Life Afloat:
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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“Farewell to the Fort Beach Bash”
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
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
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
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.
“Lessons Beyond Books”
“Lessons Beyond Books” young faces mirror a spectrum of emotions as students encounter the stark realities of human anatomy during an Ayurveda medical exhibition. Education, indeed, begins at the edge of wonder.
“Shouldering dreams, carrying love
“Shouldering dreams, carrying love
A father’s simple act speaks volumes on the morning walk to school.”
The Show Must Go On: Priyadarsini Govind’s Graceful Continuity on Stage
Renowned Indian classical dance exponent and ‘Nrithya Choodamani’ awardee Priyadarsini Govind loses her necklace mid-performance during a live recital in Kochi on November 4, 2003. Unfazed and graceful, she continued to mesmerize the audience, completing her performance with poise and dedication.
“Are We There Yet?”
A curious passenger lifts the tarpaulin on a private bus, peering out to check if her destination has arrived—a familiar scene capturing the everyday charm of Kerala’s journeying life.
Meet the Bridezilla!
Meet the Bridezilla!
Here’s Abhirami Prasannakumar from Toc H Public School, Vyttila, who decided even gravity couldn’t stop her! Bagging first place in the Oppana competition at the CBSE Kochi Sahodaya Kalotsav hosted by Cochin Refineries School, Abhirami put up a performance to remember—limping, smiling, and dancing all at once. After tumbling off a two-wheeler just two days before the big day, she became the unstoppable force that turned a doubtful entry into a sparkling victory, thanks to the intense training sessions with coach K.M. Majeed. Talk about dancing through pain—this bride truly swept everyone off their feet!