Touch of a Lifetime
At Amrita Hospital, Kochi, Sujatha weeps as she kisses the hands of her late husband Vinod—now transplanted onto Amaresh, a grateful recipient. Flanked by her son and sister, the moment is raw, intimate, and steeped in grace. The hands that once held her now promise a new life. This powerful image earned the Chennai Photo Biennale Regional Award.
Faith Through the Flood
A priest from the revered Shiva temple at Aluva Manappuram wades through chest-deep waters after offering pooja to Lord Shiva. As monsoon rains swell the Periyar, this submerged ritual becomes a familiar sight—until the waters rise too high for worship to continue.
Kindness on Wheels
Amid the deserted lanes of Fort Kochi during the COVID lockdown, a lone cyclist pedals through silence—his mission, noble. Forgotten by name but remembered in spirit, this Good Samaritan collected leftover meat from shops, cooked it, and fed the starving stray dogs that once thrived on tourist generosity.
Shot of Hope
An elderly woman braces herself as a syringe, held by an unseen nurse, signals the moment of her COVID-19 vaccination at a mass drive in a Kochi auditorium. Vaccines changed the course of the pandemic—one jab at
Life Afloat: A mother and child navigate Alleppey’s serene backwaters aboard a country boat—an essential mode of daily transport in this water-bound district.
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Flying Finish! CK Vineeth’s memorable flying header for Kerala Blasters FC was a standout moment in the Indian Super League (ISL). This goal not only secured a crucial victory for the Blasters but also earned Vineeth the ISL Fans’ Goal of the Week award
A vibrant farewell to an era of New Year celebrations by the sea in Fortkochi in Kochi city. The festivities have since moved to Parade Ground just a few hundred feet away, in the name of safety, but the echoes of those beachside bashes still linger in the salty air.”
Cross-Deck Precision at Malabar Exercise Off Kochi Coast
A U.S. military helicopter lands smoothly on the deck of an Indian Naval vessel during the India- US naval exercise conducted off the coast of Kochi. Such cross-deck helicopter operations are integral to the exercises, significantly enhancing interoperability, strategic alignment, and operational preparedness among the naval forces of India, the United States, Japan, and Australia.
Playful Bonds, Majestic Friends
In the heart of Kochi, a child finds joy between the towering tusks of an elephant—an animal deeply woven into Kerala’s cultural fabric. More than just festival icons in golden regalia, elephants in Kerala are cherished companions in tradition, celebration, and childhood wonder.
Jackpot of Joy: From Humble Shopkeeper to Overnight Crorepati
Tears of joy flow freely as Raghu, a humble shop owner from North Fort Gate in Tripunithura, Kochi, shares the life-changing news of winning the Super Lotto jackpot in 2003 with his daughter, a pharmacist at a local hospital. His fortune didn’t just change his life—it sparked a lottery craze across Kerala, transforming neighborhoods, markets, and streets into bustling hubs of hope and dreams.