Janashree is not anybody’s private property, says Chandy

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Janshree is not anybody’s private property, said Chief Minister Oommen Chandy. Briefing reporters after the weekly cabinet meet, he said those leveling allegations against Janashree should prove it.

Chandy said, “Janashree is a self-help organization. I know that M M Hassan has only shares worth Rs 50,000 in that. Janashree is one of the organisations getting relief from the centre.  Kudumbashree is one functioning under the state government. There is no doubt that the UDF government has given more assistance to it than the LDF Government.” 

P.V. Chandran appointed as INS Kerala regional chairman

KOZHICODE: Mathrubhumi Managing Editor P.V. Chandran has been appointed as the Kerala regional chairman of Indian Newspaper Society (INS) for the period 2012-2013.

'I have learnt lessons in politics,' says Tharoor

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Listing his major achievements in the last two years as member of Lok Sabha in a 'half-term report,' Shashi Tharoor today said he was not disappointed with his work, but had learnt lessons in politics and got rid of illusions.


The diplomat-turned MP, who was elected from Thiruvanathapuram constituency, told  a press conference here that he had not yet become a 'typical' politician whatever that term meant.  "I am still who I am. I am learning lessons and making contributions," he said.


He said it had now become fashionable to decry the entire political class which was improper. There might be corrupt politicians, but there were others with long experience in politics and devoted to social service.