What is your opinion about Kerala?

Kerala (and I say this as a non-Malayali) is one of the best, most progressive states in India. The UN has proclaimed that it’s the only state in India with a high Human Development Index (HDI). read more

Kerala has successfully commercialised Ayurvedic treatments. The good side to this is that worldwide, Kerala has put itself in the map as a destination for ayurvedic medical tourism. The bad news is that it has become so commercialised, it has sort of weakened off the traditional ‘vaidyan’ (traditional doctor/healer), who used to pass knowledge of thousands of years through family members. read more

Kerala borders the states of Tamil Nadu to the east and Karnataka to the north. It is also known for its backwaters, mountains, coconuts, spices and art forms like Kathakali and Mohini Attam. It is the most literate state in India, and a land of diverse religions, where you can find Hindu temples, mosques, churches, and even synagogues. read more