Journalism of Courage
Advertisement
Vishnu Varma
Vishnu Varma is a correspondent for the Indian Express in Kerala.
Authors you can follow
More From Vishnu Varma - Page 29
‘Never seen a sadder Christmas before’: Coastal Kerala villages after OckhiSubscriber Only
December 26, 2017 01:47 IST
Only seven bodies of fishermen from Vizhinjam have been retrieved from the sea so far with 30 men still reported missing
Tue, Dec 26, 2017
Underwater prayers held for those killed by Cyclone Ockhi near ThiruvananthapuramSubscriber Only
December 25, 2017 15:50 IST
"Since the fishermen lost their lives in the sea, we wanted to hold prayers for them under the sea," said Jackson Peter, managing director of Bond Ocean Safari, an adventure tourism firm.
Mon, Dec 25, 2017
Cyclone Ockhi alert: Where does the buck stop?Subscriber Only
December 19, 2017 22:35 IST
Cyclone Ockhi: While subsequent rescue operations by the Navy, Air Force and the Coast Guard have brought back more than 2,500 fishermen, many are still missing.
Tue, Dec 19, 2017
Cyclone Ockhi: ‘Sea has shown its might, now we are very scared’Subscriber Only
December 19, 2017 15:51 IST
Even the 2004 tsunami did not wreak the kind of havoc that Ockhi has cast upon these fishing villages.
Tue, Dec 19, 2017
Two weeks post Cyclone Ockhi: Coastal villages brim with anger against state govt, hopes of survivors fading fastSubscriber Only
December 19, 2017 09:39 IST
Locals say if rescue efforts had been stepped up in the immediate backdrop of the cyclone, many, who had gone in small fibre boats, could have been brought back alive.
Tue, Dec 19, 2017
A day in the life of Shaini Rajeev, first woman to get job at a retail liquor shop in KeralaSubscriber Only
December 17, 2017 00:50 IST
After a five-year legal battle, Shaini became the first woman to be employed in a state-run liquor retail outlet in Kerala. In two months, Puthenvelikkara can see the difference.
Sun, Dec 17, 2017
TN fisherman survives Cyclone Ockhi but might drown under burden of debtSubscriber Only
December 08, 2017 21:42 IST
But the happiness in Jose’s family is fast fading. “The future's looking grim. I don’t know what to do. We have losses of Rs 20 lakhs. I don’t know how we will pay back the money,” said Jose.
Sat, Dec 09, 2017
Notion that Kerala coast is safe has been demolished after Cyclone Ockhi, says leader of fishermen unionSubscriber Only
December 07, 2017 20:43 IST
"It seems we have learnt no lessons after the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. Kerala's coast was always sensitive and fragile," said Charles George, president of the Kerala Matsyathozihilali Aikyavedi
Thu, Dec 07, 2017
High on literacy, low on workforce: Why are Kerala’s women not making it to work?Subscriber Only
December 06, 2017 10:35 IST
GenderAnd Labour: Women at home in Kerala are more likely tutoring children as opposed to women in other states doing ‘oppressive’ activities
Wed, Dec 06, 2017
Kerala: Man, who published his own obituary in newspapers, held by policeSubscriber Only
December 05, 2017 19:48 IST
Joseph Melukunnel, 75, a resident of Taliparambu in Kannur district had visited offices of Malayalam newspapers on November 29 to publish news of his own death.
Tue, Dec 05, 2017
Behind Alappuzha’s transformation into one of India’s cleanest citiesSubscriber Only
December 05, 2017 18:05 IST
Last year, Alappuzha was bestowed the award of ‘cleanest city in the country’ by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE).
Tue, Dec 05, 2017
Cyclone Ockhi: In coastal village of Chellanam, a raging sea enters houses, wrecks livesSubscriber Only
December 05, 2017 02:28 IST
In the absence of a sea wall, rising waters have partially or completely damaged nearly 600 houses in Chellanam, where locals sat on a hunger strike on Monday, demanding immediate government attention
Tue, Dec 05, 2017
Crisis in JD(U) Kerala unit as Sharad loyalist Veerendra Kumar decides to quit Rajya SabhaSubscriber Only
November 30, 2017 02:30 IST
JD(U) Rajya Sabha MP Veerendra Kumar announced his resignation from Parliament on Wednesday. There are reports doing the rounds that the faction led by Veerendra Kumar could merge with the Janata Dal (Secular) and join the CPM-led LDF in Kerala
Thu, Nov 30, 2017
Kerala’s Alappuzha among 5 global cities in UN list to successfully manage solid wasteSubscriber Only
November 29, 2017 19:03 IST
"By separating biodegradable waste at the ward level, the municipality was able to treat it in 'small composting plants', ensuring it was supplied in the form of biogas to its 1.74 lakh population," the UN report said
Wed, Nov 29, 2017
Kerala’s ‘Collector Bro’ Prasanth Nair will be private secretary to Tourism Minister KJ AlphonsSubscriber Only
November 28, 2017 14:19 IST
Prasanth Nair, who was in the Kerala cadre of the 2007 IAS batch, earned public acclaim when he kickstarted a slew of popular initiatives after he took charge as the collector of Kozhikode.
Tue, Nov 28, 2017
In Kerala’s Kaipamangalam, political clashes claim another victimSubscriber Only
November 27, 2017 22:20 IST
The death of Satheeshan, who had sustained serious injuries during a CPM-BJP clash the day before, had sparked tensions in the area with both parties claiming he was one of their own.
Mon, Nov 27, 2017
Man injured in clash of CPM, RSS dies, both sides claim ‘martyrdom’Subscriber Only
November 27, 2017 03:20 IST
"The RSS are deliberately stoking violence in Thrissur. They have now claimed ownership of the dead body. We heard that they even stopped some of their family members from getting into the ambulance," said K Radhakrishnan, the CPM district secretary.
Mon, Nov 27, 2017
Kerala: Nurse attacked during vaccination drive in Malappuram, 3 arrestedSubscriber Only
November 24, 2017 12:40 IST
On Thursday, a gang, protesting against the government-sponsored vaccination drive, attacked nurse Shyamala Bhai while the programme was underway at the GLP school in Athipatta, Edavur.
Fri, Nov 24, 2017
From Yokohama to Kochi: The story of a 70-yr-old Japanese dancer’s heartfelt Mohiniyattam performance
November 21, 2017 13:00 IST
The affection and love that Hisayo Watanabe holds for the authentic Kerala dance form brought her to Kochi over three decades ago from Yokohama in Kanagawa Prefecture of Japan, where she was working as a librarian attached to a Buddhist temple.
Tue, Nov 21, 2017
Petition in Kerala HC: CM Vijayan should resign as Cabinet’s collective responsibility has been lostSubscriber Only
November 20, 2017 16:07 IST
The plea, filed by RS Sasikumar, an ex-Congress syndicate member of Kerala University, made the demand pointing to the observations of the HC bench in Thomas Chandy case, where it had said the Cabinet's 'collective responsibility' had been lost
Mon, Nov 20, 2017
After brief lull, Kerala on the boil once again as CPM and RSS workers clashSubscriber Only
November 20, 2017 15:07 IST
On Sunday, in Thiruvananthapuram, three separate incidents of violence involving workers of both parties were reported. It comes on the backdrop of clashes between LDF and BJP councillors inside the municipal corporation office
Mon, Nov 20, 2017
In Kerala, a yoga centre ‘helps’ bring back women from their non-Hindu partnersSubscriber Only
November 19, 2017 00:45 IST
As inter-religious marriages are dragged to Kerala courts, a yoga centre has been accused of keeping women forcibly so as to help break off their relationships with non-Hindu men. With the Supreme Court considering the case of Hadiya, The Sunday Express goes in search of their stories
Sun, Nov 19, 2017
Three of Kerala family in New Zealand hospital after eating wild boar meatSubscriber Only
November 18, 2017 05:38 IST
Shibu Kochummen, his wife Subi Babu and his mother Alekutty Daniel were found unresponsive at home by paramedics and subsequently admitted to the intensive care unit in Hamilton.
Sat, Nov 18, 2017
At UDF rally in Kochi, Manmohan Singh castigates Modi govt, calls demonetisation ‘historic blunder’Subscriber Only
November 17, 2017 22:10 IST
"At least 100 people died standing in queues outside the banks. The withdrawal of 86 per cent of currency imposed severe hardships on India's farmers and small industries and traders. Demonetisation turned out to be a historic blunder," said Manmohan Singh.
Fri, Nov 17, 2017
14-hour run cut by half as ambulance ferries ailing child from Kannur to ThiruvananthapuramSubscriber Only
November 16, 2017 13:42 IST
To undertake the urgent trip, the baby's family took the aid of Child Protect Team Kerala, an organisation that gives assistance to families in matters of children.
Thu, Nov 16, 2017Journalism of Courage
Install the Express App for
a better experience
a better experience
Featured
Trending Topics
News
Multimedia
Follow Us