FD vs Mutual Funds: The Real Truth About Long-Term Returns
Are mutual funds truly better than FDs? An expert breaks down the reality of returns, tax, inflation, and how to choose the right tool for your financial goals. Read to plan smarter.
Are mutual funds truly better than FDs? An expert breaks down the reality of returns, tax, inflation, and how to choose the right tool for your financial goals. Read to plan smarter.
Income Tax Department uncovers Rs 1,300 crore unreported deposits in Nagpur cooperative banks. Total undisclosed funds now at Rs 9,000 crore. Read the full investigation details.
Ernakulam district in Kerala has 35 active leprosy cases, with a significant number among migrants. Health officials launch a detection drive to prevent spread and deformity. Learn the symptoms.
Veteran Malayalam actor Punnapra Appachan, known for over 1000 films, passed away at 77 due to injuries from a fall. His career spanned from 1965 to new-gen cinema. Read his journey.
A staggering ₹12 crore from 573 inactive accounts in Chandigarh cooperative banks has been transferred to the RBI's depositor education fund. Discover the implications for account holders and the banking system.
Major Indian banks report faster credit growth than deposit mobilisation in Dec 2025 quarter. HDFC Bank, BoB, PNB show shift to term deposits, impacting margins. Read the full analysis.
Kerala government will appeal the 2017 actor abduction and rape case verdict, challenging the acquittal of actor Dileep and three others. The appeal will be filed in the High Court this week.
HDFC Bank's share price declined 1.64% to ₹984.60 even as its Q3 FY26 update showed robust 9-12% growth in advances and deposits. Full results due Jan 17.
A man died and another was critically injured in a firecracker explosion at St Peter's and St Paul's Church in Kadathy, Muvattupuzha. Police register case against three, including a priest. Read the full details.
Kochi police intensify the murder probe after a body was found in an unoccupied building near Ernakulam Town Hall. A lookout notice is issued for suspect Muhammed Ali. Read the latest details.
Ernakulam district reports a drop in child abuse cases from the 2023 peak, but experts warn of ongoing online exploitation. Read about the data and expert insights.
Bandhan Bank reports 10% YoY loan growth and 11.1% deposit rise for Q3 FY26. Retail deposits surge, but CASA ratio contracts. Read the full business update.
Prepaid autorickshaw fares from Kochi's major transit hubs increase by Rs 10-20. Learn about the new rates, driver challenges, and why the service is declining. Get the full story.
A 55-year-old captive elephant died in Kochi after choking on palm leaves during a temple festival parade. The postmortem revealed the tragic cause. Read the full story.
Railway Protection Force arrests Mayakannan, 31, from Madurai, seizing two stolen mobile phones in a combing op at Ernakulam Junction. Case filed, probe on.
A fast-food manager in Kochi was terminated after brandishing a knife at students over a chicken burger complaint. The company enforced its zero-tolerance policy. Full details inside.
A 22-year-old Nepali woman's condition improves after a historic heart transplant at Kochi's Ernakulam General Hospital, the first such surgery at a district-level government facility in India.
A fatal fire on the Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express was caused by brake binding, not a short circuit. The incident near Yelamanchili claimed one life. Read the full investigation details.
Ernakulam DDMA mandates fire audits by Jan 15 after Broadway, Pulinchodu blazes. Rs 12 crore water tank planned. Read about the new safety measures.
Ernakulam Rural Police's special drive on New Year's Eve led to 8 narcotics cases & 116 for drunk driving. 1200 officers ensured peaceful celebrations. Read the full report.
India's small-cap mutual funds underperformed in 2025, with only one fund in the green. Discover the top long-term performers and why bank FDs remain a safe anchor for portfolios.
A fight erupted at a Kochi hotel after students complained about an undersized chicken patty. The argument escalated, leading to a scuffle and the manager wielding a knife. Police are investigating.
Kochi's Champions Boat League Season 5 saw a last-minute venue shift to avoid shallow waters. Organizers raced against low tide to complete the event successfully, but experts demand a permanent solution for the racecourse. Read more.
RBI reveals unclaimed deposits in Indian banks soared to ₹62,314 crore by end-2024. Learn how to reclaim your money and why public sector banks hold most funds.
Malayalam superstar Mohanlal's mother, Santhakumari, aged 90, passed away at her Ernakulam home. She was a former bureaucrat's wife. Read more about her life and the family's bond.
Income Tax authorities detect over ₹125 crore in unreported deposits at Nirmal Ujjwal Credit Cooperative Society in Nagpur, violating SFT rules. Details of the major compliance failure inside.
A 70-year-old cloth merchant from Vijayawada died in a fire on the Ernakulam Express at Yalamanchili station. Officials suspect he stayed to guard cash & gold. Read details of the rescue and inquiry.
A routine photography trip in Kochi turned into a dramatic rescue mission when a buffalo was found sinking in mud. Read how a photographer, a truck driver, and fire services saved a life, embodying constitutional duty and compassion.
A 70-year-old man was tragically burnt alive in the Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express fire, despite a swift evacuation by fellow passengers. Read the full report on this heartbreaking incident.
A tragic train fire on the Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express claims the life of a 70-year-old passenger. Details on the incident and the swift evacuation of others.