Tag Archives: Onam

Oh, numb!

Posted on August 23, 2010 by manuscrypts

While I was handling the high frequency burping that signifies the completion of the meal above, my phone rang. It was an ex-colleague, but more importantly, dear friend and a fellow mallu. I picked it up, expecting a loud ‘Happy … Continue reading →

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Arbor

Posted on October 21, 2009 by manuscrypts

Sometime back, when I’d written the post on Onam, I’d mentioned a story that deserved to be told. About an old school pal R who has composed a wonderful soundtrack for a recently released Malayalam movie. He’s been composing for … Continue reading →

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The Onam tag

Posted on September 2, 2009 by manuscrypts

Today is Onam. I’ll get wished – “Happy Onam”, and I’ll mutter a thanks/flash a smile, hopefully not weary/ type a ‘thanks’ with a smiley that will not reflect the emotions within. That’s perhaps apt, because there aren’t many emotions … Continue reading →

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Meet and Greet

Posted on September 12, 2008 by manuscrypts

Keralites in Bangalore are a strong force. But our influence has increased so much that this year, city authorities have ensured that our connection with our legendary King Mahabali, ruler of the netherworld, and the reason for Onam, becomes stronger. … Continue reading →

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Ram Gopal Varma ka Onam

Posted on August 27, 2007 by manuscrypts

(All charcaters in this are a product of the author’s imagination and any resemblance to anyone living/dead/missing is a product of the reader’s imagination) You might want to read the original story here or my earlier version ….. Bali ruled … Continue reading →

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Onam

Posted on September 15, 2005 by manuscrypts

Oh yes, very much God’s own festival… and yes, He had a major role to play in it.. Legend has it that the demon king Mahabali, who ruled over Kerala, was so good, that Indra, the king of Gods, felt … Continue reading →

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