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How Kannur's Chathamangalam, once a bustling settlement, became a ghost village in three generations

April 01, 2024

How Kannur's Chathamangalam, once a bustling settlement, became a ghost village in three generations

From around 160 families, Chathamangalam in the cross-section of three hill panchayats in Kannur now has only six families.

February 26, 2024
Kodiyathur's Road Kalyanam adds a new twist to crowdfunding

For some villagers, it was a day of reunion of sorts - meeting friends and families after many years.
November 14, 2023
Palakkad's Kollengode: What to see in the Kerala village that impressed Anand Mahindra

If you have two days, you can also club places like Kudilidam, Seetharkundu waterfalls, Thekkinchira, Chulliyar dam, Chinganchira Karuppaswamy nature temple, the renowned Chellappan Chettan’s tea shop, Vamala Bala Dhandayuthapani temple, Malampuzha dam, and Kava village alongside Kollengode.
September 18, 2023
Six global tourist destinations that won’t allow cars

Cars are banned from these spots to ensure vehicles don't damage their fragile ecosystem.
June 19, 2023
Column | When a small Palakkad village made it to international press in late 19th century

This is the story of an ascetic who became some kind of an international star in small towns in the West.
June 17, 2023
Check out the captivating Nellarachal, the hidden gem of Wayanad

The main attraction of the location is the myriad of eye-catching vistas offered by the Karapuzha dam.
June 11, 2023
Wild elephant menace grips Palakkad villages; 'PT-14' leads rampage with herd

The images of PT-14, which already snuffed out three lives, straying into human habitats have come out

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