Tourism, industry welcome ‘Keralam'
The Union Cabinet approved the renaming of Kerala as Keralam, a decision welcomed by the tourism sector and many netizens. Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor questioned the impact on existing terms like "Keralite" and "Keralan," while MP John Brittas reassured that identity wouldn't be affected, comparing it to similar situations with other states. The Indian Association of Tour Operators (Kerala) supports the change as it instills pride among Keralites.
25 FEB 2026
— Times of India
The Indian Union Cabinet approved the renaming of Kerala to Keralam, a move welcomed by the UAE's Malayali community.
— The Guardian
The Indian cabinet approved a proposal to rename the state of Kerala to Keralam, aligning its official English name with its pronunciation in Malayalam.
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
The Union Cabinet approved the renaming of Kerala as Keralam, prompting positive reactions from the tourism industry and some netizens.
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