Mainstream Weekly

When Agriculture Becomes an Unwanted Portfolio: Kerala's Agrarian Crisis and the Search for an Ecological Future | Jos Chathukulam & A. M. Jose

A. M. Jose, Jos Chathukulam — 2026-06-01T03:23:40Z

[(Abstract: The reluctance surrounding the Agriculture portfolio in Kerala's new government is not a routine episode of coalition politics. It is a revealing political symbol of a deeper transformation in Kerala's society and development model. Agriculture, once central to land relations, social reform, rural livelihoods and political mobilisation, has increasingly lost prestige in the public imagination. The crisis is no longer only about prices, productivity or farm income; it is also (…)

- 2026

Changing Nomenclature of Centrally Sponsored Schemes in India: Implications for Beneficiary Perception and Policy Effectiveness | Jos Chathukulam

Jos Chathukulam — 2026-05-22T04:29:34Z

Abstract
The evolution of Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) in India reflects continuous efforts by the

- 2026

From Mass Line to Managerialism: A Marxist Assessment of the 2026

Jos Chathukulam — 2026-05-12T16:40:31Z

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The recent Assembly electoral, 2026 setback of the

- 2026

Morarji Desai at 130: Leadership, Democracy, and the Ethics of Governance in Modern India | Jos Chathukulam

Jos Chathukulam — 2026-05-12T16:38:35Z

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The 130th birth anniversary of Morarji Desai provides a critical opportunity to reassess his contributions through the lens of political theory and democratic practice. As India

- 2026

Gender and Youth Underrepresentation in Kerala

Jos Chathukulam — 2026-04-10T00:38:46Z

Abstract
Despite significant advancements in human development indicators, Kerala presents a paradox in electoral representation. Women constitute more than 52% of the population, and individuals below 50 years account for approximately 66.5%. However, their representation among candidates fielded by major political fronts

- 2026

Kerala Urban Policy 2026

Jos Chathukulam — 2026-03-01T15:06:49Z

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The Kerala Urban Policy 2026

- 2026

National Awards and the Feudal Mindset A Constitutional and Democratic Critique | Jos Chathukulam

Jos Chathukulam — 2026-02-15T09:32:43Z

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National awards such as the Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan,

- 2026

Tribute to Madhav Gadgil (1942-2026) | Jos Chathukulam

Jos Chathukulam — 2026-02-07T05:10:50Z

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Madhav Gadgil, was one of India

- 2026

Administrative Behaviour and the Limits of Decentralised Governance: Evidence from the People

Jos Chathukulam — 2026-02-07T05:09:53Z

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- 2026

Obituary: James Watson (1928-2025) — The Double Helix and the Matilda Effect: Gender, Power, and the Social Politics of Scientific Knowledge | Jos Chathukulam

Jos Chathukulam — 2025-12-06T03:18:12Z

Nobel Prize- winning American scientist James Dewey Watson, the man who unravelled the

- 2025