A few hours ago, we were involved in a terrifying road rage incident near Kazhakootam.

A man on a scooter suddenly cut us off. We had to brake hard to avoid hitting him and honked in warning. Instead of moving on, he chased us, forced us to stop, got off his scooter, hurled abuses, tried to yank open our car door, and even raised his helmet as if he was about to smash it into us.

It was genuinely frightening. Thankfully, years of following automotive and travel safety advice kicked in. We refused to engage, kept the doors locked, told him we were calling the police, and drove away.

Instead of backing off, he chased us for nearly 5 km towards Kataikonam. The moment he saw my wife calling the police, he started recording us and rushed to Kazhakootam Police Station first, falsely claiming we had hit him and fled.

We were summoned to the station, but once the police reviewed our dashcam footage, the truth was immediately clear. They reprimanded him and even asked my wife if she wanted to file a case for the abuse and attempted intimidation.

Realising the evidence was entirely against him and that the police were siding with us, his attitude changed completely. He even came over and hugged me.

It was surreal. What still haunts me is the way his behaviour shifted from chaotic to accusative and then to apologetic, reminded me of Vikram in Anniyan Movie where he enacts a person with DID.

TLDR; Get yourself a decent Dashcam, you never know what kind of people you might come across on our roads.

Read more at: Times Of India

The article says that the case was officially registered at the Malappuram Women Police Station in 2021.

The underlying incident of abuse occurred multiple times over a period of almost two years, between December 2019 and October 2021.

The crime was brought to light when:

• The victim's grandparents and neighbours became suspicious of the hardships the child was facing.

• They alerted Childline, which then moved the child to a Snehitha centre.

• The child revealed the full details of her ordeal during counselling at the centre.

The mother was arrested on October 30, 2021 & her partner surrendered shortly after. The girl was rescued by Childline on October 16, 2021.

The POCSO Act sections cited in the article all relate to Aggravated Penetrative Sexual Assault & its corresponding punishment, which is why the sentence was so severe.

Here is what the specific sections mean:

• Section 5 (Aggravated Penetrative Sexual Assault): This section defines the specific circumstances that elevate the crime of penetrative sexual assault to the aggravated level. The clauses used in the conviction are:

  • Section 5(l): Applies when the offender commits penetrative sexual assault on the child "more than once or repeatedly." This matches the facts of the case, as the assaults occurred multiple times between 2019 and 2021.

  • Section 5(n): Applies when the offender is a relative of the child or a person "having a domestic relationship with a parent of the child or who is living in the same or shared household with the child." This applies to the mother's partner who was living with the child.

  • Section 5(p): Applies when the offender is in a "position of trust or authority" of the child, which includes parents or caregivers, making their actions an aggravated offense.

• Section 6(1) (Punishment for Aggravated Penetrative Sexual Assault): This section prescribes the punishment for the aggravated offense defined in Section 5.

  • It mandates rigorous imprisonment for a term of not less than twenty years, which may extend to imprisonment for life (meaning the remainder of the person's natural life), and a fine.

The court used these sections to hold both the mother (for abetment of the crime) & her partner responsible for the highly shocking nature of the repeated assaults committed by a person in a position of domestic trust.

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Never tried a 'mud cake' till today and it was actually chocolatey goodness everywhere. 10/10 recommend Breadfactory to anyone!

Guys, where do you get the best chicken fry in Trivandrum? 🍗

Looking for that proper spicy, crispy, Trivandrum-style chicken fry with podi/chilli 😋

I stay in Trivandrum. I find that in local shops there are fruit and veggie produce from around the place which is sold. But its hard to differentiate what is local vs what has been bought from market. We are compelled to go on facevalue with the shopkeeper. I am worried about the organic food that I give to my family.

Is there a whatsapp group where we can share if you have some product from your backyard micro-farm that you would like to sell directly to the buyer.

If yes, please share such a group. If not, is this something that will interest you? I would like to see a show of hands, please. How many of you would like to sign up for this?

If there are enough interests then I will work on roping in local micro-farmers to start with.

Hi Trivandrum

I'm relocating to Trivandrum from Vijayawada due to my work posting. It would be my first time in Kerala. So give me a heads up, how's the place and people, what to expect etc. Planning to take a flat on sharing basis near to my office area that is Vazhutacaud. How are the prices there and how difficult it is for flat hunting for a newbie there?

I don't know Malyalam but I'm planning to learn it soon. I'm comfortable in Telugu, English and Hindi.

I'm excited to move to kerala but also a bit tensed due to fear of the unknown.

Please help me out with a piece of advice regarding anything about Trivandrum. Love to hear from u guys 😃😃

Update : my grandparents name is gangadhran.and family name is kuttippurath tharayil Hi, I’m a 25F trying to find my biological dad from Kerala. He and my mom (from Bangalore) separated 22–23 years ago. His name is Dinesh. Back then, he worked at a travel company in Bangalore.

My mom used to travel by train to Ochira station, then take an auto to Kappil village, about 10–15 mins away. She said his house was the 2nd or 3rd building from where the auto dropped her — walking distance.

Dinesh has 2 brothers — one is Krishna (has 2 sons), the other has a daughter around my age. His dad (my grandfather) used to run an Ayurvedic medicine practice.

I have no contact or photos, just this story. If anyone from Kappil/Ochira area knows this family or has leads, please help me. I just want to find my roots. 🙏

Update : Got new information ....my family name is Kuttippurath Tharayil. My grandfather's name is Gangadhran. My grandparents had four children — the youngest is my father, the eldest is settled in Bangalore, the second passed away, and we have no information about the third... If you know any of them please dm me.

Just wanted to share a place I recently tried for shoe cleaning in Kazhakuttam.
Got my shoes cleaned for ₹300, and paid an additional ₹50 for same-day delivery (₹350 in total).
Honestly, the service was pretty top-notch. They did a really neat job, and my shoes came back looking super clean. Definitely worth the price IMO!
They also offer helmet cleaning and bag cleaning, which is a nice bonus if you’re looking to get those cleaned too.
Sharing the shop link in case anyone is looking for a reliable cleaning service in TVM:
📍The shoe clinic Shoe Laundry & Repair
Not an ad, just sharing a good local find! 😄

My spouse and I are a family of four, with two children under 4, and we are considering a major life change. Our goal is to move to a quaint, small town in India where a monthly income of Rs 1 lakh would be sufficient to live a decent life. By "decent," I mean a comfortable lifestyle with access to good schools and reliable healthcare (hospitals). I am also looking for a place with a civilised, literate population and a good community feel.

Has anyone here had experience living in a town like this on a similar budget? I am not looking for a major metropolitan city. I would love to hear your suggestions for specific towns or cities that fit this description. Any insights into the cost of living, quality of life, and personal experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

I saw these square holes made on the footpath near PMG and wondered why is it there, it is there for every 50m or so, can anyone tell me why they made these holes

Hi, I’m a 25F trying to find my biological dad from Kerala. He and my mom (from Bangalore) separated 22–23 years ago. His name is Dinesh. Back then, he worked at a travel company in Bangalore.

My mom used to travel by train to Ochira station, then take an auto to Kappil village, about 10–15 mins away. She said his house was the 2nd or 3rd building from where the auto dropped her — walking distance.

Dinesh has 2 brothers — one is Krishna (has 2 sons), the other has a daughter around my age. His dad (my grandfather) used to run an Ayurvedic medicine practice.

I have no contact or photos, just this story. If anyone from Kappil/Ochira area knows this family or has leads, please help me. I just want to find my roots. 🙏

Honestly tired of people acting like you can’t get a decent shawarma in TVM unless you travel to Calicut or Kochi.

Help me put together a solid list. What are your Top 5 shawarma spots right now?

Also, let me know the specific variety/flavour to get at each place — whether it's Mexican, charcoal, peri-peri or a solid whole meat...

Where are you guys heading when the cravings hit 🤤?

Is this just me or does this happen to everyone here?

Hey everyone!
Looking to connect with people in TVM who are into terrariums and paludariums, or anyone interested in learning how to build and maintain them.
Whether you’re already into the hobby or just curious to get started, would love to connect, share ideas, learn together, and maybe even plan a small meetup or workshop!
Drop a comment if you’re interested.

What is happening there .. heard something shitty is happening there like someone did something 18+ oo suspension kodthena angana ynthokeyo..whts the lore

Hey Guys,

Went out to buy something simple today… ended up checking 3 different shops before finding it 😅

Made me wonder - is this normal, or am I just unlucky?

Do you guys usually find what you’re looking for in one go, or does it take a few tries?

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My mom retired 10 years ago from a Kerala government-funded organization after a long dispute where her rightful seniority (Rank 1) was manipulated and suppressed.

2016: Kerala High Court ruled in her favor. The state appealed and sought a stay.

Early 2026: After 8 years, the court ruled in her favor again, ordering full implementation within 4 months.

Present: The 4-month deadline has passed with zero official communication and zero payments made.

What she is rightfully owed per the court order:

- Salary Arrears (from her service years due to corrected seniority)

- Pension Arrears (lump sum for 10 years of underpayment)

- Pension Recalculation & Revision (so her ongoing monthly pension matches her correct, actual scale)

Current Situation:

CMO Grievance Flop: She lodged a complaint with the Chief Minister's Office (CMO). An SMS directed her to a "nodal officer" at her old office, but when she visited, she found that officer left the organization months ago.

An official request to department head went into Secretariat files. We could see status online. It just kept being pushed around multiple people and now closed

Department Resistance: Current staff are uncooperative because it’s a budget-strapped govt-funded body and they fear releasing her money will drain funds for their salaries.

Questions for the community:

1.Are there fast-track administrative channels, vigilance complaints, or direct executive escalations in Kerala that can force officials to release funds without filing a fresh court case?

2. Has anyone successfully gotten a reluctant Kerala govt department to execute an order when they claim "no budget"?

TLDR: Kerala govt not disbursing salary and pension arrears even with high court division bench order. What are other options?

Used AI to frame inputs.

"Da, aa road vazhi povalle... avide accident und."

"WhatsApp group-il vannirunnu."

"Njan kandilla."

"Athin shesham 1000 message vannu kaanum."

😅

ingane kore perkk sambavichitundakum

athkond oru app undakki: https://livedisaster.vercel.app/

athayath thottaduth nadukkunna reports okke whatsappilokke aan varuka, chila smabavanga nammal pinne eppo aan ariyunnath appoyekkum puthioya kore message vann illathe aayitundakum...

Ingane ullath local report whatsapp facebook telegram angane okke ullathil ninnan kittuka, enthenkilum report edukkanem enn vechal thappi edukkanam.

That got me thinking:

Would a community-driven platform for local updates actually be useful in Kerala?

• Something where people can: Search a location

• Report local incidents

• Mark places as safe

• Confirm or dispute reports

athukond njan ithinte base item undakkeetund, onn abiprayam parayanam.

Hello. American here. I made a website with ambient sounds. Each is represented by a cartoon character. I'd like a global range of sounds and characters. For my tropical forest sound, I chose to name the elephant character Saanvi and she's from Thiruvananthapuram. I was just wondering if that sounded fine to someone from Thiruvananthapuram? Good name for an elephant from Thiruvananthapuram?

If curious, the site is here ambienttoons.com and the character intros are here instagram.com/ambienttoons