Hema Committee & Malayalam film industry: The Truth and Beyond | Ep 137

For over five years, the Hema Committee report on the Malayalam film industry remained a closely guarded secret. When it was finally released, the findings sparked intense debate and exposed troubling truths about the industry. In this special yearender series, News Brake explores the revelations b…

P V Anvar: A political tempest or passing storm in Kerala politics? | Ep 136

2024 was a year of upheaval—marked by tragedies, political surprises, and elections that reshaped Kerala’s social and political landscape. In this special year-end series on News Brake, Onmanorama revisits the defining moments that captured the state's attention. In this episode, we delve into the …

When the hills crumbled: Revisiting the Wayanad landslides & rehabilitation | Ep 135

2024 was a year of upheaval—marked by tragedies, political surprises, and elections that reshaped Kerala’s social and political landscape. In this special year-ender series on News Brake, Onmanorama revisits the defining moments that captivated the state. In this episode, hosts Haritha Benjamin and…

The death of an EY employee & a bureaucrat: Exposing India's work culture | Ep 134

2024 was a year of upheaval — a time of tragedies, political surprises, and elections that reshaped how we live and think. In this special year-ender series on News Brake, Onmanorama reflects on the defining moments that captured Kerala’s attention. In this episode, host Haritha Benjamin is joined …

From AR Rahman & Saira Banu to others: Why grey divorces are on the rise? | Ep 133

From AR Rahman and Saira Banu’s recent split to the growing trend of grey divorces, this episode of Onmanorama’s News Brake explores the reasons behind this societal shift. Join host Haritha Benjamin and guest Swathi P Ajith as they delve into the changing dynamics of long-term relationships, the r…

Kerala Byelections: Congress reigns, CPM retains, BJP rues | Ep 132

If the bypoll campaign in Kerala was all about twists, the results day of the bypolls was not as eventful as one expected. Congress ran over the BJP in Palakkad, Priyanka Gandhi's majority crossed 4 lakh in Wayanad, and Chelakkara provided the much-needed boost for the CPM. Onmanorama reporters Ayy…

Morality, development or black money: What's shaping voter minds in Kerala bypolls? | Ep 131

The electoral debut of Priyanka Gandhi, a surprise shift in allegiances, midnight raids for black money, shocking revelations on Kodakara, and tales of internal rifts in parties—the month-long bypoll campaign dished out quite an eventful package for Kerala voters. Aswin J Kumar decodes three factor…

Why inflation is a key factor in Trump's winning formula | Ep 130

In this episode, we unpack the 2024 U.S. election results, where former President Donald Trump made a historic comeback, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris. What went wrong for Harris, and how did Trump secure key battleground states like Georgia? Join host Kannan as we dive deep into the econo…

Mani Shankar Aiyar on 'The Rajiv I Knew', Diplomacy & More | Ep 129

In this episode, we listen to former bureaucrat-turned-politician Mani Shankar Aiyar discuss his book, The Rajiv I Knew: And Why He was India’s Most Misunderstood Prime Minister at Manorama Hortus. Joining him is Mandira Nayar, former Deputy Bureau Chief at The Week.

Sorry maa, can’t take it anymore: Exposing the dark side of dowry | Ep 128

In this episode of News Brake, we shed light on the heartbreaking story of Sruthi BS, a young woman whose tragic death has sparked renewed conversations on dowry harassment.