The journey of the pothichoru from homes to hospitals in Kerala

The journey of the pothichoru from homes to hospitals in Kerala

An elderly woman from Ambalamedu tops a parcel with a pappadum. | Photo Credit: Thulasi Kakkat From the small pond within the premises of his home in Ambalamedu, Kerala, Basil nets around 20 fish, retains a few for his family, and distributes the rest to his neighbours. The next morning, his mother Leela Varghese starts […]

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Poornima Indrajith is a revelation in the Malayalam film ‘Thuramukham’

Poornima Indrajith is a revelation in the Malayalam film ‘Thuramukham’

Poornima Indrajith is a revelation in Rajeev Ravi’s Thuramukham. The actor effortlessly, and convincingly, traverses the journey from a young, hopeful mother of three in her thirties to an ageing woman who is losing everything she holds dear. Her understated performance is consistent, her eyes and body become tools to convey a kaleidoscope of emotions […]

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In Pictures | Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2022-23

In Pictures | Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2022-23

Despite the delay in opening, over two lakh people have visited the Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2022-23 in the first month of the biannual contemporary art festival held at various venues in Fort Kochi and Mattancherry in Kochi. Curated by Singaporean artist Shubigi Rao, artworks by 90 artists from around world are featured this year in the […]

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Kings and climate change | K.R. Sunil photographs Chavittu Nadakam artistes in Kerala who are facing rising sea levels

Kings and climate change | K.R. Sunil photographs Chavittu Nadakam artistes in Kerala who are facing rising sea levels

Fisherman and Chavittu Nadakam artiste George Vadakkepparambil | Photo Credit: K.R. Sunil Silosh George, a fisherman from Chellanam, a coastal village in Kochi, moonlights as a Chavittu Nadakam artiste. In his 30s, George is one of the few young practitioners of the 16th century dance drama. He often attends rehearsals after the day’s work. Once […]

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Why Fort Kochi and Mattancherry became the venue of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale

Why Fort Kochi and Mattancherry became the venue of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale

The Chinese fishing nets, centuries-old spice warehouses, ancient centres of worship and colonial bungalows lining the cobbled streets of Fort Kochi and Mattancherry, all speak of a bygone era. However, from December 12 to April 10 next year, these streets, warehouses and old villas will turn into galleries of astounding art, with installations by more […]

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‘Thuramukham’  is the story of Mattancherry, says Rajeev Ravi

‘Thuramukham’ is the story of Mattancherry, says Rajeev Ravi

The Malayalam multi-starrer with Nivin Pauly in the lead focuses on the early history of the Kochi port. Thuramukham releases on June 10 The Malayalam multi-starrer with Nivin Pauly in the lead focuses on the early history of the Kochi port. Thuramukham releases on June 10 “For me, filmmaking is a kind of documentation,” says […]

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‘Thuramukham’  is the story of Mattancherry, says Rajeev Ravi

‘Thuramukham’ is the story of Mattancherry, says Rajeev Ravi

The Malayalam multi-starrer with Nivin Pauly in the lead focuses on the early history of the Kochi port. Thuramukham releases on June 10 The Malayalam multi-starrer with Nivin Pauly in the lead focuses on the early history of the Kochi port. Thuramukham releases on June 10 “For me, filmmaking is a kind of documentation,” says […]

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