Odakkuzhal, the social organization of Marol Malayalees, will celebrate Onam on October 5  Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at the Marol Education Academy School premises. Following the Onam feast, a cultural gathering will be held, presided over by President K. V. Satyanath. On this occasion, his book titled Great Poets of Malayalam will be released. The first copies will be received by M/s Vellodi Balachandran, V. Sivaramakrishnan, P. R. Krishnan, C. P. Krishnakumar, Prof. Geeta Vijayasankar, and P. V. Vijaykumar.

The celebrations will also feature cultural events, including classical and folk dances, songs, and other performances.

Onam Celebrations by Odakkuzhal 

Mumbai Sahitya Vedi will meet at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 5, at the Matunga office of the Bombay Keraleeya Samajam. At this session, P. Viswanathan will present his stories, informed K. P. Vinayan, Convenor of the Sahitya Vedi.

P Viswanathan to Present His Stories at Mumbai Sahitya Vedi

The President, Secretary, and Members of the Kerala Cricket Association express their profound grief and shock at the passing of M. Suresh Kumar (Umbri).

Born on 19 April 1973 in Alleppey, Kerala, Suresh Kumar was a distinguished first-class cricketer who represented Kerala in the Ranji Trophy. A versatile left-arm spinner, dependable batsman, and acrobatic fielder, Suresh played 72 first-class matches between 1991/92 and 2005/06, scoring 1,657 runs and taking 196 wickets.

He played 52 matches for Kerala, 17 for Railways, and also represented South Zone and Central Zone in the Duleep Trophy. Known fondly as “Umbri” among friends and cricketing circles, he was widely regarded as the ultimate team man.

Suresh represented India at the Under-19 level in 1992, under the captaincy of Rahul Dravid, playing both Youth Tests and ODIs against New Zealand. That New Zealand team included players like Stephen Fleming and Dion Nash.

Rahul Dravid fondly recalled a story during the Bradman Oration in 2011, highlighting Suresh’s spirit. In 1992, during a U-19 game, two Indian batsmen – one from Uttar Pradesh who spoke only Hindi and the other from Kerala who spoke only Malayalam – batted together and built a 100-run stand. Despite the language barrier, their shared language was cricket. One of those two players was M. Suresh Kumar.

The Kerala Cricket community has lost one of its finest. May his soul rest in eternal peace.

Kerala Cricket Mourns the Passing of M. Suresh Kumar Umbri

Ghungroo – All India Dance Festival to Be Held on June 22 in Navi Mumbai

Navi Mumbai will host the upcoming All India Dance Festival – Sinddhu Nair’s Ghungroo on June 22, 2025, at the CIDCO Auditorium, Sector 30A, Vashi, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

The festival will feature over 100 dance groups and more than 1,500 artists from across India, showcasing a vibrant mix of Classical, Folk, and Contemporary dance forms. Performances will include Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi, Odissi, Lavani, Bihu, Garba, Bollywood Fusion, and many more.

This is a non-commercial event with free entry for all attendees. The festival is supported by the Indian Film & Television Choreographers Association (IFTCA), All India Artist Association (AIAA), and other cultural partners.

Open to all art lovers, the event aims to celebrate India’s diverse dance heritage and provide a platform for artists from across the country.

Sinddhu Nairs Ghungroo to Unite Over 1500 Artists at All India Dance Festival in Navi Mumbai

In a historic first, 21 out of 33 Supreme Court judges in India have publicly disclosed their personal assets, following a unanimous decision taken during the full court meeting of the Supreme Court on April 1, 2025. The disclosures were published on the official Supreme Court website.

Justice K.V. Viswanathan emerged as the wealthiest among them, declaring ownership of flats in Chennai and Delhi, fixed deposits worth ₹120 crore in his name, and an additional ₹6.43 crore in his wife’s name. Justice Viswanathan, originally from Kalpathy in Palakkad, Kerala, was a senior advocate before being appointed as a judge on May 19, 2023.

Another judge from Kerala, Justice K. Vinod Chandra, revealed a 50% share in 4.2 acres of land in Aluva, additional land parcels of 2.07 and 2.48 acres, mutual fund holdings worth ₹7.94 lakh, and fixed deposits totaling ₹3.94 lakh.

Designated Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai declared ₹19.63 lakh in bank deposits, a family flat in Amaravati (Maharashtra), and flats in Bandra and Delhi’s Defence Colony.

Current CJI Sanjiv Khanna disclosed ₹55.75 lakh in fixed deposits, a provident fund of ₹1.06 crore, ₹1.77 crore in the General Provident Fund (GPF), and two flats in Delhi.

This unprecedented move marks a step towards greater transparency in the Indian judiciary.

Supreme Court Judges Declare Personal Assets for the First Time in History

Renowned Mumbai-based danseuse and dance guru Nisha Gilbert presented her article on the legendary poet and Ottan Thullal innovator, Kunchan Nambiar, at the Bombay Sahitya Vedi. The article, titled "Aksharangale Thullhicha Nattuvan" (The Dancer Who Made Letters Dance), explored Nambiar’s unique fusion of rhythm, satire, and literary artistry.

The session was presided over by noted novelist C. P. Krishnakumar, who remarked that even after three centuries, Kerala has yet to find a poet who surpasses Nambiar's legacy.

A lively discussion followed, with contributions from S. Harilal, Biju K. Rajan, Linod Varghese, Indira Kumud, Ambili Krishnakumar, Jyotilakshmi Nambiar, P. Viswanathan, P. S. Sumesh, Kalathur Vinayan, Santosh Pallassana, E. Harindranath, Adv. Rajkumar, Venu R., Anil Prakash, Suresh Nair, E. S. Sajivan, P. N. Vikraman, Rekha Raj, C. H. Gopalakrishnan, and K. P. Vinayan.

Nisha Gilbert Presents Insightful Article on Kunchan Nambiar at Bombay Sahitya Vedi

PUNE – Swaramanjari Music is back with the 7th season of its popular singing competition, Sangeeta Pratibha 2025, aimed at discovering talented young Malayali singers residing in Maharashtra.

The contest will be held in two age categories:

Junior (8–15 years)

Senior (16–26 years)

Aspiring participants are invited to submit a video recording of themselves singing a melodious Malayalam song. Karaoke is allowed. Entries must be sent via email to swaramanjarimusic@gmail.com or via WhatsApp to 93710 36579. The last date for submission is June 30, 2025.

Exciting Cash Prizes Await the Winners:
Junior Category:

First Prize: ₹10,000
Second Prize: ₹5,000
Senior Category:
First Prize: ₹20,000
Second Prize: ₹10,000

The Grand Finale will be held on Sunday, September 28, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at Dhyana Prabhodhini High School Auditorium, Nigdi Pradhikaran, Pune.

Programme Coordinators:
Shri Ravindranath – 98701 25707

Shri Ganesh Iyer – 98191 86115

Shri Mohan C Nair – 73959 01639

Esteemed Judges from Previous Years Include:
Shri Kanjirangadu Ramachandran (2011, 2012)

Shri S Ganeshkumar (2012)

Shri Vidyadharan Master (2016)

Smt Susheeladevi and Shri Gopideas (2018)

Smt P V Preeta and Shri G Sreeram (2023)

Swaramanjari Music encourages all passionate young Malayali singers in Maharashtra to showcase their talent and seize this opportunity to shine on stage.

For more information, contact: swaramanjarimusic@gmail.com | 93710 36579

Swaramanjari Music Announces Sangeeta Pratibha 2025 Season 7 Talent Hunt for Young Malayali Singers in Maharashtra

Kuttichathan (Hobgoblin), the twelfth play by Mumbai Sarathi, was staged before a record audience at the Savitribai Phule Auditorium in Dombivli.

At a time when stage plays are becoming increasingly rare, this performance captured the audience's attention and admiration. Spectators wholeheartedly praised and congratulated everyone who contributed to the play's success.

Santosh Sarathi, who portrayed the role of Kuttichathan, received tremendous applause for his performance. The play ran for approximately two and a half hours.

Renowned film and stage actors Santosh Kizhattoor and Vinay Forrt were special guests at the event. They praised the play and shared their evaluation of the performance. “A stage play is not merely a source of entertainment, but a powerful medium to uphold and promote the cultural traditions of the community,” they noted.

In his address, Santosh Kizhattoor reminded the audience that Kerala has a rich history of stage plays that have brought about revolutionary changes in the state's governance.

Kuttichathan Enthralls Audience at Dombivli Stage

In a heartfelt tribute to the victims of the recent Pahalgam attack, residents of the Hill Garden housing societies in Thane West came together for a silent candlelight vigil on Friday evening. Over a hundred residents, along with several passersby, gathered within the complex to offer silent prayers and pay their respects to those who lost their lives.

The event was organized by the Hill Garden Ayyappa Bhakta Sangam (HGABS), a registered charitable organization, which took the initiative to coordinate the vigil. The atmosphere was somber yet united, as the community stood in solidarity with the victims and their families during this time of grief.



Hill Garden Residents Hold Candlelight Vigil for Pahalgam Attack Victims

<p>Odakkuzhal, the social organization of Marol Malayalees, will celebrate Onam on October 5  Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at the Marol Education Academy School premises. Following the Onam feast, a cultural gathering will be held, presided over by President K. V. Satyanath. On this occasion, his book titled Great Poets of Malayalam will be released. The first copies will be received by M/s Vellodi Balachandran, V. Sivaramakrishnan, P. R. Krishnan, C. P. Krishnakumar, Prof. Geeta Vijayasankar, and P. V. Vijaykumar.</p>
<p>The celebrations will also feature cultural events, including classical and folk dances, songs, and other performances.</p>
