Pathanamthitta: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday condoled the demise of tabla maestro Zakir Hussain.Pinarayi Vijayan said that Zakir Hussain’s contributions to the arts

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passed away at a hospital in San Francisco, his family announced on Monday (Dec 16). According to a statement from the family, the 73-year-old succumbed to complications related to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

The ruling CPI(M) in Kerala hinted that Pinarayi Vijayan might lead the LDF in the 2026 Assembly elections. At a press conference, CPI(M) state secretary M V Govindan discussed a potential third Vijayan-led government while criticizing media misrepresentations and addressing internal party issues.

New filmmakers should strive to create cinema with artistic value that addresses critical issues affecting human lives while resisting the corporate sector's influence, which often prioritises its interests,