Kerala

Neenu Rathin was a homemaker searching for a deeper purpose in life. Only when she started volunteering did she discover her passion for social work. But, finding credible sources was easier said than done. So she went out to find a solution.

Sugandhadevi, a terrace farmer from Kerala, has been growing paddy on her terrace for the last decade. She was recently awarded the ‘best woman farmer’ title in her panchayat.

Books have put these three villages on the map. Learn how these book towns are fostering a love for reading and drawing book lovers from all over.

Philo and Tincy Thomas run 'Philo’s Pickles' from their house in Alappuzha, Kerala. A fan favourite, they sell prawns, fish and beef pickle without any artificial preservatives. Here’s a look into their startup journey.

Co-founded by Jacob Thekkekara, Azim Hashmi, and Abdul Hadi Mutheri, Kochi-based Sugrah Mobility Pvt Ltd has introduced a solar-powered electric three-wheeler designed for commercial use, particularly for small businesses and factories.

These five sustainable homes in Kerala use innovative methods to keep their homes naturally ventilated and cool.

Philip Chacko farms on over 200 acres of land with focus on contract farming in Palakkad and Alappuzha as well.

George Ramapuram, founder of Earthitects, is an expert in designing homes in harmony with nature. Estate Paathiri, his project in Wayanad, Kerala, is built around a decades-old tree and preserves the ecosystem by seamlessly blending indoor-outdoor living.

Driven by her passion for making a difference, Sabriye Tenberken, a blind individual from Germany, founded 'kanthari,' a training institute in Kerala. Through Kanthari, she empowers people from various backgrounds to start NGOs and create impactful social change globally.

Farmer K T Francis runs a lush organic farm where he grows different varieties of coconut, pepper, arecanut, etc, and earns lakhs from his harvest.