The Island of Crows (Kakkathuruthu)

My state Kerala is a beautiful one. It's lushy green all around. And I like it.
The very name means Land of Coconut Trees.
So you shouldn't be surprised to see coconut in amost all the dishes we make.
But the point is an island called Kakkathuruthu here has grabbed a spot in National Geographic's Around the world in 24 Hours photographic journey.

Now that's cool.  Kerala is so small that no one will blame you if you miss it in the Atlas.  But recognition such as these will definitely help maintain its pristine beauty.

I have lived my life in Europe and the Middle East but I still have to see a soil that's as fertile as here. We are blessed with both rain and good soil.  And that's what sprouts life here.

Sometimes I feel I'm blessed.

MASCOM (Manorama School of Communication)

It's been 10 months here and boy I must agree this is unlike any other institution for learning journalism. I had actually wished to join here a year before, but I couldn't. Call it fate or a prayer answered, here am I about to graduate from MASCOM a year later.
This is not advert, but I strongly believe this place is awesome. You literally live here. The fact that you ought to publish your own "stories" every week is exciting and thrilling. Agreed, you may not find much in this sleepy town of Kottayam, but then you are taught to develop a new perspective of things around you.
Before joining I had this doubt if I journalism was my thing. I'm kinda shy and slow to speak. But now after 10 months in here, I don't regret a bit.
To survive in here, you need patience, an open heart to get criticism thrown onto your face and a you must be willing to co-operate with your fellow mate. I feel the last one will take you far more than the rest. Help those around you and be humble.
For non-natives Kerala could be a bit difficult and not knowing Malayalam would seem hard. But, you will get used to it.
So I need a pat on my shoulders for making this far. Thank you MASCOM and my colleagues for helping me to become better than what I was yesterday.