Madurai Shanmugavadivu Subbulakshmi, or MS There is a furor these days over Rashmika Mandanna bringing
this yesteryear Carnatic singer to the big screen. WhatsApp forwards fly back
and forth; some think the portrayal might be interesting, while others are
upset that Vidya Balan isn't playing the…
A Great Singer - MS Subbulakshmi
Madurai Shanmugavadivu Subbulakshmi, or MS There is a furor these days over Rashmika Mandanna bringing
this yesteryear Carnatic singer to the big screen. WhatsApp forwards fly back
and forth; some think the portrayal might be interesting, while others are
upset that Vidya Balan isn't playing the…
Some years ago, we covered the stories of Mahabali, his
vanquishment by Vamana, his annual return, and other tales of Bali often
associated with Diwali. Having revisited those, it is time to return to their
origins in antiquity, both in Cheranad and in the larger Tamilakam, which
encompassed the Ch…
The
story of a woman scorned This story takes you
to a region north of Calicut and introduces you to two flamboyant art forms of
North Malabar, namely Thira and Theyyam. Many studies examine these art forms,
including the stories recounted in these dances, and their history is covered
in many works …
Part 1 - Haines – The Ingliz Sultan and the formation
of Aden Having focused thus far on the Calicut end of the Red
Sea-Malabar trade route, I thought it would be a good idea to head over to Aden
and see how the port developed into the place I had heard so much about from
old timers in Calicut and f…
