Micro review: The Remnants of Rebellion by Ponnu Elizabeth Mathew

Ponnu Elizabeth Mathew’s debut novel, ‘The Remnants of Rebellion,’ explores Kerala’s tumultuous past through Aleyamma’s inheritance of a colonial bungalow. Set against the backdrop of the Naxalbari movement, the story intertwines Aleyamma’s present with her grandfather Eesho’s experiences amidst political unrest and class struggle. Mathew delves into caste, Christianity, and patriarchy, revealing internal and external…

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‘Bit her face, neck and head’: Mentally ill woman killed by stray dogs in Uttar Pradesh; officials told to relocate dogs involved

In a tragic incident in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh, a 45-year-old mentally ill woman was fatally attacked by a pack of stray dogs. The incident occurred in the Mitauli area when the woman encountered the dogs while they were feeding. Authorities have been notified, and Nagar Panchayat officials are working to relocate the dogs.

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‘Collision during seismic equipment test’: Test train runs down railway workers in China; 11 killed, 2 injured

Tragedy struck in China’s Yunnan province as a test train collided with railway workers, claiming 11 lives and injuring two. The devastating incident occurred during a seismic-detection equipment test at Luoyang Town railway station. Authorities have launched an inquiry into the cause of this severe rail accident, the region’s worst in over a decade.

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