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This Kerala woman has been selected to be part of Arctic expedition team
TravelGeethu Mohandas has been selected for Fjallraven Polar, an expedition to the Arctic for ordinary people from different parts of the world.KC ArunFacebook: Geethu MohandasGeethu Mohandas, a native...
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‘Trolls feel threatened by us’: Queer scholar speaks out amidst cyber bullying
LGBTQIA+Kaushal Bodwal’s photo from a protest was shared by right-wing Twitter user Shefali Vaidya with a transphobic and queerphobic comment. Ragamalika Karthikeyan“How the heck can I unsee this?”...
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Meet the Tamil Nadu granny-grandson duo behind viral TikTok videos
Human InterestFrom Vijay's 'Bigil' to Rajinikanth's 'Darbar', the 72-year-old paati has done TikTok videos from many popular films and is quite the celebrity.Anjana ShekarOn a regular day, 72-year-old...
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Meet Latha, Kerala woman who has collected over 7500 bells
Human InterestLatha has been collecting bells for over 30 years.Haritha John"Look at the face of this clown, though he smiles, his eyes are watery. The artist wants to express the emotion of a clown....
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Meet Hyderabad's Sajida, trailblazer for women audio technicians in the country
InterviewSajida was recognised as the first female music technician in India in the First Ladies Award presented by President Ramnath Kovind in 2018.Priyanka RichiIt took multiple appointments to get...
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An enigma called cancer: A doctor writes on why he chose oncology
Book ExcerptAn excerpt from Dr BS Ajaikumar’s new book ‘Excellence Has No Borders’. Dr BS AjaikumarAt the University of Virginia, I continued to learn, with dreams of taking my learning back to India...
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How Chennai-based Chai Kings grew from 4 to 40 outlets in 3 years
InterviewThe tea chain, which received a $1 million funding earlier this month, will soon be opening outlets in a few other cities.Anjana ShekarWhen Westerners, especially the British, sailed east to...
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‘Reclaiming our passion’: At 50, these Kerala women are taking dance classes
ArtsThe Edappally Nrita Aaswadaka Sadas in Kochi conducts Bharatanatyam and Mohiniyattam classes for women above 50. They are prepping up for a performance later this year.Elizabeth ThomasOn the stage,...
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How do science and policy intersect? Harvard professor explains
Science and technologySheila Jasanoff, a professor at the Harvard Kennedy School, speaks to TNM about the need for Science and Technology Studies, policy playing catch-up with the progress of science,...
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The biology of coffee, one of the world’s most popular drinks
FoodFrom drip coffee to pourovers to stovetop espresso, the variations in coffee-based drinks are plenty.Representative imageBy Thomas Merritt, Professor and Canada Research Chair, Chemistry and...
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What we learn from a fish that can change sex in just 10 days
WildlifeWhen the male fish is removed from a social group, the largest female immediately senses his absence and adopts full male breeding behaviours the same day.The Conversation/Kevin BryantThe...
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In Madhya Pradesh’s historic Mandu, every monument seems to tell a story
TravelThe monuments in Mandu are divided into three groups – the Royal Enclave, the Village Group, and the Rewa Kund Group.Susheela NairJahaz Mahal, Mandu's star attractionThe New Year dawned with an...
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Dissenting with Faiz: How 'Hum Dekhenge' has been adapted in protests across...
CAAThese songs have become a battlecry for protesters to express their dissent against a government that's not listening to their voices.Anjana ShekarFile image | PTI“When these high mountains of...
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Making a violin from scratch: Meet the craftsmen who've set a milestone in...
MusicPerforming artists usually prefer to buy their violins overseas because the ones made in India lack the perfection of western ones.Priyanka RamanIf someone had told 33-year-old Renjith KP of...
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In the male-dominated world of mrdangam making, this woman has carved a space...
Book Excerpt‘Sebastian & Sons’ by TM Krishna explores the history and world of mrdangam makers.TM KrishnaKasumani had informed me that it was his daughter-in-law who nails and dries the fresh cow...
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Two Kerala lawyers help artist couple with disabilities set up exhibition
ArtWith the help of advocates Bindu and Sandhya, a couple with speech and hearing disabilities, are having an art exhibition at the Thiruvananthapuram Museum.CrisSmitha and MaheshWhen advocate Bindu...
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Making warriors out of women with words: Meet Kerala poet Megha Rao
PoetryMegha took the literary world by storm with her spoken word poetry, 'I’m in Love With this World', a couple of years ago.Neetha JohnAt the age of 24, Megha is the author of three books, fierce...
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My life is more than just cinema: Anu Hasan to TNM on her YouTube cookery show
EntertainmentAnu’s cookery show, titled ‘Get, Set, Cook’, recently premiered on JFW’s YouTube channel.Anjana ShekarAnu Hasan wears many hats. By her own admission, she’s more than just a movie star...
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Celebrating 125th birth anniversary of J Krishnamurti with an experiential...
ArtFor his 125th birth anniversary the Krishnamurti Foundation has come up with an immersive exhibit based on his statement, 'First step is the last step', featuring his life and teachings.Anjana...
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‘Art should echo times we live in’: Artist behind Gandhi cover on Kerala Budget
ArtKochi artist Tom Vattakuzhy, who made the painting of Gandhi’s assassination, is happy it is reaching far and wide, but feels disappointed that he is often not credited.CrisTom Vattakuzhy and his...
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