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Nimisha Sajayan: I can't deny a character just because she doesn't smile
A nameless, sober character in The Great Indian Kitchen; the passionate and loud Malaiarasi in Jigarthanda Double X; the tough and bold Mala Jogi in Poacher; the quintessential Malayali woman Sreeja in Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum... Nimisha Sajayan, 27, has embraced many roles, but each is a stark contrast from her real persona — a “hyperactive” and chirpy young girl, eager for a few hearty laughs.
Code contention- The New Indian Express
Express News Service THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent advocacy for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) has reignited the long-standing debate. The UCC seeks to establish a single set of civil laws applicable to all citizens, regardless of their religion, in matters such as marriage, inheritance, and adoption. While some view it as a step towards gender justice and social reform, others argue that it might undermine religious freedom and diverse cultural practices.
Decoding the silence
Express News Service KOCHI: Last month, a special court at Mannarkkad in Palakkad district found 14 men guilty in a case dating back to the 2018 lynching of a tribal youth, Madhu, in Attappady. “The materials placed before the court reveal that the accused persons assumed the role of moral police, which cannot be encouraged in a civil society,” said the judge. “Unless such instances are deprecated by awarding adequate sentences, the actions will be repeated...
‘I enjoy memes and creativity of trolls’: Chintha Jerome
Express News Service KOCHI: Chintha Jerome has been ‘on air’ over the past few days. In new-gen Mallu lingo, ‘on air’ means to make a splash or go viral for the wrong reasons. Controversies revolving around the State Youth Commission chairperson have, indeed, made headlines and triggered meme fests online. First, Chintha was accused of “lying” regarding her salary arrears.
Right here, write now
Express News Service KOCHI:2022 is living out its final week. And what a year it has been for writers and readers. A frantic, frenzied one. As an official in a bookstore in Kochi says: It is important to make sure that those who entered the world of books during the pandemic, never leave it behind. Many new writers, who took to writing during the past two years, published their works in 2022. And many readers found new genres to explore.
Breakfast over Biennale
Express News Service KOCHI: It’s a bright morning in Fort Kochi. Kochi Biennale Foundation president Bose Krishnamachari’s phone keeps buzzing, and he struggles to polish off a classic English breakfast. Most of the calls are from different venues gearing up for Asia’s largest contemporary art festival, set for launch on December 12. The fifth Kochi-Muziris Biennale was slated for December 2020. And that’s when Covid struck.
Breaking bad, Kerala?
Express News Service KOCHI: Hardly a day goes by without a report on drug seizure in Kochi. Youth, some in their teens, peddling deadly drugs does not shock many Malayalis anymore. Neither do the ‘kilos and kilos’ of marijuana that get seized. Well, anyway, marijuana is passe. Meth and molly (MDMA) are in. A few days ago, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan acknowledged Kerala was facing a worrying upswing in narcotics cases — more than a three-fold rise over the past couple of years.
Another take on Onam tale
Express News Service KOCHI: Who is Maveli and what does he look like? Is he the fair, chubby figure? Or a dark, mighty Asura king? Mavelippaattu by the band Mangosteen Club takes off on this tangent. “Maveli is always represented as a fair-skinned man adorned in elaborate attire, a crown, a pot belly and moustache. However, the real Maveli is supposed to be dark, like a rainy cloud. He was an Asura king,” says Vishnu Vilasini Vijayan, who directed the music video.
Misogyny, Milord?
Express News Service KOCHI: Two bail verdicts in sexual harassment cases filed against social activist Civic Chandran have shocked Kerala. In the first case, on August 2, the court observed the accused was shorter than the victim and, hence, “prima facie”, the alleged incident would not have been possible. It was also of the view that an activist fighting for the rights of the downtrodden was, “prima facie”, unlikely to sexually harass a woman from an underprivileged background.
The last of the jews
Express News Service KOCHI: Sunday is Tish’a B’Av the last day of three weeks of mourning in Judaism. It is the “saddest day” in the Jewish calendar. The dwindling Jewish community in Kerala now just about 20, mostly in Ernakulam will fast as part of remembering historical atrocities against the community, especially the destruction of Solomon’s Temple (also known as the First Temple) and the Second Temple in Jerusalem of yore.
Sex is not a dirty word
Express News Service KOCHI: Sex education would be made part of the school curriculum in Kerala, General Education Minister V Sivankutty declared last Friday. A new module, he added, would be introduced within two years. Sivankutty’s statement followed the High Court’s recent observations on the lack of systematic and scientific sex education classes provided at schools in the state.
‘Mixed’ view gets unanimous cheer
Express News Service KOCHI: Lobbing a hot potato into the gender parity discourse, the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has directed the government to ensure that all educational schools in Kerala are coed institutions by the next academic year. As per official data, currently, there are 280 girls-only and 164 boys-only schools in the government and aided sectors in the state.
Bristow’s engineering marvel left to ruin
Express News Service KOCHI: Old Harbour Bridge, also referred to as Thoppumpady bridge, is one of the most iconic landmarks of Kochi. The only drawbridge to be constructed in Kerala, it had a rope-and-pulley mechanism to raise the middle segment for passage of ships through the Vembanad lake beneath. Sir Robert Bristow, a British Engineer who came to Kochi in 1920, constructed the bridge in 1938 to connect Willingdon Island with the mainland.
A deadly medley- The New Indian Express
Express News Service KOCHI: Art is for everyone. This maxim is the Utopian Dystopia - the art, design and tech festival being held at Maradu near Kochi. Mammoth installations, all grand to take in and containing a multitude of information, stories and ideas welcome the visitors. There are bright, vivid murals on the walls, and exhibitions of visual arts - painting, sculptures and whatnot. Performance art is another highlight.
The red revolution
Express News Service KOCHI: It’s angry, powerful and sharp. These are some words to sum up Mangosteen Club’s recent offering. In many ways, Strike(n) is a new step for the band — made up of like-minded, music-loving and socially conscious youngsters. It’s the band’s first rap song, and first full-length, studio-produced track. The first thing that hits you is the visuals. The television in the video shows police beating up protesters in Delhi with their lathis.
If I were MLA: I promise clean toilets, women’s safety, water supply, says this juice stall owner
Express News Service KOCHI: Rinu Mohanan, 41, is busy making tea and lime juice for the eagerly waiting customers, mostly regulars, at a stall in Vyttila. He runs the shop with his wife, who is shy and doesn’t want to be named. She, however, takes over the shop for some time, blushing, so that Rinu can get into the MLA mode. “I have never thought of this,” he laughs. Then, suddenly, he puts on the thinking cap and furrows his brow. “Traffic,” he says, “needs a permanent solution”.
Hurry up, it’s time
Express News Service It was a Facebook post that triggered the avalanche. A few days ago, Sasi Kumar K V, a teacher and CPM councillor in Malappuram, announced on social media his retirement from a popular school in the district. Soon farewell wishes and paeans poured in. But one response stood out. It left Kerala shocked, shaken. Bincy P K, a scientist and former student of St Gemma’s Girls HSS, could not suppress her rage when she came across Sasi’s Facebook post and the responses.
Kaantha, make way!
Express News Service KOCHI: Purusharam is a word that Malayalis widely use to describe the multitude of people that descend on Lord Vadakkumnathan’s land for the Thrissur Pooram — the ‘festival of all festivals’. Though the word doesn’t have any gender connotations, as purists point out, it has been misinterpreted as a synonym for a men’s crowd or male domination.
Time to thrift it!
Express News Service KOCHI: Gopika Vijayan has been running an online thrift store since 2020. With customers all over India, her store Green Wardrobe is one of the first such establishments in Kerala. “Many times, people have too many clothes that they want to get rid of — old clothes or new ones that don’t fit. Instead of just throwing them away, it is better to donate or sell them to a thrift store,” says Gopika. The items in thrift stores are usually reasonably priced.
Thoughts that count
Express News Service KOCHI: Art, in its final form, is appreciated by everyone. Each painting or a sculpture is food for thought, one that shares emotion in your or stirs up nostalgia. Many times, you find yourself wondering what an artist had in mind while creating a piece of art. This is what artist and curator Shijo Jacob, who hails from Thiruvananthapuram, is exploring through his recent exhibition — a rare peek into the minds of artists.
Travelling trance
Express News Service KOCHI: Shanka Tribe is quite familiar to independent music enthusiasts in India for their unique style — nature trance. The seven-piece band has been performing for over a decade across the country. After the success of their first single When Nature Calls, released last year, the band released Travelling Gypsies a few weeks ago.
Despite rising recognition, Pokkali farmers seek help
A pokkali farmer at Kadamakudy | file pic Express News Service KOCHI: Pokkali rice from central Kerala, a grain variety that has a geographical indication (GI) tag in 2007, has now become a part of India’s postal stamps. In an event organised by Kadamakudy Nellulpathaka Padasekhara Samithi in Kochi, the stamp was released to the public in the presence of Vypeen MLA K N Unnikrishnan, District Collector Jafar Malik and Post Master General of Central Kochi Mariamma Thomas.
Playing up the pothichoru magic!
Express News Service KOCHI: Pothichoru, for every Malayali in the world, is a bundle of nostalgia. Before technology and modernisation kicked in, Kerala’s children used to carry their lunch to schools in plantain leaf bundles. Piping hot rice poured straight into the leaf broils it slightly. The sides are all added to the leaf one by one, and the bundle is then neatly packed.
Toy Stories
Express News Service KOCHI: Ajay Purushithaman (aka Ningal Malayali Ano) has been creating a unique art series. His current area of interest is toy face profiles, a style that is quite popular in the NFT (non-fungible token) trading world. With around 600 works in his collection, Ajay has been creating waves across various NFT platforms. The artist has been a great cartoon lover all his life.
Craft of lettering
Express News Service KOCHI: Shabnam Saleem Sait grew up watching her father, an artist, at work. That was her initiation into the world of colours. The 25-year-old is now practising calligraphy and craft-making for a living, and she has had quite a journey. “I didn’t even know what I was doing was called calligraphy until a few years ago. People used to praise my handwriting since I was a kid. I used to scribble and doodle in my notebooks and help friends with their projects.
This Rasoi is serving free breakfast to those in need
Express News Service KOCHI: For years, Annapoorna Rasoi has been serving food for the needy at measly charges in northern states, especially Rajasthan. Now, it is all set to begin operations in Kochi. On a trial basis, the Jan Kalyan Society and All India Marwari Federation, the organisers of the initiative, have started a counter at Chittor Road that serves free breakfast. Mayor M Anilkumar inaugurated it on March 14. “We currently serve breakfast to around 150 people daily.
7th sense: A look at world around
One of the visitors at Nirvana Art Collective looking at paintings on display Express News Service KOCHI: In Mattancherry, the quaint coastal town that is home to the famous Jewish Cemetery lies Nirvana Art Collective. Away from the hustle and bustle of the streets, the art gallery and workshop stands tall as a beautiful green space. Known earlier as Indriyam Art Gallery, Nirvana was renovated during the pandemic and has been renamed ahead of its reopening after a lull of two years.
Art of its own
Express News Service KOCHI: The pandemic outbreak inspired Priya Manojan to organise an unconventional solo exhibition. She started her show on social media by revealing one painting daily. The artist, who has been part of several exhibitions in the past, found a renewed purpose while venturing into the new style of showcasing her art — inspiring viewers, especially youngsters. Priya has been painting for more than three decades.
Ramsheed’s will is as rare as his collectables
Ramsheed K K Express News Service KOCHI: Ramsheed K K’s stall at the Centre Square Mall on MG Road is filled with antiques as old as the Tipu Sultan regime. His coin collection that contains remnants pertaining to both Indian and foreign history and currencies from around 180 countries is also part of the exhibition-cum sale. Ramsheed’s exhibition is not just about the vanity of these rare pieces, it is also his source of income.
Of forgotten black souls
Express News Service KOCHI: Pecola dreams of the blue eyes of her friend’s doll. The eleven-year-old is sure that to be beautiful, she needs blue eyes like those. Her little life is a quest for those eyes, the ultimate symbol of beauty in her brief understanding of the world. The tragic life of Pecola Breedlove is at the centre of Toni Morrison’s debut novel The Bluest Eye. By the story’s end, Pecola is abandoned by her town, where people have always treated her with contempt.
Volleyball’s Malayali voice
Express News Service KOCHI: For the first time in history, a national level volleyball championship held outside Kerala will get a Malayalam commentary. Vikas Paleri, who hails from a small village named Kodakad in Kasaragod, will be the voice of the game. He is currently in Hyderabad for the Prime Volleyball League which will be broadcasted on Sony TEN. VPL will have commentary in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu. “Sony approached me asking if I can provide Malayalam commentary.
Kalamassery’s waste collection goes ‘smart’
Express News Service KOCHI: Kalamassery Municipality’s waste collection is taking a digital turn. The municipality will soon install QR codes in every home, hotel and commercial establishment where Haritha Karma Sena goes for waste collection. The municipality had rolled out a mobile application called My Kalamassery six months ago. The app allows residents to make payments, register complaints and access various services offered by the local body.
Differently-abled teen braveheart from Kerala defies odds, swims through choppy Periyar currents
Mohammad Aasim P with his trainer Saji Valassery Express News Service KOCHI: It was one of Mohammad Aasim P’s biggest wishes to swim in the river near his home. Though he was born without arms, a partially disabled right leg and partial hearing in one ear, Aasim was not ready to give up on that dream. The 15-year-old who joined swimming lessons this year crossed the Periyar on Thursday, after two weeks of training. “I grew up near a river and always wanted to swim.
Mangosteen Club: Poetry in politics
Members of Mangosteen Club Express News Service KOCHI: What does Maveli look like? According to epics like Bhagavata, he is an Asura king. However, the dark-skinned Dravidan’s appearance has gone through a drastic change in popular culture over time. Mangosteen Club, an amateur band that is a brainchild of four friends, wanted to break this misconception through their debut song Maveli.
Freedom in solitude
Express News Service KOCHI: For a world consumed by Covid-19, Emily Dickinson offers a message of hope, endurance and survival. Coming from a writer who was quarantined in her parent’s home in Massachusetts in the US watching a world ravaged by war and personal tragedies, she has plenty to tell us, especially while Covid has wrecked our lives too. The one thing that stood out for me is how the meaning of her words changes every time I revisit them.
A doctor’s food journey
Express News Service KOCHI: Passion is a burning fire, they say. Come hell or high water, some people won’t take a step away from what gets their boats floating. Dr Aysha Abel, a self-proclaimed foodie has such a passion for food. On the phone, Aysha beams as she revealed her culinary adventures. “My PG entrance exam centre was at Thycaud in Thiruvananthapuram. I had heard great things about the fish fry at a restaurant in Thambanur. I thought my exam was a perfect opportunity to taste it,” she quips.
Google to launch an array of India-centric apps early next year
The company has identified bringing internet to people anywhere and everywhere for optimum use as its key vision Vandana Yadav & Krishna PS | New Delhi Last Updated at December 16, 2015 18:23 IST http://mybs.in/2S2oMRd To touch the right cords with Indian users, global search giant Google has developed many applications and customised features to meet the language diversity of the country.
Micromax launches 20 new devices, new logo
in an unprecedented move launched 15 smartphones, two LED TV, two tabs and a smartwatch. The company also announced their corporate strategy, which they called Micromax 3.0, and released their newly designed logo. All in a day. The Chinese inflow in to the electronics market is gathering attention from the customers. Because many of them are doing very well in India. Micromax one of the top five brands in plans to be the number 1 brand in the country and one of the top 5 globally.
Le 1S is beauty with brain
When you hold a in your hand, the first thing you notice is its similarity with the Apple iPhone. There’s rose-gold colour, rear camera, flash on the left side, and a finger print scanner in the middle in place of the famous eaten apple — so much like a rose-gold iPhone. The Le 1s is the first phone that Chinese maker is releasing in India. The company was earlier known as Le Tv. An ambitious Le Eco calls the new phone a “Superphone”.
Phicomm Passion 660: Slim and light, but has drawbacks
Phicomm marked its entry into the Indian market with the Passion 660. The phone looks good, is very light at 110 g and has a 5-inch display. The back panel is made of plastic while the sides are metallic. The good thing is, the phone didn't get scratched during everyday use. Despite its 5-inch screen, the phone is easy to use single-handed. Powered by the 1.65GHz octa-core 615, the Passion 660 sports its own custom user interface, the Expect UI, which is clutter-free and easy to use.
World Environment Day: Some actions and revelations
World Environment Day: Some actions and revelations WHO says Delhi has the highest level of air pollution in the world Krishna PS | New Delhi June 5, 2015 Last Updated at 18:03 IST Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with Prakash Javadekar, planting a Kadamb sapling (Neolamarckia Cadamba), at the Race Course Road lawns to mark the World Environment Day, in New Delhi.
Maggi ban: Is it the end of an era?
Lead poisoning was one of the major reasons for the decline of the Roman Empire, some say. Thousands of years of culture, lives — an era by its own right — bowed to a metal that was used for making water pipes, according to some theories. Thousands of years later, a huge brand name built over years of hard work seems to be collapsing. With it is collapsing the trust of millions of young people who are set to lose their licence of calling themselves chefs of their own kitchen.
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