Now hot debates are going on about freedom of press and intolerance. World Press Freedom Day is also celebrated every year in grand. But we need to agree, time has changed a lot and...
Zamorins own a significant position in Kerala’s history. Zamorin is called Samoodhiri in Malayalam language. They established their monopoly in Kozhikode in the 13th century and very soon they became a supreme power of...
In the Tamil script – Madhurai Kanchi written in the 4th century A. D, it’s mentioned about Onam celebrations. Thirugnana Sambandar who lived in 7th century AD also has described about Onam in many...
We can rarely find a place or person without a name. Each place has a unique name, which gives them an identification mark. Many of such place names look funny, while a few others...
As per estimates, more than 1000 ancient tribal groups are there across the world. There are children of Mother Nature, and owns equal rights of land and soil. They are strictly traditional, and still...
Forts (called Kotta in Malayalam and Tamil) were once built by Rajas of historic days to protect their states from attack of others. Apart from protecting the state, forts were also used for trades...
Karanavar is the senior-most uncle of joint families of yesterdays who followed matrilineal system, also known as Marumakka Thaayam. It’s mostly used in higher castes of the society, most preferably among aristocratic Nair families....
When you pass through High Road near Shaktan Nagar, you can see the go-down of Kerala Medical Service Corporation. Medicine equivalent to 13 crore rupees can be preserved here, before it reaches hospitals and...
Vaal Vacha Gostam Temple, also pronounced as Vaal Vacha Kostam Temple is a Mahishasura Mardini temple of Kanya Kumari district, originally built in 12th century, and renovated 2-3 times later. The temple is situated...
A brief note on marriage customs prevailed in Royal Travancore family Once upon a time, terms like Ammachi, Amma Veedu and Panapilly Amma formed an integral part of Royal Travancore marriage customs. Travancore...
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