Columns, editorials and perspectives on South India
Remembering the last crowned Maharaja of Vizianagaram, who renounced royal privileges, embraced socialist ideals and devoted his wealth and public life to education, equality and social justice. Based on a commemorative article by Srinivas Ganjivarapu
The Tamil Nadu Prisons Department has authorised armed personnel manning prison watchtowers to open fire in situations involving attacks or attempts to escape, following a major jailbreak at the Thekkampatti prison in Theni district that saw 17 undertrial prisoners flee.
Former Keralam Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has congratulated Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his continued electoral success, saying the outcome reaffirmed the relevance of Left politics and the working class’s role in shaping its future.
Namma Metro has completed 15 years of operations, emerging as an integral part of daily life in Bengaluru, with its network expanding from 6.7 km in 2011 to 96.1 km today.