How would you define yourself? I’m still working on it! But I find myself constantly trying to do and learn a lot of things that I’m fascinated by. It’s a simple philosophy; if somebody can do it, then I can. If nobody can do it,...
How long have you been in the industry? I entered just yesterday *bursts into laughter* But you’ve been around for quite a while, no? I remember you from ‘Ganda Hendathi’? You should never ask a woman such questions, okay? *laughs* I think you have a...
On a slow Saturday evening, while sitting at home by myself, I craved for some excitement. A few years ago, seeking excitement inevitably involved movement and meeting other people. Not any more though. Not since I’ve been in a serious, committed and overtly monogamous relationship...
The origins of Iceland’s name are various: the most popular claim is that since Iceland was a lush green paradise and Greenland a massive block of ice, the Vikings in their attempt to dissuade invaders, ironically named it ‘Iceland’. Another popular story is that Iceland...
Getting up at 4 every morning with the constant reminder of not being a kid anymore; rushing to school without entirely understanding Kepler’s laws; starting an exam with ‘-5’ already marked on the answer sheet for being late; listening to teachers ‘motivate’ students by asking...
Organic, natural, vegan, going green... sound familiar? From Instagram to Facebook, Twitter to Pinterest, they are by far the most popular hashtags of the digital age with everyone taking the health route. And lest you think the trend is limited to food alone, here’s a...
When Vasco da Gama and his clan brought a handful of chilies to India back in 1498, little did they know that the humble spice (or fruit?) would end up defining the country and its cuisine long after they had left. Brought to Europe from...
Their breaths were uneven, heavy and catching in their throats. Her heart was beating loudly in anticipation and arousal. There was a sticky wetness down there, and she was thoroughly enjoying every bit of it. She had been waiting for this moment for so long,...
One would think nothing can distract a politically-charged state like Kerala from election fever, but recently, the State took a break from politics and mourned the death of a seven-year-old boy from Thodupuzha. The child had been fatally kicked by his mother’s violent partner, whom...
If the ‘Internet of Things’ has been the buzzword over the last five years, I would say the ‘Theatre of Things’ will be the next big thing in the coming decade! Well, at least, that’s the hope — a future where theatre finds meaning and...
