Jaison Wilson

1 week ago | newindianexpress.com | Jaison Wilson

PATHANAMTHITTA: Having captured the life and legacy of Dr Philipose Mar Chrysostom in his biographical documentary, Blessy says it is disheartening to see the former head of the Mar Thoma Syrian Church being reduced to just a "silver-tongued cleric". "His philosophy and spirituality extend far beyond his wit," the filmmaker said. 100 Years of Chrysostom, narrated by actor Mohanlal, holds the Guinness World Record for the longest documentary film, with a runtime of 48 hours and 10 minutes.

1 week ago | newindianexpress.com | Jaison Wilson

PATHANAMTHITTA: In a significant step toward environmental protection, the Ranni Panchayat in the Pathanamthitta district has decided to ban the burning of dry leaves while converting them into organic fertiliser. This initiative aims to reduce air pollution and promote sustainable practices. The panchayat tasked the members of the Haritha Karma Sena (HKS), involved in the door-to-door collection of plastic and other non-biodegradable waste, to gather dry leaves in sacks.

2 weeks ago | newindianexpress.com | Jaison Wilson

PATHANAMTHITTA: It was all in tune with the law!A motor vehicle inspector known for stroking up an awesome beat was on his official beat in in Mallappally, Pathanamthitta, when he chanced upon an occasion to put his percussion skills to use -- as it turned out, to make a valuable pitch for road safety. Ajith Andrews, with the Mallappally sub-regional transport office, was conducting a routine inspection when he flagged down a motorcycle for a traffic violation.

2 weeks ago | newindianexpress.com | Jaison Wilson

PATHANAMTHITTA: What can a woman do if someone denies her access to a public toilet? Such a situation led C L Jayakumari, a school teacher from Pathanamthitta, to initiate a legal fight that lasted nearly a year, resulting in a significant verdict by the Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission. In a landmark verdict, the commission imposed a fine of Rs 1.65 lakh, including court expenses of Rs 15,000, on a petrol pump owner.

2 weeks ago | newindianexpress.com | Jaison Wilson

PATHANAMTHITTA: While most of us use refrigerators to extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables, preserving them without losing their natural goodness remains a challenge. In a significant breakthrough, a team of researchers from Adoor St Cyril’s College has developed a hydrogel-based coating that keeps vegetables and fruits fresh for up to 30 days, depending on the kind of produce. According to team members, the method even helps beat temperature variations.