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Vishnu Varma
Vishnu Varma is a correspondent for the Indian Express in Kerala.
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Huddle Kerala startup conclave: Star attraction is robot that cleans manholesSubscriber Only
April 07, 2018 09:48 IST
George claims Bandicoot can clean a manhole in 20 minutes, much less than what man takes, and designed in such a way that it can be operated by the workers themselves, thereby protecting their employment.
Sat, Apr 07, 2018
Kerala gears up to introduce swap donation to cut down on organ tradeSubscriber Only
April 05, 2018 18:09 IST
Swap donation will eliminate the problem of living donors who are unable to donate to their own family members simply because they are incompatible medically.
Thu, Apr 05, 2018
Malayali sailor, missing for 5 days from tanker ship in the middle of sea, still not foundSubscriber Only
April 03, 2018 19:49 IST
Ashwin Kumar had boarded the vessel on March 6 from Shenzen in China which was on its way to the United States. On March 24, the ship, which had 23 crew members including Ashwin, last docked at Male, the Maldives capital.
Tue, Apr 03, 2018
Kerala trade unions’ strike: Public transport hit by bandh, University exams postponedSubscriber Only
April 02, 2018 13:58 IST
Kerala trade unions' bandh today: In financial capital Kochi, the operation of Kochi Metro services from early morning has helped commuters.
Mon, Apr 02, 2018
Theyyam: When the ‘lower castes’ turn gods and goddesses
April 01, 2018 15:45 IST
An ancient ritualistic Kerala dance form that elevates members of the lower castes to the stature of God, Theyyam is still seen as a warcry against the caste system, and is undergoing a wave of resurgence.
Sun, Apr 01, 2018
Struggle of woman Dalit auto rickshaw driver against alleged CPM atrocities inspires British screenwriterSubscriber Only
March 30, 2018 21:10 IST
Over the years, Chitralekha claimed that she was threatened, attacked and her vehicle burnt by members of the union in an area known to be a CPM stronghold.
Fri, Mar 30, 2018
Inside Kerala’s ‘complete yoga village’: A lot of glee, but some concerns tooSubscriber Only
March 26, 2018 18:18 IST
Last week, the Ministry of Ayush announced that inspired by the efforts of Kunnamthanam, it plans to now convert 500 villages into ‘sampoorna yoga gram’ so as to spread awareness about the benefits of yoga.
Mon, Mar 26, 2018
A day in the life of a woman coconut palm climber in KeralaSubscriber Only
March 25, 2018 02:22 IST
What does it take for women to break this glass ceiling? Agility, training and a climbing machine.
Sun, Mar 25, 2018
Kerala ISIS case: Seven years of rigorous imprisonment for recruiter Yasmeen ZahidSubscriber Only
March 24, 2018 12:37 IST
Kerala ISIS recruitment case: Before the verdict, Yasmeen Mohammad Zahid had told a television news channel, "The time has come to prove that I am innocent. This is what I am going to tell everybody else."
Sat, Mar 24, 2018
Raghuram Rajan’s message: Don’t worry about machines, man will always adaptSubscriber Only
March 23, 2018 21:21 IST
Rajan, who served as RBI governor from 2013-16, stressed that the Indian government needs to do far more to ensure the growth of startups and businesses.
Sat, Mar 24, 2018
Former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan explains why he’s absent from TwitterSubscriber Only
March 23, 2018 18:27 IST
Raghuram Rajan, currently a professor of finance at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, was one of the keynote speakers at the #future digital summit organised with the support of the Kerala government to pave the way for the state's digital future.
Sat, Mar 24, 2018
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan launches unified governance app at global digital summitSubscriber Only
March 22, 2018 13:13 IST
Pinarayi Vijayan said Kerala government will provide 1000 free public WiFi spots in parks and libraries and connect offices and homes with optical fibre network.
Thu, Mar 22, 2018
Cricket or football in Kochi? A controversy brews over Jawaharlal Nehru stadiumSubscriber Only
March 20, 2018 19:57 IST
It has been four years since cricket was last played at Kochi's Jawaharlal Nehru stadium and in that time, the venue has served as the home ground for the Kerala Blasters and hosted FIFA U-17 World Cup matches.
Wed, Mar 21, 2018
Kochi Metro throws open transit data to public on the lines of London, New YorkSubscriber Only
March 16, 2018 19:55 IST
In fact, it is the only city in India right now whose metro rail transit data, including details such as stops, routes, fares and real-time schedules, are now accessible to the people.
Fri, Mar 16, 2018
How a 6.5-cm screw helped Kochi police crack gruesome murder caseSubscriber Only
March 16, 2018 05:36 IST
On January 8 this year, locals, suspecting a foul smell emanating from the barrel, cut through the concrete to be horrified by the sight of a human skeleton inside. Police personnel were immediately dispatched to the spot and an investigation initiated.
Fri, Mar 16, 2018
Rift within NDA in Kerala ahead of key bye-electionSubscriber Only
March 14, 2018 17:46 IST
Bharat Dharma Jana Sena chairman indicated that it would be difficult for it to work with the BJP especially in Chengannur, where a bye-election is scheduled, as there were problems to be solved between the two parties.
Wed, Mar 14, 2018
Why Chengannur bypoll in Kerala is a decisive battle for CPM, Congress and BJPSubscriber Only
March 13, 2018 19:27 IST
With Congress leaders already proclaiming that the bye-election result will be a reflection of people’s feedback to the LDF government, it will be incumbent on CM Pinarayi Vijayan and state secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan to win Chengannur.
Wed, Mar 14, 2018
Depression over southeast Arabian sea, Kerala’s southern coast warned of heavy rainsSubscriber Only
March 13, 2018 14:10 IST
The IMD made it clear that the depression is likely to transform into a deep depression and move northwestwards in the next 48 hours.
Tue, Mar 13, 2018
Promises to keep: Restoring an 800-year-old synagogueSubscriber Only
March 04, 2018 00:00 IST
One of the last surviving members of the Jewish community in Kochi talks about his journey towards restoring an 800-year-old synagogue.
Sun, Mar 04, 2018
‘Kadakku purathu’: Law college professor’s use of this phrase riles CPM student wingSubscriber Only
March 01, 2018 16:45 IST
'Kadakku purathu', which can be translated as 'get out', was used by CM Pinarayi Vijayan last year when he rudely asked journalists to leave a conference room in which he was slated to hold discussions with the RSS leadership over political killings
Thu, Mar 01, 2018
Cooked by prisoners, chicken biryani is hot favourite at this jail food counter in KochiSubscriber Only
February 27, 2018 20:15 IST
Daily collection at the ‘Food for Freedom’ counter of the jail, that sells food cooked by inmates, has soared to Rs 80,000 after recent additions to the menu.
Tue, Feb 27, 2018
In Kerala, village on path to become country’s first carbon-neutral panchayatSubscriber Only
February 27, 2018 13:04 IST
Meenangadi, nestled in the undulating hills of the Western Ghats is looking to become ‘carbon neutral’ — a state of zero carbon footprint achieved when carbon emissions in the atmosphere are cancelled out by an equal amount of sequestration.
Tue, Feb 27, 2018
Kerala man beaten to death on suspicion of stealing food: Two detained, BJP calls for bandhSubscriber Only
February 23, 2018 14:44 IST
Terming the incident as unfortunate, Kerala DGP Loknath Behera said Agali DySP TK Subramanian will be the investigating officer in the case under the leadership of Palakkad Superintendent of Police.
Fri, Feb 23, 2018
Like my father, says woman being gifted kidney by released convictSubscriber Only
February 15, 2018 05:39 IST
Sukumar’s case is seen as instrumental in the Kerala cabinet’s landmark decision in January allowing prisoners to donate their organs.
Thu, Feb 15, 2018
Now, slain Youth Congress leader’s voice message confirms he was being stalkedSubscriber Only
February 14, 2018 21:02 IST
In a voice message in Malayalam, TH Shuhaib, the slain Youth Congress worker was heard saying, "There are threats. I am getting big threats. I just haven't told anyone. They have been threats through the phone. Yesterday, they followed me in a vehicle."
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