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  • Community Initiative in Reading to Inspire Entrepreneurship and Business Confidence Among UK Malayalees

    Community Initiative in Reading to Inspire Entrepreneurship and Business Confidence Among UK Malayalees

    A community-driven business networking and knowledge-sharing event aimed at encouraging an entrepreneurial mindset among Malayalees in the UK will be held in Reading on Saturday, 11 April, organised by MARC – Malayalee Association of Reading Community. The event, designed as an open and supportive forum rather than a formal seminar or training programme, will bring…

  • 7 Beats Sangeetholsavam Season 9 to be Held in Hornchurch on March 7

    7 Beats Sangeetholsavam Season 9 to be Held in Hornchurch on March 7

    The popular UK-based cultural initiative 7 Beats Music Band is set to return with Sangeetholsavam Season 9, responding to growing demand from music lovers across London. The event will take place on Saturday, March 7, in Hornchurch, promising a full-day celebration of music and dance. Over the years, 7 Beats has earned wide recognition among…

  • 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…

  • 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…