Kerala

In what could well be a first, SC judges Kurian Joseph and KM Joseph shed their traditional reserve and revealed their musical sides to an audience that included the Chief Justice of India!

"Today I visited this camp, this is one of the best relief camps that I have ever seen in my 20 years of professional career... This is worth documenting and sharing widely for others to learn from Kerala."

“It seemed as if the skies had been ripped apart as the waters burst out endlessly, transforming the bountiful scene into one of catastrophe.”

From air-lifting doctors to ensuring crucial supplies reached on time, Praveen Pardesi went the extra mile to help rain-ravaged Kerala.

Along with such donations, the feast that accompanies with Onam, the grandiose sadhya will raise funds for the flood-hit victims.

“I don’t worry about if I get punished for this. The need of the hour was to save lives. And if I have to bear the consequences for it, I will do so with pride,”

Winning hearts on social media, this poignant Facebook post highlights how Odisha went out of its way to help Kerala despite suffering losses of its own.

Facing a nearly impossible task, Krishna Teja and Dr Isaac had to deploy forces that could reach every locality and every house in the region and convince people to evacuate.

The family had bought the land a years ago with Kanagamma's retirement money and had pledged Ezhilarasi's jewellery as well.

Now that the state begins to rebuild itself, we need to shift our focus. But how? What does Kerala need next?