Kochi
Kochi,
May 17, 2013
Dramatic effect
Artist Sujathan’s studio is a profusion of elements—a tin-roofed shed strewn with plywood cut-outs, tables and cans of paint and walls plastered with gaudy posters of plays. The sweltering heat is...
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Kochi,
May 16, 2013
Remembering a genius
ORIGIN: P.J. Antony Memorial Foundation was formed in the year 1996 as a tribute to one of the theatrical geniuses of Kerala. The multifaceted P.J. Antony was an exceptional actor (He was t...
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Kochi,
May 15, 2013
Never say die
Perseverance pays and how. Young debutant actor Govind Krishna lives by the adage. Savouring the moment of bagging one of the lead roles in the film Hangover, he realises that the road to s...
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Kochi,
May 15, 2013
Telling them tales
Listening to a story sometime can be more enjoyable than reading one. As the storyteller’s voice rises and dips to match the events that unfurl in the story, the audience remain engrossed. ...
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Kochi,
May 12, 2013
Stirring songs of struggle
The lives of the rich and the famous make headlines. The glamour world gets its share of media attention, but issues about marginalised communities most often remain unknown. Their plight goes unno...
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May 17, 2013
Scaling heights
“It is all about attitude, not altitude,” says Diana, the protagonist of Everest, a short film directed by Santhosh Lakshman. Diana, played by Kollam-based Aswin Raaj, is a midget who becom...
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Kochi,
May 16, 2013
Changing perceptions
As a young boy, Rajesh K. Abraham used to marvel at a tall girl in his neighbouring school in Bharananganam, Kottayam, who played fantastic basketball. She was so good that she even got a chance t...
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May 15, 2013
Flowing Lava
Lava, the newly opened lounge at the International Hotel, comes across as a subdued affair at first glance. A few comfortable chairs are arranged neatly in the cosy space and dim lighting sets up a...
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KOCHI,
May 15, 2013
Fire in her moves
Leila Haddad’s dance is political. It is a political weapon to liberate Arab culture from age-old misconceptions. It has been a rigorous fight to gain recognition for her dance. And Leila’s strugg...
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May 12, 2013
Our li’l spider boys and girls
Everybody loves Spider-Man. The webslinger’s unbelievable acrobatics, snarky witticisms and surprisingly relatable story have been known and loved all over the world. Now, the residents of the Stat...
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