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Epic election festival concludes smoothly
The 2024 general election campaign has been marked by intense mudslinging, media misrepresentations and sharp ideological battles With the conclusion of the 7th phase of the voting on Saturday, the long drawn-out Great Election Festival has come to an end. The results of the polls would be announced on Tuesday and...
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Kerala Govt faces backlash over flawed liquor policy
03 June 2024 | Kumar Chellappan -
The crisis in Kerala’s State-run hospitals runs deep
28 May 2024 | Kumar Chellappan -
Outrage over superstar Mammootty’s alleged Jihadi ties
21 May 2024 | Kumar Chellappan -
Kejriwal's bail: Unveiling political prophecies post-release
14 May 2024 | Kumar Chellappan -
Revisiting Rohith Vemula’s death after eight years
11 May 2024 | Kumar Chellappan -
Vision for India: A State-led roadmap for effective governance
07 May 2024 | Kumar Chellappan -
The idea of rotating PMs is as ridiculous as it is impractical
02 May 2024 | Kumar Chellappan
The U-turns and contradictions in Antony’s political journey
From advocating communal harmony to his stance on Hindu-Muslim relations, Antony’s journey reflects his love for courting controversies The year was 1993. The Kerala Press Academy (since renamed as Kerala Media Academy) under the ownership of the Kerala Government was having the Mathai Manjooran Memorial Day. Mathai Manjooran was a socialist...
Rahul Gandhi holds on to Wayanad despite speculation
The decision comes as a strategic move, influenced by a variety of factors, including local dynamics and broader political alliances in Kerala. Even as the Indian National Congress was burning midnight oil about the Lok Sabha constituency from where Rahul Gandhi would contest this time, The Pioneer has reported that the...
Indian political discourse plummets: Standards in free fall
Elections serve as a litmus test for the health of a nation’s democracy, revealing the true character of leaders The narrative that happens during the time of the General Election is an indicator of the quality of democracy practiced in a country. Leaders, especially the star campaigners, should set a standard...
Ignored at home, legendary football coach gets global honour
Rufus D’Souza, a 90-year-old coach from Fort Kochi, Kerala, has been honoured by Borussia Dortmund for his lifelong commitment to the sport Whenever the Indian national football team gets thrashed by its rivals in international hustings, the national coach Igor Stimac has a readymade answer. “This result is on expected lines....
Election manifestos: Rituals no one is serious about
From the Congress to the BJP and even smaller players, manifestos are released with much fanfare yet often fail to hold substance It is election time and the season of manifestos. The Indian National Congress which is the world’s largest political party; the BJP, an outfit representing the interests of those...
Dynastic politics and the mirage of leadership
As India navigates its political landscape, the verdict is clear: Leadership must be earned, not inherited There is an adage in south India which when translated into English would read like this ; “The moment you see a kid, you can make out the plight of the village from where he...
Controversial issues reignite India-Lanka relations
The contentious issues of Katchatheevu and Sethusamudram resurface amid Tamil Nadu’s election fervour The schedule for the General Election 2024 has been announced and the State of Tamil Nadu is full of rattle and brouhaha over non-issues. The ruling DMK which has been maintaining silence over issues like the provision of...
