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The End Of The Road
At a discussion on death and dying, at Fort Kochi recently, participants aired their fears and concernsPhoto: Dr. Suresh Kumar By Shevlin SebastianWhen yoga expert Nuthan Manohar saw a Facebook post...
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Bonhomie Beyond Borders
‘Lyari Notes’ is a documentary about four girls, who live in a suburb of Karachi, and try to learn music among the violence and mayhemPhotos: Filmmakers Maheen Zia (left) and Miriam Chandy Menacherry;...
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People And Buildings
The Dutch-based photographer Iwan Baan talks about his work, during a recent visit to KochiPhotos: Iwan Bahn by Jonas Ericksson; a Chandigarh scene By Shevlin SebastianWhen the Dutch-based photographer...
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Praised By Priests And Nuns
COLUMN: LOCATION DIARYProducer Sophia Paul talks about her experiences in the film, 'Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol'Photo of Sophia Paul by Albin Mathew By Shevlin SebastianFor the pooja ceremony for...
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School Of Thought
As Susan Varghese Cherian retires on May 9, as the Principal of the Rajagiri Public School, at Kochi, after a 18-year-stint, she reflects on her careerPhotos: Susan Varghese Cherian by Albin Mathew;...
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A Coastal Ride
Kaustubh Khade has just completed a 3000 kms trip on a kayak, accompanied by his girlfriend, Shanjali Shahi, who followed him, by land, on a cycleBy Shevlin SebastianAs kayaker Kaustubh Khade, 30,...
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A Lifelong Impact
Mollywood director Blessy will soon release his documentary on Philipose Mar Chrysostom Mar Thoma Valiya Metropolitan Shevlin SebastianPhotos: Blessy with Philipose Mar Chrysostom Mar Thoma Valiya...
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Cold And Freezing
COLUMN: LOCATION DIARYDirector/actor Dileesh Pothan talks about his experiences in the films, 'Rani Padmini', 'Maheshinte Prathikaaram' and 'Kullante Bharya'Photos: Dileesh Pothan by Shekhar Yadav; the...
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Feminine Force
American Dianne Jenett, an ardent devotee of Goddess Bhadrakali, of the Attukal Devi temple in Thiruvananthapuram, talks about her experiencesPhotos by BP DeepuBy Shevlin SebastianDianne Jenett...
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The Ideal Playground
COLUMN: LOCATION DIARYDirector Ranjan Pramod talks about his experiences in the films, 'Rakshadikari Baiju Oppu', 'Meesa Madhavan' and 'Photographer' Photo by Albin Mathew By Shevlin SebastianFor two...
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Being Ever-Youthful
Advertising guru Piyush Pandey talks about the talent in Kerala and the trends in the industryPhoto by Melton Anthony By Shevlin SebastianOn a recent summer afternoon, advertising guru Piyush Pandey...
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Always With A Smile On His Face
(A tribute to my first cousin John S Powath, whose birthday falls today)By Shevlin SebastianWhenever John S Powath would meet me, he would immediately ask, "Are you getting the magazines?" These were...
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Being True To Nature
Noted architect Anupama Kundoo makes buildings that do minimal damage to the environment and uses local materialsPhotos: Anupama Kundoo by Juan Rayos. The prototype of the dining room of 'The Wall...
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In Praise Of The Almighty
The qawwali group, Mehfil-e-Sama made an impact with their first performance at Kochi recentlyPhotos by Melton Anthony By Shevlin SebastianOn the stage at the Rajendra Maidan, recently, for the...
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The Second Burial
By Shevlin SebastianIn the 1980s, when I was doing my Plus Two at Christ College in Bangalore, I was staying with my uncle George Mani, a scientist. What I remember most about Uncle was his study desk....
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Cold And Hot
COLUMN: LOCATION DIARY Actor Anu Sithara talks about her experiences in the film, 'Ramante Eden Thottam' By Shevlin Sebastian Mollywood actor Anu Sithara got up one morning at Vagamon and looked out of...
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A Mentor's Impact
Educationist Molly Cyril talks about her experiences at Stanford University, USA, when her former student, Ashwin Sreenivas, selected her as being his most influential school teacherPhotos: Ashwin...
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Providing A Home Sweet Home
A nun in Kerala has taken upon the task of building houses for the poor. So far, she has made 60 and more are in the pipelinePhotos: Sr. Lizzy Chakkalakal. Photo by Albin Mathew. An inside roomBy...
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Galloping Horses And Elephants
COLUMN: LOCATION DIARYActor Jaya Prada talks about her experiences in the Kannada film, 'Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna' and the Telugu film, ‘Adavi Ramudu’Photos: Jaya Pradha; as Kittur Chennamma in...
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Changing With The Times
Barry O’Brien, the President-In-Chief of the All India Anglo-Indian Association talks about the community, while on a recent visit to KeralaPhotos: Barry O'Brien; the members of the D'Cruz family....
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