Kerala

Karnataka’s Primary Education Minister Suresh Kumar announced that all private and aided schools in the state will also have a water bell that will ring three times during school hours to remind students to consume water.

His battle for social justice truly began as a young #IAS officer in rural Andhra Pradesh during the late 1950s. He broke broke new ground by camping “only in the localities where Dalits, scheduled castes and scheduled tribes lived” when he went on tour to villages. #Respect #RIP

From buying biodegradable bags at wholesale rates to labelling stainless steel containers, green warrior Sankaran Moosas truly embodies the phrase of 'practice what you preach'.

"What was foremost in my mind was a fierce determination to make a success of this experiment. I knew I was a test case… If I faltered or failed, I would not just be damaging my own career, but would be doing a great disservice to the cause of women.” #FirstWomen #history #Respect

Today, Subicsha supplies their products to over 2000 small and big stores across Kerala. They are also supporting women from at least 588 SHGs!

From Kerala's Veppilakatti to Manipur's Sha Machal, these unique spice blends make use of unusual culinary ingredients that define cuisine of these regions. #FoodSecrets #EdibleHeritage

In August this year, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) seized 1.5 tonne of adulterated tea dust from Coimbatore.

Bhavm specialises in painting on bamboo surfaces, painting on terracotta tiles and jewelry, sarees, dupattas and even cotton indoor chappals. And all this work has a very special social impact as well

Today, at 17, Kerala-based Noor Jaleela is a budding artist who not only paints but also plays the violin, belts out songs melodiously and shares the stage with stalwarts such as KS Chithra and Stephen Devassy.

“I started doing this because I was worried. Cyclones are becoming more frequent. And mangroves, which protected us from sea surges, are reducing in number drastically,” says the concerned fisherman. #Respect #EarthHero