K Ashok Kumar

Covid-19 in Kerala: What’s the Real Story Behind the Surge in Cases?

The South Indian state Kerala is now among the regions where the Covid-19 cases are surging daily. An analysis in the Institute of Mathematical Sciences in Chennai showed the R-value in the state is climbing rapidly. Kerala recorded an R-value around 1.11.R value shows the speed at which the coronavirus is spreading.  The rising cases […]

PM Modi Extends the Reservation Criteria for OBCs and EWS

The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi hailed the Centre’s decision to extend the reservation to other backward classes (OBCs) and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) for undergraduate and postgraduate medical and dental courses.  The Centre’s decision will extend from the current academic year 2021-22.According to the announcement the Other Backward Class (OBCs)  will get a […]

Parliament Monsoon Session: Opposition Members Throw Papers, Tear Placards in Lok Sabha

On Wednesday in the Indian Parliament, the opposition parties raised their voice against the widespread Pegasus controversy, farm laws, and other major issues.  Some members even hurled papers and tore placards in the house. The Central government however was successful in passing three bills. The recurring sloganeering and disruption caused by the opposition parties lead […]