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At the Elderly Fest in Kakkanad, I witnessed something beautiful: a group of spirited seniors, aged 65 to 76, dancing Margamkali with the grace of experience and the zest of youth.

They trained for over a month under Sister Nimmi, guided by Vayomitram coordinator Sudha Vijayan — and their efforts won them first prize.

But what stayed with me wasn’t the trophy. It was their spark.
They told me the training eased their aches and brought back forgotten joys — laughter, movement, and purpose.

Their joy was real.
Their motivation? Contagious.

” he once said with a grin, referring to the gentle tilt of his head while walking — a quirk

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.

“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.

Green Hopes on the Move
Rahul Gandhi walks into Kochi as part of his Bharat Jodo Yatra, framed beneath a lush green canopy en route to Edappally Junction. The moment hints at aspirations for greener political pastures—a symbolic stride toward renewal. While the elections didn’t reflect that shift, the Yatra marked a step forward in reconnecting with the people and reshaping his political presence.

Rising Heat, Rising Tensions: Man-Animal Conflict in Kerala

Muralikrishnan, a domesticated male elephant, lies injured after falling off a lorry in Kumbalam, a town just 10 kilometers from Kochi, Kerala, on March 30, 2007. Tensions escalated moments later when the elephant was bitten on the ear by his chief mahout for failing to obey commands. As temperatures soar, Kerala is witnessing a disturbing surge in attacks by distressed elephants—over 30 mahouts have died from such incidents since January alone. Despite strict regulations to prevent cruelty toward captive elephants, violations by mahouts and elephant owners remain rampant.

Deepesh and friends dive into the world of #Mohiniyattam at Kalady’s Sree Sankaracharya Sanskrit University — where Kerala’s classical arts bloom in every step.

Navy Queen finalists step aboard INS Mumbai, a frontline warship, ahead of their prestigious beauty contest.