India, a rising global power with a rich history of resilience, faces a critical moment in its foreign policy as it navigates the bombast of former U.S. President Donald Trump. His recent…
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 Red Star Fades: The Enduring Legacy of V.S. Achuthanandan
Yesterday, Kerala bid farewell to Velikkakathu Sankaran Achuthanandan, fondly called ‘Comrade VS’, who passed away at 101 in a Thiruvananthapuram hospital. A titan of Indian communism, his life was a saga of…
The Crushing Weight of Work: Banks Must Act to Save Lives
The tragic death of Shivshankar Mitra, a Bank of Baroda chief manager in Baramati, Pune, who took his own life on July 17, 2025, citing unbearable work pressure, is not just a…
Why Is India Failing Its Fishermen in the Katchatheevu Crisis?
In July 2025, one issue dominates India’s newsstands, social media feeds, and public discourse: the Katchatheevu dispute. This long-standing maritime disagreement with Sri Lanka over a tiny island in the Palk Strait…
Has Modi truly delivered on hard reforms?
Since assuming power in 2014, the Narendra Modi-led government has been a polarizing force in Indian politics, with its reform agenda often hailed as transformative by supporters and criticized as inadequate or…
Kerala’s Stagnation: Trapped Between Leftist Dogma and Economic Reality
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,…
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,…