Art and Culture

Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema, the painter of "Victorians in togas", was one of the most successful artists of the XIX century.

Chhau (pronounced Cho) is an ancient dance form. The etymological root of the word 'Chhau' is traced to the Sanskrit 'Chhaya' or shade, referring to the mask used by the dancers.

Veteran Kathakali artiste, Keezhpadam Kumaran Nair, died in a hospital near here, family sources said.

Nair (93) had been undergoing treatment for pneumonia for the last few days.

Influences on Kerala's architecture came across the seas, from far flung regions of the world, especially South East Asia and the Pacific Rim stretching up to China.

An Indian American music composer has become an inspiration for a whole new generation of American composers by being ranked among the top 15 women composers in the US.

M.Vijayalakshmi, a visually-impaired woman in Kerala, is adding delight to the world of music by playing Veena, an Indian classical stringed instrument, at national and international concerts.

History was created when Rajan Zed, Director of Interfaith Relations of Hindu Temple of Northern Nevada, Public Relations Officer of India Association of Northern Nevada, and a Hindu chaplain, read an

The Trichur district which is the cultural capital of the state,can rightfully claim pre-eminence above all its neighbouring districts in the state for its abundance of famous and old temples.

In an effort to bring the Taj Mahal to the top of the list of World's Seven New Wonders, acclaimed music director A R Rehman is shooting a special music album on the premises of the monument of love.

Actor Murali today announced the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy Awards for the year 2006. Ochira Nila's Truth India TV Channel has bagged the award for best drama.