Kollengode Railway Station: A Quick Guide
Kollengode Railway Station: A Quick Guide Kollengode (KLGD) is a serene railway station in the Palakkad district of Kerala, located on the Palakkad–Pollachi line. It serves as a…
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The Geological Significance of the Palakkad Gap
⛰️ The Geological Significance of the Palakkad Gap The Palakkad Gap (or Palghat Gap) is a monumental geological feature in the Western Ghats mountain range of India, running…
India’s Big Infrastructure Claims: What’s Real and What’s Hype
The Truth Behind India’s Mega Projects: Progress, Hype, and the Gaps We Must Not Ignore Big infrastructure makes for great videos. Drones flying over concrete pillars, grand timelapses…
When Kerala Touched Madagascar: The Plate-Tectonic Story of Palakkad
Palakkad is usually discussed in terms of politics, agriculture, railways or the Palakkad Gap. But one of the most fascinating stories buried under our soil is far older,…
Local Elections and the Real Test of Governance: Secularism, Sustainability, and Public Accountability
Local Elections and the Real Test of Governance: Secularism, Sustainability, and Public Accountability Kerala is stepping into the first phase of another local self-government election, almost two decades…
India’s Duopoly Problem: How A Handful Of Giants Can Stall A Billion People
These Duopolies Can Stop India Any Time Look around your everyday life in India. Flights, mobile networks, food delivery, cabs, broadband, online shopping, even ports and airports. In…
🌎 Palakkad and Madagascar: The Untold 170-Million-Year-Old Love Story
🌎 Palakkad and Madagascar: The Untold 170-Million-Year-Old Love Story If you’ve driven through the Palakkad Gap, you’ve traveled through a crucial fault line that holds the secret to…
How to Reach Kollengode in Palakkad District – Complete Travel Guide by Bus, Train, and Road
How to Reach Kollengode in Palakkad District – Complete Travel Guide Kollengode is one of the most scenic and historic towns in Palakkad district of Kerala. With green…
Local Elections in Palakkad: A Short History of Power, People and Panchayats
Votes and Viceroys: How Palakkad Built the Foundation of Kerala’s Local Democracy 1866 to Now: Tracing the Historic Roots of Local Self-Governance in Palakkad The Dual Ballot Box:…
Who Is India’s Greatest Test Batsman? Strip the Romance, Bring the Facts
Who Is India’s Greatest Test Batsman? Strip the Romance, Bring the Facts Indian cricket fans love a good argument. Sachin vs Dravid. Dravid vs Kohli. Kohli vs Gavaskar.…