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(Photo: Vinod Jose, courtesy Wayanad Literary Festival.)

February 7, 2026

Part of the mission of St. Thomas College is “To empower the students with deep knowledge and awareness of current developments in their chosen subject of study.” Also, given accomplished alumni and past speakers, the college management’s decision to cancel Vinod Jose’s lecture, which was presumably backed by officials of the Catholic Church, will hurt the college’s reputation.

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For the past fifty years, Indian laborers in the Persian Gulf, notably from Kerala, have contributed more than a trillion dollars to India’s economy. This has been a major factor in reducing India’s current account deficit and foreign debt as well as fueling Kerala’s economic growth.

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January 18, 2026

The recruitment strategies of US and UK universities cover a wide range from paying consultants in India to offering teaser scholarships.

Students, considering a foreign degree, should focus on one simple measure to protect themselves and their families: pursue an advanced STEM degree, even from a major US and UK university, only if it can be funded with a loan which can be repaid within ten years, based on a salary earned in India.

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The recruitment strategies of US and UK universities cover a wide range from paying consultants in India to offering teaser scholarships.

Applicants should focus on one simple measure to protect themselves and their families: pursue an advanced STEM degree, even from a major US and UK university, only if it can be funded with a loan which can be repaid within ten years, based on a salary earned in India.

January 18, 2026

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A Global Indian Times Interview by Cherian Samuel and Ignatius Chithelen

January 2, 2026

In this Global India Times interview, P.K. Michael Tharakan chats about Kerala: why the state has a high literacy rate, the role of Christian farmers and missionaries, his academic mentor Professor K.N. Raj, his family of farmers and academics, and how he ended up living on Kakkathuruthu, an island near Kochi, Kerala.

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Since 2009, Beri has been Executive Director, Business Development, at FieldKing, which sells ploughs, harvesters, sprayers, and other farm equipment, through 1,500 dealers in 106 countries. In 2016, Beri founded BetterLYF, an online mental health therapy service, based in Delhi.

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(Photo: Srinivas Bommidala, right, with Christos Dimas, Greece’s Minister of Infrastructure and Transport. © Global Indian Times.)

December 11, 2025

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Besides its beaches with pink sand, Crete is known for its archaeological sites, including the Palace of Knossos, of the Minoan civilization period, and historic cities including Chania and Reythmno. The expectation is that direct flights from India to Greece, including to the new Crete airport, and the cultural and historic sites will attract more Indian tourists to Greece.

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