News Brake - The Explainer

<p>In this News Brake episode, Onmanorama unpacks Rahul Gandhi’s explosive allegations of voter list manipulation in Karnataka’s Mahadevapura and the Election Commission’s fierce rebuttal. From duplicate entries to fake...

<p>When thieves start targeting coconut oil, you know something’s cooking in Kerala’s kitchens and markets. Prices for this “liquid gold” had soared to record highs, squeezing households, caterers, and traders alike...

<p>A year ago, a massive landslide ripped through Wayanad’s Mundakkai and Chooralmala, killing over 300 people and destroying entire communities. In this episode of News Brake, Haritha Benjamin is joined by Lead...

<p>From the coir mills of Alappuzha to the Chief Minister’s office at 82, V S Achuthanandan’s life was a saga of defiance, discipline, and relentless public service. In this special episode of News Brake, Haritha...

<p>Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya, sentenced to death in Yemen, was hours away from execution. Now, her hanging has been postponed, giving her a narrow but vital lifeline. In this episode of News Brake, Haritha Benjamin...

<p>A last-minute change in Kerala's engineering entrance ranking formula has thrown students and parents into confusion. Why did the High Court scrap the KEAM 2025 rank list? Who benefits from the new method—and who...

<p>A sudden 12-day war between Israel and Iran sent shockwaves through the Middle East — but this wasn’t just a flare-up. It was the latest chapter in a shadow war that began decades ago. In this episode of News Brake...

<p>Onmanorama did two rounds of survey ahead of the bypoll in Nilambur. Results showed significant changes in the way voters think. This episode features findings of the second round of survey and analyses possible...

<p>The skies over Ahmedabad darkened on June 12, 2025, when an Air India Dreamliner, bound for London, crashed shortly after take-off, killing 275 people. As the country mourns yet another devastating aviation tragedy...

<p>Onmanorama’s exclusive survey from the Nilambur byelection ground reveals strong anti-incumbency against the Pinarayi Vijayan government, with poor marks for development and rising anger over unchecked wildlife...

<p>In this episode of News Brake, retired Major General Indrabalan breaks down how drones redefined the recent India–Pakistan conflict after the Pahalgam attack. From Pakistani drone tactics to India’s layered response...

<p>Kerala is bracing for an early monsoon — but what does that mean for the rest of the season? In this episode of News Brake, Haritha Benjamin is joined by Dr Sinan Nizar, junior scientist at the Institute for Climate...

<p>What does Sunny Joseph’s surprise elevation as KPCC chief signal for the Congress in Kerala? In this episode of News Brake, Haritha Benjamin is joined by Ayyappan R and G Ragesh to unpack the power play behind the...

<p>In the early hours of May 7, India launched Operation Sindoor — a powerful cross-border offensive targeting nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. In this episode of News Brake, Haritha Benjamin...

<p>On April 22, Pahalgam witnessed one of the deadliest terror attacks in recent Indian history, killing 26 civilians. In this episode of News Brake, host Haritha Benjamin speaks to Dr Suresh Rangarajan, Professor of...