By C K George Brahmins had kept Sanskrit as their monopoly for about three thousand years preventing others from learning it including low-Caste Hindus. Hanxleden was credited to have broken the iron-grip of Brahmins” theocracy and rendered Sanskrit’s ancient wisdom accessible to the whole world especially Europe. Padre learnt Sanskrit language from two high-Caste Brahmins Read More…
By C K George The German Jesuit Missionary Priest, Joannes Ernestus Hanxleden alias Arnos Padre was a “storm on two legs in the literary and cultural horizon of not only Kerala but also the world over” for about three decades. He had produced classical works in Malayalam and Sanskrit when it was a taboo for Read More…
By Aneesh Mohanan There are brilliant heroines who quadruple their paychecks in the movie industry in addition to actresses who have become well-known for their attractiveness. Now, let’s read this and discover their identities. Not to mention Keerthy Suresh, who has become well known for being a talented actress. She has a busy acting schedule. Read More…
Therambil Ramakrishnan, a noted senior leader of the Indian National Congress and former speaker of the Kerala Assembly, stated that the country is in a state of crisis. While conversing with the Indian Vartha reporter, he stressed the need for strengthening the party and added that it is high time to do it. In response Read More…
Google created a doodle to commemorate the 120th birthday of P.K. Rosy, the first female lead in Malayalam cinema. Rosy was born Rajamma on February 10, 1903 in Kerala’s capital city of Thiruvananthapuram. Rosy’s interest in acting began at a young age. Rosy crossed barriers in an era when performing arts were prohibited in many Read More…
By C. K. George One of the three biblical wise men (the Magi) who presented gold, frankincense, myrrh, and spices, including spikenard ointment, to the Infant Jesus at Bethlehem was from Kerala’s Piravom, 35 kilometres east of Kochi, according to Fr Skaria Vattakkattil, Chief Spokesperson of the Saint Mary’s Orthodox Syrian Cathedral. According to Matthew’s Read More…
Talking openly with kids about sexual assault is an important part of creating safe environments that support kids’ growth and development. Here’s how to teach kids about sexual violence. Every child has a right to a childhood free from abuse, and ensuring their safety requires talking to them about sexual abuse. Talking to your child Read More…
The Supreme Court Thursday released three men who had been given the death penalty for the 201 rape, torture and murder of a 19 year old woman. The Supreme Court, the prosecution “failed to prove its case” against the individuals, therefore they should be given “the benefit of the doubt.” The trail court found the Read More…
Days after casting his final ballot in the state’s 14th Assembly elections, the 106-year-old Shyam Saran Negi, who served as independent India’s first voter, passed away today in his hometown of Kalpa, Himachal Pradesh.Mr. Negi was the first voter in the independent nation when he cast his ballot on October 23, 1951, at the Kalpa Read More…
The former prime minister Indira Gandhi’s passing anniversary falls on October 31. On October 31, 1984, the deceased Congresswoman was killed by two of her own bodyguards after she had authorised Operation Blue Star, a military operation at the Golden Temple. Her terrible death sparked numerous anti-Sikh riots across the nation. Indira Gandhi was India’s Read More…