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Veteran Malayalam Production Controller Kannan Pattambi Passes Away at 62

January 06, 2026

Malayalam Cinema Mourns the Passing of Veteran Production Controller Kannan Pattambi

The Malayalam film industry is mourning the demise of Kannan Pattambi, a respected production controller and supporting actor, who passed away late Sunday night in Kozhikode. He was 62 and had been undergoing treatment for a kidney-related ailment. His death marks the end of a long and quietly influential career that shaped Malayalam cinema both on and off screen.

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31st Critics Choice Awards 2026: Full Winners List and Key Highlights

January 06, 2026

31st Critics Choice Awards: Early Momentum in Hollywood’s Awards Season

Hollywood’s awards season gathered pace with the 31st Critics Choice Awards, held on Sunday night, as critics spread top honours across prestige cinema, mainstream studio films, animation, and television. The ceremony also introduced new categories recognising casting, ensemble work, sound, stunts, and variety programming, reflecting evolving industry priorities.

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FDA Approves First Oral Drug for Thalassemia Anaemia: Mitapivat Explained

January 06, 2026

FDA Approves First Oral Therapy for Thalassemia Anaemia: A Breakthrough in Care

In a significant advance for inherited blood disorders, the US Food and Drug Administration has approved mitapivat, marketed as Aqvesme, as the first oral treatment for anaemia in adults with alpha- or beta-thalassemia. The approval marks a shift away from exclusive dependence on blood transfusions and signals progress toward disease-modifying therapy in adult thalassemia care.

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ICAR Releases 184 New Crop Varieties to Boost Climate-Resilient Agriculture

January 06, 2026

ICAR Releases 184 New Crop Varieties to Strengthen India’s Agricultural Resilience

In a major push towards climate-resilient and productivity-driven agriculture, the Union Government has released 184 new crop varieties developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). The initiative aims to enhance farm productivity, raise farmers’ incomes, and reinforce India’s long-term food security amid changing climatic conditions.

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DSIR Removes 3-Year Rule: Major Boost for Deep-Tech Startups in India

January 06, 2026

Government Removes 3-Year Eligibility Rule for Deep-Tech Startups Under DSIR Programme

In a significant boost to India’s innovation ecosystem, the Union Government has removed the mandatory three-year existence requirement for deep-tech startups seeking recognition under the Industrial Research and Development Promotion (IRDP) programme. The reform is aimed at enabling early-stage deep-tech firms to access institutional support sooner and scale faster in high-risk, research-intensive domains.

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