Neelakurinji: Blue bloom in a blue moon
2018 is the year when the shrub is flowering again in the hills of South India. Here is its story
Swarga brings to life endosulfan tragedy
Since the author was involved in the protests against endosulfan, he has been able to seamlessly integrate the story with the real movement
Up in smoke
Illegal marijuana cultivation leads to a systematic butchering of the rich rainforests of Kerala
Nets but no strings
An informal banking scheme designed to assist the fisherwomen of Kerala has gained momentum within its short period of operation
For a better tomorrow
There are many in Kerala who just would not have anything to do with the obsolete official education system. They want change, and that, …
Flashpoints
For several years, governments of coastal states have been trying to persuade the Centre to relax the crz rules. Here is how some major '…
Recurrent scourge
Spread of rat fever in Kerala, once again points to the lacuna of the authorities in controlling the disease
Kerala farmers grow vanilla for profit
Thampi Thomas, an advocate-turned-planter of Kolenchery in south Kerala, sold raw vanilla beans for Rs 500 per kilogramme (kg) in 1999. During …
Kerala deluge: Flooded districts were rain-deficit 24 hours ago
Till August 6, Kerala reported a deficit of 10% in its seasonal monsoon rainfall; by August 7, several districts had been issued red alerts
Kerala’s ‘pink phenomenon’ can choke water bodies and drains, warn scientists
The species, Cabomba Furcata, can lead to biodiversity loss and are a threat to ecosystem health
Kerala’s water budget can help tackle shortage issues: Experts
Budget prepared based on the availability and consumption of water in the state for equitable distribution
Amicus curiae flags sudden discharge from dams, lack of forecasting for Kerala floods
All 79 Kerala dams were geared up for power generation, irrigation; not controlling flood: report
Kerala to form separate authority to screen vegetables and fruits for pesticides
The state imports 60 per cent of its requirement from other states
Kerala regularises paddy field reclamation and conversion up to 2008
The government expects to make additional revenue of Rs 200 crore; activists say it has yielded to mafia pressure
Cyclone Tauktae likely to hit coastal Gujarat
It may make landfall in Gujarat by the evening of May 18
India's 40 GW solar rooftop target for 2022: A Kerala case study
Despite interest and potential in the state, the target remains a tall order
Second case of coronavirus confirmed in India
The patient, again from Kerala, has been quarantined and is being monitored
Simply Put: The Kerala Model
Jumbo in captivity
This flood-hit Kerala town braces for a week-long drinking water crisis
Flash flood has ruptured the main pipeline that supplies drinking water to the town
Climbers on call
Trained to climb palms, they revive Kerala’s coconut industry
Herbal health in a kit
Cheap solution to labour
A reprieve for tradition
Moneymakers