Tamil Nadu

Armed with dual degrees from IIT Kharagpur, IAS officer Raja Gopal Sunkara used technology innovatively to solve water and power supply challenges in Tamil Nadu's Erode district.

What's the history of kanji, had in Tamilian households since age immemorial?

Prathima Viswanath started Ammamma's, a packaged food business that sells ready-to-cook chapatis, idli-dosa batter, and more. The entrepreneur wants to reduce 'kitchen time' for mothers while providing home-cooked food.

P Saravanan from Tamil Nadu uses hydroponics to grow maize fodder for his cattle. He has also found a way to stay away from pesticides and keep his produce healthy.

Looking for the best homestays in Kanyakumari? Rajchandar Padmanaban and his wife, Naga Jeyalakshmi, built Muthunandhini Palace as a heritage home where sustainability meets Tamil Nadu's traditional architecture.

Our ancestors built and lived in homes that served all their needs. These houses were well ventilated while we need ACs now, says Aravind.

After Chandrayaan 3, Project Director P Veeramuthuvel recently explained the roadmap for Gaganyaan, India’s first manned mission to space. His journey from a Tamil Nadu village to ISRO is a testament to the power of hard work.

P Bindu from Theni, Tamil Nadu, started farming after her two daughters joined school. Through her innovative farming methods and enterprising nature, she today sells value-added products like sun-dried vegetables and podis (powders).

IAS officer Alby John Verghese has rescued and rehabilitated hundreds trapped in bonded labour in rural Tamil Nadu. This has led to numerous transformations in their lives.

In Tamil Nadu, 100-odd families of the Oddar community in the hamlet of Thammampatti have been making wooden art pieces with intricate details for over 75 years. Watch this video to see why their work is monumental.