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Mental Health Representations in Malayalam Cinema

Malayalam Cinema has always been candid about its representation of mental illness in its narrative. From the early 1990s till date, a...

Brands in Every Kerala Household: Part 2

Contrary to popular belief, this list extends beyond the average middle-class home. It encompasses memories that we have often associated with our...

Mocking Men For These Things Should Be Illegal

Men are supposed to be “tall, dark, and handsome”, so if you don’t fit that template, you’re sure to have encountered some...

Internalised Misogyny: Society’s Uncured Pandemic

There has always been a lot of discussion regarding how patriarchy undermines women. However, all women must have had an experience where...

The First People In Kerala: What Do We Know About Our Prehistoric Ancestors?

When did the history of human settlement in Kerala truly start? Who are the prehistoric ancestors of us Keralites?

Seven Most Important Kingdoms That Ruled Over Kerala

Like the rest of India, Kerala was divided into several local kingdoms that were constantly battling each other to establish superiority over...

Bride Shaming Comments that Should Be Nipped In The Bud

Do you know the period of your life when you’re judged left, right and centre on every element of your appearance, character,...

Myths In India: Five Harmless And Five Harmful

Did you guys know that in 2019, the Kerala State Government passed this bill - the Kerala Prevention and Eradication of Inhuman...

Is Dowry Truly Dead In Kerala?

The short answer is "NO". Not only is dowry very much alive, but it is also quite the accepted norm in Kerala....