Philip Abraham

  • Bristol to Come Alive with SreeRaagam as Kathakali Brings G. Devarajan’s Timeless Music to Life

    Bristol to Come Alive with SreeRaagam as Kathakali Brings G. Devarajan’s Timeless Music to Life

    Bristol is set to resonate with the timeless melodies of Kerala as SreeRaagam – Season 3 presents a special tribute marking Balachandra Menon’s 50 years in cinema, alongside a landmark short Kathakali presentation of the immortal songs of G. Devarajan. Blending music, classical arts and live orchestration, the festival will be held on Sunday, 1…

  • In Loving Memory of Dr Nicholas Alexander FRCP, FRCGP 16 February 1937 – 14 February 2026 Aged 88 Years

    In Loving Memory of Dr Nicholas Alexander FRCP, FRCGP 16 February 1937 – 14 February 2026 Aged 88 Years

    It is with profound sorrow and immeasurable pride that the family announces the peaceful passing of their beloved father, Dr Nicholas Alexander, on 14 February 2026, just two days before his 89th birthday Born on 16 February 1937 in Sakthikulangara, Kerala, Dr Alexander’s journey began with humble roots and limitless determination. He became the first…

  • ഒന്ന് ചിരിക്കൂ…ഒരിക്കൽ കൂടി – Cinematic Music Meets Classical Kathakali in a Powerful Tribute to Pahalgam Tragedy

    ഒന്ന് ചിരിക്കൂ…ഒരിക്കൽ കൂടി – Cinematic Music Meets Classical Kathakali in a Powerful Tribute to Pahalgam Tragedy

    ഒന്ന് ചിരിക്കൂ….ഒരിക്കൽ കൂടി…….. യുദ്ധവും അക്രമവും അനുഭവിക്കുന്ന ഇന്നത്തെ സമൂഹത്തിന്റെ യാഥാർത്ഥ്യത്തെ പ്രതിഫലിപ്പിക്കുന്ന ഒരു ഭീകരകഥയാണ്. കഥകളിയെ അതിന്റെ തനിമയിൽ നിന്നു മാറ്റാതെയും, G. Devarajan മാസ്റ്ററുടെ അതുല്യമായ സംഗീതരാഗങ്ങളെയും, **Vayalar Rama Varma**യുടെയും P. Bhaskaran മാസ്റ്ററുടെയും കവിതകളെയും ശാസ്ത്രീയ കഥകളിയുടെ ഭാഷ്യം നൽകി പുതിയൊരു കഥ കഥകളിക്കായി രചിച്ചിരിക്കുകയാണ് കലാമണ്ഡലം വിജയകുമാർ. “Onnu Chirikkoo Orikkal Koodi” (Smile Once More… Just Once Again) is a deeply moving Kathakali performance…

  • Stability, Sound, and Authorship: An Assessment of Sound Engineer Anil George’s Live Practice

    Stability, Sound, and Authorship: An Assessment of Sound Engineer Anil George’s Live Practice

    A Critical Appraisal of Anil George’s Live Work In today’s large live events, the most important artistic choices are often the quiet ones. The sound that reaches an audience can decide whether a performance feels immediate or distant, confident or uncertain. Audio engineer Anil George works to a clear principle: reliability is not the opposite of…

  • OCI Application Process Becomes More Complex with New Document Verification Rules

    OCI Application Process Becomes More Complex with New Document Verification Rules

    The process for new Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) applications has become increasingly complex following new requirements introduced by the Government of India regarding the verification and legalisation of foreign-issued documents. Under the updated rules, all non-Indian Birth Certificates/ Marriage Certificates submitted for OCI applications must now be properly verified, certified, or apostilled by the…

  • India’s republic Day Celebrations: EU Leaders Guest at Republic Day as EU-India Trade Deal Nears Completion

    India’s republic Day Celebrations: EU Leaders Guest at Republic Day as EU-India Trade Deal Nears Completion

    India’s 77th Republic Day celebrations this year were marked by strong international engagement, with European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen attending as Guests of Honour. Their presence highlighted the growing partnership between India and the European Union, particularly at a time when both sides are seeking stronger and…