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Seven engineer friends who set up Mukkudam Electroenergy in Idukki

How 7 engineer friends set up Kerala's first small hydroelectric project in Idukki

Mukkudam Electroenergy has supplied 1.25 million units to KSEB since it began operations this October and aims to generate 11.09 million units annually. The company is targeting Rs 5 crore in annual revenues through sustainable hydropower generation

By Chandhini R

Dec 04, 2023 00:31 IST logo

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VA Thomas Kattakayam at his farm in Kottayam, where he grows 400 types of jackfruit

Farming

Kerala’s 78-year-old jackfruit farmer earns Rs4 lakh per acre; grows 400 varieties organically

By Chandhini R

Nov 15, 2023 00:36 IST logo

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Senior citizens of Elikulam Panchayat. Pic: Courtesy Elikulam Panchayat

Society

How Kerala’s Elikulam Panchayat made ageing happy for its senior citizens

By Chandhini R

Nov 01, 2023 00:12 IST logo

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