The people of Kerala are perceived as highly educated, politically conscious, widely travelled, endowed with a formidable work ethic, and are found in all parts of the world; but is this perception entirely true? If so, what historical, social, and cultural forces have enabled them to achieve such extraordinary reach? Despite constituting just 2.7 percent of India’s vast population, how have they managed to secure such a visible and influential presence?
What, then, truly sets them apart from other linguistic communities of India?
Are they wholly of Indian origin, and how do they differ from the rest of the Indian population?
Drawing from his experiences during a brief two-year stay in Kerala, the author explores these questions in a unique way. While many books focus on Kerala’s tourism and natural beauty, this book offers a different perspective—examining its people, culture, and customs in contrast with the rest of India. It reveals lesser-known, distinctive traits of Keralites, offering readers an insightful glimpse into “THE TRUE KERALA STORY.”
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V. S. SENTHIL KUMARAN
V. S. Senthil Kumaran, son of Subramanian, was born in Puducherry in 1978 and lives with his wife and two children. An educationist by passion, he has long guided students preparing for competitive examinations and career choices. His formative years at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya—a central school system spread across India—and his ability to converse, read, and write in four languages sparked a lasting curiosity about people from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
Gifted with a keen eye for observation and analysis, and inspired by his recent stay in Kerala, the author chose to explore one of India’s most distinctive language communities—the Malayalam-speaking people of India. While many writers have documented India’s diverse ethnic and linguistic groups, this book is his personal contribution to that tradition. Through his debut work, My Dear Malayali – The True Story of Kerala and the Rest of India, he offers readers a thoughtful, experience-driven perspective on Kerala and its people in relation to the rest of India.
