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Many of the ISIS recruits and ultra-Salafis had visited various locations in Sri Lanka before reaching their final destinations in Afghanistan, Syria and Iraq. In 2016, there were reports that ‘Sri Lanka was emerging as the favourite destination of a section of Malayalee Salafis who are on the pursuit of 'real Islam' and believe that scholars in Kerala lack correct understanding of the religion’.

- May 28, 2019

Why is Kerala a fertile land for the ISIS? The so-called Islamic State (IS) may be on the retreat in Iraq and Syria but its ideology remains virulent. And it might be premature to predict its demise just yet. As Kerala shows, no society, however socially conscious or progressive it might be, is immune from it. WION's Ramesh Ramachandran goes behind the news to make sense of how and why perfectly reasonable young men and women end up going down a path of no return. * DNA quest for information led us to the Chandera police station in Kasargode, where the police shared the names of more youths from adjoining areas who allegedly joined the IS. At least 11 of the 22 youths from Kerala who joined the terrorist group belong to Padanna and adjoining areas. They disappeared within a span of a few months in 2016, all allegedly recruited by Rashid: Mohd Marwan (23) Hafeezuddin T.K (23) Firoze Khan (24) P. Ashfaq, Shamsiya and their 18-month-old daughter Ayesha Moh...

1. Perhaps no other speech that Narendra Modi has made since he became Prime Minister in 2014 has been so widely appreciated as the one he delivered at the meeting of the newly elected MPs of the National Democratic Alliance on Saturday in the Central Hall of parliament. It indicated that he wants to change the substance, idiom and image of his second term in office. 2. Both admirers and critics could see the difference between Campaigner Modi and Captain Modi. After all, he had led the most polarising campaign in the history of parliamentary elections. But having won the renewed mandate, Modi, who will be sworn in as India's PM for a new five-year term on Thursday, has struck a new, distinctly de-polarising tone. 3. His speech was truly praiseworthy on many counts - above all, on his new outreach to Indian Muslims. What he said on this count - and, more importantly, whether his actions match his fine words - will determine how history will judge the Modi Legacy.

- May 27, 2019

OPINION 28/05/2019 1808. SUB : 1. Perhaps no other speech that Narendra Modi has made since he became Prime Minister in 2014 has been so widely appreciated as the one he delivered at the meeting of the newly elected MPs of the National Democratic Alliance on Saturday in the Central Hall of parliament. It indicated that he wants to change the substance, idiom and image of his second term in office. 2. Both admirers and critics could see the difference between Campaigner Modi and Captain Modi. After all, he had led the most polarising campaign in the history of parliamentary elections. But having won the renewed mandate, Modi, who will be sworn in as India's PM for a new five-year term on Thursday, has struck a new, distinctly de-polarising tone. 3. His speech was truly praiseworthy on many counts - above all, on his new outreach to Indian Muslims. What he said on this count - and, more importantly, whether his actions match his fine words - will determine how histor...

Swami Chidanandapuri Madathipathi of Kolathur Advaitha Ashram, Kozhikode says that as a law abiding citizen he respects the Apex Court judgement in the Sabarimala case, however, there are some unresolved concerns.

- May 26, 2019

OPINION 26/05/2019 1806. SUB : Swami Chidanandapuri Madathipathi of Kolathur Advaitha Ashram, Kozhikode says that as a law abiding citizen he respects the Apex Court judgement in the Sabarimala case, however, there are some unresolved concerns. REF : Swami Chidanandapuri on Sabarimala : via Organiser | Janam TV published on October 11, 2018 : Media Report ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- “As a law abiding citizen, I respect the Supreme Court’s judgement allowing women of all ages to enter Sabarimala despite having a different opinion in this regard. But, there are concerns. The question is not whether women should be allowed in Sabarimala or not. Since it is a matter governed by Smritis, it is subject to changes. It is not necessary that customs and traditions should continue as they are forever. The question is who should bring those changes. Shall they come thro...