Kerala bans plastic below 50 microns

The Hindu reports: The Government has decided to enforce plastic ban from September 1 and intensify the follow-up action for garbage-free Kerala.
Minister for Local Self-Local Administration Paloli Mohammed Kutty said in a release here on Saturday that the ban would be enforced under the leadership of local self-government institutions (LSGIs).
What is more interesting is, apart [...]

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Happy Onam

Onam is to Malayalees what Pongal is to Tamilians and Vaisakhi is to Punjabis – The Harvest Festival.
I find it very sad that there are only a very few malayalees who know anything about a harvest.
“Whatever imaginary world you’ve grown in/Whatever industrial society you’ve lived in/May the radiance, the fragrance,/The compassion of your village/Always be [...]

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Giant Wheel of Hatred

For people who wish to discuss, here is one.
Today I was called an enemy – because I refuse to take sides in the killing. My understanding is that the state has a duty and a responsibility to protect the lives of every citizen – no matter which religion they follow. I hope, [...]

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