Articles by K A Shaji
Adding to the troubled waters of Karnataka-Tamil Nadu Cauvery river dispute
Conservationists said it would submerge 7,862.64 acres of the highly fragile Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary and 4619.63 acres of adjoining reserve forests.
![Tiruchirappalli [Tamil Nadu], Aug 02 (ANI): Water released in Cauvery River from Mettur reaches Mukkombu Dam, in Tiruchirappalli on Friday. (ANI Photo)
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A Tamil Nadu tribe struggles to find a cure for poverty
The Irula community plays a crucial role in public health by supplying nearly 80% of the venom used for antidotes in India.
How coral bleaching threatens the fragile ecology of the Lakshadweep Islands
White is the colour of death for corals. When they bleach, they turn white. They slowly break apart from clusters and disintegrate into small pieces.
How dissent in Kerala's CPI(M) could adversely impact future of the Indian Left
The withholding of the Hema committee report for about five years has irked rights activists across the state, many of whom were pro-Left until now.
Will Vijay upset the political apple carts of Dravidian giants DMK and AIADMK?
Vijay joins a long list of actors who have entered politics in Tamil Nadu, starting with MGR and J Jayalalithaa, Sivaji Ganesan, Vijayakanth, and Kamal Haasan.
Kerala's elephant trade under investigation amid concerns of illegal procurement
The WCCB has launched an investigation into the practice of individuals in Kerala allegedly purchasing elephants from northeastern states for financial gain
The Jawaharlal Nehru connection to Kerala’s famous snake-boat races
The boats involved are typically between 100 and 138 feet long with their rear parts rising to around 20 feet and a long, tapering front portion.
Conflict over fishing is a major point of dispute between India and Sri Lanka
Recently, Sri Lanka amended its Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act, making it illegal for fishermen to operate or own a boat engaged in bottom trawling.
Hema Commission report reveals harassment of women in Malayalam film industry
A significant portion of the report was omitted for the privacy of those who testified before the commission.
Landslide devastation in Kerala highlights need for sustainable development
Conservationists are urging a balance between development and environmental protection to prevent further tragedies.
Published on Aug 18, 2024 09:00 AM IST
Wayanad landslides: Rehabilitating, compensating victims pose challenges
What is needed is a law that defines compensation for losses resulting from natural disasters as a right rather than an act of sympathy or charity, experts say.
Thousands of stone quarries in Kerala are adding to environmental woes
Study reports have confirmed that the state has 5924 functioning stone quarries, but only 529 have obtained permission from the state's mining department.
Controversial tunnel road in Wayanad faces scrutiny after landslide tragedy
Environmental experts and residents fear the project could harm the ecologically sensitive Western Ghats and increase landslide risks.
Published on Aug 04, 2024 04:44 AM IST
Tamil Nadu's DMK: The sunrise party prepares for yet another son-rise
Party leaders, who asked not to be named, confirmed that Stalin was just waiting for the right moment to hand over more responsibilities to Udayanidhi
Kerala's failure: Micro-level mapping of landslip hazard zones & rehabilitation
The Western Ghats, which run throughout Kerala, are prone to frequent landslides during the biannual monsoon seasons.
Madras HC order on Thoothukudi firing brings into focus industry-police nexus
Political parties and human rights advocates have called for rigorous measures against officials deemed responsible by the inquiry, including their dismissal
Why influential Ezhava community in Kerala is leaning towards the Sangh Parivar
The BJP believes that the strong support from the Ezhava community contributed significantly to its better performance in the general election
Why the inability to identify the Nipah virus sources is a concern in Kerala
Experts said that dense forest cover, extreme climate changes and a large migrant population make the state prone to zoonotic infections.
How the invasive Senna spectabilis poses a threat to the Nilgiri's ecosystem
Efforts to eradicate the plant are facing challenges because the plant is hard to eliminate. Traditional methods like uprooting the plant have been ineffective
Published on Jul 20, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Social justice and 75 DMK years of Tamil Nadu
The party will mark its 75th anniversary on Sept 18, a history of seven decades marked by mass mobilisation, loss of public confidence, and political survival.
Why is the quality of higher education eroding in literate Kerala?
The vice chairman of the Kerala Higher Education Council, said many self-financed and unaided institutions are close to shutting down due to a lack of students
Why does a 12-year-old political murder still haunt Kerala's ruling CPI(M)?
The Kerala government recently attempted to grant remission to some convicts in the Chandrasekharan case, sparking controversy and criticism.
Justice Chandru Report and the fight against caste-based discrimination
Jurist K Chandru, the one-person commission appointed to look into the Nanguneri incident of caste violence, inspired the 2021 Tamil movie, Jai Bhim.
Why is 'atheist' DMK government organising a global conference on Lord Murugan?
The unusual event has triggered different interpretations with different interest groups looking at it differently
Kallakurichi hooch tragedy reignites debate over prohibition in Tamil Nadu
Historian AK Perumal recalled that prohibition was a key campaign issue in the first general election held to the Madras legislative assembly in 1937
In TN, where people who cannot afford expensive IMFL turn to bootleg alcohol
In February this year, the M K Stalin-led DMK government increased the price of IMFL available through the state-owned distribution network TASMAC.
Divisions emerge in the Syro-Malabar Church over holy mass format
Dissenters argue that the priest should be permitted to face the congregation. However, Vatican has taken a firm stand on implementing the uniform mass format
Published on Jun 21, 2024 08:00 AM IST
The challenges before Priyanka Gandhi in Kerala's hilly Wayanad constituency
The new Congress candidate in Wayanad will have to focus on local issues including the increasing incidence of human-animal conflict and farmers’ issues.
Knives out in Tamil Nadu BJP over poll debacle
Though the BJP emerged as the runner-up in certain constituencies, even party insiders now feel that it failed to achieve the desired results of the campaign
On India's circus capital, and Sreedharan Chambad, performer-turned-chronicler
Sreedharan Chambad, 86, died on June 15 in Patyam near Thalassery
Published on Jun 16, 2024 09:29 PM IST