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Teen Reunites with Family After 14 Years Lost in India
Community Heroes3d ago

Teen Reunites with Family After 14 Years Lost in India

An 18-year-old boy who accidentally boarded the wrong train as a four-year-old is finally heading home after a viral social media campaign connected him with his mother. Raja will reunite with his family in Jharkhand after living in Kerala shelter homes for 14 years.

Google: lost found reunited2 min read
District Collector Transforms Childcare Centers in Thrissur
Videos3d ago

District Collector Transforms Childcare Centers in Thrissur

A District Collector in Kerala is renovating anganwadis inspired by memories of his mother teaching at one. Under his leadership, dozens of childcare centers now offer safer, brighter spaces for children and working mothers.

The Better India2 min read
Kerala Teacher Earns $500/Month Selling Rare Lotus Plants
Acts of Kindness5d ago

Kerala Teacher Earns $500/Month Selling Rare Lotus Plants

A former government teacher in Kerala turned her childhood love of gardening into a thriving business, growing nearly 100 varieties of rare lotus and water lily plants from her home. Lathika Suthan now earns up to Rs 40,000 ($500) monthly while cultivating exotic blooms that had never before flowered in her state.

The Better India3 min read
Kerala Builds 14 Autism Centers with Therapy and Training
SolutionsFeb 19

Kerala Builds 14 Autism Centers with Therapy and Training

India's Kerala state is constructing specialized autism centers in all 14 districts, each designed with barrier-free access, therapy rooms, and parent training facilities. The $460,000 per-center investment ensures children on the autism spectrum receive personalized care in safe, modern spaces.

The Hindu2 min read
Kerala Woman Becomes Miss South India After Bullying
VideosFeb 19

Kerala Woman Becomes Miss South India After Bullying

A Kerala woman who was bullied for her skin color and told she'd never be a model just won Miss South India Fashion Icon. Her journey proves that beauty standards can't dim determination.

The Better India2 min read
90-Year-Old Grandma's Kerala Recipes Go Viral at 2M Views
VideosFeb 17

90-Year-Old Grandma's Kerala Recipes Go Viral at 2M Views

A 90-year-old grandmother from Palakkad is preserving generations of traditional Kerala recipes on Instagram, sharing home remedies and cooking wisdom with over two million followers. Saraswathy paati started posting just last year but has become a beloved internet sensation for her authentic approach to food as medicine.

The Better India3 min read
Young Workers Find Purpose in Kerala's Tea Gardens
Acts of KindnessFeb 16

Young Workers Find Purpose in Kerala's Tea Gardens

Migrant workers from India's poorest states are building better futures in Kerala's lush tea plantations, earning triple their home wages while finding beauty and purpose in their work. One young graduate turned his botany degree into a passion for harvesting in "God's own country."

Al Jazeera English3 min read
Kerala Opens Museum Honoring Freedom Fighter AKG
Global NewsFeb 16

Kerala Opens Museum Honoring Freedom Fighter AKG

A new museum celebrating the life of legendary freedom fighter and communist leader A.K. Gopalan opens Tuesday in his birthplace of Peralassery, Kerala. The sprawling memorial spans two floors and brings his decades of struggle for justice to life through modern exhibits.

The Hindu2 min read
Kerala Documents Untold Stories of African Diaspora
SolutionsFeb 14

Kerala Documents Untold Stories of African Diaspora

Researchers in Kerala, India are launching a groundbreaking project to preserve the forgotten migration stories of generations of Keralites who built lives across Africa. Their experiences as traders, professionals, and entrepreneurs have shaped communities on two continents but risk being lost forever.

The Hindu2 min read
Police Bust Gang That Targeted Senior With Prize Scam
Acts of KindnessFeb 12

Police Bust Gang That Targeted Senior With Prize Scam

An eight-member scam ring that preyed on a 61-year-old man with fake prize promises has been arrested by Indian police. The bust protects other potential victims from similar schemes targeting seniors.

The Hindu2 min read
Director Teaches Himself Animation to Tell Forgotten Story
InnovationFeb 12

Director Teaches Himself Animation to Tell Forgotten Story

An Indian filmmaker learned animation from YouTube tutorials during lockdown to bring a forgotten tale of love and resilience to the screen. His short film recreates a medieval story of an enslaved African man in Kerala, premiering at an international festival this month.

The Hindu3 min read
Kerala's 26,000 Tourism Units Led by Women Lift 150K Families
Community HeroesFeb 11

Kerala's 26,000 Tourism Units Led by Women Lift 150K Families

In India's Kerala state, women are leading a tourism revolution that's transforming rural economies. 80% of the region's 26,000 responsible tourism units are now run by women, creating sustainable income for 150,000 families.

The Hindu2 min read
Kerala Approves New Policies for Women and Elderly
SolutionsFeb 11

Kerala Approves New Policies for Women and Elderly

India's Kerala state just passed sweeping new policies designed to protect women's rights and support healthy aging for seniors. The updated frameworks aim to end discrimination and ensure equal representation across all sectors of society.

The Hindu3 min read
Kerala Fast-Tracks 190MLD Water Plant for 800,000 People
Planet WinsFeb 11

Kerala Fast-Tracks 190MLD Water Plant for 800,000 People

Nearly 800,000 residents across 18 communities in Kerala will soon have reliable clean water access as officials expedite approval for a major treatment plant. The project tackles ongoing shortages that have affected families and businesses throughout the region.

The Hindu2 min read
India's Deepflow Brings AI to 1,000+ Farms Fighting Climate
Community HeroesFeb 8

India's Deepflow Brings AI to 1,000+ Farms Fighting Climate

A startup in Kerala is putting weather stations and soil sensors directly in farmers' hands, turning ancient agricultural wisdom into AI-powered decisions. The tech has already helped more than 1,000 farms across India manage crops smarter in an era of unpredictable weather.

YourStory India2 min read
Kerala Builds Tourism for Neurodivergent Travelers
Acts of KindnessFeb 1

Kerala Builds Tourism for Neurodivergent Travelers

India's Kerala state is pioneering neuro-inclusive tourism after families with special needs children showed how community support beats specialized services. The initiative could reshape travel worldwide as demand for sensory-friendly destinations grows.

The Hindu2 min read
India Picks Kerala for Rare Earth Corridor, 50K New Jobs
SolutionsFeb 1

India Picks Kerala for Rare Earth Corridor, 50K New Jobs

India selected Kerala and three other states to build a rare earth minerals corridor that could create 50,000 jobs and attract $5 billion in investment. The project turns Kerala's coastal mineral wealth into permanent magnets for defense, space, and electric vehicles.

The Hindu3 min read
500,000 People in India Getting Safe Tap Water by April
SolutionsFeb 1

500,000 People in India Getting Safe Tap Water by April

A major water project in Kerala, India will begin delivering clean drinking water to half a million people next month. The massive infrastructure effort will bring reliable taps to 15 rural villages that have long needed them.

The Hindu2 min read
Kerala Launches Accessibility-First Tourism Initiative
Planet WinsJan 31

Kerala Launches Accessibility-First Tourism Initiative

An IIT professor unveiled a groundbreaking framework to make Kerala's tourism truly accessible to everyone, placing environmental care at the heart of travel planning. The approach could transform how India thinks about inclusive tourism.

The Hindu2 min read
Kerala Makes College Free for All Arts and Science Students
SolutionsJan 29

Kerala Makes College Free for All Arts and Science Students

Kerala just became the first Indian state to offer free college education, expanding access from high school to bachelor's degrees. The move could keep billions of rupees in local communities while opening doors for thousands of students.

The Hindu2 min read

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