Guiding tiny hands with generations of Wisdom- A grandfather helps his grandchild trace the first letters on rice during the sacred ezuthiniruthu ceremony in Palakkad district in Kerala state marking the beginning of the lifelong journey of learny- 1991.
A Voice of Devotion
In the serene ambiance of her ashram in Ernakulam, Mata Amritanandamayi Devi sings bhajans, her voice resonating with devotion and peace. As followers sit in deep reverence, the moment transcends mere music—it becomes a spiritual experience, a call to faith, and a testament to the power of divine love.
From Fields to Feast
Caption: At a bustling cattle market in Palakkad, sturdy bulls from Tamil Nadu stand waiting—once valued for their role in farming, now destined for a different fate. Having toiled in the fields, their journey ends across the border in Kerala, a state where beef remains a staple on the plate. A cycle of utility, culture, and consumption in motion.
Grace Above the Storm
Caption: Defying the downpour, men stand tall on their elephants, holding grand parasols high during the Thrissur Pooram. For the common man, the very thought of balancing atop a massive elephant in heavy rain seems daunting, but for these seasoned participants, it’s just another display of unwavering tradition and fearless devotion.
A Game of Contrasts
Caption: At the U-19 World Cup in the UAE, football wasn’t the only spectacle on display. A passionate Colombian fan, boldly dressed in her team’s colors, cheered with unbridled energy—while a group of burqa-clad women watched her with curiosity, amusement, or perhaps quiet judgment. A moment where cultures, passions, and perspectives collided, proving once again that the beautiful game transcends more than just borders.
Civic Sense? What’s That?
Caption: Indians have a global reputation for lacking civic sense, and it all starts at home. The picture captures a classic example—people casually climbing onto the statue of His highness Ramavarma at Thekkinkadu Maidanam, turning a tribute into a playground. Respect for history and public spaces? A lesson yet to be learned.
During the Pepsi series in Sri Lanka, as Team India went through the motions of their field exercises, an unexpected coach joined in—a street-smart canine stretching with perfect form, as if to show them how it’s really done! At a time when India struggled with both form and attitude, this four-legged fitness guru seemed to have the right message: Stretch more, slack less!
At Fort Kochi Beach, while the men enjoy the salty breeze, the women get down to some “serious business”—a classic Kerala-style lice hunt! Who needs spa treatments when friendship comes with free head checks? Now that’s what you call true work-life balance!
At Kalamassery Medical College, tensions flared as police and medical students clashed, with both sides claiming injuries. But a lighter
Calm After the Storm Caption: In the fading light, silhouetted figures guide a tranquilized elephant onto a jangar, bringing an