Kerala kalamandalam – a living centre of kerala’s traditional performing arts
If you take an early morning walk along the banks of the Bharathapuzha in Cheruthuruthy, the mist rising off the river is accompanied by a steady, hypnotic soundscape: the sharp strike of the thalam (cymbals), the rolling thunder of the maddalam, and the…
Kerala sahitya akademi – history, activities, awards, library, publications and Its contribution to malayalam literature
A thriving literary culture needs more than brilliant storytellers—it demands an ecosystem that protects old manuscripts, backs ambitious research, and gives writers a credible platform. For Malayalam, that institutional backbone has long been the Kerala…
Preserving the soul of kerala: a deep dive into the kerala folklore academy
When we think of Kerala, we often picture serene backwaters, lush green hills, and vibrant festivals. But beneath this postcard beauty lies a much deeper, older heartbeat: our living folklore. From the fierce, drum-fueled frenzy of a North Malabar…
34th Ezhuthachan award: Methil Radhakrishnan wins kerala’s highest literary honour – his life and famous literary works
When the Kerala government announced on Kerala Piravi Day that Methil Radhakrishnan had won the 34th Ezhuthachan Puraskaram, the collective reaction across literary circles was a mix of quiet satisfaction and mild surprise. Satisfaction, because few…
50th Vayalar award for R. Rajasree’s ‘Aathreyakam’: the malayalam novel that earned a place in literary history
When the Vayalar Ramavarma Memorial Literary Award announced its 50th edition winner, it wasn’t just celebrating another book—it was marking a golden jubilee for one of Kerala’s most watched literary honors. This year, the prize went to Dr. R. Rajasree…