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News Capsule for the Month of September 2024

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Following are the top news for the month.   If you wish to follow and get notifications of future articles, you can sign up using the email on the left sidebar.  Article of the month Kerala  P V Anwar MLA explodes many allegations against the state police.  Kochi Metro Phase-II works begin with alternate arrangements for traffic.  Hema Committee report released after court's intervention.   A wave of MeToo allegations hit film stars including Nivin Pauly and Siddique. Siddique applies for anticipatory bail in SC.  Wayanad is looking to revive the region mainly through tourism.  Youth Congress march to Kerala Secretariat demanding CM's resignation turns violent. Banana leaves for Onasadya: Rs 4 crores flow to Tamil Nadu for a 10-day Onam Festival. Opposition protests against Kochi Mayor's inaction on Dengue Spread.  Nipah Virus was confirmed in Malappuram following the Youngster's death. Kerala sees two M-Pox cases.  Actor Mukesh is interrogated by SIR for assault allega

An Analysis of Biden Administration's Accomplishments and Do Democrats Deserve Another Term?

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Joe Biden was the oldest president of the United States and once the youngest senator. His ambitions and achievements propelled him to take up the job of Presidency. He has always been trying to run for Presidency but the time and fate hadn't favoured him. Joe Biden became the US’ 46 th Prime Minister in 2020 with a massive victory in November 2020.  Before becoming the president of the United States, he spent eight years as vice president from 2009 to 2017 under Barack Obama. As the VP, he focused on Foreign Policy and National Security, diplomacy, working with a divided Senate, and overseeing the various legislations. Additionally, he was the man behind the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), a $787 billion stimulus package post-2008 crisis to bring back the American economy. Although, his most notable career has been as a Senator for 36 years where he got elected to the Senate at the age of 29 years. In the Senate, he served as the Chair of both the Foreign Affairs a

Higher Education in India- Past, Present and Future- A Podcast

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Greetings to all listeners and readers!! Higher education in India refers to the college education. Today, the challenges in Higher Education are not only restricted to the power of money and outdated syllabi but also how the system is skewed to favour few people over others. The issues of inadequate representation, lack of concern for disadvantaged communities, and the urban-rural divide continue to affect us across the country. There are several policies that work for inclusion in school education but often ignore the higher education scenario. This podcast episode is aimed at opening your eyes to the current state of higher education in the country.  Our Newscapsule Article of the Month  About The Guest Sahil Sameer-  Sahil Sameer has pursued his MBA degree from the Indian Institute of Management Indore and B.Tech in Electronics and Communication from Govt. Model Engineering College Kochi.  Currently, he is involved with the Opengrad Foundation, a non-governmental organization he co

News Capsule for the Month of August 2024

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Following are the top news for the month.   If you wish to follow and get notifications of future articles, you can sign up using the email on the left sidebar.  Article of the month Kerala  Congress party says it will build 100 houses for people affected by landslides NSS volunteers to help in 150 families.  CM and Wife to donate their salaries aftermath of the landslide.  Saturdays to be working for colleges as many unexpected holidays came.  Both ruling and opposition MLAs pledge their salaries. UP government donates 10 cr for the state.  Karkidaka Vavu: Kerala offers prayers for the departed.  Documentation for affected families started.  Burial of 31 unidentified victims, 158 body parts took place in Puthumala.  Mullaperiyar becomes the new buzz amidst Wayanad Landslide. PETA flags illegal animal trade in Kochi such as illegal cats.  Kerala govt cancels state level Onam celebrations due to Wayanad landslides.  KSRTC to deploy buses from Bangalore and Chennai for Onam rush.  Queenu