In a heated exchange that has gripped the political landscape of Kochi, Opposition Leader V. D. Satheesan has launched a blistering attack on Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, branding him “Nunarayi” – a term that, in essence, translates to “the liar.” Speaking with a palpable sense of conviction in front of the media on a recent Sunday, Satheesan didn’t hold back, directly challenging the Chief Minister’s narratives on a multitude of critical issues. From the construction of houses during the previous Oommen Chandy administration to alleged clandestine ties between the CPM, RSS, and Jamaat-e-Islami, and even the contentious Sabarimala issue and…

Polio, a disease that once terrorized parents worldwide, making them fear for their children’s ability to walk, play, or even live, still casts a long, dark shadow over Pakistan. It’s a heartbreaking reality that Pakistan remains one of only two countries, alongside its neighbor Afghanistan, where this crippling disease continues to hold on. While nations like Iran and Bangladesh, fellow Muslim countries, declared themselves polio-free years ago – in 2006 and 2014 respectively – Pakistan and Afghanistan are still locked in a struggle against this stubborn virus. Even Nigeria, once a hotspot for polio, celebrated its victory in 2020, achieving…