Georgekutty shines once again, he just slips into the character sight, never felt like acting to do it. Here the character speaks louder than words, it’s a role that undergoes more with expressions and manners so Mohanlal just gets into it deeper and delivers the best and greatest. The numerous emotions which the character Georgekutty underlying in varied situations are crucial, actually challenging to perform but Mohanlal lives through these emotions flawlessly, knows when and where to use it and does perfectly without any single errors. Mohanlal using his eye as a tool to express the different emotions such as feelings, excitements, sentiments, attitude, enthusiasm, tensions, desperateness etc was governed premodernity without losing any grasp and that’s why he is termed as the complete actor. Meena as the wife Rani did a notable performance, her combination scene with Mohanlal was promising also the characteristic of a concerned mother was safer in her hands. Her emotional scene was also good and the suspicion which she exhibits thinkings about the incidents, her daughters and the safety of her families and concern about her husband were brought brilliantly by Meena as per the qualities or the character. Ansiba Hassan did a crucial role in the first part, the intensity was seen in her whole performance and the combination scene with Mohanlal expressed the sensible love of a father and daughter. Esther Anil as Anu comes as a modern girl who can speak English fluently did a great job. Even though performing she was having less but the vital role plays an important presence and whatever she does was precise to form the happening. Mural Gopi was surprising as the police officer, the mannerism of higher rank officer was throughout seen in his performance. Siddique and Asha Sharath comes with an extended supporting performance and both did complete justice to their respective characters. The fights and hateful posture is evident in their eyes of both the characters and did a spectacular job. Sai Kumar’s important role was the turning point and he performed brilliantly according to the right way which the character demand. Anjali Aneesh Upasana’s character was average and was not fond of how the way she undertook it, she was not a perfect match to do it.
Looking into the technical aspects, the cinematography for the film is done by Satheesh Kurup and editing is performed by V.S Vinayak. The cinematography was fair and modest offering good frames of urban beauty. It can’t be called a spectacular work but what a movie like Drishyam demands the cameraman gives interesting shots and frames. Liked the indoor shots, neat lighting techniques were used. There were many indoor scenes and on every scene especially at the night shots the lighting arrangements shows the certain skill of cinematographer and his teams. The editing of V.S Vinayak was also crisp and clear for suspense thrilling films, the transitions were impressive and the cuts don’t give any sort of mismatches. The background score tuned by Anil Johnson was also peerlessly matching to set the premise of thrill and excitement. Whenever the film demands, he gives the right tunes to set the mood, especially towards the end.
So If I am again continuing with my words this review will turn into a spoiler so can end up my promising one thing, Drishyam 2 is an honest and justifying remake that can be worth our valuable time. It’s a film that has it’s moments and prominence to prove that it’s a worthy sequel also the makers had lived and managed to meet the expectations to provide a compelling suspense crime thriller. Therefore to conclude I would say the return of Georgekutty and his family is a treat to watch for every type of audience, just go for it and never miss it.
Kochi: CBSE has decided to conduct the annual examination of Class IX and 11offline. Schools under CBSE have been directed to conduct the exams offline, but it is learned that the CBSE has decided to conduct the exams online given the spread of Covid in the state. With this, most of the schools have prepared timetables for conducting the exams online. However, the Times of India reports that the exams will be conducted offline if the state government allows them to be conducted offline.
Last week, CBSE directed the state government to conduct individual examinations in affiliated schools across the country. In other states, most of the annual examinations for Classes IX and 11 are conducted offline. However, because of the increasing number of coronavirus cases in the state, the decision has been taken to conduct annual examinations in schools in Kerala online.
“The CBSE notification states that schools should take steps to identify and address learning gaps in the ninth and 11th classes and then strictly adhere to the Covid protocols.
New Delhi: Fuel prices in the country have been hiked again today. Petrol price was hiked by 34 paise and diesel by 33 paise today. Fuel prices have risen for the 11th day in a row, 12 times this month alone. Petrol price was hiked by Rs 3.52 and diesel by Rs 3.92. In Kochi, petrol cost Rs 90 per liter for the first time. In Thiruvananthapuram today, petrol is priced at Rs 91. 76 paise and diesel at Rs 86. 26 paise. In Kochi, petrol costs Rs 90.04 per liter and diesel Rs 86.27 per liter. At the same time, companies are predicting that fuel prices will continue to rise in the coming days.
New Delhi: The Center has issued updated travel guidelines in the wake of the discovery of new strains of the coronavirus in the country. The new rule applies to travelers except those from the UK, Europe, and the Middle East.
According to the new guidelines, travelers coming to India are required to upload a self-attested affidavit on the Air Suvidha Portal. Also, the RTPCR test report should be uploaded. Uploading false information may be considered a criminal offense. Only those who are negative in the RTPCR test conducted 72 hours before departure are allowed to board the aircraft.
Those arriving in India after traveling through the UK, Europe, and the Middle East are required to undergo RTPCR testing at their own expense upon arrival in the country. This is mandatory. As there are no direct flights to India from South Africa and Brazil, those from these two countries will be included in the above category.
At the same time, all passengers arriving or departing by direct flight from the UK, Europe, and the Middle East are required to disclose their 14-day travel history.
The South African variant of the coronavirus has so far been found in four people and the Brazilian variant in one. Both of these newly discovered variants are highly contagious. The UK version of the virus has so far been confirmed in 187 people in the country.
Thiruvananthapuram: In the first phase of vaccination 93.84 percent of government and private sector health workers, Asha, Anganwadi workers in the state, have received the first dose health minister KK Shailaja teacher informed. Twice-registered enrollees, pregnant women, those who could not be vaccinated due to various health reasons, and those who refused the vaccine were excluded from the list. Of the total 3,57,797 registered workers, 3,35,754 have been vaccinated so far. The minister also said that health workers who could not be vaccinated for any reason after registration should be vaccinated immediately.
In Kottayam, Pathanamthitta, and Malappuram districts, 100 percent of registered health workers have been vaccinated. Palakkad with 99.11 percent, Wayanad with 98.88 percent, and Kollam district with 99.01 percent are close behind. Those who took the first dose of the vaccine in the first phase were given the second dose of the vaccine.
The state has so far vaccinated 3,35,754 health workers and 50,151 Covid Front fighters. So far a total of 3,85,905 people have been vaccinated in the state in two categories. The vaccine was administered at 129 vaccination centers yesterday. So far, 1,44,003 people have registered with the police, army, central armed forces, municipal, panchayat, and revenue employees who will be vaccinated in the second phase. Registration of officers working in connection with the election process has begun. So far, 36,302 people have been given covaxin. The minister also said that anti-vaccine campaigns should be rejected.
