Deepa Soman

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When Kerala meets Spain

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He’s all of 26, but Varun Sunil has already explored the universe of music, quite a bit.

Want a break? Go surfing

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Until a few years ago, the word ‘surf’ would probably have triggered images of toon adventure or detergent in the minds of most Indians. The scene has changed and the adventure sport, called surfing, figures prominently in the ‘to-do’ list of Indian beach enthusiasts.

The new kid on the cricket pitch

Thrust into the limelight when just 18, Sanju V.

American on a desi roll

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His name is as refreshing as his fusion music and quite misleading too. Meet Shankar Tucker, who has stolen many an Indian heart with his musical creations on YouTube Channel, ‘The Shruti Box’ over the past few years, a true-blooded American.

Winning the world with touching song

Baijuraj (centre) shot the video; (inset) U.A. Muneer

A few years ago, an act of humaneness from a few mentally-challenged children went viral on social media. In a national level inter-school running race, as the leading runner slipped and fell, the fellow participants ran back to lend him a hand.

Kalari: Fighting to stay relevant

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This ancient system has been handed down from generations and its fame has even spread to other continents. More importantly, over the years, Kalaripayattu or Kalari, has largely retained its original form — be it in the way proponents dress or the weapons they use.

Seeing the world with her heart

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As the spotlight fell on Sabriye Tenberken at TEDx Forum dais at Technopark, curiosity got the better of the audience, though she has been well-known for exceptional service and achievements.

Young champ dreams of playing for India

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His father, who introduced him to badminton when he was in class IV, could never have imagined the journey this was to take him on.

So skilled did Naveen Roy become at the game that he went on to wi

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I want to begin with a little story that was told to me by a leading executive at Aptech. He was exercising in a gym with a lot of younger people.

Shekhar Kapur’s Bandit Queen didn’t make the cut. Neither did Shaji Karun’s Piravi, which bagged 31 international awards.