Ten Of The Best
Popular author Nikita Singh talks about her just-released novel, 'Every Time It Rains'By Shevlin Sebastian One day, recently, best-selling author Nikita Singh, got a message on Facebook. It was from a...
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Sufi singer Ashraf Hydroz, who performed recently at the Kochi Muziris Biennale, talks about the art form Photos of Ashraf Hydroz by K. Shijith; Amir KhusrowBy Shevlin Sebastian As Sufi singer Ashraf...
View ArticleShooting On The 27th Floor
COLUMN: LOCATION DIARYDirector Lijo Jose Pellissery talks about his experiences on the films, 'Angamaly Diaries', 'Amen' and 'Double Barrel'Photos: Lijo Jose Pellissery; the posters of 'Angamaly...
View Article“The Art Works Are Fascinating”
Noted Bollywood film director Vidhu Vinod Chopra talks about his experiences in the Kochi Muziris Biennale, as well as his upcoming filmPhotos: Vidhu Vinod Chopra with wife Anupama; Vidhu at the art...
View ArticleAn Upside-Down World
Affected by Hurricane Sandy, which hit New York in 2012, American artist Tom Burckhardt recreates a flooded studio, in a unique way, at the Kochi Muziris Biennale Photo by Albin Mathew By Shevlin...
View Article“The Biennale Is A Large Cultural Movement”
Riyas Komu, the Co-Founder of the Kochi Muziris Bienalle reflects about the third editionBy Shevlin SebastianOne of the unusual experiences, for Riyas Komu, the Co-Founder of the Kochi Muziris...
View ArticleA Feast Of Art
As the Kochi Muziris Biennale came to an end, on March 29, visitors, stakeholders, and participants give their impressionsPhotos: Pavneet Pal Singh; Rahul Nair and Meenakshi Soman, Isi and Zehavit...
View ArticleThe World Of Consciousness
In his book, Radhakrishnan Panicker delves on spirituality and scienceIllustration by Amit BandreBy Shevlin SebastianThree-year-old Swarnalatha Mishra was travelling in a vehicle with her father in...
View ArticleMaking Children Smile
The Heyyo Media group, through their 'My Classroom Campaign', is brightening up classrooms, all over India, with colourful art on the wallsPhotos: Students of the St. Ignatius Lower Primary school at...
View ArticleThe Rasas Of Cooking
Chef Ranveer Brar talks about the charms of Kerala cuisine and the recipe for successBy Shevlin SebastianAt a convention centre in Willingdon Island, Kochi, Chef Ranveer Brar puts chocolate cream,...
View ArticleThe World Is Beckoning
Vishnu Raj S Menon, the first Malayali to win the Mr India title, is gearing up to make a mark in the Mr. World contestPics: Albin Mathew By Shevlin SebastianMoments before the winner of the Mr India...
View ArticleServing The Faithful
The Pastoral Orientation Centre, at Kochi, has celebrated its golden jubilee recently. A look at its activitiesPhotos: Staff and visitors at the Pastoral Orientation Centre, Kochi; the inside of the...
View ArticleMaking Works Of Beauty
Architect Tony Joseph was recently selected to be in the top 50 of the most influential architects in the Indian sub-continent. He talks about his careerBy Shevlin Sebastian Photos: Xandari Harbour;...
View ArticleHiding In Plain Sight
COLUMN: LOCATION DIARY Director Leo Thaddeus talks about his experiences in the films, 'Oru Cinemakkaran', 'Payyans' and 'Pachamarathanalil'Photos: Leo Thaddeus; Rajisha Vijayan (left), Vineeth...
View ArticleThe Rhythms Of Life
English teacher Lekha Nambiar has brought out an engaging collection of short storiesPhotos: Lekha Nambiar. Pic by Melton Anthony; the book cover By Shevlin SebastianIt is not every day that one's...
View ArticleISIS Slogans And Saddam's Poster
COLUMN: LOCATION DIARY Director Mahesh Narayanan talks about his experiences in 'Take Off' By Shevlin Sebastian At Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, in December, last year, the crew of 'Take Off'...
View ArticleThe Dark Side Of Childhood
Director Jude Anthany Joseph has made a short film, which stars Mollywood star Nivin Pauly, and highlights the safety measures that children need to takePhotos: the short film; (From left: Directors...
View ArticleHighlighting Nutritious And Healthy Food
The book, 'First Food: Culture of Taste' focuses on traditional Indian foodPhotos: Vibha Varshney (left) and Sunita Narain; the book cover. Pics by Albin Mathew By Shevlin SebastianEvery morning, the...
View ArticleA Daughter Remembers
Uma Padmanabhan, the only child of the late artist KG Subramanyan, talks about her father. A month-long exhibition of his works is taking place at KochiPhotos: Illustration of KG Subramanian by Sai...
View ArticleObedient Snakes And Hyper-Active Monkeys
COLUMN: LOCATION DIARY Cinematographer Saloo George talks about his experiences in the films, 'Kashmeeram', 'Thaniyavarthanam' and 'The Guard'Photos: Saloo George taken by Melton Anthony; the poster of...
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