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At the Chengannur Fest running until November eight, a live mermaid exhibit featuring Malaysian swimmers has become the star attraction, drawing large crowds despite a brief weather delay.
Revered in Kerala as a sacred 'Dashapushpam', the Mukkutti herb is celebrated in Ayurvedic medicine for treating respiratory, skin, and digestive ailments, though pregnant women and certain patients must avoid it.
Five older women in Thrissur made their debut performing Shasthampattu, a traditional devotional art form, after training for eight months to prove that pursuing passions has no age limits.
Pathiyoor Kamalam, aged 76, is Kerala's first female thakil artist for the Travancore Devaswom Board, breaking barriers at 27 and continuing her legacy.
The decline is driven by evolving lifestyles, the growth of online commerce, and a lack of essential facilities in the markets.
A Crafts Bazaar from August 14-16 in Ernakulam will showcase diverse Indian handlooms, including ‘Marm’s’ Chanderi silk, alongside textiles from Kashmir, Banaras, Kanchipuram, Jamdani, Ikat, and Kolhapuri chappals.
Kalyani Gopakumar's 'Oridathoridath' promotes oral storytelling over digital media, believing it fosters children's imagination and creativity through traditional folklore in their mother tongue, strengthening their overall learning and bonding with parents.
Attingal's historic vazhiyambalam and ferry point, remnants of royal past, face collapse due to neglect. Locals urge restoration for heritage tourism.
Malayali copywriter Arun Anoop achieved global recognition at Cannes Lions for his UNICEF campaign, highlighting the importance of creativity. The article also discusses the need for 'third places' beyond home and work for well-being.
Padma Shri awardee Monippally Pankajakshi, the veteran artist who revived and globalised Nokkuvidya Pavakali—a rare, traditional puppetry art form of Kerala—has passed away at her residence in Monippally, Kottayam. She was 90. Pankajakshi, who was undergoing treatment for age-related ailments, was
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