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Your Ultimate Guide to Kerala Elections 2026

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Kerala Elections 2026 are now at the doorstep. It is important to discuss what has happened in the tenure of LDF 2.0, the developments, as well as the controversies. This is perhaps the most important article in this series. We are here to discuss some real issues affecting you and how you can vote in this election.  Pinarayi Vijayan-led LDF government is taking on a new challenge of seeking a third term. Starting from its stellar victory last time, LDF 2.0 had a massive challenge of uplifting the state from the various waves of COVID-19. Throughout the tenure, the government remained in the limelight, marred by controversies. We will also cover various issues, and how the opposition also raised them in keeping the govt. in check. The LDF government now plans to make development its main plank for the elections. For that, it needs to highlight various projects that it has completed, and we will discuss them in brief as well. LDF always comes to the forefront by issuing a progr...
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Are we secular?

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#opinion Is India a Secular Country? The most common answer would be yes. This is because the Constitution says so. I don't want to disagree with that. There is another set of people who will claim that it is secular because the Hindus of the country didn't demand a theocratic nation. Although I will ask other questions that might make you rethink your conscience. Are we as a country secular? Beyond the Constitution, what keeps us secular? In recent days, both academic and social media discourse have been largely focused on what happened to India's secularism. Is it still alive and relevant, or has Modi's Hindutva overshadowed it through his majoritarian policies? It is peculiar to see that this discussion is only echoing in the left-liberal echo chambers, which have always been opposed to PM Modi since 2013. This is amidst the fact that many states in India still have state-controlled temples, and no secularism discourse talks about it. The death of secularism has been...
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Sports and Politics- Convergences and Divergences- A Podcast

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Greetings to all listeners and readers!! Sports have always been an exciting topic for everyone to talk about. It doesn't merely represent entertainment; rather, it has transcended beyond external influences and power politics. Countries, governments, corporations, etc., aim to use it primarily as a lucrative avenue and a means to project power. Furthermore, while sports have historically had a Eurocentric origin, they have evolved into more than just a pastime for many, including countries in the Global South. Beyond being a source of entertainment and a lifestyle choice, sports have emerged as a significant career option. Undoubtedly, it has the transformative power to shape and change people's lives. This podcast episode will dive into all these topics directly from the expert on all these topics.  About The Guest  Alan Bince is a Neuroscience PhD candidate working at Maastricht University, the Netherlands. Growing up in the UAE, his passion for sports started at a very you...
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News Capsule for the Month of February 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  2021 murder case of Kerala BJP leader, in which 15 got a death sentence.  Eight urban health centres are to be open on February 6th. Govt to proceed with K-Rail and Kozhikode, TVM Light Metro projects. Days since the assistant public prosecutor's suicide, the probe has made no progress.  Papanasam Beach in Varkala is featured among the world's best 100 beaches.  The Kerala music festival was cancelled on the eve of kick-off.  HC orders probe against Guruvayur Elephant camp, action against mahouts who beat elephants. Celebrities among customers, and foreign drugs inflow into Kochi. HC discourages defection.  LDF declares candidates in all 20 constituencies.  State to form an inter-state panel to monitor the movement of wild animals across state border...
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