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Rwanda Revisited: A Critical Introspection on Rwanda's Resurrection from the Scars and Trauma left by the Genocide | Jos Chathukulam, Gireesan K, Manasi Joseph and Clement Kayitakire

Jos Chathukulam, Manasi Joseph — 2024-03-29T11:44:27Z

Abstract
April 7, 2024 marks the 30th anniversary of the Genocide against the Tutsis. The first author of this paper during his visit to Rwanda got the opportunity to interact with the survivors of the Genocide and the present-day administrators in the country. During the visit to Rwanda, the author came to know about the facts that led to the Genocide and got a first-hand experience and knowledge of Rwanda's resurrection from the tragedy. The authors share the strategies and methods used (…)

- 2024

Remembering the Humane Legacy of Oommen Chandy | Chathukulam and Joseph

Jos Chathukulam, Manasi Joseph — 2023-07-22T01:41:36Z

With the demise of veteran Congress leader and former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, the people of Kerala has lost not only a man of consensus but also an endearing statesman with a humane touch. The Congress stalwart died on July 18, 2023 at the age of 79. During his lifetime, Chandy was known as the warm, down-to-earth politician and his humility, generosity and accessibility turned him into a People's leader over the years (Mathew, 2023). Looking at the flood of tributes pouring in or the (…)

- 2023

Does the National Health Index Truly Measure the Health Status? | Chathukulam, Joseph & Buch

Jos Chathukulam, Krishnakant Buch, Manasi Joseph — 2023-04-22T02:09:49Z

Abstract
This paper critically looks into the strengths and weakness of the NITI Aayog's National Health Index. It also reflects on why India needs a Comprehensive Health Index in the post-pandemic world.
Introduction
India has made improvement in terms of life expectancy, in reducing fertility rate, maternal mortality rate (MMR), infant mortality rate (IMR), under five mortality rate (U5MR) over the years. However, taking into India's commitment towards Sustainable Development Goals (…)

- 2023

The Curious Case of China through the Lens of Two Doctors and Two Pandemics | Jos Chathukulam and Manasi Joseph

Jos Chathukulam, Manasi Joseph — 2023-04-01T02:43:21Z

Abstract
The 2003 SARS and the latest Covid 19 pandemic underlined the need to adopt a participatory democratic framework in authoritarian regimes like China. This article looks into how the authoritarian political system in a way failed authoritarian states like China when it comes to epidemic and pandemic management through the perspective of two doctors and two pandemics.
Introduction
On March 11, 2023, Jiang Yanyong, the Chinese military doctor who exposed the truth regarding the (…)

- 2023

Political and Administrative Hegemony of Left Democratic Front in Kerala in Policy Making and Policy Implementation with special reference to People's Plan Campaign | Jos Chathukulam and Manasi Joseph

Jos Chathukulam, Manasi Joseph — 2023-01-21T01:15:19Z

Abstract
This paper closely looks into the association between the political and administrative hegemony and policy making and policy implementation process.To establish this association, the paper offers an empirical evidence from the state of Kerala by critically reviewing the political hegemony of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) over the People's Plan Campaign (PPC) and how it helped them to capture local governments in the state. It also looks into the political hegemony of the LDF and (…)

- 2023

A Well-Deserved Recognition for India's ASHAs | Jos Chathukulam, Manasi Joseph

Jos Chathukulam, Manasi Joseph — 2022-06-17T19:56:14Z

Abstract
At a time when India's one million Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs), who were at the forefront to battle the COVID 19 crisis are facing humiliation, hostility and neglect from the government authorities have left them without recourse, the conferment of Global Health Leaders Award to these frontline health workers provide a ray of hope to these unsung warriors. Meanwhile, the Award alone will not put an end to the sad plight of these ASHAs as they have to overcome (…)

- 2022

Between Euphoria and Scepticism: Revisiting the Kudumbashree Experiment of Kerala | Jos Chathukulam and Manasi Joseph

Jos Chathukulam, Manasi Joseph — 2022-06-03T20:57:48Z

Abstract
Kerala's Kudumbashree is celebrating its silver jubilee in 2022. While Kudumbashree has made significant contributions in terms of empowering women and reducing poverty, there have been criticisms that it has failed to evolve as a powerful critical alternative development model with gender perspectives to address strategic gender needs even after 25 years. __0__
Introduction
Kudumbashree, a Made in Kerala initiative, that is (…)

- 2022

The Political Killings in Kerala: Is it the 'Banality of Evil'? | Jos Chathukulam and Manasi Joseph

Jos Chathukulam, Manasi Joseph — 2022-04-01T06:05:38Z

by Jos Chathukulam and Manasi Joseph
Abstract
At a time when gruesome political killings and violence are increasing at an alarming rate in Kerala, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) is gearing up for the 23rd Party Congress in Kannur from April 6 — April 10, 2022. The cold-blooded murders in the name of hatred and politics should end. Similarly those who justify the murders on the lines of ‘Banality of Evil Thesis' by Hannah Arendt should understand that when butchered human lives (…)

- 2022

Rent Seeking Culture in Universities in Kerala: Challenges and Solutions | Chathukulam & Joseph

Jos Chathukulam, Manasi Joseph — 2022-02-12T07:02:02Z

Corruption in universities are common these days and authorities mostly turn a blind eye fearing backlash and political vendetta. However, with the recent arrest of a university staff on bribery charges in Kerala shows that such unethical practices can no longer be kept under wraps. This article also offers some practical solutions to reduce corrupt practices in institutions of higher learning.

- 2022

The Legacy of Dr. Verghese Kurien on the Current Development Discourses: Reflections on Kerala and Beyond | Chathukulam, Joseph and Joseph

Jos Chathukulam, Manasi Joseph, T M Joseph — 2022-01-07T21:29:16Z

Introduction
November 26, 2021 marked the birth centenary of Dr. Verghese Kurien, the legendary ‘Milkman of India', who catapulted India to be the world's largest milk producer. Dr. Kurien, the architect of India's White Revolution once said that “India's place in the Sun will come from the partnership between wisdom of its rural people and skills of its professionals.” Then on another occasion Dr. Kurien said “India needs to show an honest face, a kind face, a human face - and not an (…)

- 2022