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Why do we have different levels of the government? Federalism Explained

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The countries we live in are large. Managing and governing them becomes a very big challenge. This is where countries employ various political and legal solutions to overcome this. What does the government do- solve people's problems.  A simple way to do it is to classify the problems. There are problems that people face every day, and there are some that they face rarely. There are some problems that are experienced directly and some indirectly. There are also problems that someone closer to them can solve better and others that people who are very far can solve.  Why does your local government collect the garbage? The state government looks after law and order, and the central government controls the military? Why not the local government look after law and order, the state government controls the military, and the central government collects your garbage? So there are specific reasons why and how tasks are assigned.  History and Origins of Federalism  Initially, t...
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The Dark Side of Kerala Politics

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Kerala, a progressive, 100% literate, and highly politically conscious state, is always regarded as a model state for the rest of the country. But there are a lot of things in Kerala politics that you should understand, that it is regressive, not to be proud of, and something we should totally denounce. The ground reality is sometimes opposite to the well-glorified image of the state. Ahead of the state elections, it is important discuss them. The objective here is to expose them and realise that Kerala politics needs a lot of change and modifications.  Rivalry turns Violent Politics is inevitable without competition, contestation, and confrontation. It is all about rivalry between people, parties, and their followers. It is healthy and needed in a democracy. But often this rivalry becomes a poison when it leads to violence. A violent democracy is no longer a democracy. Historically, Kerala has had strong political violence, especially in Northern Kerala. Kannur has been the hub of...
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News Capsule For The Month of February 2026

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The following are the top news stories 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  Pillars sink on the new bridge on NH 66 due to faulty piling in Kochi. CIAL to spearhead Kerala’s multimodal cargo revolution: CM Pinarayi Vijayan.  KMRL Issued LoA for Escalator & Elevator Contract of Kochi Metro Phase 2.  Solar scam accused Biju Radhakrishnan booked in ₹29 lakh CSR fraud in Kochi. Kochi Water Metro lays down the marker to be replicated in 21 cities across the country.  Former Mavelikkara MLA and Congress leader M Murali passes away. ‘A bad day’: Shashi Tharoor’s son Ishaan was laid off as The Washington Post cuts over 300 jobs. Maniyanpilla Raju Hit-And-Run Case: CCTV Footage Shows Actor's Car Colliding With Bike Outside Thiruvananthapuram Club, then driving away.  SIT questions UDF MP Adoor Prakash.  Ambalapuzha palpaya...
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Mamdani Decoded: Myths and Realities

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The victory of Zohran Mamdani as the New York City Mayor created more cheers as well as concerns. It has also polarised not only the US political landscape but also the global political opinion. This is because the US is a very important country, and we live in a very interconnected and globalised world. There are two big ways that people are divided. Firstly, based on his background- a young South Asian Muslim Mayor, and secondly, his ideology and policies- a Democratic Socialist.  He won the mayorship by contesting from both the Democratic Party and the Working Families Party. He will command the $115B budget of the city. In this article, let us closely look at various claims and separate myths from realities.  Link to the News Capsule of the Month 100 Days Plan Mamdani has kept 100 days to bring in structural changes in the city governance. As of now, it has been 40-45 days, and we have yet to see what exactly is going to be a big change. Just like any leader, his first fe...
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News Capsule For The Month of January 2026

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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 The world welcomes 2026! Kerala  Kochi Metro, Water Metro extend services for New Year rush.  After historic win, BJP moves to evict CPM MLA from Thiruvananthapuram office.  Kochi Metro network sets highest single-day ridership on New Year’s Eve.  Two deaths at Haripad Government Hospital: Dialysis lapses alleged; Health Minister seeks report. Criticism over Bengaluru demolition a natural reaction, says Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan. Pinarayi Vijayan, Siddaramaiah Attend 93rd Sivagiri Pilgrimage in Kerala. CM defends car trip with Vellappally Natesan, but refutes his remarks on CPI. SNDP leader Vellappally under fire for ‘terrorist’ remark against journalist; police complaint filed. Kerala MLA Antony Raju gets a three-year jail term in a 1990 evidence tampering case. A Palakk...
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