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An Evening of Sheer Pleasure: 'Yesudas Golden Nite in London'

An Evening of Sheer Pleasure: 'Yesudas Golden Nite in London' Dr Elizabeth Menon The Royal Festival Hall in London... read »

Remembrance Day of Gandhiji, Father of Our Nation!

Remembrance Day of Gandhiji, Father of Our Nation! “Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram
 Patita Pavan SitaramSitaram, Ishwar Allah Tero Nam,
 Sabako... read »

The Legendary British Pop Star, David Bowie, the Stardust-man of Multicolours died on this Sunday (8.1.1947-10.1.2016)

The Legendary British Pop Star, David Bowie, the Stardust-man of Multicolours died on this Sunday (8.1.1947-10.1.2016) David Bowie was a... read »

Celebrating Jawaharlal Nehru's 126th Birthday on 14 November 2015 And 54 Years of 'Musical Heaven' by our 'Ganagandharvan', Yesudas

Celebrating Jawaharlal Nehru's 126th Birthday on 14 November 2015 And 54 Years of 'Musical Heaven' by our 'Ganagandharvan', Yesudas On... read »

Ravindra Jain, the Music Legend, dies at 71 (28.2.1944 – 09.10.2015)

Ravindra Jain, the Music Legend, dies at 71 (28.2.1944 – 09.10.2015) Deeply saddened by Ravindra Jain's demise! He was... read »

Nation celebrates the 146th Birthday of our 'Father of the Nation'

Nation celebrates the 146th Birthday of our 'Father of the Nation' (2 October 1869-30 January 1948) The Birthday of Mohandas... read »

Adoor's wife Sunanda passed away on Tuesday, 22 September

Adoor's wife Sunanda passed away on Tuesday, 22 September Adoor Gopalakrishnan mourns his beloved wife Sunanda, who passed away around... read »

Radhika Thilak, that Gentle Sweetness, is gone much before her time

Radhika Thilak, that Gentle Sweetness, is gone much before her time Radhika Thilak, that Gentle Sweetness, is gone much before... read »

Venu Nagavally Remembered Today, 9 september 2015

Venu Nagavally Remembered Today, 9 september 2015 Venu Nagavally left us five years ago and it was end of... read »

Freddie Mercury would have celebrated his 69th Birthday today, 5 September 2015

Freddie Mercury would have celebrated his 69th Birthday today, 5 September 2015 India celebrates this day as 'Teacher's Day',... read »

As we celebrate the 69th Independence Day …

As we celebrate the 69th Independence Day … “Vandemaataram...” It was the night of 14 August 1947 when Dr. Rajendra... read »

Guru Purnima Celebrations this Year on the Day of the 'Blue Moon': Guru Purnima, the day to remember one's 'Guru, the Dispeller of darkness!


Guru Purnima Celebrations this Year on the Day of the 'Blue Moon': Guru Purnima, the day to remember one's 'Guru,... read »

End of an Era – Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, the Former President of India Bids Farewell (15 October 1931 – 27 July 2015)

End of an Era – Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, the Former President of India Bids Farewell (15 October 1931 –... read »

Omar Sharif: Legendary Actor and one of the Best Bridge Players in the World bids farewell at 83

Omar Sharif: Legendary Actor and one of the Best Bridge Players in the World bids farewell at 83 (10 April... read »

Day of Celebrations on 21 June 2015: 'Summer Solstice', 'Father's Day' and the 'International Yoga Day'

Day of Celebrations on 21 June 2015: 'Summer Solstice', 'Father's Day' and the 'International Yoga Day' 'Summer Solstice', 'Father's Day'... read »

Remembering Sathyan, the Inimitable Master of Malayalam Cinema

Remembering Sathyan, the Inimitable Master of Malayalam Cinema It was 44 years ago on this day that we lost our... read »

Rose: "What's in a name? that which we call a rose ...”

Rose: "What's in a name? that which we call a rose ...” Celebrating few of my most beautiful and fragrant... read »

Yesudas and Guruvayur Temple

Yesudas and Guruvayur Temple It has surfaced again – something that turns up at random, “Yesudas should be allowed entry... read »

Good Friday -- the day the Son of Man was crucified on Golgotha!

Good Friday -- the day the Son of Man was crucified on Golgotha! The faithfuls believe that the Son of... read »

Yusafali Kecheri, the Great Legend Bids Farewell at 81

Yusafali Kecheri, the Great Legend Bids Farewell at 81 (16 May 1934-21 March 2015) I am deeply saddened by Yusafali... read »

Eclipse on Friday 20 March, and Britain basking in the Morning Twilight

Eclipse on Friday 20 March, and Britain basking in the Morning Twilight It was on 11 August 1999 when the... read »

Friday the 13th and the Anarchy in Kerala Assembly!

Friday the 13th and the Anarchy in Kerala Assembly! Anarchy in Kerala Assembly that brought real shame to all those... read »

Medical Miracle: Paralysed Man Walks Again

Medical Miracle: Paralysed Man Walks Again "More impressive than Man walking on the Moon", says, Professor Geoffrey Raisman from the... read »

Kailash Sathyarthi from India and Malala Yousafzai from Pakistan win this years 'Nobel Peace Prize'

Kailash Sathyarthi from India and Malala Yousafzai from Pakistan win this years 'Nobel Peace Prize' Kailash Sathyarthi and Malala... read »

'Mangalyaan', India's First Satellite to Mars, enters the Orbit!

'Mangalyaan', India's First Satellite to Mars, enters the Orbit! A proud moment for India, as its first satellite, 'Mangalyaan' enters... read »

Rishi Raj Singh IPS is moved yet again!

Rishi Raj Singh IPS is moved yet again! Rishi Raj Singh IPS is transferred to the 'Anti Power Theft Squad'... read »

Michael Jackson at the 'Roundhay Park' in Leeds, England, 26 Years ago!

Michael Jackson at the 'Roundhay Park' in Leeds, England, 26 Years ago! It was the 29th of August 1988 at... read »

Sreekumaran Thampi's Return to Malayalam Cinema with his New Film, 'Ammaykkoru Thaaraattu' – 'Lullaby and Solace' to all Mothers!

Sreekumaran Thampi's Return to Malayalam Cinema with his New Film, 'Ammaykkoru Thaaraattu' – 'Lullaby and Solace' to all Mothers! 'Sreekumaran... read »

India Celebrates the 67th Independence Day!

India Celebrates the 68 th Independence Day! August 14, 1947: Pundit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of independent India,... read »

Remembering Brahmanandan on this Day, 10 August 2014!

Remembering Brahmanandan on this Day, 10 August 2014! It was ten years ago on the 10th of August that Brahmanandan... read »

Murali's Remembrance Day

Murali's Remembrance Day It is hard to believe that it has been five years since this charismatic actor bid farewell... read »

Murali's Remembrance Day

Murali's Remembrance Day It is hard to believe that it has been five years since this charismatic actor bid... read »

Fourth of August: 'AFMC Day' Celebrations!

Fourth of August: 'AFMC Day' Celebrations! 'Happy AFMC Day' to all! 'Fourth of August' is always a special day... read »

The 'Maverick' Bids farewell

The 'Maverick' Bids farewell (With his wife Lois Garner) I am so sad to hear the demise of James Garner,... read »

Guru Purnima – the day to Remember one's 'Guru, the Dispeller of Darkness!

Guru Purnima – the day to Remember one's 'Guru, the Dispeller of Darkness! The first Full Moon after the Summer... read »

Anti-Braking System (ABS) in India from April 2015.

Anti-Braking System (ABS) in India from April 2015. India is bringing in a law from April 2015, making it mandatory... read »

Summer Solstice, when the the Sun shines directly on the Tropic of Cancer!

Summer Solstice, when the the Sun shines directly on the Tropic of Cancer! Today, 21.06.2014, the Summer Solstice starts and... read »

Michael Schumacher is Out of Coma!

Michael Schumacher is Out of Coma! Our prayers have been answered and Michael Schumacher is out of coma! The... read »

Congratulations to Rishi Raj Singh IPS for Receiving the 'Saamoohika Suraksha Puraskaaram'!

Congratulations to Rishi Raj Singh IPS for Receiving the 'Saamoohika Suraksha Puraskaaram'! Congratulations to Rishi Raj Singh IPS for... read »

The Most Appalling Statement from the Leader of Samajwadi Party that has Outraged the Country: “Boys are boys they err ...they make mistakes ... they rape … but these 'Poor fellows' shouldn't be hanged”!

The Most Appalling Statement from Mulayam Singh Yadav, the Leader of Samajwadi Party that has Outraged the Country: “Boys are... read »

A Day to Celebrate Mothers: Mother's Day or the 'Mothering Sunday!

A Day to Celebrate Mothers: Mother's Day or the 'Mothering Sunday! It is the 4th Sunday during Lent and... read »

Veteran Journalist, Author and Diplomat, Khushwant Singh Bids Farewell!

Veteran Journalist, Author and Diplomat, Khushwant Singh Bids Farewell! Literary legend Khushwant Singh died on Thursday aged 99 years and... read »

Birthday Wishes to Sreekumaran Thampi!

Birthday Wishes to Sreekumaran Thampi, and wishes for many more years of creativity with words that dance at his fingertips!... read »

Lent: Days Of Repentance And Self-Examination!

Lent: Days Of Repentance And Self-Examination! Shrove Tuesday, as the 'Ease-in Day' and the Self-Cleansing, during the Lent! Today,... read »

'Maha Shivaraathri' – A Night of Celebration with the Divine!

'Maha Shivaraathri' – A Night of Celebration with the Divine! 'Maha-Shivaraathri' is the celebration, which is the 'Great Night of... read »

'Seventh Remembrance Day' of the great genius, P Bhaskaran, the Pillar of Malayalam Cinema and Literature!

Remembering a legend who left us seven years ago on this day – he is the one who drew... read »

A beautiful face is 'Beautiful', with or without makeup: Rekha proves it!!

A beautiful face is 'Beautiful', with or without makeup: Rekha proves it!! The dictum that says, "Beauty is in the... read »

18.02.2014: Rajiv Gandhi, the former Prime Minister of India, was assassinated 23 years ago, and today, the Indian Supreme Court reduces the 'Death Sentence' of his killers to 'Life Imprisonment'!

18.02.2014: Rajiv Gandhi, the former Prime Minister of India, was assassinated 23 years ago, and today, the Indian Supreme Court... read »

BAFTA Awards 2014 at the Royal Opera House in London

BAFTA Awards 2014 at the Royal Opera House in London! Steve McQueen's film on slavery, '12 Years a Slave' receives... read »

Mohanlal at JB Junction!

Mohanlal at JB Junction! I just watched a beautiful interview at 'JB Junction' on Kairali TV, an interview where the... read »

Remembrance Day of Gandhiji, Father of Our Nation!

Remembrance Day of Gandhiji, Father of Our Nation! It was 66 years ago on 30 January when our Bapuji was... read »

Review of Malayalam Film, 'Drishyam'!

Review of 'Drishyam'! I saw 'Dryshyam' tonight and it was a 'Georgekutty Film' to the end! Jeethu Joseph has shown... read »

Panmana Ramachandran Nair receives this year's 'S Gupthan Nair Award'!

Panmana Ramachandran Nair receives this year's 'S Gupthan Nair Award'! Prof. Panmana Ramachandran Nair deserves this and much more -... read »

Veteran Actor Madhu (Madhavan Nair) bids farewell to his wife, Jayalakshmy

Veteran Actor Madhu (Madhavan Nair) bids farewell to his wife, Jayalakshmy My thoughts and prayers are with Madhu, who bid... read »

Another Young Girl is Gang-raped, and then Burned to Death!

Another Young Girl is Gang-raped, and then Burned to Death! A 16 year old girl was gang-raped twice in October... read »

A speedy recovery for Rishiraj Singh, the adopted son of Kerala and its Transport Commissioner!

By Dr Elizabeth Menon Thank you for being the 'Messiah' on our roads! And 'Congratulations' to Rishiraj Singh, who is... read »

1 January 2014

The Light has Gone, but the Spirit Lives on!

The Light has Gone, but the Spirit Lives on! Nelson Mandela has bid his last farewell and the World mourn... read »

'Geethanjali' – A Copy or an Adaptation?!

'Geethanjali' – A Copy or an Adaptation?! We have seen advertisements about Priyadarsan's 'Geethanjali', telling us about Mohanlal and Shobana... read »

Actor Augustine bids farewell!

Actor Augustine bids farewell! Veteran actor and Producer, Augustine bids an untimely farewell, at the age of 56 years! Augustine... read »

Royal Welcome to Prince Charles, the Crown Prince and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall!

Royal Welcome to Prince Charles, the Crown Prince, and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall! The Crown Prince celebrates his 65th... read »

'MANGALYAAN', Taking India To The Mars And Beyond!

'MANGALYAAN', Taking India To The Mars And Beyond! Congratulations to all our experts at the ISRO at Sriharikkota and at... read »

Misinterpretation and its damage!

Misinterpretation and its damage! I support women and children and express my views for justice, campaigning for all the victims... read »

A Young 'Surianalle School Girl' becomes Synonym to Surianalle!

A Young 'Surianalle School Girl' becomes Synonym to Surianalle! A 16 year old girl from Surianalle in Idukki District in... read »

16 February 2013

Remembering Gandhiji on this day, 30 January 2013.

Remembering Gandhiji on this day, 30 January 2013. 'Father of our Nation', Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, 'Our Gandhiji' was assassinated 65... read »

Birthday with a Celestial Touch

Birthday with a Celestial Touch “Ormmayil Kaanunnathee Mukham Maathram Jeevanil Cherunnathee Swaram Maathram Kelkkunnathellam Sukhamulloreenam Viriyunnathellam Neerunna Mounam Hrudayam Thetunna... read »

Are We a Generation with Moral Decline?!

Are We a Generation with Moral Decline?! In India, we respect the 'Earth' by calling it 'Mother Earth', we call... read »

Jimmy Hendrix 70, Live at Woodstock!

Jimmy Hendrix 70, Live at Woodstock! Jimmy Hendrix, the Guitar Legend who changed the the face of Music would have... read »

Michael Schumacher, the Greatest Grand Prix Driver!

Michael Schumacher, the Greatest Grand Prix Driver! Michael Schumacher, the Greatest Grand Prix Driver, bid farewell to Grand Prix Circuit... read »

Sreekumaran Thampi receives the most prestigious 'Asan Smaraka Kavitha Award!'

CONGRATULATIONS to Sreekumaran Thampi! Sreekumaran Thampi's heart wrenching Poem, 'Ammaykkoru Thaarattu' -- A Lullaby to Mother' brings home this most... read »

The Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary – ‘Ettu Nompu’

The Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary – ‘Ettu Nompu’ Christians honour the Mother of Jesus on 8 September –... read »

1 September 2012

"HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY"

"HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY"... read »

London Olympics 2012 and the Athletes from India!

CONGRATULATIONS to all who participated at the Olympics! India won six medals: 1. Silver for Susheel Kumar (66 Kg... read »

August 2012: Remembering Murali…!

Remembering Murali…! It is three years since this charismatic actor bid farewell – 6 August 2012 is Bharat Murali’s third... read »

Remembering our King of Music -- Raveendran's 7th Remembrance Day!

Remembering our King of Music: 3rd March, Raveendran's 7th Remembrance Day! It's with great reverence that music lovers remember Raveendran... read »

Malayalees Celebrate the Fifty Years of Heaven, as Yesudas Writes his Name in Gold

Malayalees Celebrate the Fifty Years of Heaven, as Yesudas Writes his Name in Gold It was 14 November 1961, the... read »

World Palliative Care Day Celebrations on 8 October 2011

World Palliative Care Day Celebrations and the Message from Oommen Chandy, the Chief Minister of Kerala Today, 8 October 2011,... read »

Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi, ‘Tiger’, Bids Farewell

Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi, ‘Tiger’, Bids Farewell Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi bids farewell to his ardent fans in India and... read »

"HAPPY VISHU TO ALL ''

Malayalis Celebrate 'Vishu' and for Bengalis, it’s ‘Nabo Barsho’!

 ‘Happy Vishu', and 'Shubo Nabo Barsho’! 15 April is a day... read »

Congratulations to the Indian Team for winning the Cricket World Cup 2011!

Congratulations to the Indian Team for winning the Cricket World Cup 2011! A well-deserved win and we are proud of... read »

Celebration of Womanhood: Centenary Celebrations of International Women’s Day

Celebration of Womanhood: Centenary Celebrations of International Women’s Day It is a celebration of women, economic, political, social and cultural... read »

Judas and the Night of Betrayal

Over the centuries, Christianity has portrayed Judas as the betrayer -- the disciple who took the thirty pieces of... read »

9 March 2011

Train Journey spells 'Rape and Murder' for a young girl!

Train Journey spells 'Rape and Murder' for a young girl! ‘Hang Our Heads In Shame': Soumya, 23 year old girl,... read »

August 2010: HAPPY ONAM

Wish you all 'Happiness, Peace and Prosperity for now, and the coming year'! According to the Greek Mythology, Myrtle... read »

August 2010: Vishal and Vinaya!

Vishal and Vinaya! Yesudas’s son Vishal tying the Nuptial knot! Prabha and Yesudas celebrate another auspicious occasion! Ganagandharvan Yesudas’s... read »

August2009: Vigil for Murali

Special Prayer for Bharat Murali who is in hospital You have so much more to give, and therefore, you just... read »

May 2009: Mother's Day

"HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY" -- To All Who are Celebrating 'Mother's Day' on May 10, and to Those Who Celebrated on... read »

January 2009: Happy Birthday Yesudas-10 January 2009

“HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YESUDAS” January 10 2009 BIRTHDAY WISHES", to our 'Gandharvan', who is celebrating his special day on... read »

September 2008: 'ONAM'

"HAPPY ONAM TO ALL '' Wish you Happiness, Peace and Prosperity, for now and the coming year!... read »

September 2008: Freddie Mercury's Birthday

A Mercurial Celebration! Friday, September 5, 2008: Freddie Mercury would have celebrated his 62nd Birth Day in style, but his... read »

August 2008: INDEPENDENCE DAY- August 2008

"HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY"... read »

15 August 2008

January 2008: Yesudas

"Many Happy Returns of the Day to our 'Ganagandharvan'" Dr K J Yesudas celebrates his Birthday on 10th January, at... read »

October 2007: Rubber Stamped

'Rubber Stamped'! I have learned something new last week: a new title for all singers: 'Rubber Stamps'!! I am not... read »

January 2007: Yesudas

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY" "BIRTHDAY WISHES" to our 'Gandharvan' who is celebrating his special day on 10th January: the one who... read »

February 2004: Murali

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY" "MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY " to Bharat Murali, who is celebrating his B'Day on February 20th.... read »

January 2004: Yesudas

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY" to Ganagandharvan, who is celebrating his special day, 10th January 2004. "Chandana sugandhavum Mullappuuvum, innum ennum" from Omana.net... read »

December 2002: Yesudas, London Film Fest...

· "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" to Yesudas who is celebrating his Birthday on 10 January, from Omana.net and Kerala Link readers. ·... read »

November 2002: Gandharvan...

· Yesudas receives ‘Life Time Achievement Award’, at the Zee Gold Bollywood Music Award function in Manhattan, New York. ·... read »

September 2002: Glorious Indian Summer at Headingly!

Glorious Indian Summer at Headingly! “Congratulations to Sourav Ganguly and his golden boys” -- it was breathtaking, to say the... read »

August 2002: Dr Abdul Kalam

· Dr Abdul Kalam was sworn in as the 12th President of India on 25 July 2002. “Enthero mahanu bhavalu’,... read »

August 2002: Formula-1 Motor racing

It’s the week that the giants of Formula-1 Motor racing, Ferrari and their drivers were fined one million dollars! Ruben... read »

June 2002: Kerala State Film Awards

· Kerala State Film Awards have been announced, showing a great effort in restoring our faith in the system! Murali... read »

May 2002: Chelsea Flower Show

· It’s that time of the year when gardeners all over the world travel to the grounds of a London... read »

March 2002: Asianet in UK, 'Current Books' silver Jubilee..

I trust that you all had a wonderful time at Easter though it was heartbreaking to see the devastating events... read »

January 2002: Handy hints for the kitchen

Handy hints for the kitchen • Old newspapers come handy- spread the paper on your work surface, place your chopping... read »