Jose K Joseph, Journalist

Students from Kerala outperformed the national average, recording a pass percentage of 99.96% in the ICSE (Class X) and 99.97% in the ISC (Class XII) examinations, the results of which were announced on Thursday. #ICSE #ISC #Kerala newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/…

Ashok’s remarks came a day after he was placed under suspension for interacting with the media without government’s permission. #DrBAshokIAS #KeralaGovernment #Kerala newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/…

When platforms such as Uber and Rapido launched services in the city, the response was immediate. Commuters embraced the convenience. Drivers signed up in large numbers, Shilpa Manoj writes. #BikeTaxi #Kochi #Kerala newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2…

One hartal and 19 days after the death of Nithin Raj, discussions still focuses on the incident, not the ongoing caste discrimination in higher education, @aswin_asokkumar writes. #CasteDiscrimination #NithinRaj #Kerala newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/…

With the monsoon fast approaching, KMRL officials say waiting for the completion of KWA’s work could significantly delay road construction, @shainu007 writes. #KMRL #KWA #Kerala newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruva…

The idea of the ‘cool Buddha’ entered popular culture through hippie and bohemian subcultures. Over time, the Buddha’s aura evolved into something like a cultural “chill pill” encapsulating what many seek but struggle to attain: nirvana. 🔗tinyurl.com/mr32y798 ✍️Aparna Nair

Senior party leaders indicated that while they are aware of the trends suggested in various exit polls, they do not expect the LDF’s seat tally to drop below 70 in the assembly elections. 🔗tinyurl.com/ms886cu8 ✍️@kssreejithkumar

Discontent is brewing within both the state and national leadership of the Congress over the IUML’s alleged undue interest in having a say in selecting the next chief minister. 🔗tinyurl.com/yrh2yn99 ✍️@kssreejithkumar

#UttarPradesh CM #YogiAdityanath launched a sharp attack on the #Congress in the Assembly over Muslim women’s rights. Referring to Triple Talaq and the Shah Bano case, he accused the party of appeasement politics and ignoring women’s dignity for decades. Adityanath said the abolition of Triple Talaq marked a historic step towards justice and empowerment for Muslim women in India. #UPAssemblySpecialSession

The broader pattern reflects a mix of rising input costs, supply constraints and inflation, compounded by Kerala’s structural dependence on imports of essential food items, @rajeshravi71 writes. #FoodPrices #Economy #Kerala newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/…

Ashok alleged that the government violated the Tribunal’s order by handing over the charge of excise commissioner to IPS officer J Kishore Kumar after removing M R Ajithkumar from the post. #BAshokKumarIAS #CivilService #Kerala newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/…

Between 2012 and 2025, most essentials have logged sustained increase, ranging from about 25% to over 100%, highlighting persistent inflationary pressure. 🔗tinyurl.com/4z85x5ww ✍️@rajeshravi71

The leadership maintained that its assessment is based on internal feedback and ground-level reports, which they believe present a more favourable picture than that reflected in the exit polls, @kssreejithkumar writes. #LDF #CPM #Kerala newindianexpress.com/elections/kera…

Bringing up claims raised earlier by Biju Prabhakar, Anvar alleged irregularities within the public works department and criticised Riyas for not offering a clear response. #PVAnvar #PAMohammedRiyas #Kerala newindianexpress.com/elections/kera…

Whether it is the LDF that returns or the Congress-led UDF that takes charge, the state’s political economy has already been reshaped in ways that will be hard for any government to reverse. 🔗tinyurl.com/djm4cc4r ✍️ @pendown

Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) argues in favour of campus politics. But, critics of campus politics not entirely wrong; infiltration of mainstream political parties into campus has often replaced intellectual debate with muscle power, he writes. newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/A…

1980s Wayanad spice heist. No CCTV—just instinct and a chai shop clue. Read how a tea-time argument cracked the case. #CaseDiary

Drugs hub? Kochi’s White-collar parties under police scanner DJ parties in the city also come under watch following intelligence inputs that drugs are circulating at such events @xpresskerala newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2…

Major exit poll surveys have predicted an advantage for the UDF in the Kerala assembly elections 2026. #KeralaAssemblyElections #ExitPoll #Kerala

#ElectionsWithTNIE | The exit poll trends released on April 29 suggest a mix of continuity and competitive churn, with some states appearing set for political stability while others reflect evolving electoral dynamics. 🔗newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Ap… #Elections2026 #ExitPoll #TamilNadu #Assam #WestBengal