Abhradita’s Ghazal Mehfil in Calicut

Abhradita Banerjee captivates the ghazal loving crowd in Calicut with her soulful rendering, writes MUHAMMED NOUSHAD. Photos by SHAJAHAN K E. “Wo jo hum me tum me qaraar tha, tumhe yaad ho ke na yaad ho…” sang Abhradita Banerjee, easily bringing about the jazbaat that resonate within the hearts of listeners, through her deep, inviting, rich voice. This ghazal, written by

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Ann Kathrin: To Travel Alone is to Trust People

Young explorer Ann Kathrin travels to different countries from Germany; she does odd jobs, meets people and learns about their lives. By MUHAMMED NOUSHAD. Each place offers something interesting to learn, believes Ann Kathrin Keppke, a solo traveler. That may be the reason she doesn’t plan her trips. From Wayanad, while heading to Calicut, she took a wrong bus and

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In Rapture with a Sarod

Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, the world’s finest Sarod exponent and his brilliantly talented youthful sons Amaan and Ayaan engage you in an unforgettable conversation on their Sarods. MUHAMMED NOUSHAD listens to them at Calicut beach. Photographed by ABID ABOOBAKER. With certain fingers, a Sarod is more than an instrument and music is more than music. Longing is more than what you thought

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