Kerala

Located in the bustling metro city of Kochi, Alungal Farms is his labour of love and sweat. It boasts over 2000 varieties of rare medicinal plants, 400 varieties of fruits, different flowers, vegetables, herbs, and even spices—all of which thrive in wild harmony!

The four Friends of Chendamangalam didn’t stop at saving the stock and selling it; they decided to go further and get the looms back so that the weavers could start their work.

These samaritans have set a remarkable benchmark for conservationists, and their work has been silently contributing to a rise in the numbers of the severely endangered turtle.

In a largely rural country, where mental health conditions cost over $1 trillion to the economy, unique and inclusive models like that designed by Dr Manoj Kumar can serve as the perfect solution

“Since I have over 48,000 followers on Facebook, if every one of them contributes just one rupee, I have enough funds to change a person’s life!” says Dr Shinu Syamalan, who started the initiative as a birthday celebration!

The change began in January 2014—the year declared by the UN as the International Year of Family Farming (IYFF).

Students, teachers as well as the management staff of Our Lady’s Convent Girls Higher Secondary School have played a significant role in contributing money for the homes.

There is a lot more to this city’s gastronomic trails that can only be uncovered if you trudged through the streets and lanes like a foodie with a mission.

It is rare to come across a love story as simple and extraordinary as Sachin and Bhavya's, for whom nothing was a barrier on the path leading to their union, not even cancer.

Keeping up with the trend of social inclusion and positivity, the authorities have now installed breastfeeding booths at various Kochi stations!