Archive of English articles
112 listed

Celebrating the Celestial Birthday on this day, 10 January 2016!

Celebrating the Celestial Birthday on this day, 10 January 2016! Birthday Wishes to our ‘Gaana Gandharvan', whom we lovingly call... read »

10 January 2016

Congratulations to Yesudas who won the Kerala State Award for the Best Singer

Congratulations to Yesudas who won the Kerala State Award for the Best Singer Yesudas wins Kerala State award for the... read »

11 August 2015

Remembering Jawaharlal Nehru on this day, 27 May 2015.

Remembering Jawaharlal Nehru on this day, 27 May 2015. The "Light went out in India", 51 years ago on 27... read »

27 May 2015

Errol Brown, the Leading Vocalist of 'Hot Chocolate' Bids Farewell at 71

Errol Brown, the Leading Vocalist of 'Hot Chocolate' Bids Farewell at 71 (12.11.1943-6.5.2015) (Errol Brown with his wife Ginette at... read »

6 May 2015

International Women's Day and Leslee Udwin's Documentary, 'India's Daughter'

International Women's Day and Leslee Udwin's Documentary, 'India's Daughter' I wish a 'Very Happy International Women's Day' to all the... read »

8 March 2015

Remembering our King of Music -- Raveendran Master's 10th Remembrance Day!

Remembering our King of Music -- Raveendran Master's 10th Remembrance Day! It is with great reverence that music lovers remember... read »

3 March 2015

Dr Rajagopal, Chairman of 'Pallium India', Honoured with the 'Alison Des Forges Award'

Dr Rajagopal, Chairman of 'Pallium India', Honoured with the 'Alison Des Forges Award' 'Human Rights Watch' honours courageous people who... read »

1 October 2014

'Post Onam Blues' and its Cure!

'Post Onam Blues' and its Cure! The State of Kerala had come to a holt for almost two weeks for... read »

10 September 2014

“HAPPY ONAM”

“HAPPY ONAM”: "Onaashamsakal” to all Malayaalees and our Friends! ‘Happiness, Love and Prosperity for this ‘Onam’, and the Coming Years’!... read »

7 September 2014

A Day to Celebrate our Teachers!

A Day to Celebrate our Teachers! Today, 5 September, is 'Teachers' Day', the day we celebrate our Teachers! There is... read »

5 September 2014

Kerala Government's Decision to Ban Alcohol in Kerala!

Shutting Down Bars or Ban on Alcohol is not the Answer! Kerala government has decided to close all 730 bars... read »

1 September 2014

Ban on Alcohol in Kerala!

Ban on Alcohol in Kerala! Kerala government has decided to close all 730 bars in the state, allowing only five-star... read »

1 September 2014

Richard Attenborough Bids Farewell (1923-2014)

Richard Attenborough Bids Farewell (29 August 1923 - 24 August 2014) Lord Attenborough, the great British actor, Oscar-winning director, President... read »

24 August 2014

Remembering Mohamed Rafi, the one with the Golden Voice!

Remembering Mohamed Rafi, the one with the Golden Voice! (24.12.1924- 31.07.1980) It happened 34 years ago, on 31 July 1980... read »

31 July 2014

Rishi Raj Singh IPS, No More the Commissioner of Transport!

Rishi Raj Singh IPS, No More the Commissioner of Transport, but 'The Saviour of our Women and Children' --... read »

8 July 2014

Remembrance Day for Barry White, the Icon of 'Lurve', the legend with a 'Signature voice'!

Remembrance Day for Barry White, the Icon of 'Lurve', the legend with a 'Signature voice'! Barry White, the soul legend,... read »

4 July 2014

Seat Belts for the Front and Rear Passengers in a Car!

Seat Belts for the Front and Rear Passengers in a Car! It is a sad decision by the Government of... read »

14 June 2014

Congratulations to Pathanamthitta District in Kerala, the Place with the Cleanest Air in India!

Congratulations to Pathanamthitta District in Kerala, the Place with the Cleanest Air in India! Pathanamthitta has the cleanest air to... read »

9 June 2014

D-Day Anniversary, the Day the World Changed!

D-Day Anniversary, the Day the World Changed! Today is the 70th Anniversary of the day that the World changed, a... read »

6 June 2014

Maya Angelou, the One 'Who Knew Why the Caged Bird Sings', Bids Farewell at 86

Maya Angelou, the One 'Who Knew Why the Caged Bird Sings', Bids Farewell at 86 Maya Angelou, the most revered... read »

28 May 2014

The Eternal Classic, “Oh ...oh … Mridule … Hridayamuraliyilozhuki Vaa.. Nin Nizhalaay Alayum Priyane Marannuvo... Mridule ...” – Sadly, planned for a Remake!

The Eternal Classic, “Oh ...oh … Mridule … Hridayamuraliyilozhuki Vaa.. Nin Nizhalaay Alayum Priyane Marannuvo... Mridule ...” – Sadly, planned... read »

9 May 2014

"Best wishes to Dr Pervez Ali Ahmed, who is poised to fight the Lok Sabha election as Trinamool Congress candidate from Barpeta, Assam"!

"Best wishes to Dr Pervez Ali Ahmed, who is poised to fight the Lok Sabha election as Trinamool Congress candidate... read »

25 April 2014

Agony in Gethsemane and the Ecstasy of the Resurrection of Jesus on Easter Sunday!

Agony in Gethsemane and the Ecstasy of the Resurrection of Jesus on Easter Sunday! Good Friday, with the words on... read »

17 April 2014

'HAPPY VISHU TO ALL '


'HAPPY VISHU TO ALL '
 ‘Happy Vishu', 'Shubo Nabo Barsho’, 'Gudi Padwa', 'Thapna'...! 'Vishu' is on 15 April this year,... read »

15 April 2014

Palm Sunday Starts the 'Holy Week' – “Hosanna to the son of David; blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord; hosanna in the highest”

Palm Sunday Starts the 'Holy Week' – “Hosanna to the son of David; blessed is he who comes in the... read »

13 April 2014

We celebrate Women and Girls today: 103rd International Women's Day!

We celebrate Women and Girls today: 103rd International Women's Day! This year's Women's Day theme says: "Equality for women is... read »

8 March 2014

Indian Flag is swaying in the wind at the Olympics Village in Sochi, as the 'Ban on India at the Olympics' is lifted!

Indian Flag is swaying in the wind at the Olympics Village in Sochi, as the 'Ban on India at the... read »

13 February 2014

Remembering Gireesh Puthenchery!

Remembering Gireesh Puthenchery! Four years of loss for Malayaalees -- Gireesh Puthenchery bid an untimely farewell four years ago on... read »

10 February 2014

Winter Olympics: Sochi 2014 and India's Shame!

Winter Olympics: Sochi 2014 and India's Shame! Ashamed to be an Indian today -- the 'Three Orphans' at the Winter... read »

7 February 2014

Happy Republic Day to All!

Happy Republic Day to All! India became a Republic Nation on the 26 January 1950 and there are big celebrations... read »

26 January 2014

Child Exploitation and Online Protection!

Child Exploitation and Online Protection! As more and more people are spending a great deal of time 'Online' these days,... read »

16 January 2014

A 'Gaandharva' Birthday!

'Birthday Wishes' to Yesudas, our 'Dasettan'! “Ormmayil Kaanunnathee Mukham Maathram Jeevanil Cherunnathee Swaram Maathram Kelkkunnathellam Sukhamulloreenam Viriyunnathellam Neerunna Mounam Hrudayam... read »

10 January 2014

Love and Prayers for Michael Schumacher's 45th Birthday!

Love and Prayers for Michael Schumacher's 45th Birthday! Today is Michael's 45th Birthday, 3 january! The summation of energy from... read »

3 January 2014

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

Wishing an 'F1 Recovery' to Michael, Who was Injured on the Skiing Slopes in the Alps!

Wishing an 'F1 Recovery' to Michael, Who was Injured on the Skiing Slopes in the Alps! Michael Schumacher, the seven-times... read »

29 December 2013

Celebrating the Birth of Jesus: call it Christmas, Yule or Noel!

Celebrating the Birth of Jesus: call it Christmas, Yule or Noel! It is that time of the year when people... read »

24 December 2013

'Thiruvathira', the Day for Celebrating the Exclusivity of Women!

'Thiruvathira', the Day for Celebrating the Exclusivity of Women! Lord Shiva's Birthday, 'Thiruvathira' in the month of Dhanu according to... read »

18 December 2013

Freddie Mercury still Makes News, 22 years after he made his last 'Curtain Call'!

Freddie Mercury still Makes News, 22 years after he made his last 'Curtain Call'! Documentary on Freddie Mercury, 'The Great... read »

27 November 2013

Remembrance Day for Freddie Mercury

Remembrance Day for Freddie Mercury Today we remember Freddie Mercury, the 22nd Anniversary of the day we lost the Mercurial... read »

24 November 2013

Fifty years without JFK!

Fifty years without JFK! “Ask not what your country will do for you – ask what you can do for... read »

22 November 2013

Sathyan, the Invincible Emperor of Malayalam Cinema!

Sathyan, the Invincible Emperor of Malayalam Cinema! Today, Sathyan would have been 101 years old! He was born on 9... read »

9 November 2013

K Raghavan, the great Music Composer, bids farewell.

K Raghavan, the great Music Composer, bids farewell K Raghavan, the great Music Composer, bids farewell on 19 October, at... read »

20 October 2013

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

Happy Republic Day

Happy Republic Day to All! India celebrates the 63rd Republic Day on 26 January 2013 and Indians all around the... read »

26 January 2013

Sreekumaran Thampi honoured with the 'Asan Smaraka Kavitha Award-2012' at Chennai!

Sreekumaran Thampi honoured with the 'Asan Smaraka Kavitha Award-2012' at Chennai! The most coveted 'Asan Smaraka Kavitha Award-2012' was conferred... read »

25 November 2012

Remembering Freddie Mercury!

Remembering Freddie Mercury! It does not look like 21 years since we lost the 'Star' with the 'Mercurial touch', who... read »

24 November 2012

John Fitzgerald Kennedy and the Abrupt End of the Camelot: 22 November 1963

John Fitzgerald Kennedy and the Abrupt End of the Camelot: 22 November 1963 Forty nine Years without JFK: It is... read »

22 November 2012

As We Celebrate 'Children's Day', 14 November!

As We Celebrate 'Children's Day', 14 November! Today, 14 November, we celebrate as 'Children's Day', the birthday of Nehru, paying... read »

14 November 2012

Celebrating Hundred Years of Charisma: Actor Sathyan's 100th Birthday!

Celebrating Hundred Years of Charisma: Centenary Celebration of Sathyan's Birthday! Centenary Celebration of Sathyan: Sathyan would have been 100 years... read »

9 November 2012

Sreekumaran Thampi, Best Lyricist of the Year for the State!

Sreekumaran Thampi, Best Lyricist of the Year for the State! Congratulations to Sreekumaran Thampi for receiving the Kerala State Award... read »

5 November 2012

Sreekumaran Thampi in London: 'Lifetime Achievement Award' and a 'Crystal Trophy' for Sreekumaran Thampi!

Sreekumaran Thampi, the One Who Makes You Feel the Power of Words and Love: A cold evening in London... read »

11 October 2012

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

"At the Stroke of the Midnight Hour..."

(Please click on the images to see a larger picture) August 14, 1947: Pundit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime... read »

15 August 2012

Remembering Sathyan, the Inimitable Master of Malayalam Cinema

Remembering Sathyan, the Inimitable Master of Malayalam Cinema He is in our thoughts everyday, and every time we see a... read »

15 June 2012

Lent: days of penitence, a time for repentance and self-examination

Days of penitence, a time for repentance and self-examination are here and Christians all over the globe celebrate Shrove... read »

8 April 2012

Good Friday, with the words on the Cross -- “Eloi, Eloi, Lama Sabachthani”

Good Friday, with the words on the Cross -- “Eloi, Eloi, Lama Sabachthani” This is the story of the agony... read »

6 April 2012

Centenary Celebrations of International Women’s Day

Centenary Celebrations of International Women’s Day As we celebrate the 100th year of International Women’s Day, one needs to be... read »

10 November 2011

Grandson’s ‘Kaatha’, Without Becoming An Exhibit’

‘Grandson’s ‘Kaatha’, Without Becoming An Exhibit’ ((Article by Professor K Ayyappa Panicker, translated from Malayalam by Dr Elizabeth Menon) For... read »

12 July 2011

'Kaatha', joins her 'Thakazhichettan'!

‘Kaatha’ joins her ‘Thakazhichettan’! Kaatha (Kamalakshiamma), wife of Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, passed away at around 1130 hours on 1 June... read »

1 June 2011

Endosulfan: the extremely neurotoxic chemical that must be banned!

Endosulfan: the extremely neurotoxic chemical that must be banned! What more proof do they need to ban this dangerous and... read »

28 April 2011

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

Symphony of Music -- Melody, Rhythm And Magic

Symphony of music: melody, rhythm and sheer magic: how else could one describe an evening with the living legend,... read »

10 January 2011

Year of Hope and Happiness

Year of Hope and Happiness Another year gone and it’s a new beginning of hope and anticipation! Christmas and New... read »

1 January 2011

Memorial Star for Freddie Mercury

November 24 is always a sad day for all music lovers, especially for those who love Freddie Mercury and... read »

24 November 2010

Woman Power: Adoor Wins National Award for his 'Four Women'!

Adoor Gopalakrishnan wins his ninth National Award, Sworna Kamalam, as the Best Director for his film ‘Naalu Pennungal’(Four Women)... read »

11 September 2009

'Frozen': Shivajee Chandrabhushan's Debut Film Wins the National Award

Shivajee Chandrabhushan chosen as the Nation's Best Newcomer Director for his debut film, ‘Frozen’! It is a story told from... read »

9 September 2009

August 2009: Bharat Murali Bids His Final Good-Bye

Bharat Murali Bids His Final Good-Bye: 
 ‘Meena Maasathile Suriyan’ Karkkitakathil Asthamichu’!

 Malayalees in mourning! The untimely departure of the... read »

6 August 2009

Tribute to ‘Raveendra Sangeetham’

I was watching the news one afternoon four years ago and I still remember the newscaster’s words that made... read »

3 March 2009

The Problem with High Self-Esteem

One needs to define the meaning of self-esteem, before the much complex word 'high self-esteem' is considered. Dictionaries define self-esteem... read »

19 February 2009

January 2009: H.G Philipose Mar Eusebius-21January 2009

His Grace Philipose Mar Eusebius Metropolitan Of Thumpamon Diocese (16.06.1931—21.01.2009) H.G Philipose Mar Eusebius passed away at 2305 hours (IST)... read »

21 January 2009

October 2008: 52nd London Film Festival-13 October 2008

The Times BFI 52ND London Film Festival It’s that time of the year when the rest of the world... read »

13 October 2008

August 2008: INDEPENDENCE DAY- August 2008

"HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY"... read »

15 August 2008

Film Review: 'The Diving Bell and the Butterfly'

What does one say after witnessing such brilliance! Perhaps, "Thank God for London Film Festival", without which I would not... read »

4 August 2008

Self-realisation through Emotional Restraint

Self-realisation by restraining ones own emotions can be achieved in many ways. One has to come to terms with the... read »

4 August 2008

Have a 'Goal' or 'Focus' in Life

It is a well-accepted fact that having a focus or a goal in life makes that person a better achiever.... read »

14 May 2008

‘Colours of Passion’, reaching the very Soul of the Mortals

‘Colours of Passion’, reaching the very Soul of the Mortals “A real film must touch the heart of the audience,... read »

0 December 2008

The Golden Wonder from India By Dr Elizabeth Menon

He is neither the front man of a Rock ‘N’ Roll band nor he is a magician or an... read »

28 December 2007

World Films at The Times BFI 51st London Film Festival (2007)

The Times BFI 51st London Film Festival showed around 184 feature films and 133 short films from 43 countries, at... read »

12 November 2007

A True festival of Films

The love of films becomes a celebration in London for two weeks during 'The Times BFI 51st London Film Festival'.... read »

12 November 2007

Winning review at 'The Times BFI London Film Festival': Frozen

Frozen is a story told from a young girl's perspective Frozen is a film which makes the audience transfixed to... read »

1 November 2007

'Kayyoppu', 'A Signature Work'

'Kayyoppu', 'A Signature Work' One associates 'Signature' with ‘Proof of identity or intent, representing someone's name, nick name or... read »

22 October 2007

Yog, according to Swami Ramdev

Swami Ramdev can solely take the credit for changing the image of yoga and its practice. In other words,... read »

20 October 2007

Woman Power: Adoor's 'Four Women'

The only Malayalam film at The Times BFI 51st London Film Festival this year, was Adoor Gopalakrishnan's 'Four Women'. It... read »

20 October 2007

September 2007: Adoor's 'Four Women'

DadaSaheb Phalke Award winner Adoor Gopala Krishnan is back with his new film or perhaps I should say 'films', as... read »

20 September 2007

'Yours Krishna Menon'

''History is not what really happens, but what people are really taught'', words of V K Krishna Menon during one... read »

12 July 2007

God's own country, so we claim!

Literacy status of one hundred percent, high intelligence quotient, cleanliness, religious rituals of various kinds, thus the list is endless;... read »

20 April 2007

April 2007: Guruvayur and Yesudas

My views on the latest topic: 'Guruvayur and Yesudas' ! It's the 21st century and about time people had free... read »

19 April 2007

Manassa Vaacha Karmmana

Manassa Vaacha Karmmana To achieve a goal in life is what most people aspire. Therefore it is paramount that... read »

8 September 2006

Adoor and the Crystal Pyramid

Dada Saheb Phalke Award, Padma Vibhushan and now the Crystal Pyramid: his name is synonymous with Malayalam cinema: he took... read »

20 June 2006

Barry White, The Icon of ‘Lurve’

A voice, once heard and never forgotten: the velvety smooth voice of Barry White belongs there! His celestial voice... read »

10 July 2003

Kerala Festival 2002

‘Kerala Festival 2002’ at the Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan in London was the celebration of a unique culture in a foreign... read »

9 November 2002

‘Life Time Achievement Award’, for ‘the living legend, the pride of Kuttanadu’

Kala celebrates Annual Day with a difference: kuttanadan puncha and nostalgic memories of Thakazhi filled the air when ‘the living... read »

4 November 2002

‘Asha’ Wins The Day

If you think it’s about Asha, the melody queen of Bollywood winning yet another award, you couldn’t be farther from... read »

28 February 2002

45th Regus London Film Festival

Audience figures this year were quite impressive at around 110,000, feasting on more than 200 films. Regus sponsored the Film... read »

27 November 2001

Darling Of The Masses: One Who Brings The Essence Of Music To Our Screens

Mohan Lal -- the name brings instant responses from malayalees, and mostly it is intense adulation; but indifference is never... read »

24 November 2000

The Three Magic Letters: Homage To A Giant

Kerala is paying homage to the veteran leader, who shaped its political destiny on several occasions, and the rest of... read »

25 October 2000

Murali on his World Tour

The inimitable charismatic actor of Malayalam screens, captivating the audience with his profoundly deep voice and oratory! Some say... read »

1 September 2000

YESUDAS IN LONDON

That special time of the year, time for dazzling music and pure white cotton laced with a hint of gold,... read »

3 July 2000

True Friendship: An Eternal Enigma

We learn the value of friendship from a very early age. True friendship is unconditional: it is selfless loving and... read »

17 April 2000

Yesudas In London

That special time of the year, time for dazzling music and pure white cotton laced with a hint of gold,... read »

1 April 2000

Another Brilliant Facet In Our Celestial Jewel

Yesudas in Latin, English and Sanskrit ! He has done it again; entering new territories and capturing millions of devoted... read »

25 March 2000

A Mystical Journey from Cheruthuruthy to Shakespeare's Globe

William Shakespeare and Kerala: what do they have in common? Very little, one would say, till one visited Shakespeare's... read »

1 December 1999

Glamour, Glitter And Booker

Glamour and Booker prize - one may not associate the two; but that concept changed when a beautiful woman with... read »

11 October 1999

Women of Today

We talk about equality, equal wages, political correctness and acceptability in all walks of life, but it is worth considering... read »

9 October 1999

Kindred Spirit

'First Parsee Rock Star from India': Perhaps it's the least known fact about one of the most talented artists of... read »

9 October 1999

An Evening With Celestial Powers

An enchanting evening in London: Royal festival Hall stood whispering to the gentle breeze, bathed in the glorious golden sun.... read »

9 October 1999

Knight In Shining Armour?

FITTED IN: The Cardiff 3 and Lynette white Inquiry By Satish Sekar The Fitted in project £10.99 A Review by... read »

26 May 1999

Born With the Veil

An old friend of mine told me this story long time ago. Joseph was travelling through a remote village in... read »

24 March 1999

‘Kala’ Coming Of Age

It was a splendid display of Kerala at its best - what else would one expect at the annual meeting... read »

29 October 1998

An Evening With The Queen Of Melody

It was an evening to remember - a date with the Queen of Melody. S. Janaki performed at the International... read »

12 August 1998

End Of A Half Century

A well earned half century and more than 600 million people to celebrate the event. Was it all worthwhile?... read »

10 August 1998

Budha Pournamy With A Difference

It was May 1974: ‘Budha smiled’ in Pokhran, when India entered the nuclear age with the blessings of Mrs Indira... read »

27 May 1998