Kerala

IAS officer Prem Krishnan S saw children staying indoors while playgrounds stayed still. His Screen Swap challenge encouraged them to step out, play and bring energy back to open spaces.

When Kerala filmmaker Sidharth Harikumar left Berlin film school, he never imagined his graduation project would reach Hollywood’s doors. His short film Vasu, a haunting reflection on guilt and mental health, is now a finalist at the 2025 Student Academy Awards.

They were not botanists, yet they brought a dying forest back to life. Their methods are simple, patient, and full of heart, and the impact reaches far beyond plants.

In Thiruvananthapuram, a new inclusive park shows what can happen when public spaces are built for everyone. With wide ramps, Braille-guided pathways and sensory play zones, it gives every child a place to explore, play and feel fully included.

In disaster-prone Wayanad, a shelter is making sure no family has to choose between their own safety and the lives of their animals.

When a burned and abandoned stray limped into a Kerala village 14 years ago, no one imagined he’d become family. Meet Eldho — the dog who united an entire community and earned a statue in his honour.

Kerala’s Dinil Prasad rebuilt his life after floods and debt by turning to cage fish farming. He now shares five practical tips that helped him build a thriving venture.

Plan the ultimate 6-day family getaway in Kerala, exploring peaceful backwaters, sun-kissed beaches, and vibrant local culture. This itinerary covers Kochi, Alleppey, Kumarakom, and Varkala, perfect for families seeking adventure, relaxation, and connection.

Celebrate Wildlife Week in Kerala from 2 to 8 October with free entry to national parks, tiger reserves, and sanctuaries. Here are five must-visit national parks from Eravikulam National Park to Palakkad’s Silent Valley.

In Kerala’s Elavancherry, 300 families built a Rs 16 crore farming empire with collective farming — no subsidies, no middlemen, just dignity, profit, and security.