One to watch: Hanumankind The Kerala-born, Texas-raised rapper is taking Indian hip-hop to a global audience. Now even Arsenal FC want in on the action… The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2024
Abuse, resignations, power nexus: Everything about Kerala’s #MeToo crisis A spate of #MeToo stories have surfaced from the Malayalam film industry since the release of the Hema Committee report on the working conditions of women in the regional cinema. FIRs related to sexual assault have been lodged against at least four prominent actors of the industry. Newslaundry · Aug 29, 2024
Powertrip: Kerala govt’s film industry dilemma, who will bag AIADMK’s poll strategy contract The fallout from the Hema Committee report continues to unfold, with new perpetrators being named everyday. While the en masse resignation of the leadership of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists might have solved one headache, the Kerala government seems to have another, more problematic issue to deal with. Two… Newslaundry · Aug 28, 2024
Hema Committee report: Kerala government cannot ignore mounting discursive evidence Nearly a week after the Hema Committee report unleashed what can only be called the second coming of the MeToo movement in the Malayalam film industry, many debates are still pitting ‘formal complaints’ as a binary opposite to women’s ‘informal’ narratives of their experiences of sexual harassment. “Let the women… Newslaundry · Aug 27, 2024
Let Me Explain: What is Hema Committee report on Malayalam cinema all about? The Malayalam film industry, which is known for its progressive films, also has a dark underbelly. As per findings of the Justice Hema Committee, set up by the Kerala government, “Sexual harassment is the worst evil that women face in the film industry.” Newslaundry · Aug 22, 2024
‘Lobby, mafia still exists in Malayalam film industry’: Actor Parvathy on Hema Committee report The Justice Hema Committee Report on the working conditions of women in Malayalam cinema, released to the public on August 19, said that a powerful lobby controls the industry where sexual harassment and abuse is rampant. In response, the Kerala government has said that police cases cannot be filed on… Newslaundry · Aug 22, 2024
Peek behind the foliage at The Plumeria, a south Indian home by the water The Plumeria by Silpi Architects is an India home in Kerala, the country's south, blending geometric forms and the region's tropical foliage and waters Wallpaper · Aug 20, 2024
Nedumbassery transnational organ trade racket: NIA charge sheets four The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday charge sheeted four accused belonging to a transnational organ trade racket busted in Kerala's Nedumbassery. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Aug 17, 2024
Wayanad landslide: Burst of rainfall 10 pc heavier due to climate change, says study The landslides that killed hundreds of people in Kerala's Wayanad were triggered by a burst of rainfall that was made about 10 per cent heavier by human-caused climate change. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Aug 14, 2024
Climate Change Fuelled Deadly India Landslides, Say Scientists Climate change played a key factor in torrential rains in India that triggered catastrophic landslides killing at least 200 people last month, a group of scientists said Wednesday. International Business Times · Aug 14, 2024
Study finds rains that led to deadly Indian landslides were made worse by climate change The heavy rains that resulted in landslides killing hundreds in southern India last month were made worse by human-caused climate change The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2024
‘Bring him back’: Hope meets loss in Indian villages hit by landslides Nearly 300 people have been killed in the landslides in Kerala state, and the toll is expected to rise. Al Jazeera · Aug 2, 2024
Kerala: Wayanad landslides toll crosses 300; Rescue operations still underway The rescue and relief operations are underway in Chooralmala and Mundakkai where the landslides wreaked havoc. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Aug 2, 2024
Deadly Landslides In Kerala State Leave Over 150 Dead Rescue operations in Kerala, India face challenges after landslides from heavy rains. Death toll rises, with hundreds stranded and homes destroyed. Top News · Aug 1, 2024
International Business Times · Aug 1, 2024 Hopes Fade For More Survivors In Indian Landslide Rescue Indian rescue crews scoured mud-caked tea plantations and villages Thursday with little hope of finding more survivors from successive landslides that killed around 200 people.
Al Jazeera · Aug 1, 2024 Hopes of finding survivors fade as Kerala landslides death toll nears 200 Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan describes disaster as ‘one of the worst’ the southern Indian state has ever witnessed.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2024 Death toll from landslides in India’s Kerala state rises to 166 Almost 200 people still missing after heavy rains and access problems hamper second day of rescue operation
Dynamite News · Jul 31, 2024 Landslide also occured in Kozhikode district's Vilangad area One person has been reported missing in a landslide that hit Vilangad area of the Kozhikode district in Kerala on Tuesday morning. Read further on Dynamite News:
Newslaundry · Jul 31, 2024 Wayanad landslide: Death toll crosses 180, eyewitnesses say saw ‘kin get washed away’ The death toll in landslide-affected Wayanad in Kerala rose to over 180 on Wednesday amid intensified rescue operations and setting up of infrastructure, including bridges, by the Indian army, navy and air force teams. At present, more than 200 people are missing and over 3,000 affected persons have been shifted…
Evening Standard · Jul 31, 2024 Man loses 100 loved ones as India landslides wipe out his entire village The death toll has risen to 166 after more bodies were found overnight
Latin Times · Jul 31, 2024 India Landslide Toll Hits 150 As Rain Hampers Rescue Work Days of torrential monsoon rains have battered the southern coastal state of Kerala, with blocked roads into the Wayanad district disaster area complicating relief efforts.
Top News · Jul 31, 2024 Deadly Landslides Strike Southern India After Torrential Rains Deadly landslides in Kerala, India claim lives as rescue operations continue amidst heavy rains and challenging conditions.
Al Jazeera · Jul 31, 2024 Kerala landslides death toll hits 151, many missing as rain hampers rescue Hundreds of rescue workers search through mud and debris for a second day after multiple landslides hit southern state.
International Business Times · Jul 31, 2024 India Landslide Toll Hits 126 As Rain Hampers Rescue Work Relentless downpours and howling winds hampered Wednesday's search for survivors of landslides that struck Indian tea plantations and killed 126 people, most believed to be labourers and their families.
Top News · Jul 30, 2024 Massive Rescue Operation Underway After Deadly Landslides In Kerala Ongoing rescue operation in Kerala after landslides in Wayanad claim lives and leave many injured. Adverse weather conditions pose challenges for emergency...