Sundar Sethuraman

@veenavenugopal When I called Mr Baby to seek time for an interview, he told me that he had already given time to a reporter from a London daily. I think he was referring to you.

Will Kerala's communists win a third term? as.ft.com/r/4e5afa64-af8…

My story on what this election means for the various players involved.Many thanks to @MABABYCPIM , @MGRKrishnan and J Prabash for sharing their views. business-standard.com/elections/kera…

Second, @CPIMKerala (M) is banking on the popularity of its incumbent MLAs. The party rarely gives an MLA the chance to contest three consecutive terms, but this time they have gone soft on the rule. And there is an unusually high number of CPI(M) dissidents.

Kerala is going to the polls today, and it is a make-or-break election for the ruling @CPIMKerala (M) and the principal opposition, @INCKerala . For @CPIMKerala (M), Kerala is the last citadel, and a loss of office would be a grave setback

#MarketsWithBS | #Sensex surges nearly 4% in its best session in over five years as a two-week #USIranceasefire eases oil supply fears, even as #Israel pummels Lebanon to target #Hezbollah and #Hormuz remains largely blocked. @sethusundar89 mybs.in/2g5MDeL

A big thanks to my colleague @shinejac , who was generous with his time and contacts. I would be grateful for your feedback. business-standard.com/elections/kera…

Below is my report on how two constituencies in Thiruvananthapuram hold the key to the BJP’s plans to expand in Kerala. The report also touches on some developmental issues and concerns of voters.

When I got a call from Mr Vishal Chhabria, my Resident Editor, two weeks back, I least expected that I would be asked to cover elections. I had stopped following political news two years ago. Nevertheless, I worked sincerely to give my best.

Escalating conflict in Iran has hit local tourism hard in Thiruvananthapuram, triggering mass cancellations, travel disruptions, and a critical LPG shortage for restaurants. #Kerala #Varkala #Thiruvananthapuram #LPGCrisis #Tourism | @sethusundar89 mybs.in/2g5LI51

@veenavenugopal Yes

@sethusundar89 Is it only veg?

Trivandrum people, what are your reccos for a good place for lunch?

Indian equity markets advanced on Monday as oil prices softened amid reports that regional mediators are pushing for a ceasefire between the US and Iran. #Sensex #StockMarket #OilPrices #IranWar | @sethusundar89 mybs.in/2g5LI2a

We spoke on a range of issues, from his stint in state politics to the Union government’s ruptured relationship with opposition-ruled states and his outreach to religious minorities, among other things. Please read it if you can and share your suggestions for improvement

This was one interview I had to fight for. I had to pester and plead a lot before I got thirty minutes. As a business journalist, one is used to meetings and interviews happening on time.

#Thiruvananthapuram's #Nemom and #Kazhakkoottam seats emerge as key battlegrounds, as #BJP looks to convert recent gains into Assembly seats amid voter churn and local issues. Read more: mybs.in/2g5Ko8w | #KeralaElection2026 @sethusundar89