The Quiet Tragedy on Emirates Road: Why Road Safety in the Gulf Needs a Rethink
Seven people died when a minibus collided with a truck on Emirates Road earlier this month. The victims were workers. […]
Kerala’s Rubber Farmers Need a Better Deal. Here’s What’s Changing.
If you grew up in central Kerala, you know the sound: the scraping of the tapping knife against the rubber
Your Child Doesn’t Speak Malayalam. And That’s Okay. (Sort Of.)
It starts small. Your kid responds in English when you speak to them in Malayalam. You correct them a few
Five Things About the Vizhinjam Port That Nobody is Talking About
Vizhinjam gets plenty of headlines. Record-breaking TEUs, mega-vessel arrivals, Phase 2 announcements. All of that is real and impressive. But
Why Your Ammachi’s Cooking Will Always Beat a Restaurant
Kerala visual for MalluMetro readers. There is a reason every Malayali food conversation eventually circles back to the same place:
What Happens to Your UAE Gratuity When You Leave? The Full Guide
Gulf & UAE visual for MalluMetro readers. Of all the financial questions Gulf Malayalis stress about, gratuity might be the
Kochi is Quietly Becoming One of India’s Best Cities to Live In
Kerala visual for MalluMetro readers. It does not make the breathless listicles that celebrate Bangalore’s startup scene or Hyderabad’s tech
How to Send Money Home Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Money)
Gulf & UAE visual for MalluMetro readers. The first time you send money home from the Gulf, you walk into
That Feeling When You Land in Kochi After Two Years Away
Diaspora visual for MalluMetro readers. You know that moment when the cabin crew announces the descent into Kochi and you
The Weekend Brunch Spots Every Malayali in Dubai Knows About
Gulf & UAE visual for MalluMetro readers. Friday brunch in Dubai is an institution. For the Malayali community, though, the