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Kerala Districts Wayanad and Malappuram Prepare for Week-Long Onam Celebrations

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Kerala Districts Wayanad and Malappuram Prepare for Week-Long Onam Celebrations

Analysed 24 Aug 2026·2 sources analysed·Wayanad district, India·Social

Wayanad and Malappuram districts in Kerala are preparing for week-long Onam celebrations featuring cultural events such as traditional dances, music, sports, and folk performances from August 24 to 30. Wayanad's festivities emphasize community participation and government support, including price controls and farmer payments, as highlighted by Agriculture Minister T. Siddique. Malappuram's events, inaugurated by Industries Minister P.K. Kunhalikutty, will showcase diverse performances including Theyyam, Tholpavakoothu, and Sufi qawwali, organized by local authorities and tourism bodies.

Political Bias
30%70%0%
Sentiment
60%
TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 3 sources

We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 30%, Centre 70%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (60/100). Lens Score 46/100.

Outlets measured: thehindu, thehindu, thehindu. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.

AI analysis of 3 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 24 Aug 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 30%● Center 70%● Right 0%

All 1 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.

Sentiment — Neutral (60/100)

Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–70/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.

Coverage timeline

thehindu broke this story on 24 Aug, 02:00 pm. Other outlets followed.

24 Aug, 02:00 pm3 sources · 6 h24 Aug, 07:46 pm
AI analysis by the TBN Bias Engine · beat methodology byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· editorial standards byOjas Kale
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  1. 1
    thehindu24 Aug, 02:00 pm
    Malappuram set for Onam celebrations from August 26
  2. 2
    thehindu24 Aug, 06:52 pm
    Wayanad gears up for week-long Onam celebrations
  3. 3
    thehindu24 Aug, 07:46 pm
    Week-long Onam celebrations begin in Kozhikode

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Government
State GovernmentCivil Supplies DepartmentDistrict AdministrationDistrict Tourism Promotion CouncilAgriculture DepartmentCivil Supplies Corporation
Corporate
Akshaya Patra FoundationEYGDS Company
Political
Indian National CongressIndian Union Muslim League

Story context

Category
Social
Location
Wayanad district, India
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
24 Aug 2026
Key entities
OnamThiruvathiraFolk musicTheatreNirmal PalazhiP. K. KunhalikuttyMalappuram districtK. M. ShajiKottakkunnuMember of Parliament, Lok SabhaVivek (lyricist)Kolkali