Keralam: Quick Facts

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Nov. 13, 2026

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‘Ramayana’ movie battle sequence triggers viral interest in Keralam’s Jatayu Earth Center • Nov. 10, 2026, 7:38 PM ET (The Hindu)

PAC reviews Keralam tourism projects aboard houseboat in backwaters • Nov. 6, 2026, 11:54 AM ET (The Hindu)

Political tensions mount in Keralam’s Adoor over police station attack • Nov. 5, 2026, 10:25 AM ET (The Hindu)

Kerala State Board for Wildlife reconstitution draws flak over choice of nominees • Nov. 2, 2026, 5:32 AM ET (The Hindu)

Keralam aims to become India’s best State with focus on technology, maritime economy and jobs, says CM Satheesan • Oct. 31, 2026, 8:30 PM ET (The Hindu)

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Map of southern India highlighting the state of Keralam in orange along the southwestern coast, with its capital Thiruvananthapuram labeled. Surrounding countries and major bodies of water, including the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean, are also shown for regional context.

Large cantilevered fishing net suspended over the water, with people operating the traditional wooden structure at a fishery in Kochi, India.

Keralam, India: Boat traffic

Front view of the Kerala Legislative Assembly building in Thiruvananthapuram, featuring a large red-tiled roof, columns, and a decorative entrance gate with trees on either side.

Shakuntala looking for Dushyanta

The word Keralam appears in white text over a blue background.

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