Category: Politics

  • 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. […]

  • Shadows of Supremacy: The Rise of Dharmik Raksha

    Originally posted on Reddit July 7 2023 DISCLAIMER: The following article is a work of fiction and should not be construed as a reflection of any specific individual, political party, leader, or tyrant, living or dead. Any resemblance to actual events or persons, either living or deceased, is purely coincidental. If by some cosmic mishap, […]

  • Increase Government Spend on E-Governance | Kerala.

    In the face of financial constraints, Kerala’s government faces a significant challenge in allocating funds to various sectors. Yet, with a treasury facing struggles and an economy heavily reliant on remittances, lacking substantial growth in the local business arena, a clear path to stimulate the economy emerges: prioritizing the technology sector through increased government spending […]

  • Murder by State and A State of Betrayal

    Twenty-two souls perished in a tragic boat accident—deaths that could have been averted had the state government and local authorities possessed even an ounce of inclination to safeguard the lives of its citizens. But why should they care? No member of any minister’s family or MLA met their demise in that watery grave.

  • Why You Should Care About Public Policy

    Kotasthane & Jaitley’s Missing in Action- Why You Should Care About Public Policy is one of the rare books by academics written for everyone, those who are not academics but have a keen interest in public policy and how the state runs and manages itself the way it does.  The book itself is proof that […]