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Life in lyrics
Welcome to Ulpreksha, where the air is filled with the cadence of poetry and the weight of musical history. Awards stand proudly, like sentinels of creative accomplishment. A showcase becomes a window into history, adorned with monochrome snapshots of luminaries: Yesudas, P Leela, and Ilaiyaraaja. Nestled amidst them sits R K Damodaran, the wordsmith, his forehead marked by a red tilak that has become his signature.
Life in lyrics
Express News Service KOCHI: Welcome to Ulpreksha, where the air is filled with the cadence of poetry and the weight of musical history. Awards stand proudly, like sentinels of creative accomplishment. A showcase becomes a window into history, adorned with monochrome snapshots of luminaries: Yesudas, P Leela, and Ilaiyaraaja. Nestled amidst them sits R K Damodaran, the wordsmith, his forehead marked by a red tilak that has become his signature.
Tales from the cockpit: A recent book by retired Wing Commander Hemu Mohan attempts to demystify this world.
It is indeed a fact that those of us who prefer to stay grounded are not particularly knowledgeable about the intricacies of aviation. Aside from the occasional moments we spend gazing at the sky when a helicopter flies overhead, our understanding of a profession that operates in the celestial realm is rather limited. A recent book by retired Wing Commander Hemu Mohan attempts to demystify this world.
'Helicopter Stories' book review: Tales from the cockpit
Express News Service CHENNAI: It is indeed a fact that those of us who prefer to stay grounded are not particularly knowledgeable about the intricacies of aviation. Aside from the occasional moments we spend gazing at the sky when a helicopter flies overhead, our understanding of a profession that operates in the celestial realm is rather limited. A recent book by retired Wing Commander Hemu Mohan attempts to demystify this world.
Slow network- The New Indian Express
Express News Service KOCHI: Think of a Kochi postcard. One sure-shot imagery that strikes is of the Chinese fishing nets dotting stretches of the city’s coastline. Called ‘cheena-vala’, these picture-perfect vestiges of yore hold immense historical significance, way beyond their aesthetic touristy appeal. The sandy shores of Fort Kochi are believed to have inherited these nets from diverse historical influences.
Book Helicopter Stories by retired Wing Commander Hemu Mohan describes a life that served the sky, s
It is indeed a fact that those of us who prefer to stay grounded are not particularly knowledgeable about the intricacies of aviation. Aside from the occasional moments we spend gazing at the sky when a helicopter flies overhead, our understanding of a profession that operates in the celestial realm is rather limited. A recent book by retired Wing Commander Hemu Mohan attempts to demystify this world.
Tales from the cockpit
Express News Service KOCHI: It is indeed a fact that those of us who prefer to stay grounded are not particularly knowledgeable about the intricacies of aviation. Aside from the occasional moments we spend gazing at the sky when a helicopter flies overhead, our understanding of a profession that operates in the celestial realm is rather limited. A recent book by retired Wing Commander Hemu Mohan attempts to demystify this world.
There’s nothing such as ‘authentically Malayali’: J Devika
Express News Service KOCHI: Things we think of as ‘authentically Malayali’ have multiple origins that are imperceptible to the common people, especially language, said historian and social critic Dr J Devika on Saturday. Delivering the Janal lecture series organised by the Kerala Museum in Edapally, she said taking account of this fact would open more pathways of thinking, one that is not fixed on a narrow view of who we are.
Calming the core with Carnatic trance Original
Express News Service KOCHI: “Though there are torturers in the world, there are also musicians,” poet Michael Coady once wrote. Musicians have the remarkable ability to transport us to a realm of sublime pleasure, tapping into our innermost memories that words cannot express. Music’s capacity to evoke euphoria and enrich us spiritually is well-known.
Let’s get together...
Express News Service KOCHI: Everyone feels lonely at some point in their lives. It is a heavy feeling, hard to define. What is worrying, however, is that loneliness is becoming a social epidemic. Most studies target the impact of loneliness on senior citizens and for good reason. But fresh reports caution that millennials and Gen-Z might be the “loneliest-ever” in the history of mankind.
Bonding with strangers
Express News Service KOCHI: A distinct reality of modern life is the overwhelming fear of strangers. According to Polish sociologist Zygmunt Bauman, the fear of encountering strangers is the reason why urban architecture features more gated communities than public parks. These unconscious processes often involve depriving strangers of their humanity. That is how it becomes easy to ignore a footpath dweller or even dissociate from the crowd during public transit.
'Sofar', so good; restoring the tradition of live music gigs
Express News Service KOCHI: The pandemic robbed us of many things, including the tradition of live music gigs. Thankfully, Sofar Sounds is breathing life back into this cherished tradition with its musical events. For those of you who are yet to hear about Sofar Sounds, they are a global collective that handpicks artists across genres to play at secret locations around the world. It has chapters in over 400 cities, including Kochi.
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.
Kerala: Class 10 Dalit student dies by suicide over casteism from teacher; family alleges police inaction over her complaint
Athira, a class 10 student of Nemam Victory Girls Higher Secondary in Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram has tragically died by suicide after caste discrimination at her school. Her family has asserted that the Dalit student had endured relentless harassment and degrading treatment at the hands of her teacher for the past year and a half. Athira made her way to school for the final time this Friday. She came back home to recount another incident of harassment by her teacher, the family claims.
Shining a light on stained glass
Inspiration can strike at any moment from anywhere. For Ambily, a homemaker-turned-full-time artist, that moment was when she visited St Mary’s Church in Dubai. The light that transformed a stained glass window twenty-two years back set her on a new path — an artist that works on glasses. “Growing up, my dream was to be a homemaker. I aspired to raise children, who would give back to society.
Shining a light on stained glass
Express News Service KOCHI: Inspiration can strike at any moment from anywhere. For Ambily, a homemaker-turned-full-time artist, that moment was when she visited St Mary’s Church in Dubai. The light that transformed a stained glass window twenty-two years back set her on a new path — an artist that works on glasses. “Growing up, my dream was to be a homemaker. I aspired to raise children, who would give back to society.
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