Kerala

In Valmutty, a small village in Kerala’s Palakkad district, music is woven into everyday life. Home to generations of folk musicians, the village has now been officially recognised as Kerala’s first ‘Pattu Gramam’ (Music Village). The title honours a living musical tradition sustained through memory, devotion and community.

From jungle hideouts to misty mountain retreats, these treehouse stays let you trade Wi-Fi for birdsong and glass walls for green canopies — without giving up comfort.

From a 16-ft king cobra in Kerala to a trapped koel in Delhi, these four animal rescues show how ordinary people across India are answering nature’s call for help — with ropes, courage, and compassion.

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.