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Topic: Pinarayi Vijayan

Unanimous resolution passed in Kerala assembly to rename state as ‘Keralam’

The resolution was moved by CM Pinarayi Vijayan who urged Centre to change state's name to 'Keralam' in all languages included in Eighth Schedule of Constitution of India.

Activist ancestors, sexism in politics — KK Shailaja’s book traces her journey to communism

Brinda Karat called it a ‘book that will fly off the shelves’. And if the crowd at the book launch is any indication, she’s right.

Lower, lowered, Shudra or OBC caste—What to call more than half of India’s population?

Shudra’ has been used as a slur in Manusmriti, Ramcharitmanas and other Hindu texts. And in common parlance, it is used to insult or belittle someone.

Kochi landfill fire: BJP claims Kerala govt ‘bent rules’ to award waste management contract

Ex-Union minister Javadekar says state didn't adhere to waste management guidelines, leading to landfill fire. Contract given to firm linked to kin of UDF & LDF leaders, he claims.

‘Genius gone rogue’: Rise and fall of Kerala IAS officer M. Sivasankar, arrested for 3rd time

This month, ED arrested Sivasankar, the powerful ex-principal secretary of CM Pinarayi Vijayan, for his alleged role in a housing scam linked to infamous gold smuggling case.

Pinarayi Vijayan’s son-in-law, CM ‘in waiting’ — who is PA Mohamed Riyas, Kerala’s PWD minister

Riyas shot to prominence after he married Pinarayi Vijayan’s daughter Veena in 2020. A recent survey by a Malayalam newspaper had placed Riyas as the likeliest future CM of Kerala.

A well-kept secret about Pinarayi Vijayan’s CPM is out in the open—factionalism

Vijayan has always had a soft corner for E.P. Jayarajan and it was equally reciprocated by the latter.

Kerala CPI(M) reaching out to IUML. Tharoor, Vijayan’s son-in-law have a lot to do with it

Indian Union Muslim League has been Congress’ most valuable ally in UDF for over five decades, and has only grown in stature.

Operation ‘Discipline Tharoor’ failed in Kerala. But battle against Pinarayi won’t be easy

If his attacks on Modi and the BJP are any indication, Tharoor would rather be measured than go all-out, especially as an exponent of positive politics.

Bill or no bill? As Kerala govt opts for assembly session, tussle with governor takes new turn

Ordinance removing Kerala governor as chancellor of state universities will lapse unless passed in assembly. Governor Khan himself had suggested the move to CM Vijayan in 2021.

On Camera

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Legacy of Air Chief Marshal LM Katre, the man who flew Spitfires & ushered IAF into a modern era

ACM Katre was 2nd IAF chief to die in harness. It was at a memorial lecture in his honour where IAF chief AP Singh revealed that India shot down 6 Pakistani aircraft in Op Sindoor.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.