Cover Stories

The New Tenant at Cliff House

Satheesan enters office carrying Kerala’s expectations and the party’s anxieties. In a polarised national climate, his leadership will be watched closely as a possible model for opposition politics be

Fr. Gaurav Nair Fr. Gaurav Nair
18 May 2026

Decaying Politics in Kerala

Kerala's 2026 verdict reflected public anger against LDF misgovernance rather than unconditional support for the Congress-led UDF. The delayed selection of the Chief Minister exposed Congress infighti

Adv. Jijo Thomas Placheril Adv. Jijo Thomas Placheril
18 May 2026

Articles

VD Satheesan emerges as a leader shaped by accessibility, intellect, and democratic openness rather than authoritarianism. His rise reflects Kerala's desire for generational change, responsive governa

A. J. Philip A. J. Philip
18 May 2026

Hatred may yield short-term political gains, but history shows that it ultimately destroys societies, economies, and democratic values. Rising communal rhetoric in India threatens social harmony, maki

Jacob Peenikaparambil Jacob Peenikaparambil
18 May 2026

NEET has become more than an exam; it reflects deep inequalities in India's education system. Repeated paper leaks, excessive reliance on coaching, limited seats, and crushing pressure have undermined

Jaswant Kaur Jaswant Kaur
18 May 2026

The contrasting first weeks of C. Joseph Vijay and Suvendu Adhikari revealed two distinct political paths shaped by populism, symbolism, and religious messaging. Their early decisions, controversies,

Julian S Das Julian S Das
18 May 2026

Recent electoral gains have given Rahul Gandhi and the Congress a renewed opportunity to challenge the BJP nationally. Yet rebuilding weak grassroots structures, unifying opposition forces, and presen

John Dayal John Dayal
18 May 2026

From silence to sacrifice: three Imphal Salesian martyrs chose death over betrayal, leaving a legacy of courage that endures twenty five years on.

CM Paul CM Paul
18 May 2026

Dvija (Brahmana, Kshatriya, Vaishya) must throw leftover food of Shraddha on the ground for Chandala (Untouchable), dogs, and birds to eat. (Manu Smriti 3.92, Markandeya Purana 26.45-46; Kurma Purana

Dr Suryaraju Mattimalla Dr Suryaraju Mattimalla
18 May 2026

Not dictatorship by tanks. Not an emergency rule. But something far more dangerous. Which is a democracy where the scoreboard still works, the crowds still cheer, the commentators still shout, the pla

Robert Clements Robert Clements
18 May 2026