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‘Left has failed to address caste and gender issues’
April 5, 2025, 9:14 AM IST
Noted writer Sarah Joseph reflects on 60 years of writing, from women’s sorrows to systemic resistance Sarah Joseph, celebrated Malayalam writer and feminist icon, has won the Sahitya Akademi, Kerala Sahitya Akademi, and Vayalar awards…
April 5, 2025, 9:14 AM IST
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Freedom or death
April 5, 2025, 9:09 AM IST
Censorship and book bans have long shadowed Malayalam literature and cinema, but political vindictiveness has deepened the damage In 1938, long before the term “freedom of expression” gained currency in this part of the world,…
April 5, 2025, 9:09 AM IST
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A rosy facade, a rotten core
March 29, 2025, 10:17 AM IST
Every serious agitation by the underprivileged serves as an opportunity for public education. It stirs the layers of ignorance that occupy the conscious minds of those unaffected by the struggle, peeling away the masks of…
March 29, 2025, 10:17 AM IST
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No Asha for ASHAs
March 22, 2025, 1:27 PM IST
A first-hand account of Laija M’s daily struggle as one of Kerala’s 26,125 underpaid health activists reveals the human story behind their protest, exposing the stark paradox within the state’s celebrated health system. Laija M…
March 22, 2025, 1:27 PM IST
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Won’t tolerate harassment of dog feeders: AWBI
March 17, 2025, 7:30 AM IST
Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI), the central government’s nodal body for animal welfare, has warned of stringent action against RWAs and individuals obstructing feeding of stray dogs inside gated communities. Feeders play a pivotal…
March 17, 2025, 7:30 AM IST
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The Many Faces of Oceanic Islam
March 15, 2025, 9:08 AM IST
Dr Mahmood Kooria is an internationally acclaimed historian and researcher who recently won the Infosys award for social science research for his contributions to studies on Islam in the Indian Ocean region. In an interview…
March 15, 2025, 9:08 AM IST
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The Polar Odyssey
March 8, 2025, 11:05 AM IST
What’s it like to study life in the coldest places on Earth? Femi Anna Thomas knows firsthand In 2015, when Femi Anna Thomas enrolled as a PhD student at the National Centre for Polar and…
March 8, 2025, 11:05 AM IST
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Kerala cricket’s big leap
March 1, 2025, 7:53 AM IST
As Kerala battles Vidarbha in the Ranji final, a state once indifferent to domestic cricket now watches with bated breath. Not more than 50 spectators typically turn up to watch Ranji Trophy games at the…
March 1, 2025, 7:53 AM IST
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CPM’s Right Turn at Development Crossroads
March 1, 2025, 7:49 AM IST
As CPM supports neo-liberal policies, needy communities are increasingly pushed out of the welfare net, raising questions about its commitment to the marginalized. Outrageous comments by CPM functionaries like Elamaram Kareem and MM Mani against…
March 1, 2025, 7:49 AM IST
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Heart of Darkness
March 1, 2025, 7:44 AM IST
The Rise Of Impulsive, Brutal Crimes In Kerala Is Not Just A Law-And-Order Issue But Reflection Of A Society Struggling With Breakdown Of Families, Social Cohesion, Substance Abuse, Commodification And Moral Decay A 23-year-old man…
March 1, 2025, 7:44 AM IST
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A journey through nostalgia, nature, and native tunes
February 22, 2025, 11:15 AM IST
What started as a simple search for weekend getaways has transformed into a journey of nostalgia and cultural revival for a group of young Malayalis far from their homeland. Their desire to reconnect with the…
February 22, 2025, 11:15 AM IST
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Two unsung heroes with Kerala roots fought alongside Nelson Mandela against apartheid
February 22, 2025, 11:10 AM IST
A few yards from the cell where former South African President Nelson Mandela was imprisoned on Robben Island—a 30-minute boat ride from Cape Town—visitors will find another small room. On the wall beside its window,…
February 22, 2025, 11:10 AM IST
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The forgotten healers behind a masterpiece
February 15, 2025, 7:48 AM IST
Three physicians’ contributions to the 17th-century Hortus Malabaricus remain shrouded in controversy after 350 years “My 15 years of research to connect the missing links in the history of Hortus Malabaricus hasn’t yielded fruit yet,”…
February 15, 2025, 7:48 AM IST
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Conned for Life
February 15, 2025, 7:38 AM IST
Due to a lack of financial literacy and limited access to secure local investment options, many gullible Keralites, eager for quick returns, are falling victim to Ponzi schemes, ultimately losing their life savings and hard-earned…
February 15, 2025, 7:38 AM IST
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‘I should no longer be bound by Sharia law after leaving Islam’
February 1, 2025, 8:28 AM IST
Recently, the Supreme Court sought the Union govt’s stance on Safiya PM’s petition, which seeks to ensure that individuals who renounce their religion are governed by secular laws in matters of succession. In an interview…
February 1, 2025, 8:28 AM IST
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Embracing Malayalam, Karimeen curry and Chenda melam
February 1, 2025, 8:19 AM IST
Malayali women are increasingly finding life partners among migrants from eastern India, blurring geographical and cultural barriers. These migrants from West Bengal and Bihar have been an integral part of Kerala’s economy for over a…
February 1, 2025, 8:19 AM IST
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Beyond the visible: A painter’s subconscious landscape
January 25, 2025, 10:44 AM IST
In Tensing Joseph’s paintings, groceries, brushes and fish become portals to another reality Sculptor and fine arts professor Tensing Joseph was awestruck when he first saw the original works of Belgian artist René Magritte in…
January 25, 2025, 10:44 AM IST
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Fading footprints on sandy shores
January 18, 2025, 8:25 AM IST
As tides of change reshape fisheries, empowering women can anchor stronger, more equitable communities Eroding coastlines, shrinking shorelines, and climate change are not just reshaping the homes and livelihoods of coastal communities—they are dismantling the…
January 18, 2025, 8:25 AM IST
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The Old Man and the Sea:A Fisherman’s Memoirs
January 18, 2025, 8:19 AM IST
In 60 years of fishing, Sayyanthoni Alex has witnessed not just the sea’s retreat, but the ebbing away of an entire way of life The sea off Poonthura, south of Vizhinjam Port, was incredibly clear…
January 18, 2025, 8:19 AM IST
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Where agri-tourism blooms
January 4, 2025, 8:56 AM IST
The soon-to-be-opened centre for studies on farming culture at RARS Pilicode is a tribute to poet Subrahmanian Thirumump and a celebration of the state’s agricultural heritage Farming is magical, unfolding daily wonders that sometimes go…
January 4, 2025, 8:56 AM IST
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