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Theatre Oct 01, 2022 - 16:38

Soviet Station Kadavu: When Hitler travelled through time to Kerala

The play is about a mission to send back a young man from 2022 Kerala in time to kill Adolf Hitler.
A young man with a third of a moustache and a khaji coat and tie, dressed as Hitler, while the Nazi flag sways behind him
A woman arranges dolls for Golu at her house: Bathukamma to Vidyarambham: How south India celebrates Navaratri
Culture Sep 28, 2022 - 17:59

Bathukamma to Vidyarambham: How south India celebrates Navaratri

An image from the 1965 anti-Hindi agitation in Tamil Nadu
Books Sep 27, 2022 - 18:18

Subnationalism, subaltern political movements: What made the south fare better

Shisham Hinduja and Thripti, founders of Happy Belly Bakes Bengaluru
Law Sep 26, 2022 - 19:14

How a women-run bakery in Bengaluru won trademark battle against Amazon

Boat ride to an island in Parambikulam: Home to the legendary Kannimara teak, Parambikulam is a haven for nature lovers
Travel Sep 23, 2022 - 12:34

Home to the legendary Kannimara teak, Parambikulam is a haven for nature lovers

The Dreams of a Mappila Girl A telling memoir of a woman who grew up in 1950s Kerala
Books Sep 21, 2022 - 14:43

The Dreams of a Mappila Girl: A telling memoir of a woman who grew up in 1950s Kerala

Motta puffs pastries and cream buns How bakeries redefined Kerala taste buds
Food Sep 18, 2022 - 18:48

‘Motta’ puffs, pastries and cream buns: How bakeries redefined Kerala taste buds

In this Kerala village Mahabali and gang sing Onam carols
Onam Sep 06, 2022 - 19:30

In this Kerala village, ‘Mahabali’ and gang sing Onam carols

A forgotten iconoclast Wajida Tabassums stories ridiculed Hyderabads landed gentry
Literature Sep 03, 2022 - 19:07

A forgotten iconoclast: Wajida Tabassum’s stories ridiculed Hyderabad’s landed gentry

Take stock of crowd steer clear of religion Comedians guide to staying out of trouble
Standup Comedy Sep 02, 2022 - 14:23

Take stock of crowd, steer clear of religion: Comedians’ guide to staying out of trouble

John P Varkey Musician who made Malayalam rock global
Tribute Aug 31, 2022 - 17:08

John P Varkey: Musician who made Malayalam rock global

History culture nature Shivamogga has more to offer than Jog Falls
Travel Aug 30, 2022 - 18:40

History, culture, nature: Shivamogga has more to offer than Jog Falls

The haunting melodies of Calicut Kalamandir a music club run by Valiyangadi labourers
Music Aug 30, 2022 - 13:31

The haunting melodies of Calicut Kalamandir, a music club run by Valiyangadi labourers

Bengalurus Rangoli Gardens offers a fascinating peek into Karnatakas rural past
Travel Aug 26, 2022 - 13:45

Bengaluru’s Rangoli Gardens offers a fascinating peek into Karnataka’s rural past

Why it is hard for disabled women queer persons to leave abusive partners
DISABILITY Aug 11, 2022 - 13:09

Why it is hard for disabled women, queer persons to leave abusive partners

Anupama Rajus C A Novel explores the life of a writer and her association with cities
Books Aug 09, 2022 - 15:45

Anupama Raju’s C: A Novel explores the life of a writer and her association with cities

The dance of chess Watch the game come alive in this riveting crossover
Chess Olympiad 2022 Jul 31, 2022 - 19:09

The dance of chess: Watch the game come alive in this riveting crossover

The Banyan turns the spotlight on art by people with mental health conditions
Art Jul 28, 2022 - 15:11

The Banyan turns the spotlight on art by people with mental health conditions

Chasing waterfalls Karnatakas gushing twins are an exhilarating sight to behold
Travel Jul 27, 2022 - 14:03

Chasing waterfalls: Karnataka’s gushing twins are an exhilarating sight to behold

Tomb of Sand Fairy-tale like this Booker winner questions many norms
Books Jul 13, 2022 - 21:36

Tomb of Sand: Fairy-tale like, this Booker winner questions many norms

A sojourn in Nilamburs teak jungles rock shelters and kovilakam clusters
Travel Jul 11, 2022 - 20:07

A sojourn in Nilambur’s teak jungles, rock shelters and kovilakam clusters

Bengaluru artists video against plagiarism goes viral
Controversry Jul 02, 2022 - 18:38

Bengaluru artist's video against plagiarism goes viral

Sunflower fields to vineyards Four spots in Karnataka that feel like movie sets
Travel Jul 01, 2022 - 16:14

Sunflower fields to vineyards: Four spots in Karnataka that feel like movie sets

From access to seating Kerala film theatres are hardly disabled-friendly
DISABILITY RIGHTS Jun 27, 2022 - 17:17

From access to seating, Kerala film theatres are hardly disabled-friendly

Anegundi a quaint Karnataka hamlet is a study in sustainable rural tourism
Travel Jun 26, 2022 - 11:13

Anegundi, a quaint Karnataka hamlet, is a study in sustainable rural tourism

The small wins of good LGBTQIA representation in Bigg Boss Malayalam
Queer visibility Jun 20, 2022 - 20:35

The small wins of good LGBTQIA+ representation in Bigg Boss Malayalam

How Motherjane carved out a niche for itself in Keralas rock scene
Rock Music Jun 06, 2022 - 17:26

How Motherjane carved out a niche for itself in Kerala’s rock scene

Dream Factory A novel in translation offers fascinating glimpse into 80s Kollywood
Book Interview Jun 06, 2022 - 12:55

Dream Factory: A novel in translation offers fascinating glimpse into 80’s Kollywood

In Keralas Wayanad soak up the thrills and spills of the great outdoors
Travel May 31, 2022 - 17:10

In Kerala’s Wayanad, soak up the thrills and spills of the great outdoors