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“The Kochi Biennale will take place”
Says Bose Krishnamachari, one of the co-foundersPics: The ARCOMadrid Art Fair; the exhibition area converted into a quarantine zone; Bose Krishnamachari with ARCOMadrid Co-Director Maribel Lopez; Bose...
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A haven for bruised souls
Sachithra Soman runs a shelter for dogs and cats, at Kochi, many of whom have paralytic injuriesBy Shevlin Sebastian At 11 p.m. Sachithra Soman lies down on a mattress which is placed on the floor next...
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A bald move
By Shevlin SebastianOn the morning of May 26, an irresistible urge arose in me: I must shave my head. I was sitting at my laptop. I give a lot of importance to these surges from the unconscious. I...
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A sapling grows along with your baby
For the past ten years, the Matria Hospital in Kozhikode presents a mango plant to the parents of newborn babiesBy Shevlin Sebastian Zeina Tanash stood next to the green mango, still hanging on a low...
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Time to stop the over-work and the domestic violence, says actor Nandita Das
By Shevlin SebastianIn her seven-minute film, ‘Listen To Her’, actor Nandita Das sits in front of her laptop at the dining table of a Mumbai apartment. There are large, airy windows, elegant furniture,...
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Growing citrus fruits can be a deterrent to elephants
Ravi Corea, the Founder-President of the Sri Lanka Wildlife Conservation Society, suggests solutions to the elephant problem in Kerala, and IndiaBy Shevlin Sebastian On May 27, Ravi Corea saw an email...
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Freedom for all
Academic and musician Srinivas Reddy has written a book about Krishnadevaraya of Vijayanagara, one of the greatest kings of South India who believed in tolerancePics: Krishnadevaraya of Vijayanagara;...
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Words of Wisdom
Celebrities like Mark Tully, Amitav Ghosh, Alice Walker, and Mallika Sarabhai gives insights, which are food for thought Pics: Amitav Ghosh and Mallika Sarabhai By Shevlin Sebastian One of the joys of...
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Fighting back all the way
Bollywood star Manisha Koirala’s bestselling memoir, ‘Healed’ has just been released in Malayalam. Translator Ajith Lawrence talks about the book Pics: Manisha Koirala, the bookcover; translator Ajith...
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The life of a lottery seller
Anto has been at the Palarivattom Junction, Kochi, for the past eight years owing to an unexpected event Pics: Anto; Green coconut seller Thomas next to AntoBy Shevlin SebastianOn most mornings, I stop...
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Nobody cares for the elderly
Mathew Cherian, the Chief Executive of the NGO HelpAge India has published a book on ageing and poverty in India Pics: An elderly man in India; book cover; Mathew Cherian, Chief Executive of HelpAge...
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The planet is in trouble
Mollywood actor cum Bharatanatyam dancer Paris Laxmi, who is from France, talks about her short film on Mother Earth and reflects on the changes in Kerala and Indian society Pics: Paris Laxmi in a...
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We are happy but worried
Even as many Naga students are happy at the initiative taken by the Nagaland state government as well as the centre to provide them with transport to go back to their homes, from different parts of the...
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Autumnal musings
As he celebrates his 84th birthday on July 8, public intellectual and writer Mohana Varma looks back on his lifeBy Shevlin Sebastian One day, the editor of a vernacular magazine asked writer Mohana...
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Making money off the body
Benyamin’s engaging novel, ‘Body and Blood’ explores the interstice between organ donation and a religious groupBy Shevlin Sebastian One morning, in June, 2016, award-winning Malayali author Benyamin...
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What's your name?
This is my first attempt at poetry after decades.I have been inspired by MV Fabiyas, a poet who lives in a village in North Kerala, but publishes poems all over the world.Here's the link to my write-up...
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Adventures of a freelance journalist
The Kochi-based Ramesh Menon, founder of Save The Loom, talks about his varied experiencesPics: Ramesh Menon; Sushmita Sen (centre) with the 1994 Miss India title. Aishwarya Rai, first runner-up is on...
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When my daughter made a bowl with newspapers
By Shevlin SebastianWhen I was in Class 4 at the St. Xavier’s school in Kolkata, the class teacher Miss Peterson said that the students should make a chart of the city of Mumbai, along with photos of...
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Why are you afraid?
This poem won 'Honorable Mention' in the New Poets competition at Allpoetry.comBy Shevlin SebastianWhy is the powerful LeaderSo afraid of the creative people —the poets, painters, and writers.These...
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Facing the abyss
Stakeholders in Fort Kochi and Jew Town, including Kashmiri shop owners, restaurant owners, travel agents, businessmen and homestay owners are struggling, but hope is not lostPhotos: Jew Town; Sajid...
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