Tag: KERALA
The Padmanabhaswamy Temple Controversy and the Politics of History Telling
According to the SC the erstwhile royals of Thiruvananthapuram will continue to have ceremonial rights over the temple but its proceedings will be looked after by a committee.
Prioritising the Education of Children From Migrant Families, the Remarkable Story of Kerala’s Roshni...
The Roshni Scheme in Kerala has prioritised the education of children from migrant class families and this is why they decided against returning to their native states in large numbers even amid the pandemic.
Kerala’s Mass Movement for Democratising Virtual Learning and Bridging the ‘Digital Divide’
At a time when education is entirely halted for a majority of school students and a push for online education amid a lack of infrastructure asserts itself, Kerala is witnessing a historic mass movement for democratising virtual learning.
‘Reverse Quarantine’ Deprives Over Four Lakh Elderly MGNREGA Workers in Kerala
Kerala has put its senior citizens under reverse quarantine, this will deprive over four lakh elderly MGNREGA workers of employment.
Beyond the Brutal Killing of a Pregnant Elephant in Kerala: Listening to the Other...
Social media uproar over the brutal killing of a pregnant elephant in Kerala, missed out on the other side of the story.
The Communal Slugfest Around the Brutal Killing of a Pregnant Elephant in Kerala Must...
Turning the narrative around a pregnant elephant’s tragic death in Kerala into a political slugfest with communal undertones, is a reminder of our political degeneration.
Coronavirus and the Threat of Infection in Indian Jails
The spread of coronavirus infection in jails is a nightmare staring into the eyes of Indian jail authorities. With high population density and low hygiene, will prisons be made more safe for inmates?
Kerala Government Asks, “If you can get chocolates, should you not be able to...
People in Kerala are known for their great love for books, the state government has responded by making bookstores part of essential services amid the lockdown.
Amid COVID-19 Scare,Mid-Day Meals are Home Delivered in Kerala
Despite putting a closure on its schools due to COVID-19, Kerala delivers mid-day meals to students’ homes.
Kerala’s fishing beaches littered with large amounts of fishing debris
A survey of six fishing beaches in Kerala revealed that most of the waste consists of plastic. In beaches with a greater intensity of fishing activities, plastic waste was four times higher than those with a lower fishing intensity.
