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<title>From observers to participants: Strengthening the Malayalee footprint in American society</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:15:19 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Beyond degrees: How Kerala can build a global higher education hub</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.The most consequential migration from Kerala today is no longer just of workers; it is increasingly of students. The Kerala Migration Survey 2023 estimated nearly 2.5 lakh student emigrants from the state, underscoring a profound shift in educational aspirations. While their departure reflects growing ambition and global mobility, it also raises an uncomfortable question: why are so many of Kerala&#039;s brightest young people choosing to pursue their futures elsewhere? The answer lies partly in a higher education ecosystem that has struggled to keep pace with the expectations of a generation raised in one of India&#039;s most educated societies.Kerala&#039;s higher education system already rests on a strong foundation: the state records a Gross Enrolment Ratio of 41.3 per cent—far above the national average of 28.4 per cent—along with over 10.99 lakh students in higher education, women constituting nearly 60 per cent of enrolment, and a Gender Parity Index of 1.44, among the highest in the country. Yet an increasing number of students are choosing to pursue their careers elsewhere. The challenge, therefore, is not merely to curb academic migration but to build institutions that attract talent rather than export it, transforming higher education into a driver of economic growth.The policy announcements in the Governor&#039;s address last month, including the proposal to establish an Academic Syndicate as an apex coordinating body for higher education governance, the introduction of a &quot;Semester in Kerala&quot; programme, a statewide apprenticeship exchange, and measures to ensure uniform recognition of UGC-approved degrees, indicate that policymakers recognise the urgency of reform. However, administrative restructuring alone cannot address decades-old structural weaknesses; Kerala must undertake deeper institutional reforms if it is to emerge as a genuine global education destination. Recent policy initiatives are a step forward, but a far more ambitious vision is needed. From mass education to world class educationKerala&#039;s educational achievements are substantial, with high literacy, strong enrolment and relatively equitable access to higher education. Yet access alone does not guarantee excellence. Recognising this, the 2022 Higher Education Reforms Commission called for a fundamental transformation of the sector through greater academic autonomy, flexibility, innovation, research and stronger links with the knowledge economy. It argued that Kerala must move beyond an affiliated-college, examination-driven model and develop universities as centres of knowledge creation, entrepreneurship and skills, supported by autonomy and accountability.This diagnosis remains relevant as Kerala&#039;s higher education system continues to grapple with excessive bureaucratic control, outdated curricula, fragmented governance and weak industry linkages. These challenges are reflected in declining enrolment across several government and aided institutions, driven by changing student preferences, outmigration and demand for programmes with stronger employment prospects. While Kerala&#039;s universities have produced generations of accomplished professionals, few have emerged as globally recognised research institutions or attracted significant international faculty, partnerships and innovation, leaving the state&#039;s presence limited in the upper tiers of major global university rankings.The experience of Singapore, Finland, South Korea and Ireland shows that knowledge economies are built not merely by expanding access to higher education but by creating globally competitive universities that integrate research, industry, entrepreneurship and national development goals. Singapore&#039;s transformation offers perhaps the most relevant example. The city-state deliberately aligned higher education policy with industrial policy, investing heavily in research universities, innovation districts and international collaborations. The result was the emergence of institutions such as the National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University as globally respected centres of excellence. Kerala must similarly move from a model of mass certification to one of knowledge production.Closing the distance between classrooms and careersThe most persistent criticism of Kerala&#039;s higher education system is its weak link to employment. Graduates often leave university with qualifications poorly aligned to evolving labour-market needs, while employers continue to report skill shortages, creating the paradox of educated unemployment alongside unmet demand for specialised talent. The challenge is intensified by a generation that compares local institutions not only with those in Bengaluru or Delhi but also with universities across Australia, Canada, Germany and the United Kingdom, seeking employability, global exposure and industry experience. Their choices are shaped by a highly competitive global education marketp ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>പ്രവാസി ക്ഷേമം: സമയോചിത പരിഷ്‌കാരങ്ങൾ അനിവാര്യം..</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Kerala toddler death: Why was suspected child abuse not reported by doctors?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The death of one-and-a-half-year-old Arshid from Kerala’s Nedumangad has left many disturbed. The grief of losing a toddler is difficult enough. The grief of losing a toddler allegedly at the hands of a person entrusted with his care is something else altogether.Children have the right to be protected from violence, exploitation, and abuse. Yet violence against children remains a reality across every social and economic group, religion, age, and culture. Children face domestic violence, sexual abuse, trafficking, child labour, bullying, and neglect. The consequences often extend far beyond childhood. More than half of the world’s children are estimated to have experienced acute violence, with South Asia carrying a substantial share of this burden.What makes violence against children particularly disturbing is that it frequently originates within spaces that are expected to be safe. The perpetrator is often not a stranger but someone known to the child: a parent, caregiver, relative or trusted adult.The allegations emerging from the Nedumangad case paint a grim picture. Arshid is reported to have died following a grievous physical assault allegedly inflicted by his mother’s live-in partner. He was reportedly brought to the hospital with the explanation that he had aspirated food. The circumstances surrounding his death came under scrutiny only after his grandparents demanded a post-mortem examination.The findings that subsequently emerged were shocking. Investigators reported more than 90 separate injuries, both old and recent. These reportedly included rib fractures, intracranial bleeding, and burn injuries allegedly caused by cigarette butts on different parts of the child’s body, including the genitals. Medical findings indicate that the assaults may not have been confined to a single episode but may have occurred repeatedly over a period of weeks.The case also raises uncomfortable questions beyond the events immediately preceding his death. News reports suggest that the accused had a prior history of severe domestic violence. Reports also indicate that family members had raised concerns regarding Arshid’s safety earlier. His grandparents reportedly made attempts to obtain custody of the child and are said to have raised allegations of abuse.Were formal complaints filed? Were they investigated? If complaints existed, what action followed? If a history of violence had already been documented, was there an opportunity for intervention before the situation escalated to this point?One detail stands out among the many disturbing findings. Several weeks before his death, Arshid reportedly underwent treatment for fractures involving both arms. The explanation offered was a fall. Yet bilateral arm fractures in a toddler rarely fit comfortably into ordinary explanations. Medical students encounter such examples early in forensic medicine while studying battered baby syndrome and non-accidental injuries.Park’s Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine describes battered baby syndrome, also known as Caffey-Kempe syndrome or non-accidental injury of childhood, as the infliction of wholly inexcusable violence upon a young child by an adult in a position of trust.Forensic textbooks describe certain recurring warning signs. These include repeated injuries occurring at different stages of healing, explanations that do not adequately match the injuries observed, delays in seeking medical attention, bruises, fractures, and soft tissue injuries that suggest force rather than accident. These patterns are not viewed in isolation but are pieced together as part of a larger clinical picture.For doctors, this is not merely a textbook definition but a warning that carries legal implications.Suspected child abuse is a recognised indication for registering a medico-legal case. The purpose of the medico-legal system is not simply documentation. It is to ensure that suspicious injuries do not disappear into hospital records without scrutiny. Even when family members are unwilling or hesitant to approach the police, doctors possess the authority to initiate medico-legal reporting through established mechanisms.Under the medico-legal framework, the duty to report suspected abuse rests equally upon all healthcare institutions. The responsibility arises from the nature of the injuries and the circumstances surrounding them, not from whether the hospital is public or private, big or small. It would be useful to understand that doctors are encouraged to make medico-legal entries even on the slightest suspicions.Once registered, a medico-legal case enters a formal process of police inquiry and documentation, making it considerably more difficult for allegations of violence to be overlooked or ignored.This is where the Nedumangad case demands closer examination. Where was the child treated for the fractures? Was a medico-legal case registered? Were the injuries documented as suspicious? Were the police informed? Was any inquiry initiated? I ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:38:54 +0000</pubDate>
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