MacLife is an American monthly magazine published by Future US. It focuses on the Macintosh personal computer and related products, including the iPad and iPhone. It was sold as a print product on newsstands, but is now exclusively a digital–only product distributed through Magazines Direct, or through the Mac|Life app which can be obtained via the App Store. Between September 1996 and February 2007, the magazine was known as MacAddict.
Daiva Dasakam(Ten Verses To God: The Universal Prayer) is a prayer penned by Narayana Guru circa 1914. In 2009 the Kerala state government recommended that it should become the national prayer of India. It has been translated into at least 100 languages and scripts.
Chota K. Naidu is an Indian cinematographer, best known for his distinct style of cinematography for films like, Matru Devo Bhava, Choodalani Vundi, and Kotha Bangaru Lokam. Naidu is part of the Indian Society of Cinematographers, the South Indian Cinematographers Association and the Telugu Cinematographers Association. He received two state Nandi Awards for Anji, Kotha Bangaru Lokam and two Filmfare Awards South for Kotha Bangaru Lokam, Damarukam for his cinematography. His outstanding contribution to the Indian Film Industry and the Indian Television Industry working as a DOP for Telugu, Tamil and Hindi films, and in television is appreciated from last 30 and odd years.
Mickey J. Meyer is an Indian music composer and singer known for his works predominantly in Telugu Cinema. He has received two Filmfare Awards South, and three state Nandi Awards for the Best Music Direction. An alumnus of Trinity College of Music, Meyer started his career in 2005 and composed music for films such as Happy Days (2007), Kotha Bangaru Lokam (2008), Leader (2010) and A Aa (2016).
Kotha Bangaru Lokam is a 2008 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by debutant Srikanth Addala, and produced by Dil Raju. The film stars Varun Sandesh and Shweta Basu Prasad with Prakash Raj, Jayasudha, Brahmanandam, and Rao Ramesh in supporting roles. The film has music composed by Mickey J. Meyer and cinematography by Chota K. Naidu.
P. C. Gopalan, popularly known by his pseudonym, Nandanar was an Indian writer of Malayalam literature. He was known for his novels and short stories which had the backdrop of the Indian Army barracks of the 1940s and 1950s as well as for his children's literature. Anubhavangal, Ira, Thokkukalkkidayile Jeevitham, Athmavinte Novukal, Ariyappedatha Manushyajeevikal, Anubhoothikalude Lokam and a series of stories with Unnikkuttan as the lead character are some of his better known works. He received the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Novel in 1964 for his work, Athmavinte Novukal.
The 56th Filmfare Awards South ceremony honored its selection of the best South Indian films of 2008 and was held on Friday, 31 July 2009, in Hyderabad, India.
Naramalli Sivaprasad was an Indian film actor turned politician, belonging to Telugu Desam Party. In the 2009 election he was elected to the Lok Sabha from the Chittoor constituency in Andhra Pradesh. He dressed himself up in many roles in protesting against the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh state. He was also one of the MPs who were suspended for protesting in Indian Parliament against the bifurcation of the state. He also protested by dressing himself up as B. R. Ambedkar demanding special status for Andhra Pradesh.
Sreekanth Addala is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in Telugu cinema. After working as an assistant director for several films, Addala made his directorial debut in 2008 with Kotha Bangaru Lokam. He went onto write and direct films such as Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (2013), Mukunda (2014), Brahmotsavam (2016), and Narappa (2021).
K. Ali Kutty, title Musliyar, is an Islamic scholar from Kerala, southern India. He currently serves as General Secretary, Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulamaor chelari group, the body of Sunni-Shafi'i scholars in northern Kerala.
K. L. Mohana Varma is a Malayalam–language novelist, short story writer and journalist from the Indian state of Kerala. Varma is known for pioneering fiction with a subject-based theme in Malayalam story-telling. His novels Ohari, Cricket, Neethi, reflect this form. His humorous columns and articles on contemporary politics, business and sports are popular. He has 66 published works, including 2 novels in English. His books are translated into many Indian languages. He has more than 15 awards for his works. He made two documentaries and a children's film.
Randu Lokam is a 1977 Indian Malayalam film, directed by J. Sasikumar and produced by Hari Pothan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sharada, Jayabharathi and M. G. Soman in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan. The film is a remake of 1971 Tamil film Savaale Samali.
Aval Kanda Lokam is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair (director) and produced by Sheriff. The film stars Jayan, K. P Ummer, Ravikumar, Seema and Padmapriya in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. K. Arjunan.
Ee Lokam Evide Kure Manushyar is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. G. Vishwambharan and produced by Sajan. The film stars Mammooty, Rahman, Nedumudi Venu, Jayabharathi, Innocent and Thilakan in important roles. The film has musical score by Shyam.
Raj Tarun is an Indian actor who works in Telugu films. Tarun debuted with the 2013 film Uyyala Jampala for which won SIIMA Award for Best Male Debut (Telugu) for the film.
Raitu Kutumbam is a 1972 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by T. Rama Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Kanchana, with music composed by T. Chalapathi Rao.
Dabbuki Lokam Dasoham is a 1973 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by M. Jagannatha Rao under the S.V.S. Films banner and directed by D. Yoganand. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Jamuna and music composed by K. V. Mahadevan.
Iddari Lokam Okate is a 2019 Indian romantic drama film directed by G.R. Krishna and produced by Sirish under Dil Raju's Sri Venkateswara Creations. It's a remake of 2011 Turkish film Love Likes Coincidences. Starring Raj Tarun and Shalini Pandey, the film follows story of Varshini (Pandey) and her chance meetings with Mahi (Tarun). The music of the film is composed by Mickey J Meyer.
Lajo Jose is an Indian writer of Malayalam literature. He is known for his crime thriller and mystery novels which include Coffee House, Hydrangea, Ruthinte Lokam, Rest in Peace and Kanya Maria. His latest work is Orange Thottathile Athidhi, published by Mathrubhumi Books in 2023.
