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Jayan Cherian Part 2: ‘Censorship is a colonial law, it has no place in a democracy’

Final of a two-part interview with filmmaker Jayan K Cherian, who says his IFFI-premiered & IFFK-headed 'Rhythm of Dammam', on the Siddi community, is his most benign film; his past censored films & why censorship laws should be scrapped.
Jayan Cherian Part 1: ‘Hindu Siddis are found only in India’s Konkan region; re-enslaved by upper caste landowners’

First of a two-part interview with New York-based Malayalee filmmaker Jayan K Cherian, whose latest Konkani-Kannada film 'Rhythm of Dammam', on the Siddi community of Yellapur, Karnataka, premiered at International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Goa, and next shows in International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK).
Travel guide 2023-24: Eating your way down the coast of Maharashtra, the land of maha taste

New Year 2024: Drive down the 720 km Konkan Coast for some of the best food India has to offer. Don't miss north Khandeshi Baingan Bharta, Xec Xec crab, ros omelettes, bhakri with tambda rassa, keema dosa, and sweet and strong coffee.
Yes Bank to set up 1,000 water purifiers at railway stations

"Yes Bank has joined hands with the Indian Railways to provide safe and clean drinking water at railway stations by setting up 1,000 community water purification systems across India by 2019", the bank said in a statement today.

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Konkan Belt

Jayan Cherian Part 2: ‘Censorship is a colonial law, it has no place in a democracy’

Jayan Cherian Part 1: ‘Hindu Siddis are found only in India’s Konkan region; re-enslaved by upper caste landowners’

Travel guide 2023-24: Eating your way down the coast of Maharashtra, the land of maha taste

Yes Bank to set up 1,000 water purifiers at railway stations