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Vishnu Varma
Vishnu Varma is a correspondent for the Indian Express in Kerala.
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Mix of fresh and experienced faces, regional aspirations and giant slayers: Here are probables in Pinarayi Vijayan 2.0 cabinetSubscriber Only
May 04, 2021 14:56 IST
Two leaders who are guaranteed to have a spot in the new cabinet are outgoing Health Minister KK Shailaja and senior CPM leader and central committee member MV Govindan.
Tue, May 04, 2021
Kerala Assembly election result 2021 highlights: LDF under Pinarayi Vijayan set to return to power again
May 02, 2021 07:35 IST
Kerala Election Results 2021 highlights: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, the LDF is expected to finish between 95 and 100 seats, eclipsing its 2016 tally of 91 seats.
Mon, May 03, 2021
Kerala in critical condition, experts call for lockdown to prevent collapse of healthcare systemSubscriber Only
April 30, 2021 20:45 IST
With the numbers of those seeking critical care having galloped in the last few weeks, private hospitals, particularly in cities like Kochi and Kozhikode, are running out of oxygen-supported beds, forcing families to run pillar to post in search of treatment.
Fri, Apr 30, 2021
Too many people and too few shots: How states are struggling to vaccinateSubscriber Only
April 28, 2021 12:30 IST
As India tries to accelerate its massive vaccination programme in the middle of a devastating second Covid-19 wave, ground reports from states indicate a complex set of problems ranging from shortage of doses to glitches on the registration portal to panic and fear of the vaccines running out.
Wed, Apr 28, 2021
Chopper carrying Lulu Group chairman Yusuff Ali makes forced landing near KochiSubscriber Only
April 11, 2021 10:52 IST
All aboard the chopper, including the industrialist and the pilot, have been admitted to a private hospital with minor injuries, a police officer said.
Sun, Apr 11, 2021
In Kerala, two medical students dance their way to healing hate and heartsSubscriber Only
April 11, 2021 05:22 IST
An overwhelmed Janaki, who has been besieged by phone calls and requests for selfies, as well as gained thousands of followers on social media, says she and Naveen never anticipated this reaction.
Sun, Apr 11, 2021
Anoop Antony Joseph, BJP’s most prominent Christian face in Kerala Assembly pollsSubscriber Only
April 06, 2021 23:29 IST
In his debut election, Anoop faces an uphill battle against H Salam of the CPI(M) and M Liju of the Congress in a coastal constituency considered to be a Left stronghold.
Tue, Apr 06, 2021
Assembly elections: Kerala records 74.02% turnout, northern districts fare betterSubscriber Only
April 06, 2021 22:01 IST
The turnout this time is less than the 2016 Assembly elections in which 77.35 per cent of the voters had exercised their franchise.
Tue, Apr 06, 2021
Kerala Assembly elections: Faithfully yours, BJP tells voters at Sabarimala protest epicentreSubscriber Only
April 06, 2021 03:00 IST
Back in 2018, in the shadow of the Supreme Court’s order to allow women of all ages to enter the temple, Konni witnessed violent protests and arrest of hundreds.
Tue, Apr 06, 2021
‘Not an election to a milk society’: Kerala CPM MP AM Ariff’s remark on Aritha Babu draws criticism from CongressSubscriber Only
April 05, 2021 21:36 IST
AM Ariff was alluding to 26-year-old Aritha Babu, the Congress candidate from Kayamkulam constituency, who supports her family by selling milk to the local cooperative.
Mon, Apr 05, 2021
Kerala’s ‘jinx’ factor: LDF hopes to buck trend, UDF thinks anti-incumbency will prevailSubscriber Only
April 05, 2021 19:17 IST
While a shot at power in Kerala is still a difficult dream for the BJP and its allies, the coalition hopes to make a dent in the vote-banks of the LDF and UDF and increase its strength in the Assembly.
Mon, Apr 05, 2021
In Kerala, Modi raises Sabarimala chant, says LDF ‘destabilising sacred places’Subscriber Only
April 03, 2021 04:56 IST
“Millions of devotees come here after observing a strict 41-day vratham (vow). That discipline and devotion makes this land even holier. From Swami Ayyappa, we learn the importance of doing good to others and being compassionate," the PM said.
Sat, Apr 03, 2021
Suresh Gopi: Kerala star, ‘reluctant’ candidateSubscriber Only
April 02, 2021 10:00 IST
A superstar known for swashbuckling police roles and a veteran of over 200 films, mostly in Malayalam cinema, Gopi is highly popular in Kerala despite belonging to a party that has found it difficult to expand its footprint in the state.
Fri, Apr 02, 2021
Padmaja Venugopal: Karunakaran’s daughter tries her luck againSubscriber Only
April 01, 2021 10:30 IST
Padmaja Venugopal, 60, the newly appointed vice-president of the Congress in Kerala, is one of the party's most recognisable woman faces and a leader credited with keeping in close touch with people.
Thu, Apr 01, 2021
Congress banks on a 26-year-old dairy farmer to break into a Kerala Left bastion of 15 yearsSubscriber Only
March 31, 2021 03:04 IST
The 26-year-old is the Congress’s candidate from Kayamkulam, a coastal constituency in Alappuzha district, and first made headlines in 2015 when she became the youngest candidate to get elected to the Alappuzha district panchayat.
Wed, Mar 31, 2021
Agreement between LDF and UDF worst-kept secret in Kerala; they have looted state in turns: PM Narendra ModiSubscriber Only
March 31, 2021 01:00 IST
Without directly taking the name of Sabarimala in the context of the 2018 Supreme Court verdict on the entry of women of all ages and the subsequent protests and violence that rang out in the state that year, PM Modi targeted the two fronts for their stand on the issue, claiming that the BJP will ‘uphold’ the culture and traditions of the state.
Wed, Mar 31, 2021
Jose K Mani: The ‘Christian’ face in Communist foldSubscriber Only
March 30, 2021 09:25 IST
In the recent local body polls in Kerala, Jose proved his worth to the LDF helping it make deep inroads into traditional Christian-dominated UDF bastions.
Tue, Mar 30, 2021
Puthuppally: 50 years, and seat still loyal, Ommen Chandy looks at a recordSubscriber Only
March 25, 2021 04:30 IST
At 77, Oommen Chandy is fighting one of the toughest elections for his party, which is up against a popular LDF government and a growing BJP.
Thu, Mar 25, 2021
Kerala polls will be a turning point in Indian politics… There will be a strong anti-BJP sentiment, will help Cong works towards 2024: Oommen ChandySubscriber Only
March 24, 2021 12:57 IST
In an interview to The Indian Express, former chief minister of Kerala Oommen Chandy says, "This election will be a turning point in Indian politics and pave the way for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections."
Wed, Mar 24, 2021
If NYAY successful in Kerala, will implement it across country: Rahul GandhiSubscriber Only
March 23, 2021 22:23 IST
Rahul Gandhi said he is confident of the success of the NYAY scheme and its impact on boosting the incomes and spending power of the poorest of the poor.
Tue, Mar 23, 2021
Lathika Subhash: I was trampled, symbolises crushing of women by partiesSubscriber Only
March 22, 2021 01:09 IST
By shaving her head on being denied a ticket, making it a women’s issue, Lathika Subhash has got into Congress hair.
Mon, Mar 22, 2021
Explained: Why Kerala HC has asked NCC to amend its Act to let transgenders inSubscriber Only
March 15, 2021 18:44 IST
The judgment is another significant step in a state which is already ahead of others when it comes to its transgender policy.
Tue, Mar 16, 2021
‘If we get 40 seats, the coalitions in Kerala will collapse… There will be new friendships. Smaller parties will come to NDA’: Kummanam RajasekharanSubscriber Only
March 15, 2021 12:35 IST
In the coming elections, Kummanam Rajasekharan is the BJP candidate from Nemom, the only Assembly seat the BJP has ever won in Kerala.
Mon, Mar 15, 2021
Assembly elections: Muraleedharan stands from the sole seat BJP holds as Congress finally has a Kerala listSubscriber Only
March 15, 2021 04:00 IST
The party has fielded all its sitting legislators, except K C Joseph. There is a clear generational shift, with 46 persons out of the 92 in the age group of 25-50. Besides, 50% of the candidates are first-timers.
Mon, Mar 15, 2021
Kerala FM Thomas Isaac on KIIFB: ‘BJP doesn’t frighten us, ED can arrest me if it wants, I will not take bail’Subscriber Only
March 14, 2021 06:49 IST
On the cusp of the Kerala Aseembly elections, Thomas Isaac, a vocal member of the GST council of state finance ministers and the face of investment projects implemented in the state through KIIFB funds, spoke to the Indian Express in Alappuzha about the party's prospects, his stand on KIIFB and a host of other issues.
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