Kumar Chellappan

Kumar Chellappan

Pinarayi Vijayan: A tale of U-turns and controversies

Pinarayi Vijayan: A tale of U-turns and controversies

Friday, 18 October 2024 | Kumar Chellappan

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...

A reflective moment on India's democratic values and political integrity

A reflective moment on India's democratic values and political integrity

Monday, 01 July 2024 | Kumar Chellappan

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

The dark days of India’s Emergency

Thursday, 27 June 2024 | Kumar Chellappan

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

Monday, 24 June 2024 | Kumar Chellappan

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

India’s foreign policy under Modi 3.0

Thursday, 20 June 2024 | Kumar Chellappan

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

Time for BJP to set its house in order

Friday, 14 June 2024 | Kumar Chellappan

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

Uncertainty prevails after Lok Sabha polls

Monday, 10 June 2024 | Kumar Chellappan

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

Modi’s grand claims fall short

Wednesday, 05 June 2024 | Kumar Chellappan

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...

Sunday Edition

DIWALI | Festival that Unites Hearts and Homes

27 October 2024 | SAKSHI PRIYA | Agenda

Celebrate India's diverse culinary landscape

27 October 2024 | Sharmila Chand | Agenda

A HEALTHY DIWALI

27 October 2024 | Team Agenda | Agenda

A Taste of Italy at Farmer’s Basket

27 October 2024 | Gyaneshwar Dayal | Agenda

Go green this diwali

27 October 2024 | Divya Bhatia | Agenda

A Night of Dandiya and Festive Cheer

27 October 2024 | SAKSHI PRIYA | Agenda