Onmanorama Lite App
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
Kurichy Nadesan, a master of Arjuna Nritham, aims to revive this traditional dance, which combines ritual and folk narrative. Despite pandemic setbacks, he's restarting training, opening it to women, and seeking broader audiences for the dying art.
For Harikrishnan, the appointment is another milestone in a journey dedicated to preserving and promoting the martial art.
Aishwarya Das creates tactile, heritage-inspired postcard puzzles from Kochi. These encourage mindful observation and connection to places, offering a personal alternative to digital memories and serving as keepsakes.
Pinak notes that many migrants from Bengal see Kerala as more welcoming for job seekers than several other destinations.
Actress Lenaa has launched her second book, "Women-O-Pause," a work that explores the significant physical, emotional, and hormonal transitions women experience between the ages of 35 and 55, a phase she terms "womanescence" or a "second adolescence," aiming to demystify perimenopause and menopause for both women and men. The book, inspired by Lenaa's personal experiences and insights from medical professionals, also features a tagline, "A Mid-Life Guide for Women & Their Men," emphasizing the importance of male understanding and empathy during this life stage. Unveiled by her husband, Indian Air Force Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair Keerti Chakra, the book, published in English by Penguin Books and in Malayalam by DC Books, is dedicated to Lenaa's mother and reflects a growing societal engagement with these mid-life changes.
Mascarenhas believes that while AI can assist in the creative process, it cannot replace the human touch and personal experience essential for the core creativity and emotional depth in comic storytelling.
Headlining the event is American comic book artist Dan Parent, a veteran of nearly four decades in the industry and the creative mind behind some of Archie Comics’ most iconic stories, including Love Showdown, Archie vs. Sharknado, and Archie Meets Batman ’66.
Peringonnu theatre revival marks a significant comeback for Chengalayi Peringonnu's rich stage tradition.
Noted theatre artist KV Vijesh, 49, has passed away. He collapsed during a theatre workshop that he was conducting at the Sacred Heart College in Thevara. Although Vijesh was rushed to the nearest hospital, his life couldn’t be saved. Vijesh is a notable artist who made a mark as a dramatist,
Results 1-10 of 231
