In the heart of Kerala, nestled amidst the lush coconut groves of Thrissur, Maria Kuriakose embarked on a pioneering venture that materialised into the eco-conscious startup, Thenga Coco. Established ...

People usually throw away tender coconut shells after drinking the water. Next time, just don’t. Instead, cut the shells in half and make quirky planters for your garden. You can even replace the soil ...

Maria Kuriakose sources raw material for her business — coconut shells — from mills that extract the oil from the mature kernel (copra) and discard the exocarp. At the hands of artisans from across ...