Professor TJ Joseph, a victim of an attack by members of the banned group Popular Front of India, reflects on the incident and its aftermath. Despite losing his hand in a brutal assault in 2010 over a misunderstood exam question, he has found peace through atheism and aims to free others from blind faith. Joseph faced isolation from the church and community, financial hardship, and the loss of his wife to depression. He has since written an autobiography, 'A Thousand Cuts', and plans to continue writing. The recent NIA court verdict found six additional accused guilty, bringing the incident back into focus.

The Kerala legislative assembly faced disruption as the opposition boycotted a session over the suicide of a 77-year-old disabled man, allegedly due to the CPIM-led government's delay in paying disability pension. Finance Minister KN Balagopal rejected the call for a debate on the issue, while Opposition Leader VD Satheeshan criticized the government's spending priorities and handling of the suicide note. The Kerala High Court has registered a suo motu case to protect the interests of the deceased's physically disabled daughter.

Police efforts to manage traffic at the Sabarimala temple for the third consecutive day have sparked political concerns as the opposition criticizes the government's inadequate arrangements for pilgrims. Devotees experienced delays, with some waiting over 15 hours for darshan. The Kerala High Court directed crowd control measures, but pilgrims still faced long waits and insufficient facilities. The opposition leader VD Satheeshan and BJP state president K Surendran condemned the government's handling of the situation. The Devaswom Board and police blamed each other for the virtual queue system's failure. The High Court is considering appointing a legal team to assess the situation, while Devaswom Minister K Radhakrishnan acknowledged the unprecedented rush and limitations, assuring efforts to prevent incidents.

The CUSAT stampede, which resulted in four student deaths and over 60 injuries, has raised questions about the violation of fest norms set after a 2015 accident. Documents suggest that the Dhishna 2023 organizers flouted regulations prohibiting professional performances and fundraising on campus. The Kerala High Court had emphasized strict enforcement of these guidelines. R Sasikumar from Save University Campaign alleges that the Students Welfare Director and the Vice Chancellor are responsible for the event's safety failures. The university has blamed the principal, Dr. Deepak Kumar Sahu, for not officially informing authorities about the event's scale and celebrity participation, leading to his removal pending an inquiry.

The Communist Party of India's Palakkad unit is experiencing mass resignations, including seven branch secretaries and other members, in protest against the demotion of CPI MLA Muhammad Muhsin. The resignations reflect deepening unease and accusations of factionalism within the party. BJP state committee member Sandeep Warrier attributes the crisis to the CPI's inclusion of 'urban naxals' and criticizes the party's internal strife. The CPI district secretary K P Suresh Raj has communicated the issues to the state leadership, while a party insider indicates a power struggle between the Suresh Raj and E Ismail-led factions.

Kerala CPI(M) state secretary Govindan retracted his earlier statement that labeled Lord Ganapati and the Pushpak Vimana as myths, claiming his words were taken out of context. The Congress welcomed the retraction, with senior leader Ramesh Chennithala expressing satisfaction. BJP president K Surendran, however, stated that a simple retraction was insufficient and demanded an apology for offending Hindu religious sentiments. The controversy began with statements made by AN Shamsheer, which led to protests by the BJP Yuva Morcha and Hindu community organizations.

The rape and murder of a five-year-old girl in Kerala by a migrant worker from Bihar has sparked a political debate on profiling migrants in the state. Kerala BJP president K Surendran criticized the state's law enforcement and called for thorough monitoring of migrant workers. Congress leaders condemned the state government's response. Kerala's labour minister announced an upcoming registration system for migrants, including an app named Athithi. The Kerala Police expressed regret over the incident, and the suspect, Ashfaq Alam, has been taken into custody and remanded for 14 days.

Senior CPI(M) leader P Jayarajan made a controversial statement against BJP Yuva Morcha, warning of consequences if they raised their hand against MLA AN Shamseer. This led to a complaint by the Yuva Morcha seeking to book Jayarajan for allegedly issuing death threats. The BJP demanded legal action against Jayarajan, while BJP leaders responded with insinuating social media posts. The article recounts the violent history of Kannur politics, including a 1999 attack on Jayarajan and subsequent political killings. Law enforcement is vigilant to prevent the current verbal conflict from escalating into violence.

The National Medical Commission revoked recognition of 150 MBBS seats at Government TD Medical College in Alappuzha due to inadequate faculty and senior resident doctors. This issue was part of broader faculty shortages affecting post-graduate courses across Kerala's government colleges. The opposition leader criticized the government's handling of the situation, while the Health Minister assured that admissions would not be affected and compliance with NMC requirements was underway. An NMC public notice seemed to contradict the Minister's assurances, creating uncertainty about the status of the medical college's recognition.

Priya Varghese has been appointed as Associate Professor at Kannur University following a Kerala High Court order, despite allegations of nepotism and favouritism. The University Grants Commission (UGC) plans to appeal to the Supreme Court against this verdict, which it believes could have national consequences by potentially invalidating parts of the UGC Rules for appointing Associate Professors. Joseph Skariah, who was ranked second for the position, and Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, also plan to challenge the High Court's decision in the Supreme Court.

The Samastha Kerala Jem-iyyathul Ulama, a prominent Sunni group in Kerala, announced support for the Communist Party of India (Marxist) against the Uniform Civil Code. The CPI(M) is seeking to attract Muslim votes and has invited the Muslim League to a seminar, causing a shift in traditional political alignments. The Indian National Congress, facing criticism from CPI(M) for its unclear stance on the UCC, maintains that their alliance is strong. Opposition leader VD Satheeshan warned CPI(M) of potential losses within its own ranks while trying to attract others.

The article is an interview with Debashis Chatterjee, the director of the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK), discussing the conclave on 'Globalising Indian Thoughts'. Chatterjee emphasizes the importance of ancient wisdom in the face of rapid technological change and societal disruptions. He criticizes the lack of transparency in the COVID-19 crisis and the tendency to prioritize technology over truth. The article also touches on the gaps in India's higher education system compared to countries like China and South Korea, suggesting a reorientation towards solving local issues. Chatterjee outlines the role of IIMs in shaping the market rather than just responding to its needs and introduces a new postgraduate course on Liberal Studies and Management at IIMK, designed to create thinkers and synthesisers equipped to handle the dynamic world.