He went straight from MLA to Chief Minister without ever being a minister.  Now VD Satheesan has inherited a ₹5 lakh crore debt and promised not to raise a single tax. In this Q&A, Prabhu Chawla presses Kerala’s CM on how he’ll pay for it, from turning the entire coastline into a “port city” to a tourist-friendly excise policy. He also asks about the private jet and Land Cruiser controversies, the Muslim League’s clout in his cabinet, and why he considers the BJP, not the CPM, enemy number one. Then comes the six-month deadline and his promise to take full responsibility if he fails. WATCH NOW👇 🔗youtube.com/watch?v=CPmkQJpi… @PrabhuChawla #Keralam @CMOkeralam @vdsatheesan #VDSatheesan

India’s rise as a medical tourism hub known for its advanced, affordable and trustworthy medical care offers valuable lessons for emerging African economies. “Zimbabwe is keen to explore how India has achieved this,” stated Stella Nkomo, the Ambassador of Zimbabwe, during a panel discussion at ‘Beyond Borders: Medical Tourism Conclave 2026’. 🔗newindianexpress.com/cities/… In Picture | TNIE Editorial Director @PrabhuChawla; Zimbabwe Ambassador @stellankomo; Togo High Commission Chargé d’affaires Kanyi Folivi; Burkina Faso Ambassador Dr Desire Boniface Some; Honorary Consul General of Cabo Verde in India Dr Sanjay K Dewan; and Deputy Head of Mission of Kenya High Commission Mary Mutuku at the event