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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 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...
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Ignored at home, legendary football coach gets global honour
12 April 2024 | Kumar Chellappan -
Election manifestos: Rituals no one is serious about
10 April 2024 | Kumar Chellappan -
Dynastic politics and the mirage of leadership
05 April 2024 | Kumar Chellappan -
Controversial issues reignite India-Lanka relations
27 March 2024 | Kumar Chellappan -
Ideological struggle or political blunder
21 March 2024 | Kumar Chellappan -
India is not a nation, but a subcontinent!
16 March 2024 | Kumar Chellappan -
Intricacies of Indian electoral politics
13 March 2024 | Kumar Chellappan
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 of PC Saseendran, Vice-Chancellor of Kerala Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences University in Wayanad, by Governor Arif Mohammed Khan marks a significant event in the state's history. This action, prompted...
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 sector One step forward and four steps backward seem to be the driving force of the CPI(M)-led Government if what happened during Friday’s senate meeting of the Kerala University...
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 For the first time in the history of Tamil Nadu, a Governor refused to read the speech prepared by the State Government at the beginning of the 2024-2025 session...
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 Constitutional authorities in the country should take serious note of the secessionist demands brewing up in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Though the DMK has been demanding...
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 January 2024) was observed as a hartal in Kerala’s Idukki district by the CPI(M) in protest against the visit of Governor Arif Mohammed...
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 cancellation (postponement, according to office bearers) of the 109th edition of the Indian Science Congress which was scheduled to begin on 3 January 2024 has brought to light...
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, 40th President of the USA (1981-1989) was well known for his sense of humor and innocent observations about global affairs. One of his pastimes...
