A small overgrown cemetery behind a forgotten church in Thalassery holds the bones of the man who shaped Kerala’s plantation economy, the wife of Pazhassi Raja’s killer, and the founder of Brennen College. Nobody has bothered to put up a signboard.
The Indian state widely known as Kerala in English is now officially being referred to as Keralam, aligning the English form with the original Malayalam name: കേരളം (Keralam). This is not just a “spelling change”. It’s basically a linguistic correction – restoring the last sound that Malayalam actually carries. The Real Meaning of “Keralam” In … Read more
The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Kerala, has announced the Summary Revision of Electoral Roll – 2026, an important exercise to ensure that the voter list is accurate, updated, and inclusive. This process is crucial for strengthening democracy and ensuring that every eligible citizen can exercise their right to vote. Why This Revision Matters Electoral rolls … Read more
Can India Really Host the 2036 Olympics? A Long, Honest Look Beyond the Hype The rumours are flying thick. India might bid for the 2036 Summer Olympics. Politicians are teasing it, news anchors are celebrating it, and social media is already imagining the fireworks at the opening ceremony. But can India actually host an event … Read more
Every election season needs its own blockbuster. This year, Kerala got a fresh one:“We will bring the 2036 Olympics to Thiruvananthapuram.” Some promises come with logic. Some with ambition.This one comes with pure fantasy and a free side of popcorn. Let’s face it. Hosting the Olympics is not like hosting a school youth festival. It … Read more