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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...

20.04.2024 10

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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...

14.04.2024 7

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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 ...

11.04.2024 6

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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...

09.04.2024 9

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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...

04.04.2024 10

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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...

26.03.2024 7

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Ideological struggle or political blunder

The CPI in Kerala finds itself embroiled in an ideological conundrum, grappling with stark contradictions within its leadership The ruling CPI(M) in...

20.03.2024 5

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India is not a nation, but a subcontinent!

A Raja, a DMK MP, has sparked controversy with his recent statement, dismissing India as a nation and branding it as a subcontinent instead Nothing...

15.03.2024 10

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Intricacies of Indian electoral politics

From Members of Parliament switching allegiance to candidates making outlandish promises, the stage is set for a captivating saga to capture power ...

12.03.2024 4

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Kerala university under scrutiny for student’s death

The death of a Kerala university student sheds light on the alarming state of affairs within Kerala’s educational institutes The recent suspension...

10.03.2024 9

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Kerala's education system in a disarray

The recent senate meeting at Kerala University offered a stark portrayal of the tumultuous state of affairs within the CPI(M)-led Govt's education...

26.02.2024 4

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Tamil Nadu: The power struggle intensifies

RN Ravi, the Governor of Tamil Nadu, refuses to read State Government's speech which was critical of Central Government, ignites political tension ...

15.02.2024 5

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Secessionist voices in south India are getting louder

The secessionist demands in Tamil Nadu and Kerala must not be taken lightly; if left unchecked, such undertones will only grow The Center and the...

01.02.2024 8

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Kerala Govt red flags the Governor

The Marxists want to make it known that they do not approve of the way the Governor is functioning. They see him as a stumbling block Tuesday (9th...

10.01.2024 4

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All is not well with Indian science

Serious doubts about the efficacy of the Indian Science Congress have emerged; no meaningful discussions and debates come out of it anyway The...

07.01.2024 7

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CPI-M rule: The untold Kerala story

The Communist rule in Kerala is a comedy of errors. While State welfare takes a backseat, the kith and kin of leaders enjoy plum posts Ronald Reagan,...

04.01.2024 6

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Vijayakanth: The tragedy king of Tamil politics

Despite some highs, Vijayakanth would be remembered as an actor who  failed to make an impact in politics Vijayakanth, popularly known as Karuppu...

01.01.2024 7

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Mimicry in the corridors of power

Political leaders are often the subject of ridicule and lampooning; they would best ignore it to look mature and tolerant Kalyan Banerjee (67), a...

24.12.2023 8

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Terrorists and miscreants are far more motivated than we think

They often take a cue from fiction and execute it in real life. The nation must be ready for them, complacency has no place in the security of high...

22.12.2023 20

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Higher education in Kerala needs an overhaul

Politics has claimed the quality of Kerala’s higher education. The standards are at an all time low and no meaningful research is coming out of its...

18.12.2023 10

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Chennai bears the brunt of cyclone Michaung

The flash floods and the resultant mishaps including the loss of human lives are the fallout of the failure of local bodies to fortify the metropolis...

13.12.2023 9

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Kissinger had counterparts in Kerala!

The uniqueness of Kissinger was his expertise in making the impossibilities a possibility Henry Kissinger, the US State Secretary during the Richard...

04.12.2023 20

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Democracy: Restoring the dignity in public life

Poll campaigns are becoming toxic with unrestrained campaigns; no one is sacrosanct, and all political parties must shoulder the blame for it The...

29.11.2023 5

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Vijayan’s public relations tour may end in a fiasco

Kerala CM goes all out to tom-tom his achievements but the ground reality is very different Political commentator Jayashankar terms the comments by...

27.11.2023 8

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New Kerala collective runs into trouble

The Kerala Chief Minister takes a trip across the state to tell about his good work but his party is falling apart The Nava Kerala Sadass (New Kerala...

26.11.2023 10

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All talk and no action on reviving the industry

With hardly any investment coming to Kerala, its industries are dying a slow death and the lack of job opportunities is forcing youth to seek jobs...

22.11.2023 9

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Celebrating Kerala’s 67 years of statehood

It has been a tumultuous journey for Kerala. A lot is happening in the state which does not augur well for its reputation. The big question is, where...

16.11.2023 8

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India has the will and capacity to host Olympic games

India has the potential to stage the Olympic Games. But would we be able to compete in the Olympics we host, is the moot question The declaration by...

18.10.2023 4

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Developing argumentative skills with Moot Courts

In a bid to improve the argumentative skills of budding lawyers, law colleges and schools across India are choosing ‘Moot Court’ competitions The...

16.10.2023 6

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Benefits of chanting God's name

Chanting God’s name can bring down physical and psychological issues Even as there is a call by atheists and Dravidians to abolish Sanatana Dharma,...

13.10.2023 9

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Kerala's anguish over Hamas attacks has historical reasons

The Jews living in Kerala have emotional ties with the locals. Many Keralites have died due to Hamas attacks in Israel Sufferance is the badge of all...

12.10.2023 5

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Will India ever become a football-playing nation?

The Asian Games 2023 have taught us once again that India is nowhere near global standards in football; can we please do something about it? The...

04.10.2023 10

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‘Sacred Groves’ are vanishing fast

‘Sacred groves’ are fast disappearing in the country due to the erosion of  traditional belief system which helped conserve them Vayalar...

29.09.2023 8

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Sanatan dharma: Where are we headed?

The only issue being discussed in Tamil Nadu today is the Sanatan dharma and the negative impact it has had on the Dravidian society Things are going...

10.09.2023 8

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