Communist believe in elimination of opponents : An interaction with Kummanam Rajasekharan
What is the main reason behind continuous political violence in Kerala especially of communist violence in northern districts of Kerala? Why are we observing such large scale political and ideological violence here, where as other parts of country is relatively peaceful.
Clamping down on female foeticide and sex determination tests
It is commendable that the Supreme Court, while providing more teeth to the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act, which prohibits sex determination in the country, issued a slew of directives this week to the States and High Courts for strict implementation of the
Day of the Outsider: Why Trump had his way despite heavy odds
Those left stunned into a state of near paralysis by Donald Trump’s victory will take some time to recover. After all, they had unleashed every sort of arsenal on the Republican candidate, and with even many Republican leaders shunning Trump, they were certain that the man would be
Trump-ing India: Why Trump matters to India and World
Bucking media opposition, popular perception and Hillary Clinton’s vicious campaign, Donald Trump has emerged as the 45th president of the United States of America. Trump elucidated on his 15-point agenda in the run-up to the elections. If he decides to implement them, it could impact the
The new age of the Indian Rupee: Fighting black money, terrorism
KUSHAGR SHARMA Despite the numerous schemes and changes in regulations targeting black money, India has only risen up to the 76th position on the corruption rankings, from the 100th place, as Prime Minister in his address to the nation on November 8. Unsatisfied with the growth and being ambitious, the Government took the biggest step
Powering rural India with GARV: The massive electrification programme
In his second Independence Day speech from the the Red Fort in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had conveyed to the masses, his Government’s resolve to connect to electricity all the 18,500 un-electrified villages within the next 1,000 days. Now that might seem to be an
Communist Violence : Violence is in the genes of the communists in Kerala
CPM is Kerala’s leading political power. It has got a very good organisational cadre machinery. Money power and Muscle power-wise they are on top. Many administrative officers including the police are under the CPM’s influence. There are political clashes here but the root cause is the
Consumer is not the king yet, CPA must be revamped
SHREYA KEDIA Nearly 30 years after the enactment of a legislation to protect the rights of consumers against unfair trade practices and deficiency in services from goods and service providers, it is sad to note that the Consumer Protection Act (CPA), which was brought into force in 1986, to keep a check on problems faced
Communist Violence : CPI(M)’s height of intolerance – Killing to maintain turf
Our team spoke to KT Vasu, brother-in-law of late CT Manoj. He said that on the fateful day, Manoj’s children had gone to their maternal grandfather’s home, and at their residence Manoj, wife Pushpa and Manoj’s mother were present. On that day around 9:30 pm, while after having dinner
School burning is part of radicalisation agenda
In the last few days itself, more than three schools have been burnt in south Kashmir, taking the tally to some 25. Why the schools are being targeted and why are only Government school buildings being burnt? Is it to destroy the Government property or it is part of a sinister bigger
