Category: Kerala
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Books That Uncover the Truth About Caste in India
Two books I’d like to recommend are Coming Out as Dalit by Yashica Dutt and Anti–God’s Own Country – A Short History of Brahminical Colonisation of Kerala, A. V. Sakthidharan Coming Out as Dalit by Yashica Dutt is a memoir in which the author narrates the burden and struggles of hiding her dalit identity and her tumultuous journey of […]
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The Kerala Paradox: When Governance Fails Its Citizens
In Kerala, a citizen’s journey through government offices is a slow, painful march through corruption, inefficiency, and bureaucratic apathy. Nothing moves without a bribe. The revenue and registration departments, the very institutions that should facilitate essential services, have become toll booths where the price of progress is determined not by policy but by the size […]
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Kerala: Tangled in Red-Tape: Who Will Cut Through It?
Elon Musk is many things: visionary, entrepreneur, provocateur, and, to some, a certified arsehole. But even his harshest critics can’t deny his knack for delivering results. Whether it’s landing rocket boosters or gutting Twitter—excuse me, X—he’s proven ruthless in his pursuit of efficiency. Now, Musk has teamed up with Vivek Ramaswamy on a project as […]
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Unchain Kochi-24X7
Kochi is not what one would call a boom town but nevertheless it is the commercial capital of Kerala and undeniably has become a hub for immigrants from other states as well as people from Thiruvananthapuram to Kasargode moving here, seeking a better life, a better job, a better city or maybe just to get […]
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Reforms in Public Procurement of IT and E-Governance Projects | Kerala
To facilitate and enable the development of a thriving market for IT/ITES (Information Technology/Information Technology Enabled Services) entities and technology startups in Kerala, specific reforms in public procurement of IT and E-Governance projects should be considered. By implementing these reforms, Kerala can create a more conducive environment for IT companies to participate in public procurement […]
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The Birth of Silicon Valley and Valuable Lessons for India
The Code serves as a valuable lesson for India. By learning from the historical context presented in “The Code: Silicon Valley and The Remaking Of America,” policymakers in India can better understand the dynamics that drive technological advancement and innovations in the USA.
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Oommen Chandy: A Compassionate Governance Icon
As I write this, the cortege carrying the mortal remains of two-time Chief Minister Oommen Chandy is yet to reach his hometown- Puthuppally. It’s been over a day since his cortege started from Thiruvananthapuram slowly wading through the masses of onlookers lining the roads for a last glimpse of this greatly beloved man. Oommen Chandy. […]
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E-Governance for Kerala
There’s an app for everything! Increasing government investments in technology, championing digitization, and modernizing our systems and procedures is poised to forge an advantageous landscape, benefiting not only our citizens but also presenting an enticing opportunity for technology enterprises to establish their presence in Kerala. This digitally advanced ecosystem and streamlined government operations offer a […]
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Incentivize Waste Management- Kerala
Implementing incentives for waste management can be a more efficient and economical approach for Kochi authorities for waste management services. Its basic Indian culture that we look at opportunities to not pay for services or go for products which has FREE written in it in screaming letters. Here are a few reasons why incentivizing citizens […]