ASSEMBLY-ELECTION
Delhi’s ‘freebie’ anchored political campaigns pose fundamental questions
‘Freebies’ are a counter to the conventional mobilization around caste blocs, which upended national politics after the release of Mandal Commission report. However, freebies raise questions about fiscal sustainability and the trade-offs involved for economic performance. As Delhi continues to set a precedent, the debate over the merits and demerits of freebies versus caste politics is likely to shape the future of Indian democracy
BUSINESS
Ram Mandir will transform India into the manifestation of Ram Rajya
India is continuously evolving, working towards realising the true essence of Ram Rajya. Ram Mandir represents a tangible embodiment of the concept of Ram Rajya, serving as a perpetual reminder for governments and rulers to aspire toward achieving the ideals of justice and fairness.
BUSINESS
Cooperatives: A scam-ridden cooperative ‘bank’ in Kerala and the state government’s proposed ‘bailout’ is undermining public trust
Bailing out banks with taxpayers’ money is acceptable up to a point when failures happen after adverse economic or business circumstances or to avert a larger systemic collapse. But when ‘bailouts’ attempt to mollify public anger over malfeasance, it becomes a perverse incentive, especially when those piloting the escape route are themselves in the dock
POLITICS
Transition from old to new Parliament building marks growth of a democracy on the cusp of global leadership
The Old Parliament building has stood witness to India's transformation from a mere political concept into a tangible and formidable nation, with all its grandeur and strength. The members who will sit in the new Parliament building have the responsibility to take India to greater heights
BUSINESS
Panel evaluating One Nation, One Election proposal shouldn’t be guided by political calculations
The One Nation, One Election concept seeks to address the huge costs in terms of finances, administrative effort and policy disruption caused by frequent elections. But issues like a state or central government losing its majority midway through its term need to be studied by Parliament threadbare
BUSINESS
Kerala Higher Education: The decline from meritocracy to mediocrity could soon become irreversible
POLITICS
New Parliament Building: Opposition boycott signals collective departure from democratic values
ASSEMBLY-ELECTIONS
Stalled in the South: Karnataka warns BJP that one engine alone cannot go the distance
BUSINESS
PM Modi’s Kerala Visit: BJP playing ball with Christians is a win-win game
BUSINESS
Chief Minister vs Governor | Ordinance threatens future of higher education in Kerala
POLITICS
Politics | What ban on Popular Front of India means to Kerala’s politics
BUSINESS
What reinstating Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s legacy means to India
BUSINESS
Kerala | LDF’s politicisation puts higher education on a lower pedestal
BUSINESS
CPI(M) in Kerala | On a spiral downwards like in West Bengal, Tripura
BUSINESS
K-Rail Protest | What entitles Kerala government to lay survey stones it asks people to not grub up?
POLITICS
Pension Row | Should Kerala provide for its politicians?
BUSINESS
Why Kerala is a pariah state for investors
