INSANE: 18 - The Real Truth

One of Kerala’s lowest paid professionals: The private school teacher

Kerala has long been known for offering the country’s highest wages for manual labour, attracting lakhs of interstate migrant workers every year. A construction worker earns around Rs 1,200 a day, agricultural labourers often make more than Rs 1,000, and domestic workers earn at least Rs 500 a day.

Newslaundry · Jul 7

South Central 82: Losing your vote and passport | PE in Kerala hospitals

In this week's South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna first discuss senior journalist R Rajagopal’s letter regarding the removal of his name from the electoral rolls, denying him renewal of his passport. The hosts are joined by R Rajagopal himself and Shivasundar, a senior activist and researcher who…

Newslaundry · Jul 6

‘Pakistani’ flag claim, contested DDA park: Anatomy of the Sagarpur communal violence

In East Sagarpur, southwest Delhi, a narrow lane has become a widening fault line. On one side of Gali No. 8 sits a largely Muslim-populated jhuggi; on the other, a colony of mostly Hindu homes. Between them lies a small DDA park – and, over 10 days in late June…

Newslaundry · Jul 6

Why do hate speech cases against Raja Singh keep collapsing?

The man you just heard is Raja Singh, the Goshamahal MLA and former BJP leader. But the speech cannot be played in full. It contained remarks about Prophet Muhammad.

Newslaundry · Jul 6

एनएल चर्चा 430: भारत पाकिस्तान के बीच शांति की नई कोशिश और देश में मानसून की दस्तक

एनएल चर्चा के इस अंक में 100 से अधिक भारतीय और पाकिस्तानी नागरिकों द्वारा प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी और शहबाज शरीफ को पत्र लिखकर स्थायी शांति की दिशा में कदम उठाने की अपील और मानसून की दस्तक को लेकर विस्तार से बात हुई.

Newslaundry · Jul 4

Who owns your hospitals? Private equity’s growing grip on Kerala’s healthcare

When Chazhikattu Hospital was set up in Thodupuzha municipality in Idukki district in 1933, health facilities were rare in the area. What began as a nursing home under Dr CK Stephen grew over the years into a reputed private hospital run by his family. The family’s establishment survived for 91…

Newslaundry · Jul 4

Hafta letters: Wrong about CJP, Anand’s Rahul Gandhi take and viewers forming their own opinions

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Newslaundry · Jul 4

Meta pushes child sexual abuse material on Instagram, finds BBC investigation

Videos containing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) are being pushed by the Meta algorithm, and advertisements of child pornography are rampant on social media platforms, a BBC investigation has found. Most advertisements contained links to Telegram that reportedly contained sexually explicit content involving children.

Newslaundry · Jul 4

रामजी का चंदा चोरी और डंकापति की वापसी

अयोध्या के राम मंदिर में चंदा चोरी, भ्रष्टाचार के एक के बाद एक खुलासे के बीच धृतराष्ट्र-संजय संवाद की वापसी हो रही है. धृतराष्ट्र के पहले सवाल पर ही संजय के सब्र का भाखड़ा नांगल टूट कर बिखर गया. उन्होंने कहा- “महाराज, अनर्थ चल रहा है देश में. अवध में…

Newslaundry · Jul 3

Is there any hope for Gaza? An Indian judge’s reality check on Israel, justice, and us

Trigger warning: Contains graphic descriptions of violence against children.

Newslaundry · Jul 3