Ronnie Kuriakose

Kochi

Senior Sub-Editor at The New Indian Express

Freelance Writer at Freelance

chief sub editr @NewIndianXpress Kochi. words in @NatGeo, @xpresskerala, @TheWeekLive, @HindustanTimes, @TheQuint, @the_hindu, @onmanorama. songwriter, game dev

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Articles

Rajesh James, director of the award-winning work Slaves of the Empire

1 week ago | newindianexpress.com | Ronnie Kuriakose

By Ronnie Kuriakose Through film clubs, during my time at St Joseph's College in Kozhikode. These clubs were instrumental in helping me migrate from merely watching popular films to appreciating them better, their nuances, etc. Later, in 2012, I began my doctoral studies on Christopher Nolan's filmography. This further cemented my interest. The real impetus came when I enrolled for a film appreciation course in the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune.
Two women navy officers script maritime history after successful navigation of globe

2 weeks ago | newindianexpress.com | Ronnie Kuriakose

He further noted the increasing role of women in the Armed Forces: "From the heights of Siachen to the depths of the ocean, Indian women are fulfilling crucial responsibilities that have strengthened the country's security circle."In his address, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi commended the officers' resilience, perseverance, and spirit. "This journey is a tribute to our maritime legacy and a vital step in fostering national maritime consciousness," he said.
The tale of two women naval officers and their journey around the world

2 weeks ago | newindianexpress.com | Ronnie Kuriakose

On May 23, 2023, a white sail appeared on the horizon off the coast of Goa. Had it been a century ago, the bastions of Fort Aguada and Reis Magos, perched on the cliffs overlooking the bay, might have roared to life and fired upon the approaching vessel. But on that balmy afternoon, the yacht was met with a no-less thunderous applause from the Boat Pool of INS Mandovi, the Indian Navy's premier training establishment.
INSV Tarini nears Goa as officials confirm crew safe after MSC ELSA 3 sinking in Kerala coast

3 weeks ago | newindianexpress.com | Ronnie Kuriakose

KOCHI: The capsizing and the eventual sinking of a Liberia-flagged container ship, MSC ELSA 3, some 30-odd nautical miles off the Kochi coast on Sunday, has now raised a concern for sailing enthusiasts in the country eagerly awaiting the return of INSV Tarini, the Indian Navy's celebrated sailing vessel.
Talking of Turkey 'roast' & Greek salad

1 month ago | newindianexpress.com | Ronnie Kuriakose

In the weeks following the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 civilian lives, India's retaliation has had not just military and diplomatic ramifications, but also an unexpected consequence in the travel industry. Angered by the backing that Turkey and Azerbaijan issued for Pakistan, a growing number of Indian travellers are now boycotting these two countries. News of Turkish drones being used against India incensed many.
Talking of Turkey 'roast' & Greek salad in the time of conflict

1 month ago | newindianexpress.com | Ronnie Kuriakose

Well, in Greece, there's Santorini, famous for its whitewashed buildings, caldera views, and spectacular sunsets over the Aegean Sea. Athens, of course, needs no introduction. The historic capital city is home to the Acropolis, the Parthenon, and vibrant markets. Mykonos is a chic island known for its beaches, party scene, and charming alleys with bougainvillaea-lined cafes. Crete, Greece's largest island, offers diverse landscapes, ancient Minoan ruins, and beautiful coastal towns.
Pakistan's old ruse meets India's new resolve in path to ceasefire

1 month ago | newindianexpress.com | Ronnie Kuriakose

May 11 proved exceptionally intense and emotionally turbulent. It began with reports of Pakistan moving its troops to forward areas and rumours of them having had deliberations on the tactical usage of nuclear weapons. But defence experts in India were already aware of what was at play. According to them, Islamabad was once again reaching for the oldest trick in its geopolitical playbook.
Ditched! Kochi's Mullassery canal rejuvenation work drags on

1 month ago | newindianexpress.com | Ronnie Kuriakose

First, no contractor wanted the job. It was a logistical nightmare - a central city project, cutting through residential neighbourhoods and main roads. "To a contractor, that paper must have screamed 'severe headache,'" the official says. Only in 2022 did K S Bijli, who had led canal work in Paravoor, take up the challenge. "But nothing," the contractor says, "has been as complex as the Mullasserry work."Protests erupted from Fashion Street vendors.
IOS Sagar returns to Kochi after landmark deployment

1 month ago | newindianexpress.com | Ronnie Kuriakose

KOCHI: INS Sunayna, operating as IOS Sagar, returned to Kochi on Thursday after completing a landmark month-long deployment across the southwestern Indian Ocean. Jointly crewed by sailors from nine Indian Ocean Region (IOR) nations - Comoros, Kenya, Madagascar, Maldives, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, and Tanzania - the ship's mission was a first-of-its-kind initiative under the Indian Navy's larger MAHASAGAR vision for regional security and cooperation.
Operation Sindoor unprecedented, brilliant but our fight against terror a long one, say military veterans

1 month ago | newindianexpress.com | Ronnie Kuriakose

Operation Sindoor, India's measured response to the Pahalgam attack, was unprecedented on so many levels. For one, the boldness of the strike deep inside the Pakistani 'mainland' has, in addition to showcasing our military prowess, "demonstrated India's growing resolve to root out terrorism, no matter how far, how deep", says Cmde Srikant Kesnur, an Indian Navy veteran.