Rajesh Komath
In Bramayugam, directed by Rahul Sadasivan and co-written with TD Ramakrishnan, Mammootty challenges Malayalam filmmakers to push boundaries. He portrays Koduman Potti, the last survivor of a crumbling mana, interacting with Arjun Ashokan's Thevan, a low-caste singer seeking...
In the realm of intellectual pursuits, scholars often leave an enduring imprint, even silently, on the socio-cultural landscape that transcends their mortal existence. One such exemplary soul who departed from our midst a quarter of a century ago was...
“Fascism is generating a social condition of fear and dreadful silence,” according to former Rajya Sabha MP and leader of Loktantrik Janata Dal. He was inaugurating the sesquicentennial anniversary (150th birthday) of Vakkom Moulavi, social reformer and founder of ‘Swadeshabhimani,’...
Local bodies in Kerala are set to undergo performance ranking in the state based on a set of criteria which would include the performance of Jagratha Samithis at different levels, says Sri. MB Rajesh, Minister for Local Self Government....
Kodiyeri’s stature as a political leader surpassed all other qualifications. His organisational skill was amazing and the party work was his metier. Indeed, the massive gathering to pay last respects to him in his home town was a vindication of his immense popularity and undisputed valour and appeal.
N. Jose ChanderThe author, former Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kerala, and colleague of Prof K Raman Pillai—who passed away on 9 April—recollects their joint travel to Europe in mid 1980s. Dr. Jose Chander, who officiated as...
Kerala is likely to witness a surge in research spending in spite of the challenges in higher education, says Dr Sabu Thomas, Vice Chancellor, Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), Kerala. He was speaking at the valedictory session of the Interdisciplinary...
The Institute for Global South Studies and Research (IGSSR) is organizing a Special Lecture programme in association with Vakkom Moulavi Memorial and Research Centre (VMMRC) on the theme “Keralam in Abdulrazak Gurnah’s Mapping.” Gurnah is the recipient of the...
In an increasingly convoluted world of religions and cultures, it is imperative to develop and foster social harmony so as to meet the challenges posed by diversity. Recognizing religious diversity and differences is quite important today, and it is...
By Parvathy Devi. K
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Background
COVID-19 pandemic has been taking a heavy toll on migrant workers in countries of destination by exposing them further into situations of exploitation. Many employers took advantage of this situation, and the...
