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MY STORY: I Met A Man Who Had The Opportunity To Keep 1 Crore Rupees....
In the MY STORY section, we present some of the most compelling and pertinent stories and experiences shared with us by our readers. Do you have something to share? Write to us:...
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A 12-Year Old Boy In The USA And A Violin Are Powering Schools In Kerala
When 12-year old Emhyr saw the poor condition of schools at his native village in Kerala, he decided to light them up with solar power. Read on to know how the young changemaker uses his violin to...
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With Puppets & Bubble Guns – That’s How One Organization Treats Children in...
Armed with finger puppets and a bubble gun - this is how people at Pallium India’s facility in Thiruvananthapuram treat children with life-limiting or disabling diseases. Here is a look into the...
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Why Nobody Would Dare Exploit These Marginalised Women from Kerala
The feisty women members of grassroots groups in Kerala, who would earlier not even dare to talk within the hearing of the upper caste employees, are now successfully setting the community development...
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The Boy Who Defeated His Disability to Become an Award Winning Artist
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill Anjan Satheesh, a differently abled artist has proved that nothing can stop an ignited and...
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Kerala’s Nursery For Future Women Politicians
Many shy, home-bound women have now transformed into active political leaders who are bringing a larger change in their community. Thanks to one poverty alleviation programme. What does a woman need to...
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How One Man Fought Alcoholism among Fishermen in Kerala and Helped Them Come...
FM Lazer identified alcoholism as the root cause of poverty in the fishermen community in Kerala and set about changing that. Along the way he got involved in helping women and the elderly become more...
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The Incredible Story of a Village in Kerala That Gave up Alcohol… For Chess!
In the midst of the recent debate surrounding prohibition in the southern Indian state of Kerala, maybe it's time once again to talk about the tiny village of Marottichal in Puthur Gram, Thrissur. In...
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An 80-Year-Old Labourer Is Fighting the Mining Mafia by Distributing His Land...
Natarajan, an 80-year-old manual labourer, has distributed 50 cents of land in his village in Kerala to 10 poor families. Read how he did this to protect the environment. P athanamthitta, the land of...
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A Mother Who Lost Her Daughter To Cancer Is Now Helping Hundreds Of Cancer...
Sheeba Ameer saw her daughter suffering through the pain of cancer and eventually losing her life to the dreaded disease. This grieving mother is now providing affordable cancer care to other patients...
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There Is a ‘No Helmet No Petrol’ Rule in This Kerala District. Meet the...
Employees at the three petrol bunks that fall under the jurisdiction of the Kannapuram police station in Kannur district of Kerala, refuse petrol to all two-wheeler riders who come in without wearing a...
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Operation Sulaimani: A District Collector’s Mind Blowing Initiative to Feed...
The people of Kozhikode are silently funding an initiative that feeds anyone who is hungry for free, with utmost dignity. "Nalla Manushyar Aanu” – "They are good people." This is a default comment that...
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How a Doctor Turned IAS Officer Organized India’s First Green Swearing-In...
For the first time in the history of the country, Kerala witnessed a green and waste-free swearing-in ceremony of the new government. This, and a lot more to manage waste in the state, is being made...
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Once Close to Extinction, Now Otters Return to Kerala’s Revitalized River
With the unrelenting summer heat drying up several lakes and rivers in the southern state of Kerala, the rejuvenation of a river by a local community stands out as a beacon of hope. The sustained...
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This Couple’s Quest for Natural Living Has Resulted in a Mini Forest and an...
They live in a house that needs no fans, even when it is a blistering 40 degrees outside. They let their land bloom and bear like a forest, without any interference. They created a life for themselves...
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This Ex-Microsoft Director Returned to India to Put Jackfruit on the...
Biryani, masala dosas and galouti kababs made from jackfruit ? Their creator is an ex-Microsoft director who is showing the world that jackfruit is truly the jack-of-all-fruits ! James Joseph did...
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Paper Pens That Not Only Reduce Plastic Waste But Also Have Seeds That Grow...
These paper pens, a great alternative to plastic ballpoint pens, don’t just address the plastic menace but also contain seeds that can grow into trees. The seemingly innocuous ballpoint pens – we...
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#TravelTales: A Visit to the World’s Highest Organic Tea Estate Where Tea Is...
“Each cup of tea represents an imaginary voyage.” – Catherine Douzel What could be better than sipping a hot cup of fragrant tea on a mist shrouded mountain that boasts of the highest organic tea...
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Thenmala, India’s First Planned Eco-Tourism Destination Is Full of Scenic...
A blend of modernity and comfort in the heart of pristine nature, Thenmala is India's first planned eco-tourism destination. Situated in the Kollam district of Kerala, Thenmala literally translates to...
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TBI Blogs: Ever Met a Craftsman Who Makes the Headgear & Ornaments Worn by...
The headgear and ornaments worn by Kathakali artistes are handmade by 68-year-old Ramankutty Kothavil. The heritage village where 68-year-old Ramankutty Kothavil's home is located, is etched in the...
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