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Revisiting Rohith Vemula’s death after eight years
As the dust settles, revelations by the Telangana Police shed new light on Vemula’s untimely death Rohith Vemula(26), a PhD scholar at the University of Hyderabad was found dead in his hostel room on 17 January 2016. Had he lived for another fortnight, he would have celebrated his 27th birthday on...
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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
27 April 2024 | Kumar Chellappan -
Rahul Gandhi holds on to Wayanad despite speculation
20 April 2024 | Kumar Chellappan -
Indian political discourse plummets: Standards in free fall
15 April 2024 | Kumar Chellappan -
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
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...
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 Kerala is in a state of confusion. The party, described as the world’s largest and most powerful Marxist outfit, finds itself speaking in different voices over its main enemy....
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 is shocking in the statement made by A Raja MP, that India was not a nation but a sub-continent. “India was neither a nation in the...
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 Elections have been described as the festivals of democracy. It is the time when we celebrate democracy in its true splendour. Those who do not get seats to contest...
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...
