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Vision for India: A State-led roadmap for effective governance
Amid India's socio-economic shift, Karthik Muralidharan's new book shines as a guide for the nation's trajectory It was during the mid-1960s that I had a first-hand experience with Kochi, popularly known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea. Other than Kochi Port, the small aerodrome and the star hotel of yore...
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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
05 April 2024 | Kumar Chellappan
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...
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...
