Theyyam in Kerala’s north | Dancing with fire and spirits

Theyyam in Kerala’s north | Dancing with fire and spirits

It’s still dark at 4.20 a.m. and the crowds are slowly building. The atmosphere is akin to a carnival, underpinned by stalls selling plastic toys and hard-boiled eggs. Friends are greeting each other; one of our set is busy trying to buy a baby’s friendship with biscuits, but Biscuit Baby firmly keeps her distance. The […]

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Idol maker Valsan Kunhimangalam’s quest to keep the lost-wax technique alive continues

Idol maker Valsan Kunhimangalam’s quest to keep the lost-wax technique alive continues

Just over 500 metres away from Ezhimala railway station at Kunhimangalam, Kannur, hidden from the rush of the city, nestled in a residential area with untarred roads flanked by shrubs gradually infiltrating the paths, around 11 artisans are at work under the shade of an asbestos shed, surrounded by heavy machinery and figures of deities […]

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‘Bhagavathi’, a new music video by Sithara Krishnakumar’s band, Project Malabaricus, is an ode to the strength of women

‘Bhagavathi’, a new music video by Sithara Krishnakumar’s band, Project Malabaricus, is an ode to the strength of women

Sithara Krishnakumar in the music video ‘Bhagavathi’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Celebrating the legend behind Muchilottu Bhagavathy Theyyam is ‘Bhagavathi’, a music video by Sithara Krishnakumar’ s band, Project Malabaricus. The versatile artiste, known for pushing her boundaries as a performer, musician and singer, renders a power-packed track, backed by arresting visuals. ‘Bhagavathi’, according […]

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Try these Vishu staples from different parts of Kerala

Try these Vishu staples from different parts of Kerala

Traditional sadhya served on banana leaf Inji puli (Different regions) Serving size: 2 cups | Cooking duration: Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 20 minutes Inji puli Ingredients Tamarind – 1 lime sized piece Ginger – 200 grams Green chillies – 5 Jaggery- 100 grams Roasted red rice – 50 grams Chilli powder – […]

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700-foot long brownie in Kannur sets a new Guinness record

700-foot long brownie in Kannur sets a new Guinness record

People viewing the 700-foot long cake displayed at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kannur on Sunday. | Photo Credit: S.K. MOHAN A new Guinness record was set when the world’s longest brownie was prepared and displayed at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kannur on Sunday. The record was set by preparing a 700-foot long, four-cm high, […]

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Top Kerala news developments today

Top Kerala news developments today

Here are the important developments from Kerala to watch out for today: 1. The Bharat Jodo Yatra led by Rahul Gandhi enters Palakkad district today morning. Congress workers will join the yatra from Shoranur to Pattambi. 2. BJP national president J.P. Nadda is scheduled to address a party meeting and inaugurate the district committee office […]

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Canoe capsize: Two persons dead, one missing in Kannur

Kerala hartal: Petrol bomb hurled at RSS office in Kannur

Protestors also pelted stone at various places including Uliyil, Aralam and Valapattanam in the district Protestors also pelted stone at various places including Uliyil, Aralam and Valapattanam in the district The hartal called by the Popular Front of India (PFI), in protest against the raid and arrest of their leaders by National Investigation agency and […]

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Red alert in three Kerala districts

Red alert in three Kerala districts

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has declared a red alert warning of extreme rainfall in three districts in north Kerala on Wednesday and an orange alert for remaining districts except Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam. Red alert has been sounded in Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod, whereas in districts where an orange alert has been issued, heavy to […]

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‘Palthu Janwar’ is a coming-of-age comedy, says Basil Joseph

‘Palthu Janwar’ is a coming-of-age comedy, says Basil Joseph

The Minnal Murali director plays the lead in the Malayalam film Palthu Janwar releasing on September 2 The Minnal Murali director plays the lead in the Malayalam film Palthu Janwar releasing on September 2 Basil Joseph’s attempts to coax a cat to give the right expression for the shoot of a music video have gone […]

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