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A Touch of North India in the South
Dal Roti in Fort Kochi, which serves authentic north Indian food, is a popular stop for tourists as well as localsBy Shevlin Sebastian Photo by Ratheesh SundaramOne December morning, in 2012, a...
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Solicitors of Symphony
The 'Ragaaneethi' music band is perhaps the only group in the country that consists solely of lawyersPhoto by Albin Mathew By Shevlin SebastianJust before he stepped on stage, at the Fine Arts Hall in...
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Everything Spicy About It
The employees of the Spices Board, Kochi, have won several medals in arm-wrestling. They are also active members of the organisation's health clubBy Shevlin SebastianPhotos by Albin Mathew. Reshmi EG...
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I Am Always Yours
COLUMN: Spouse's Turn Niju talks about life with the film director RS VimalPhotos by Manu R. Mavelil By Shevlin SebastianThe first time Niju met Vimal was when he came to her house, in August, 2006, at...
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Before the whistle blows....
The energy and enthusiasm shown by the crowd before the start of an Indian Super League match at Kochi is infectiousBy Shevlin Sebastian“Am I the only girl who has come to see the match?” says...
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Friendly, Peaceful and Successful
The small Dawoodi Bohra community in Kochi has integrated well in society, despite their distinctive dress and culturePhoto of the Bohra community by Albin Mathew; Syedna Maulana Abu Jaffar Sadiq...
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A Home Away From Home
Neema Veliyath's homestay, 'The Bungalow', on the Vypeen islands, near Kochi, is a hit among travellersPhotos by Ratheesh SundaramBy Shevlin SebastianAt 8 a.m., on a cool December day, Dianne...
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Cooking Food The Natural Way
Tribal chef Baiju Vasudevan uses bamboo stems and firewood to make his dishesBy Shevlin SebastianPhotos by Albin Mathew At 1.30 p.m., on a rainy Monday, tribal chef Baiju Vasudevan is standing on a...
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Freeze Frames
COLUMN: Spouse’s TurnSindhu talks about life with the Mollywood screenwriter S. Suresh BabuPhotos by Rajeev Prasad By Shevlin SebastianAt her home in Vallamkulam, near Thiruvala, Sindhu would sometimes...
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Caring For The Less Fortunate
Fashion designer Joe Ikareth has a noble passion: he makes clothes for the physically challengedPhotos by Ratheesh SundaramBy Shevlin SebastianIt was a heart-breaking moment for Joe Ikareth. At his...
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Soothing, as well as Emotional
Poly Varghese, the first Malayali to play the mohan veena, has been enthralling audiences all over the world, including prisoners and blue-collar workersPhoto by R. Satish BabuBy Shevlin SebastianOne...
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Time-Tested Love
COLUMN: Spouse's Turn Paris Laxmi talks about life with the Kathakali dancer Pallippuram SunilPhoto of Laxmi by Albin MathewBy Shevlin SebastianParis Laxmi was only seven years old when she saw...
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When The Mind Went Blank
COLUMN: Location DiaryAparna Gopinath talks about her experiences on the sets of 'Munnariyippu' and 'ABCD'Photo: Aparna Gopinath and Mammooty in the film, 'Munnariyippu'By Shevlin SebastianOn a summer...
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Caring For The Elderly
Thomas Kannampuzha, from Narakkal, near Kochi, runs three old-age homes in Ontario, Canada. He talks about his experiencesPhotos: Thomas Kannampuzha. Photo by Ratheesh Sundaram. Murray Craig and Gwen...
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Countering A Cultural Loss
The lack of popularity of Kerala's greatest martial art form, Kalaripayattu, in the home state, has made two women practitioners set out on a mission to revive itPhotos by Ratheesh Sundaram. Rosa...
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A Suspenseful Water Jump
COLUMN: Location DiaryDirector Mecartin talks about his experience with a stunt man in 'Punjabi House'By Shevlin SebastianIt was the suicide scene in the evergreen Malayalam film, 'Punjabi House'....
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A 3D Venture
Noted director Blessy is planning to make author Benyamin's best-selling 'Aadujeevitham' (Goat Days) as a 3D film, with Prithviraj in the leadBy Shevlin SebastianThe moment director Blessy finished...
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The Dark Side of Life
Child sex abuse is still a scourge in Indian society. But new laws and proactive moves are helping victims, albeit in a small wayPhoto of Dr. Jagadeesh N by Ratheesh SundaramBy Shevlin SebastianOne...
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Chilled to the Bone and Scared
COLUMN: Location Diary Director Amal Neerad talks about his experiences in the film, 'Anwar'Photos: Amal Neerad; A still from the film, 'Anwar', starring Prithviraj and Mamta MohandasBy Shevlin...
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A Whole Lot Of Crosses
The St. Thomas Christian Museum, at Kochi, is a repository of 800 crosses, as well as historical items like drums, music instruments, and farming implementsPhotos by Ratheesh SundaramBy Shevlin...
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