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Story and history
Onam is here again. It's time for feasts, fun and new clothes. The festival is also a celebration of one's roots, writes A. V. VARGHESE
Dance

Classical, folk art performances
CLASSICAL AND folk music and dance performances will be conducted by the Federation of Residents' Association, at the Nishagandhi open-air auditorium in the city, as part of the Tourism Week celebrations The following are some of the ...
Festivals

A festival sans harvest
In the countryside around Thiruvananthapuram, Onam, a harvest festival, is fast moving away from its agrarian roots, reports PRAKASAM K. UNNI.


Cosmopolitan in spirit
The origins of Onam are wreathed in mystery. According to the Sreemad Bhagavata Mahapurana, Kerala has no connection with Vamana and Mahabali, writes ASWATHI TIRUNAL GOURI LAKSHMI BAYI.
Food For Thought

Variety fare
Try out these recipes and add variety to the traditional sadya...
Festivals

Onam fete
Poojappura Maidan: Ganamela led by Gangai Amaran, Vijay Jesudas, Yugendran and Venkat Prabhu (September 8); Ganamela by M. G. Sreekumar (September 9); Ganamela by K. S. Chitra (September 10) Tagore Theatre: Festival of Mohanlal ...
Health & Medicine

Born lean
WOMEN WHO get pregnant within six months of giving birth are at higher risk for premature babies, low birth weight and infant death, a new study reports. While the association has been reported before, the researchers say they were able to ...
Lifestyle

Ethnic chic
The look of the traditional kasavu has been reinvented with a lot of mix 'n match, this Onam. Read on to know more...
Shopping

Shoppers' day out
THE RESIDENTS of the city are on a shopping spree, with garment sellers offering special schemes for Onam. The discounts range from 20 to 50 per cent. In children's wear, the accent is on stylised casuals. Weekender, Benetton and Kangaroo have ...

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