Kerala, often hailed as India’s progressive poster child, boasts enviable social metrics—near-universal literacy, robust healthcare, and a life expectancy rivaling developed nations. Yet, beneath this polished veneer, the state’s economic progress lags,…
Author: Pradeep Jayan
Pradeep Jayan is a keen oberver of national and international affairs. He writes regulalry on pressing issues that concerns Indians from a global perspective.
A tale of soul-searching journeys from Kerala’s cultural capital
In the vibrant city of Thrissur, Kerala, a remarkable group of travel enthusiasts has emerged as a beacon of inspiration, proving that age is no barrier to exploration and creativity. This group,…
Uncertain Skies: Unraveling the Air India Flight 171 Crash in Ahmedabad
On June 12, 2025, at 1:38 p.m. IST, Air India Flight AI-171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, lifted off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, bound for London Gatwick. Carrying…
Why Rane must apologise to Dr. Rudresh Kuttikar—CM’s reversal isn’t enough
On June 7, 2025, Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane stormed into the casualty ward of Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), publicly berating and suspending Chief Medical Officer Dr. Rudresh Kuttikar for…
Will Indian Bank Employees Ever Secure a Five-Day Workweek?
For years, Indian bank employees have campaigned tirelessly for a five-day workweek, seeking relief from the relentless demands of their roles. Despite agreements with the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) and growing momentum,…
IndusInd Bank fraud exposes deep cracks in corporate governance
The IndusInd Bank fraud saga, erupting in early 2025, has torn through the fragile facade of corporate governance in India’s banking sector, exposing systemic flaws that demand urgent reckoning. A staggering Rs…
ANI vs. YouTubers: Copyright Clash or Digital Extortion?
The ongoing conflict between Asian News International (ANI) and Indian YouTubers has sparked a heated debate about copyright law, fair use, and the dynamics of power in India’s digital media landscape. At…
Kerala’s Debt Crisis: Where does it end?
Kerala, long hailed as India’s beacon of human development, is grappling with a severe debt crisis that threatens its fiscal stability and the sustainability of its celebrated “Kerala Model” of welfare-driven governance….
Why are bank employees harassed for not speaking local languages?
In the bustling branches of India’s banks, a new kind of intimidation is rearing its ugly head: harassment of employees over their inability to fluently speak the local language. In states like…
Turkey is paying the price for a bad company
Turkey’s choice to back Pakistan, a notorious sponsor of terrorism, after the April 2025 Pahalgam attack and India’s Operation Sindoor has unleashed a fierce backlash in India. From Udaipur’s marble yards to…