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8 Things That Kochikaar Say

There’s no denying that Malayalam is one of the most fascinating languages in the world. And though all Malayalis speak Malayalam, we all speak...

You Don’t Have To Be Fair To Be Beautiful

Fairness cream advertisements in India almost always have the same format; there is a change only in the context. A woman who...

Childhood Things We’re Still Guilty of Doing

No matter how old we grow, there’s a part of us that refuses to grow up. Some would it call it ill-mannered,...

How Leaving Kerala Made Me Appreciate Kerala Food

When I was a kid, there were many days when I’d get home from school and ask my mother what was for...

Small Joys Of A Malayali Childhood

Do you know what the first sign of growing old is? No, it isn’t the grey hair or the wrinkles. It’s when...

Edmund Thomas Clint, The ‘Prince Of Colours’ – Kerala’s Child Prodigy

Some say talent is innate. Some say that it is acquired. And yet others say it’s both. Though we don’t want to take...

How Would You React If Your Friend Was Dating A White Girl?

My best friend wanted to talk. I knew it was serious when he leaned forward and paused the movie we were watching....

Babiya, The Vegetarian Crocodile That Guards A Cave At Ananthapura Lake Temple

Crocodilians have been around since the time dinosaurs roamed the planet, and have come to be apex predators. They are usually found...

Why Wasn’t Kerala One State In 1947?

Kerala turns 65 today! A good time to look back at our history. But our history is not just 65 years old....