Shevlin Sebastian

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Very sad to know about the passing away of tabla maestro Zakir Hussain. I had the good fortune of meeting him when he came to Kochi

Very sad to know about the passing away of…

December 16, 2024

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Sonali Gupta’s book, ‘You Will Be All Right - A Guide to Navigating Grief,’ will help you understand what death does to you when a loved one dies

Sonali Gupta’s book, ‘You Will Be All Right…

December 8, 2024

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On August 11, Queenie Hallegua passed away at 89. She was almost the last of the Sephardi (White Jews) in Fort Kochi after a 500-year presence

On August 11, Queenie Hallegua passed away…

December 1, 2024

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Some thoughts after my uncle passed away

Some thoughts after my uncle passed away

November 27, 2024

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Silpa P and Ajith K, of Chindakki Post Office, deep inside the Silent Valley, speak about their experiences serving the backward tribals

Silpa P and Ajith K, of Chindakki Post…

November 24, 2024

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Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Sushilkumar Shinde, a Dalit, with the help of journalist Rasheed Kidwai, recounts his extraordinary life

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister…

November 23, 2024

Journalist Siddharthya Roy, in his book, ‘The Company of Violent Men’, focuses on the nether world of terrorists, Maoists, fixers, and spies

Journalist Siddharthya Roy, in his book…

November 16, 2024

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The divine energy in human form
‘Shirdi Sai Baba — An Inspiring Life’ provides an intimate glimpse of one of India’s great spiritual teachers

The divine energy in human form ‘Shirdi…

November 11, 2024

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This piece is by my uncle:

Memories of studying in school and college of Sacred Heart, Thevara, Kochi

This piece is by my uncle: Memories of…

November 8, 2024

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The residents of the Moozhikulam Sala live beside the Chalakudy River in Kerala. Then during the 2018 floods, the river water rose...

The residents of the Moozhikulam Sala live…

November 3, 2024

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Kiran Nagarkar, one of the notable writers of post-Independence India, writes with an electric style on a host of topics

Kiran Nagarkar, one of the notable writers…

October 30, 2024

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‘The Kaurs of 1984' looks at the extraordinary devastation that women suffered after the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1984

‘The Kaurs of 1984' looks at the…

October 27, 2024

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Journalist Pramod Thomas focuses on the everyday moments of life, as well as the tragedies that afflict society in his book of poems

Journalist Pramod Thomas focuses on the…

October 24, 2024

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For 57 years, KJ Paul Manvettam has been travelling daily by train from his home in Kuruppanthara to Ernakulam, a distance of 43 kms, and back

For 57 years, KJ Paul Manvettam has been…

October 21, 2024

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On October 9, veteran Mollywood actor TP Madhavan passed away at the age of 88 at Pathanapuram. I had interviewed him in September, 2010

On October 9, veteran Mollywood actor TP…

October 10, 2024

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Mollywood actress, Kaviyoor Ponnamma, passed away at age 79 on September 20 at Kochi. I had interviewed her for a series on childhood memories

Mollywood actress, Kaviyoor Ponnamma, passed…

September 20, 2024

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Book Review: https://scroll.in/article/1072895/how-long-can-the-moon-be-caged-an-investigation-of-how-the-state-can-stifle-dissent-brutally

Book Review:…

September 20, 2024

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In April, 2010, Director Vinayan spoke about some issues which were highlighted in the Justice K Hema Committee Report released on August 19, 2024

In April, 2010, Director Vinayan spoke about…

September 11, 2024

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The world of spiritual deities

The world of spiritual deities

August 29, 2024

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A ‘Malayali’ beer becomes popular in Poland

A ‘Malayali’ beer becomes popular in Poland

August 25, 2024

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