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A Malayalam novel weaves fact and fiction to bring alive the dark world of...
Book ReviewWith the 50th anniversary of the infamous Emergency two years away, the novel ‘Raathri Muthal Raathri Vare’ offers fresh insight into the darkest phase of India’s democracy. Author PK...
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A loving tribute: Malayalam filmmaker Mini IG exhibits late son’s photographs
TributePranav, like all young people, spoke about going to malls. But when he took his camera, he always went back to nature, says his mother Mini IG.Mini IG with Pranav's photosAs a four-year-old,...
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Book review: Death, loneliness, and lesbian love in Amruta Patil’s graphic...
Book reviewAmruta Patil’s ‘Kari’ centres around a queer woman who is trying to navigate a big city, mental illness, and the inescapable heteronormativity that surrounds her.Amrutha Patil's KariWritten...
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Duck mappas, prawn kizhi, pazham nanachathu: Syrian Christian fare is a must-try
FoodMost Syrian Christian dishes are distinguished by the use of coconut, whether fresh, roasted, ground, or as coconut milk. Freshly ground spices and herbs form other important...
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How Chennai is breaking an informal pact with its working class settlers
DisplacementAfter encouraging settlers to construct their homes on ‘cheap’ lands over the years, the government is now delegitimising this tacit agreement with abrupt eviction notices and biometric...
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After many medals and wins, this 74-year-old Kerala athlete wants to keep...
Vasanthi, who hails from a village in Cherthala, is eagerly waiting for the next Asian championship in the Philippines this year, but she needs funding for it.From somewhere inside her cousin’s house...
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Titanic submersible implosion: What are the costs and ethics of rescuing...
Titanic submersibleThe search-and-rescue operations for the Titan have been proven to be unusual, as measured by the complexity, costs, time sensitivity and scale. Twitter / @judy_footeThe US Coast...
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The Emergency and the Sangh Parivar’s tacit support to Indira Gandhi
OpinionThe Sangh Parivar projects itself as the saviour of India’s democracy during the Emergency, but historical records show that many RSS leaders volunteered to support Indira Gandhi’s decision in...
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Mylari, Mulbagal & avalakki: Where to eat Karnataka’s traditional dosas in...
FoodAfter every 100 km in Karnataka, the taste of the dosa changes because of the changing nature of water, believes food influencer Kunal Bysani.Davanagere benne dosa at OotaAll of us have experienced...
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Coffee trail: Explore Karnataka’s coffee museums in Chikkamagaluru, Kodagu,...
FoodThe Sidapur Coffee and Culture Museum offers visitors the thrill of brewing their own coffee, right from pulping, grading, roasting, and grinding. Coffee Yatra Museum in Chikkamagaluru / Susheela...
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Meet Minnu Mani, tribal woman cricketer from Kerala who’s set to play for India
SportsThe 24-year-old cricketer, who belongs to the Kurichiya tribe, talks about building a career in the sport she loves against many odds.As a child playing cricket in the fields outside her home in...
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A legend in every single way: Kerala remembers the venerable Artist Namboodiri
TributeArtist Namboodiri died at the age of 96 on July 7, leaving behind many excellent illustrations in works of literature and in films as well as standalone paintings.Courtesy - Facebook / Pinarayi...
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How will UCC impact Hindu Undivided Family? Experts speak
Uniform Civil Code The Law Commission’s 2018 consultation paper on the Reform of Family Law stated, “As soon as coparcenary is abolished, the institution of HUF would inevitably collapse.”Image for...
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Andaman and Nicobar in sketches, through the eyes of a Kerala statistician
ArtAt the Museum Hall in Thiruvananthapuram, Sreeprakash has exhibited a series of paintings and sketches on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands where he worked as a statistician for decades.At a corner of...
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Anita Nair’s Bipathu and a Very Big Dream is a children’s book entrenched in...
BooksThe writer does not make her nine-year-old protagonist an angel of a child, and that only brings you closer to the little girl.Liking Bipathu is easy. Not because she is a perfect little...
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An old public library in Kannur with a story about Gandhi to narrate
HistoryThe Cannanore Public Library stands opposite a residential building of Gujarati families, both effortlessly beautiful with age and with a history to share for those who stop to ask.Along the...
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Meet the Kerala pianist behind the viral cover of ‘Doore Kizhakkudikkum’
Music‘Vaseegara’ from Minnale, the BGM of ‘Kilukkam’, the soundtrack of ‘Interstellar’ have all done well, especially with celebrities like Vineeth Sreenivasan and Vidhu Prathap sharing his work.The...
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Marriage equality: Why queer unions should deviate from Brahmanical traditions
Marriage EqualityThe 'ideal' hetero-structure of marriages in India is embedded in Brahmanical traditions and caste endogamy. In order to not replicate this character of marriage, the philosophy...
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Reading Kashmir: Here’s a list of books you shouldn’t miss
BooksThis month, as the Supreme Court finally began hearing petitions challenging the decision, we thought it might be a good time to revisit Kashmir through a collection of books that chronicle both...
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Sulthan Bathery: The journey from an ammunition depot to Kerala’s cleanest town
TravelThe impeccable cleanliness of Sulthan Bathery can be attributed to the responsible and responsive public, a change in people’s mindset and an army of workers, who are key allies in maintaining...
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