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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.
When lockdown left women searching for creative outlets, two friends in Kerala transformed a shared love of crochet into The Starlings, a thriving community of 25 craftswomen who share orders and support each other's work. What started as a WhatsApp group now connects women across Kerala and into West Asia.
India's Kerala state has achieved ten consecutive years without communal violence, even as religious tensions rise elsewhere in the country. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan credits firm government action and an uncompromising stance against divisive forces for maintaining peace.
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.
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.
Kerala just became the first Indian state to establish a dedicated Department for Senior Citizens' Welfare, tackling its unique aging challenge head-on. With nearly one in five residents already over 60, this bold move consolidates fragmented elderly care programs into one powerful system.
Kerala's new government is launching a major anti-drug operation starting June 1st, timed with school reopenings to protect students from traffickers. The initiative also promises to transform police stations into welcoming community service centers.
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.
Kerala is asking patients and healthcare workers what's broken in its public health system and how to fix it. The initiative, called "Kayakalpam," aims to rebuild trust in healthcare by listening to communities across every district.
Travelers from northern Kerala just got a major upgrade in international connectivity. New quick-connection flights to London Heathrow cut hassle and travel time for thousands heading abroad.
Kerala is launching a groundbreaking eco-friendly menstrual health program, providing 169,000 reusable menstrual cups and 322 incinerators to schools, colleges, and women's groups across the state. The initiative combines environmental sustainability with health awareness, making period care both accessible and planet-friendly.
After public outcry, Kerala's government just cut vehicle inspection fees in half for older cars and trucks. The move protects thousands of transport workers and everyday commuters who depend on aging vehicles.
Students at Kerala University just created solar panels that are cheaper, safer, and more efficient than traditional silicon ones. The breakthrough could let small businesses manufacture solar cells locally instead of importing them.
Long before "One Health" became a global movement, Kerala's M.P. Veerendra Kumar was connecting human wellbeing to environmental protection. His early environmental activism inspired a generation of political leaders and led to major conservation victories.
Kerala has printed 28 million textbooks for students in Classes I through X, racing ahead of schedule to ensure every child has books on day one. The state-run publisher is on track to finish all 55 million books by early June.
Following a devastating fireworks accident that killed 15 people, Kerala's temple communities are rallying behind a century-old wisdom to make festivals safer. A spiritual leader's call to eliminate dangerous fireworks and elephant parades is finding new life on social media.
Kerala's daily electricity use just crossed 100 million units for the first time this summer, showing how communities are thriving and using more energy as the region develops. The milestone marks real growth in one of India's most progressive states.
While most of India waits until April for mangoes, one Kerala region harvests ripe fruit in February. Geography and farmer know-how make Muthalamada the country's earliest mango hub.
Kerala just greenlighted 520 new college programs focused on AI, data science, and other future-ready skills across all government colleges. Starting in 2026, students across the state will have access to cutting-edge education without needing expensive private institutions.
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."
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