What makes Devasahayam Pillai’s case an exception is that he was not a priest, but a ‘lay person’, who served the Travancore royal family as a key official. After converting to Christianity ...

The State government and the royal family of erstwhile Travancore are making a joint effort to reclaim the Pathrakulam pond, which has now been allegedly encroached upon and filled by a private trust.

Ponnumthuruthu literally means the golden island. According to legends, the Queens of Travancore Royal family used to hide their gold on the island to keep it safe, and hence the name. A 100-year ...