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Energetic And Vibrant
The one-day programme, on the Agrawal community, organised by 'Ethnicity--The Cochin Heritage Research Centre' of the English department of St. Albert's College, was a thumping successPhotos by Melton...
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Making A Mark
Rajeev Ravi's gritty and hard-hitting hit film, 'Kammattipaadam' marks the arrival of a major talentPhotos: A scene from the film, 'Kammattipaadam'; director Rajeev Ravi. Photo by Mithun Vinod By...
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Playing A Soldier
COLUMN: LOCATION DIARY Tini Tom speaks about his experiences in the films, 'Pattalam', 'Indian Rupee' as well as 'Pranchiyettan and the Saint'Photo by Melton Anthony By Shevlin SebastianDirector Lal...
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Tips From Prem Nazir
COLUMN: LOCATION DIARYCaptain Raju talks about his experiences in the films, 'Raktam', 'Aana' and Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha'Photos: Capt. Raju with his wife Premila. Photo by TP Sooraj. MT Vasudevan Nair...
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Captain Radhika Menon wins Bravery Award
By Shevlin SebastianPhotos: Captain Radhika; with the crew and the rescued fishermen Radhika Menon, the captain of the oil tanker, 'Sampurna Swarajya', and the first Merchant Navy woman captain, is to...
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Double View
On a recent visit to Kochi, Bertrand de Hartingh, the Cultural Counsellor of the French Embassy, talks about a host of subjects regarding India and FrancePhoto by Ratheesh Sundaram By Shevlin Sebastian...
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Playing A TV Journalist
COLUMN: LOCATION DIARY Ramesh Pisharody talks about his experiences in the films, ‘Amar Akbar Antony’, ‘Nasrani’ and ‘Aadupuliyattam’ Photos by Ratheesh SundaramBy Shevlin Sebastian In the film, ‘Amar...
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Straddling Two Continents
Colombian artist Pedro Gómez-Egaña talks about his first impressions of Kochi, as well as his art and life in NorwayPhoto by Ratheesh Sundaram By Shevlin SebastianA day after his arrival in Kochi,...
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Shooting On An Island
COLUMN: LOCATION DIARY Director Sachy talks about his experiences in his debut hit film, 'Anarkali'Photos: Director Sachy by Ratheesh Sundaram; the poster of 'Anarkali' By Shevlin SebastianAs director...
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A Graceful Sunset
Dr. Philipose Mar Chrysostom, at 98, is the oldest living Bishop in the world. He looks back on his lifePhoto by Ratheesh SundaramBy Shevlin SebastianWhen Dr Philipose Mar Chrysostom Mar Thoma Valiya...
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“Israel is in a deep crisis”
Scholar Prof. Amnon Raz-Krakotzkin talks about his country, while on a recent visit to KochiPhoto by Ratheesh SundaramBy Shevlin SebastianWhen Prof. Amnon Raz-Krakotzkin of Israel was told that a...
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Caught napping!
COLUMN: LOCATION DIARYDharmajan Bolgatty talks about his experiences in the films, 'Paappi Appacha', and 'Puthiya Theerangal'Photos: Dharmajan Bolgatty; the poster of the film, 'Puthiya Theerangal'By...
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He Swiped Right Into Our Hearts
Best-selling author Sudeep Nagarkar talks about his latest novel, as well as his writing careerPhoto of Sudeep Nagarkar by Ratheesh SundaramBy Shevlin SebastianSudeep Nagarkar is feeling a bit groggy...
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Working With His Hands
The self-taught sculptor George Francis has made a striking bust of Pope FrancisPhoto of George Francis by Ratheesh SundaramBy Shevlin SebastianEvery now and then, George Francis would read articles on...
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Too Much Going On Too Fast
The Chief Digital Officer of New York City, Sreenath ('Sree') Sreenivasan talks about digital trends in India and abroad, while on a recent visit to Kochi Photo of Sreenath Sreenivasan by Ratheesh...
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The Sexual Abuse Of Women
By Shevlin SebastianPhotos: Shyamaprasad. Pic by Ratheesh Sundaram; Manju Warrier “99 women are sexually abused in India every single day,” says actor Manju Warrier. “However, in Kerala, it is...
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Still Going Strong
After 90 films, over 35 years, director Priyadarshan embarks on a new genre: the crime-thriller. The film, ‘Oppam’, is slated for a September 8 releasePhotos: Director Priyadarshan with choreographer...
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An Eye For Letters
The Kozhikode-born graphic designer Sruthi Kainady talks about her experiences on working for the new logo of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New YorkPhotos: Sruthi Kainadi by TP Sooraj; the new logo...
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“Keep Your Ears Close To The Ground”
Says former RBI Governor Duvvuri Subbarao during a speech at the Centre for Public Policy Research at KochiBy Shevlin SebastianIn April, 2009, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was celebrating its...
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Telling Jokes On The Set
COLUMN: LOCATION DIARYDirector B. Unnikrishnan talks about his experiences in the films, ‘Grandmaster’ and 'Pramani'Photos: Director B. Unnikrishnan with Jagathy and Mohanlal on the sets of...
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