Edakkal Caves – Prehistoric Rock Art
High on Ambukutty Mala in Wayanad, the Edakkal Caves house petroglyphs dating back to at least 6,000 BCE, offering a rare glimpse into ancient human life in South India. The trek…
Kakkathuruthu – The Island of Birds
Floating tranquilly on Vembanad Lake, Kakkathuruthu is tiny but magical. Known as the “Island of Crows,” it’s a birdwatcher’s paradise and sunset delight. Boat rides through narrow backwaters, lakeside village…
Nelliampathy – Hill Station with Orange Groves
In Palakkad district, Nelliampathy stays off the typical Kerala hill station circuit, offering rolling citrus orchards, tea plantations, and crisp mountain air. This hidden highland retreat combines scenic beauty with…
Paniyeli Poru – Rocky River Wilderness
Tucked amid lush forests, Paniyeli Poru is a scenic stretch of the Periyar River with striking rocky terrain and serene waters. Ideal for nature lovers and photographers, this lesser‑known spot…
Kumbalangi Village – Eco‑Life by the Backwaters
Just outside Kochi lies Kumbalangi, India’s first eco‑tourism village. Here, you’ll see traditional life unfold with crab farming, coir making, and tranquil mangrove canoe rides. Homestays allow visitors to live…
Deepinder Goyal: Zomato’s Journey from Menu Listings to Delivery Giant
Deepinder Goyal started Zomato as a website listing restaurant menus, but early adoption was slow, and many investors doubted the idea. Manual updates and limited traffic made progress frustrating. Goyal…
Ritesh Agarwal: From Rejection to OYO Global Growth
Ritesh Agarwal faced repeated investor skepticism when launching OYO, with many calling his budget hospitality idea impractical. Early properties struggled with low occupancy and inconsistent standards. He refused to quit,…
Bhavish Aggarwal: Ola’s Rough Roads to Success
Bhavish Aggarwal and co-founder Ankit Bhati started Ola with just a few cars, facing driver resistance, city traffic chaos, and skeptical investors. Early operations often failed to deliver reliable service.…
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw: Facing Skepticism in Biotech
When Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw proposed starting Biocon, investors doubted her ability as a woman in a male-dominated biotech field. Early projects struggled for funding, and her ideas were dismissed repeatedly. She…
Byju Raveendran: Lessons from Early Education Setbacks
Byju Raveendran began as a math tutor in Kerala, struggling to find students for his offline classes. Initial attempts at online courses failed due to poor technology and low adoption.…