District Collector John V. Samuel recently presented the Uthrada Kizhi award to N.K. Saumyavathi Thampuratti, a member of the Cochin royal family in Kottayam. The Uthrada Kizhi is a traditional annual award given by the Maharajas of the former State of Cochin to women in the family during Onam. Ms. Thampuratti is from the Nadackal…
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Mysore, N.K. Lokanath, highlighted the challenges faced by cooperative societies and emphasized the importance of overcoming these challenges for the benefit of the community. He mentioned the lack of leadership, training in administration, and participation by members as key issues affecting cooperative societies. Additionally, restrictions on accessing credit from…
Opposition leader V.D. Satheesan presented the N. Rajesh Memorial Award to Women in Cinema Collective (WCC) and released The Journalist journal in Kozhikode. He criticized the State government for ignoring the Justice K. Hema Committee report and survivors’ statements on sexual harassment in the Malayalam film industry. Scriptwriter Deedi Damodaran, hairstylist P.S. Rahna, and actor…
Renowned lyricist and filmmaker Sreekumaran Thampi was honored with the Legend of Honour award by the Malayalam Cine Technicians’ Association at their 30th anniversary celebration. The award included a cash prize, citation, and memento, and was presented to him by senior filmmaker Joshiy. Other industry veterans like Sathyan Anthikad, B. Unnikrishnan, Lal, and actor Aparna…