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Pinarayi Vijayan: A tale of U-turns and controversies
CM Pinarayi's U-turn on sensitive data disclosures, coupled with the BJP's election triumph in Thrissur suggests a shifting balance of power Man, woman and Child was a novel by best-selling author Erich Segal (1937-2010) which has been translated into many languages. It was made into a movie in English as well...
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The battle over CPI(M) leader M M Lawrence’s final journey
03 October 2024 | Kumar Chellappan -
The Decline of Malayalam literature: A tale of nepotism and fading standards
24 September 2024 | Kumar Chellappan -
India’s untapped ocean energy: A blueprint for powering the future
19 September 2024 | Kumar Chellappan -
The making of Kerala’s catastrophe
12 September 2024 | Kumar Chellappan -
The decline of Parliamentary decorum
02 September 2024 | Kumar Chellappan -
Indian cardiologist sparks global debate on mind-based medical protocols
08 August 2024 | Kumar Chellappan -
Kerala: Beyond the well-crafted image of a tidy, literate State
18 July 2024 | Kumar Chellappan
A reflective moment on India's democratic values and political integrity
From displays of loyalty to controversial gestures, this year's oath-taking ceremony reveals a transformed landscape in Indian politics Newly elected members of the Lok Sabha taking oath to adhere to the Constitution of India is a solemn occasion. “I, X, having been elected a member of the Houe of the People...
The dark days of India’s Emergency
This period saw the suspension of civil liberties and the censoring of the press leaving an indelible mark on the nation’s political landscape Vinashakale Viparith Budhi (Sanskrit for ‘as doom approaches mind reverses’) is what Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan told his friends when he was arrested and was being led off...
Kallakurichi liquor tragedy shows how deep the rot runs
The nexus between local politicians, law enforcement and illicit brewers makes mockery of prohibition laws in the State Even as this column is being written on Friday at 1 pm, the death toll in Kallakurichi hooch tragedy has risen to 49 with doctors saying that more persons are expected to leave...
India’s foreign policy under Modi 3.0
Amid geopolitical tensions, Modi’s engagements at the G7 reflect India’s commitment to democratic principles and its positioning on the world stage In less than a week of assuming office as the Prime Minister for the largest democracy in the world, Mr Modi, is back where he excels. He was in Italy...
Time for BJP to set its house in order
The party must ponder Venkaiah Naidu's advice and start working towards repairing its ties with the RSS, besides looking for a proactive president The swearing in of Narendra Modi 3.0 is over and it is now business as usual. But there is an eerie uncertainty pervading across India as the BJP...
Uncertainty prevails after Lok Sabha polls
Congress, with its allies, gains strength as Opposition. Modi adapts to a new landscape, reliant on diverse regional satraps for support The dust has settled and the performers are back in their homes as the great election carnival has come to an end. What pervades all over India is a sense...
Modi’s grand claims fall short
Despite Modi's bold predictions of a sweeping majority, the results reveal a different story. The BJP is poised to form the Government with a simple majority alongwith its NDA allies Even as I write this column, TV news channels are airing the news that the BJP led by Narendra Modi has...
