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 …
Kadaangot Makkam
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…
The Odi Cult and the Kalladikode Neeli In the previous article, we read
about Yakshis , especially Kalliangattu Neeli and the Panayanar Yakshi, and
their connection to the Kadamattathu Kathanar. While those stories and myths
were linked to Travancore, Malabar was also well known for sorcerers,
witchc…
Muziris, Arikamedu, and Aalgankulam - Windows to Roman
Trade In the previous post, we discussed Indians who ventured
abroad and sometimes settled in Red Sea ports and Egypt for short periods while
engaged in Roman–Indian trade. While we uncovered some shipping routes, ancient
ports, and evidence of …
Azad Hind – Head of Secret Service and Intelligence Most INA-related books focus on Subhash Bose's central role
as the leader and often overlook details about the people, characters, actions,
and stories of bravery at the lower levels of the force he commanded. However,
the Rani Jhansi army, whi…
And the graffiti made by Cikkai Korran, in the Valley
of the Kings It should be no surprise to anyone interested in the Indian
Ocean trade that there was robust intercourse between India and the various
dynasties that ruled Egypt and Rome. As one might guess, it was mainly fostered
by trade, though …
An elite community of Boston Boston is an amazing place to visit with so much to see.
While exploring, you might even come across a Boston Brahmin without realizing
it. So, who could this be? There existed a wealthy aristocracy in New England,
called the Boston Brahmins (pronounced differently as Br…
The ubiquitous Malabar Parotta – and its meandering
journey I love the Malabar Parotta, and ever since I first tasted it
during our college days in Calicut in the 1970s, it has remained a favorite.
There was even a time when we only ate it during vacation visits to India since
there was just one Pak…
A discussion on its etymology The state is making headlines, and several discussions will
soon begin in the media - on social platforms, and of course, on TV. The
official name Kerala, as written in the constitution when the state was formed
in 1956, will soon be changed to Keralam at the request of…
The fate of AI 101 Kanchenjunga VT - DMN is well
known to many interested in Air India and to those who have studied India’s
nuclear developments. Simply put, this commercial flight, a Boeing 707-437
operating between Bombay and New York via Delhi, Beirut, Geneva and Paris, took
off without inciden…
Preethi Vinod Chellappan’s painting – ‘Vasco de Gama’s
first audience with the Zamorin in Calicut (AD 1498) It all started last year when I was researching the history
of the Tali Temple. After getting off the auto-rickshaw, I went to the Tali
Temple offices in Calicut and asked to meet the person i…
