Serene Sarah Zachariah

Every year the Kerala government presents the Chief Minister’s Forest Medal for exceptional efforts by individuals who have worked for the development of the society and the conservation of the environment. This is one of the highest honours that Maari has received so far.

72-year old N.K. Krishnan Nair hailing from Aranmula, Kerala started getting almost 15-20kgs of marigold every day which is now earning him close to Rs.35,000 per month.

The increased dependency on the virtual space has given rise to issues like online harassment and cyberbullying. Over the past 7 months, the number of abusive comments on platforms like YouTube and Instagram have multiplied rapidly.

The Rainbow Women's Boutique based in Kannur in collaboration with the Agora WhatsApp group with members from across Kerala has collected hundreds of dresses including pre-owned Sabyasachi designer sarees in the past 3 years.

From neon baby-sized umbrellas to ones that have Bluetooth connectivity and a fan, Kerala’s popy umbrellas have explored every level of innovation in the past 25 years.

The company provides the farmers with the raw materials needed for agriculture, the procurement and processing of the produce along with marketing and branding.

His amazing pieces earned him international recognition across the world, including from MF Husain, APJ Abdul Kalam, Christiano Ronaldo, MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag and many more.

There was a time when some Indians could say “Jisko na de maula, usko de Asaf-ud-Daula” in praise of their ruler’s economic policies. Here are some lessons from those times.

“The pH level of the water you use for hydroponics farming is very important. The water needs to be slightly acidic (around pH 6.5), so I add a little bit of tamarind water to level it out.”

From helping them set up their own business to turning them into Instagram stars, these individuals decided to lend a helping hand to their domestic help.