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Artist Sujathan’s sets are known for being innovative with visual extravaganzas audiences look forward to. Photo: Thulasi Kakkat
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... »
'High Priestess'of oriental dance: Leila Haddad. Photo: K. K. Mustafah
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... »
Mary Antony, wife of P.J. Antony speaking at a function of PJ Antony Memorial Foundation.
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... »
Gujrati activist singers Charul and Vinay at Fort Kochi. Photo : Thulasi Kakkat
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... »