Thiruvananthapuram witnessed the grand finale of week-long Onam celebrations on Sunday, featuring traditional art forms, cultural troupes and over 69 floats. Thousands attended the closing procession, flagged off by Vice President C P Radhakrishnan, amid heightened security and traffic restrictions
Sixteen-year-old Sabri became the first Muslim woman to perform Kathakali at Kerala Kalamandalam, realizing her long-cherished dream. Her debut during Vijayadashami marked a historic moment for the near-century-old institution, which opened doors to female students in 2021
Age was never a barrier for the veteran artist who had relentless journey for nearly nine decades with his specialisation in "Kalladikodan" style in Kathakali.