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In light of the recent Supreme Court observation that granting menstrual leave would be counter-productive for the female workforce, Onmanorama's News Brake discusses the need for breaking taboos and fostering an active conversation on the matter. Deepa Soman and Aswin J Kumar join Haritha Benjamin to delve into the topic.
Statistical Anomalies in Scores, Paper Leak, Undisclosed Grace Marks Provision, Discrepancies in Scorecards, Unprecedented Number of Perfect Scores- the NEET-UG exam in mired in controversies this time. Dr KM Abul Hasan, the Chairman of Indian Medical Association's Junior Doctors Network (JDN), joins News Brake this week to decode the issue.
In a surprise victory, the BJP managed to secure a seat in Kerala's Thrissur during this Lok Sabha polls. Senior Onmanorama correspondents Ayyappan R, George Poikayil and G Ragesh join a discussion with Aswin J Kumar to analyse voting trends in Kerala.
Dr P Sarin, Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee's Digital Media Cell convener joins News Brake to share how the Kerala unit upped its game to lure netizens in their direction this Lok Sabha Elections 2024.
Cyber fraudsters are using money mule accounts to make their transactions untraceable, leaving unwitting individuals to face legal consequences. Dr Dhanya Menon, India’s first woman cybercrime investigator, joins the podcast to discuss ways to prevent such scams. And George Poikayil, a senior correspondent at Onmanorama, shares the story of two college students from Kerala who ended up in Punjab Central Jail after lending their bank accounts to strangers.
Air India Express passengers across India were taken by surprise on May 8 when the service provider abruptly cancelled scores of scheduled flights without due notice. The strike by a section of AIX cabin crew resulted in the cancellation of more than 170 flights. In this podcast, Girish Chandra Arya, All India Secretary of Bhartiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS), highlights the reasons that drove the employees to take extreme measures.
Dr M G Manoj, a scientist at the Advanced Centre for Atmospheric Radar Research in Cochin University of Science and Technology joins News Brake to discuss the intensity of the heatwave in Kerala and the reasons behind it.
The Union Commerce and Industry Ministry recently asked all e-commerce companies to remove these drinks from their platforms, saying there was no such thing as health drinks. Then what are they? In conversation with Dr Joseph A Pattani, paediatrics and neo-natology specialist in Mitera Hospital, Kottayam, for Onmanorama's News Brake.
From Covid cure claims to allopathy slurs: Why the Supreme Court is furious with Patanjali?India's leading FMCG firm Patanjali Ayurved Ltd has been taken to task by the supreme court for its tall claims including a cure for Covid-19. The court issued a contempt notice to company for disseminating misleading ads. This week's News brake looks at the case in detail.
Kalamandalam Sathyabhama, a classical dance teacher based in Kerala stirred up a storm last week with her remarks on 'ideal' beauty. In a separate incident, many singers from the Carnatic circle decided to boycott the Madras music academy for awarding a prize to TM Krishna. Celebrated dancer Dr Neena Prasad joins News Brake podcast to discuss the latest controversies in the world of classical dance and music.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest by the Directorate of Enforcement in the alleged liquor scam case has rocked the nation's capital. So is the ED's power being wielded fairly, or is it veering into political territory?
The Supreme Court has declared electoral bonds unconstitutional and ordered the State Bank of India to disclose all contributions to political parties from 2019 onwards, rejecting pleas for deadline extensions. Senior journalist and trustee of The Reporters Collective Trust Nitin Sethi joins News Brake this week to decode the mystery surrounding electoral bonds.
Just a few days before the International Women's Day 2024, a 28-year-old Spanish woman biker was gang raped in India. When a US writer pointed out on social media that India is unsafe for women, the chief of the National Commission for Women, Rekha Sharma, accused him of defaming the country. How can we address the problem of women's safety in India, if we silence the few who speak openly about it? Anju S Kunjumon joins Deepa Soman on News Brake to discuss the matter.
In this episode, News Brake explores the fascinating journey of electronic voting machines in India as the Lok Sabha Elections approach.
In recent months, Kerala has witnessed a concerning surge in human-animal conflicts, prompting discussions on wildlife conservation and habitat management. Prakriti Srivastava IFS, former Principal Chief Conservator of Forests in Kerala shares her views on matter in this week's News Brake.
The RBI has advised customers as well as merchants of Paytm Payments Bank Ltd (PPBL) to shift their accounts to other banks by March 15. Here's what the RBI deadline means for Paytm users.
Kerala Finance Minister K N Balagopal presented the state's budget for the financial year 2024-25 in the assembly amid a deepening fiscal crisis. Onmanorama's senior correspondent Ayyappan R joins News brake to decode the Kerala budget for News Brake's audience.
Deepa Soman, Vishnu Muraleedharan and Swathi Ajith join News Brake to discuss the recent controversy surrounding review bombing of movies.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present her sixth budget on February 1. Besides accommodating inflation worries and challenges of deficit financing, the finance minister will need to factor in all the key elements of GDP while drafting the budget- private consumption, gross private investment, government spending, net exports .
With the Union Budget and Kerala Budget around the corner, former Finance Minister Dr Thomas Isaac and expert commentator on banking and finance S Adikesavan join News Brake to discuss the future prospects Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB), infrastructure development and multiplier effect.
Nayanthara's latest film 'Annapoorani: The Goddess of Food' was removed from Netflix almost 2 weeks after it began streaming on the OTT platform. Deepa Soman, senior journalist from Onmanorama's features team joins News Brake to discuss censorship, cuts and cinema.
A year after hundreds of wrestlers took to the streets to protest against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Singh, the issues within the WFI still remain unresolved. Senior Sports journalist Leslie Xavier joins News brake to discuss the issue.
From an Oscar win, a lunar exploration mission to unresolved violent ethnic clashes, India witnessed quite a few exhilarating highs and some debilitating lows in 2023. This week's News Brake provides a time capsule of the events that changed India in 2023.
From the wild tusker Arikomban who took the state government for a toss to a series of tragedies and controversies, 2023 remained an eventful year for Kerala. This week's News Brake provides a time capsule of the events that changed Kerala in 2023.
The Indian space programme, which began on November 21, 1963 with the launch of a Nike Apache rocket from Thumba, recently celebrated 60 years. Dr V R Lalithambika, distinguished scientist and former Director of the Directorate of the Human Spaceflight Programme at ISRO speaks about the journey of India's space programme in the past 60 years.
In light of the recent floods in Chennai, Former Kerala Chief Secretary and chief architect of Thiruvananthapuram city's Operation Anantha Jiji Thomson IAS joins News Brake to discuss the problem of urban flooding and the need for better drainage systems and holistic town plans.
After a tumultous week, the Open AI has finally reinstated Sam Altman as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Here's a look at the boardroom drama that led to Altman's ouster and return.
Expert virologist Dr Rajendra Pilankatta, Dean of School of Medicine and Public Health in Central University joins News Brake to give us some insight into the nature and severity of the new Covid-19 strains- JN.1 and HV.1
Infosys co-founder N R Narayana Murthy has stirred up a little storm with his remarks that young people should work 70 hours a week to level up the country's productivity. News Brake catches up with Canada-based Employee Relations Specialist and former HR Lead in an Indian IT firm Athira Antony to know her thoughts on the work-life balance debate. Vishnu Muraleedharan, Anju Kunjumon and Deepa Soman joins in to share their views on the matter.
In a setback to gay rights activists, the Supreme Court has refused to accord legal recognition to same-sex marriage. Kerala's first transgender lawyer Adv Padma Lakshmi; queer affirmative therapist Shibili Suhanah; and Kerala-based non-binary couple Ponnu and Navya join News Brake podcast to share their disappointment and aspirations.
On the occassion of International Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Dr Arunima Poulose, Consultant Surgeon at the Breast And Endocrine Surgery Unit at Believer's Church Medical College Hospital, Tiruvalla talks about the taboos surrounding breast cancer, its symptoms and treatment.
Onmanorama's Kannan V joins Haritha Benjamin to discuss why government employees are hitting the streets demanding a reintroduction of the Old Pension Scheme.
Former Indian diplomat TP Sreenivasan joins News Brake to shed light on the escalating diplomatic war between India and Canada.
Onmanorama's Deepa Soman joins Haritha Benjamin to discuss the provisions of the Women's Reservation Bill and the controversies surrounding it.
The Nipah virus infection has once again reared its ugly head in Kerala's Kozhikode. Dr AS Anoop Kumar, Director of Critical Care Medicine at Aster MIMS hospital in Kozhikode, who helped in identifying the infection first in 2018, and expert virologist Dr Rajendra Pilankatta, Dean of School of Medicine and Public Health in Central University speaks on News Brake about the deadly virus.
Former Kerala MP and legal expert Sebastian Paul joins News Brake as it examines the new proposed electoral scheme and the plausibility of simultaneous polls.
The Puthuppally constituency which has been a UDF fortress for the past 53 years is all set to choose its next MLA. Onmanorama correspondents Ayyappan R, George Poikayil and Ragesh G join News Brake to discuss the prospects of UDF candidate Chandy Oommen and LDF candidate Jaick C Thomas in Puthuppally.
In this episode of News Brake, Digital Lending and Fintech Expert Mr Parijat Garg decodes RBI's rationale for launching a Central Bank Digital Currency and spells out the difference between e-Rupee, UPI and cryptocurrency.
The Kerala government is contemplating electricity usage restrictions including load shedding and power tariff hikes to tackle the power crisis in the state. In this episode, Onmanorama correspondent Ayyappan R answers some vital questions on electricity production, consumption and distribution in Kerala.
Advocate Prasanth Sugathan, Legal Director of Software Freedom Law Center, Delhi and practising lawyer at Kerala High Court joins News Brake to talk about the implications of the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2023.
Reports of meek rainfall in Kerala, and unexpected surplus in other parts of India, comes amidst massive heatwaves that wrecked life in the Middle East. Kerala has reported a 37% deficient rainfall since June. Dr Sivananda Pai, scientist at the Environmental Monitoring and Research Centre, India Meteorological Department and Dr Sabin T P, scientist from the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune join this episode discuss the rain pattern in the state.
As the last date for filing income tax returns approaches, Subin VR, a chartered accountant specialised in taxation, joins News Brake to discuss the rights and wrongs of claiming exemptions like HRA and housing loan interest.
Today's News Brake walks the audience through the life and times of veteran Congress leader and former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy.
Dr M Parameswaran, an Associate Professor, from the Centre for Development Studies joins News Brake to discuss retail inflation and soaring vegetable prices in India.
Gopika Gopakumar, a senior banking journalist at financial daily Mint joins Haritha Benjamin on News Brake to discuss the HDFC Ltd and HDFC Bank merger, its impact on stock markets, customers and other Indian banks.
After Nandini vs Amul debate took the centrestage in Karnataka's election battle, another milk war is brewing in Kerala- Milma vs Nandini. KS Mani, Milma's chairman joins News Brake to discuss Kerala's concerns with us.
Two weeks after the collision of three trains in Odisha's Balasore which resulted in the death of 290 passengers, News Brake takes a look at KAVACH, an Automatic Train Protection (ATP) System meant to provide protection to trains against danger signals, excessive speed and collisions.
Dr Vinoj Abraham, a Professor at the Centre for Development Studies joins News Brake to discuss the latest unemployment figures released by the World Bank.
Dr Sivananda Pai, Scientist at Environmental Monitoring and Research Centre of India Meteorological Department joins News Brake to discuss the onset of the southwest monsoon, its distribution and the El Nino effect.
The decision to withdraw Rs 2,000 notes is different from demonetisation which involves eliminating the lawful acceptance status of a monetary unit in an economy. Onmanorama catches up with S Adikesavan to know more about RBI's latest move.
Know all about Siddaramaiah, the seasoned politician who beat the shrewd and powerful D K Shivakumar to the post of Karnataka Chief Minister.
Former chairman Kerala Maritime Board VJ Mathew joins News Brake to discuss the fatal boat mishap that claimed 22 lives in Kerala's Tanur, and the checks and balances in place to ensure passenger safety.
Kerala's former Chief Forest Veterinary Officer Dr EK Eswaran joins News Brake to discuss the wild tusker that has Kerala hooked- Arikomban, and the rising number of man-animal conflicts in the state.
Will AI surveillance help enforce road discipline in Kerala? How is the compliance rate for offences flagged? Will accident rates drop with better monitoring of roads?
- Kerala's Transport Commissioner ADGP S Sreejith joins News Brake this week to discuss the efficacy of AI surveillance.
- Dr MA Saleem, the Special Traffic Police Commissioner in Bengaluru, discusses how the city used the AI system effectively to battle its notorious traffic.
Shailaja Chandra, Former Executive Director, National Population Stabilisation Fund and former Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare joins News Brake to discuss India's population growth and the missing links in demographic dividend.
The BJP's carefully calculated moves to appease the Christian community is being widely discussed by political observers. From Anil Antony's induction and Alphons Kannanthanam's membership in the party core committee to Prime Minister Modi's visit to Delhi's Sacred Heart Church on Easter Day- Ayyappan R and Ragesh G join News Brake to analyse the likely efforts of the BJP to woo Christians ahead of the general elections.
Should an individual get married at 18 or 21? Why is the minimum age for marriage different for a woman? Huda Ahsan, Director of the Khadija-Mariyam Foundation and Khadeeja Mumthaz, gynaecologist turned gender activist and Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award winner talks about the debate surrounding the minimum marriage age in India.
All UPI transactions made via prepaid instruments will attract an interchange fee of 1.1% for merchant payments above Rs 2,000 from April 1. Here's all you need to know about National Payments Corporation of India's latest circular.
The AR6 Synthesis Report: Climate Change 2023 which summarizes five years of reports on global temperature rises, fossil fuel emissions and climate impacts is bad news for humanity. Dr Sabin TP, Scientist from Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune and contributing author to the IPCC's Sixth Assessment Report decodes the latest report for our audience.
The meltdown of the Silicon Valley Bank last week has sent shock-waves across the financial world. Director of Business Development at Master Card Joseph Tom joins News Brake to decode the events that led to the SVB collapse and the possible after effects of the same.
On International Women's Day News Brake looks at injustice faced by several women under the Muslim inheritance law. In this episode, senior journalist George Poikayil dissects the problem for our audience. The episode also features Sheena Shukkur, former Pro-Vice Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University, who recently remarried her husband Advocate C Shukkur to circumvent the laws of inheritance under Shariat, and Rubiya Sainudheen, a single daughter who is set to lose 50 per cent of her father's property under the Shariat law.
Read George Poikayil's detailed piece on Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act of 1937 here: Shariat inheritance law: The million (muffled) mutinies in Muslim homes
Summer is coming and meteorologists, climate experts and the common man are worried about the repercussions of the heatwave. Director of the Institute of Climate Change Studies Dr Sivananda Pai joins News Brake to shed some light on the upcoming heatwave.
Norovirus, adenovirus, H1N1, the rhino virus, tomato fever and the common flu have arrived to haunt every household in India struggling to break free from the pandemic blues. Dr Sajana TM, pediatrics consultant at Aster Medcity, Kochi joins News Brake to talk about surging infections among children.
Supreme Court lawyer Adv Pramod Puzhankara joins News Brake to discuss the independence of the Indian judiciary in light of Justice S Abdul Nazeer's appointment as Andhra Governor.
Economist and former faculty from the Gulati Institute of Finance and Taxation Dr Jose Sebastian speaks about rationale of charging property tax on vacant houses and the state of Kerala's economy on News Brake- An Explainer Podcast.
Onmanorama's senior journalist Ayyappan R discusses key points of the Union Budget with S Adikesavan, expert commentator on banking and finance.
Expert commentator on banking and finance- S Adikesavan joins News Brake to discuss India's macro economic indicators and expectations from the Union Budget 2023.
ChatGPT, the cutting edge AI technology which is being considered as the next digital revolution has some excited and others worried. NewBrake catches up with experienced technologist Labby George to know more on the chatbot.
Congress leader and Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor has been the centre of discussion in Indian and Kerala politics for a few months now. Onmanorama journalists Ayyappan R and Ragesh G join News Brake to discuss Tharoor and his political ambitions.
In light of the recent food poisoning incidents in Kerala, culinary experts Chef Jomon and Chef Bobby Geetha join News Brake to share the best cooking practices that can be followed.
Lesbian couple Adhila Nasarin and Fathima Noora created ripples of change in Kerala's conservative society last year with their famous legal battle in the Kerala High Court. News Brake catches up with them to know how life has been life for them so far.
Muslim League leader and former legislator Abdurahiman Randathani kicked up a political storm in Kerala when he said that children are being taught about masturbation and homosexuality in the name of sexual education. Dr Shimna Azeez, a State Committee Member at General Practitioners Association talks to News Brake about the subject.
As the BJP retained its Gujarat bastion for the seventh time, the Congress headed for a victory in Himachal Pradesh surging ahead of the ruling BJP.
Will it be a BJP show in Gujarat and Himachal this time? Will Congress break the 27-year jinx in Modi's Gujarat? Will AAP make a mark in the 2 states? Tune in to News Brake on Thursday for an analysis of the poll results.
At a time when news of romantic partners killing their better half is making headlines, we analyse how to identify a potential jilted lover, the socio-economic conditions behind it and more with the help of some experienced psychologists.
Why do individuals stay in toxic relationships instead of breaking up? Is separation anxiety or fear of being alone a real issue? Onmanorama speaks to a few youngsters to find out their perspective.
Crimes committed by a lover either out of revenge for being dumped, or to realise unrequited love, are now being classified as 'jilted lover syndrome'. India, particularly Kerala, has been witnessing an increasing number of such crimes in recent times. We explore why.
Rishi Sunak is on course to enter 10 Downing Street to become the youngest and first Indian-origin British prime minister. Here's all you need to know about the investment banker-turned-politician.
An analysis of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) for 2019-21 by IndiaStat has revealed some surprising statistics- 50% of women aged between 15 and 24 years still use cloth for menstrual protection. Onmanorama catches up with Dr Winny, the Senior Consultant at Baby Memorial Hospital Kozhikode and a few of its women journalists to know how menstrual hygiene has evolved in India in the recent past.
In this Episode, Deepa Soman discusses the various aspects of the Elanthoor double human sacrifice case, how Kerala has been trying to fashion a legal process to tackle black magic and superstitions and more with colleagues Ayyappan R and G Ragesh.
When COVID-19 and the pandemic-induced protocols eased their firm grip on individuals and their lifestyles, businesses were left scrambling to piece together a flexible workplace. The hybrid work culture is a compromised model of work to incorporate the benefits of both worlds.
The Central government has banned the Popular Front of India and eight of its affiliated outfits under the anti terror law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. Let's look at its implications.
Online players will have to delete any credit and debit card data stored on their platforms by September 30. News Brake examines how the new token system works during an online transaction.
Dr. Aravindan KP, the Medical Director of Micro Health Laboratories, Kozhikode and Dr. Presoon Kuruvilla, Consultant Physician at Caritas Hospital join News Brake discussion on rising number of rabies cases in Kerala and the efficacy of the vaccine.
A new phrase has captured the fancy of working netizens in the past few weeks – 'quiet quitting'. Let's listen to what professionals from India have to say on the matter.
Nitish Kumar was sworn in Bihar Chief Minister for the eighth time on Wednesday, proving once again that he is a master of the art of changing governments.
What are the primary reasons for the depreciation of the Indian Rupee? Listen to the latest episode of News Brake to find out.
Draupadi Murmu is slated to become the first ever tribal President of India. And here's all you need to know about her.
Are the basic principles outlined by the Indian Constitution being protected today? Former MP and constitutional expert Sebastian Paul speaks to Onmanorama about the latest controversy courted by former Kerala Minister Saji Cheriyan.
What is the point of an anti-defection law if it cannot prevent horse-trading or warrant a stable government? What is the point of an anti-defection law if it allows MLAs to switch sides and get elected after disqualification?
The protestors against the Agnipath scheme have cited two reasons for their agitation: job security and pension. In today's episode, we have with us Colonel S Dinny (retd) and former Air Force Pilot Vishnu Unnithan to provide clarity on the new recruitment scheme.
The very essence of democracy is the right to have an alternate opinion. The right to peacefully protest, subject to restrictions, is an essential part of the fundamental right to free speech and the right to assemble. But the bulldozer politics in UP, police action against agitators in black in Kerala show that governments are becoming less and less tolerant towards protests.
Communal tensions aside, India's trade allies from the Far West to the Middle East are furious about the controversial remarks about Prophet Muhammad made by Nupur Sharma and Naveen Jindal.
Transwomen Nadira Mehrin and Laya Maria Jaison were chosen as All India Students' Federation's (AISF) vice president and DYFI State Committee member respectively last month. Onmanorama journalist Deepa Soman, who interviewed the duo, speaks to NewsBrake about their journey and challenges.
Heatwaves in the North and heavy rainfall ahead of advancing monsoon in the South has thrown India into a cauldron of weather extremes. Weather scientist Dr S Abhilash joins this week's News Brake to look at the tempest called 'climate change' brewing in the country.
Will the Congress party be able to reinvent itself, reconnect to the masses and emerge as a formidable challenge to the incumbent ruling party? In this episode of News Brake, we discuss the recent brainstorming session of the party in Udaipur 'Chintan Shivir'.
The 2017 sexual assault against a popular Malayalam actor, the recent MeToo allegations against actor-producer Vijay Babu etc show that Mollywood is not the sanctum sanctorum associations like AMMA and FEFKA portray it to be. The Hema Commission report on the issues faced by women in Malayalam Film Industry was submitted to the Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in December 2019, but it still hasn't seen the light of day.
The world's richest man bought the world's most popular social media tool, sending both the real and virtual world into a frenzy. Listen to the latest episode of News Brake and find out all about the hottest deal on Earth right now, the 'Twitter Takeover'.
Demolishing encroachments is nothing out of the ordinary in a densely populated country like India. What was out of the ordinary was the stealthy, hurried manner in which the Jahangirpuri demolition was done, just days after a communal clash in the same area.
Language is the new hot topic in town; and politicians, celebrities and twitterati are going berserk about the issue. News Brake takes a look at the controversy, its history and the direction in which it is headed.
Soaring inflation, devaluation of currency, massive external debt and corruption --- Pakistan economy is mired in chaos. Economic crisis is a key reason for the fall of Imran Khan as Pak PM and the rise of Shehbaz Sharif to helm of the country.
Sri Lanka is struggling to tide over the massive shortage of essential items brought about by an unprecedented economic crisis.
Even as the Kerala government is chugging ahead with the highly ambitious SilverLine project, another less-expensive but equally-ambitious project - the proposed Kovalam-Bekal waterway - is huffing and puffing like a snail-paced steamboat. Find out more about this waterway project on this episode of News Brake.
Silverline is a semi high-speed railway project, proposed by the Pinarayi Vijayan-led left government, which will connect Thiruvananthapuram in the south to Kasaragod in the north in under four hours. Intrigued? Find out all about the ambitious project in this episode of News Brake.
Ukraine has been a popular destination for Indians to study medicine. For a six year MBBS course, Indians pay around 35,000 dollars which is roughly 27 lakh rupees. Whereas the same at a private medical college in India will cost 1 crore rupees or even higher if they enroll under the management quota.
Investigation by the Securities and Exchange Board of India have shown that former NSE MD and CEO Chitra Ramkrishna had been sharing confidential details with an unknown person.
Russian forces launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine that opened with air and missile strikes on a massive scale after days of diplomatic efforts by many leaders to prevent a war.
You know how we deal with news in News Brake, so let's take a look at the past and understand what's happening now.
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Photo of Volodymyr Zelensky: Reuters/Stephanie Lecocq/Pool
Photo of Vladimir Putin: AFP
At News Brake we want to apply brakes on the busy lane of breaking news and present the news to you in a more useful and detailed manner.
The Sister Abhaya murder case and the alleged abuse of a nun of the Missionaries of Jesus congregation have many things in common. Onmanorama producer Ajish Jimmy George tries to find out what they are. Tune in!
The scientific community is worried that Omicron could fuel an outbreak in several countries and cripple health systems once again.
Social media is once again rife with concerns over the 126-year-old Mullaperiyar dam. In this episode let's get know the issue better.
Producer: Ajish Jimmy George
Edits: Alex Pappachan
In this era of breaking news flashing all over, at News Brake we want to take a pause and present the news to you from all angles.
A year after the gold smuggling through diplomatic channel was busted at Trivandrum International Airport, we look at why the yellow metal continues to charm the smugglers.
Producer:Ajish Jimmy George
Edits: Alex Pappachan
In this era of breaking news flashing all over, at News Brake we want to take a pause and present the news to you from all angles. Hence, we apply brakes on the busy lane and take a look at how Covaxin and Covishield vaccines will be made available and its safety concerns.
Producer: Ajish Jimmy George
Edits: Alex Pappachan
Farmers have been protesting against these bills, alleging that the legislations will dismantle the existing system and leave them to the mercy of corporate interests.
Whereas, the central government claims that these legislations will liberalise the farm markets and raise the farmer's income.
Edits: Alex Pappachan
Producer: Ajish Jimmy George
In this era of breaking news flashing all over, at News Brake we want to take a pause and present the news to you from all angles. Hence, we apply brakes on the busy lane and explain the Supreme Court's Ayodhya verdict in our third episode.
On November 9, the Supreme Court cleared the way for the construction of a Ram Temple at Ayodhya. It ordered that a temple should be built in the place where a mosque stood till 1992 and was razed by Sangh Parivar mob. The verdict was unanimous. All five judges agreed to it. The court also directed the Centre to allot a 5-acre plot for building a mosque at another location.
In this era of breaking news flashing all over, at News Brake we want to take a pause and present the news to you from all angles. Hence, we apply brakes on the busy lane and bring to you in our second episode the details about an alleged sexual abuse and subsequent murders of two young girls.
The gruesome deaths of the two girls in Walayar and the shoddy investigation that led to acquittal of the accused have shaken the conscience of Kerala society.
In this era of breaking news flashing all over, at News Brake we want to take a pause and present the news to you from all angles.
Hence, we apply brakes on the busy lane and bring to you in our first episode the issue of Maradu flats.