Why a 19th-century king’s music still provokes doubt and dispute in the Carnatic world

For decades, sceptics have doubted Swathi Thirunal’s existence or the works credited to him. One scholar believes his recent ...

‘Travancore royals were progressive, but afraid of their own history’

You are an authority on Travancore history. How did it all start? History and literature are deeply connected. While working ...
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LDF dismisses as baseless media reports on Travancore King’s portrait removal

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: (Jan 15) The CPI(M)-led LDF on Thursday dismissed as baseless media reports regarding the installation of a portrait of the erstwhile ruler of the princely state of Travancore, ...