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India Entertainment & Culture 04 Oct 2026, 06:07 PM IST

Malayalam Film 'Izhakalkkappuram' Reframes Gandhi Through a Critical Lens

Malayalam filmmaker Venu Nair’s 'Izhakalkkappuram,' released in theatres on Gandhi Jayanthi, is drawing attention for its pointed engagement with Gandhian ideals rather than a reverential retelling. Featuring Dinesh Paniker, Gautami and Vanchiyoor Praveen Kumar, the film positions itself within a long-running Indian debate over how Gandhi should be interpreted in contemporary public life. The release date and thematic framing give the film added cultural weight at a moment when political and artistic readings of Gandhi remain sharply contested.

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India Entertainment & Culture04 Oct 2026, 08:42 AM IST

Malayalam Film 'Izhakalkkappuram' Urges a Critical Reappraisal of Gandhian Ideals

Venu Nair’s Malayalam feature 'Izhakalkkappuram,' released in theatres on Gandhi Jayanthi, is being positioned as a film that invites audiences to examine Gandhian ideals through a more critical, contemporary lens. With Dinesh Paniker, Gautami and Vanchiyoor Praveen Kumar in the cast, the film enters the public conversation at a moment when debates over Gandhi’s legacy remain politically and culturally charged.

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Karnataka Minister Flags Drug Markups Up to 70 Times Procurement Cost, Seeks National Price Audit

Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has raised alarm over steep markups on high-value medicines, saying some cancer, kidney and AIDS drugs are being sold at as much as 70 times the procurement cost. He has called for a national study comparing printed MRP, manufacturer or importer price, hospital acquisition cost and the final amount billed to patients. The demand places fresh pressure on India’s fragmented pricing chain, where opaque procurement and billing practices can sharply inflate out-of-pocket spending.

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