Jaison Wilson

Kozhikode, New Delhi, Pathanāmthitta

Journalist at The New Indian Express

Journalist @NewIndianXpress

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With 'Thudarum', Pathanamthitta's verdant beauty is gaining momentum in Mollywood

6 days ago | newindianexpress.com | Jaison Wilson

PATHANAMTHITTA: As the Mohanlal-starrer Thudarum is making waves at the box office, the Pathanamthitta district also has its moment in the spotlight, showcasing a perfect setting for compelling Malayalam films. Despite challenges in hosting full-scale film productions, the district's picturesque landscapes and rich cultural backdrop with hill shrines such as Sabarimala to art forms like Padayani make it a favorite for filmmakers and audiences alike.
White cassock for olive greens, a man of the cloth finds new calling

1 week ago | newindianexpress.com | Jaison Wilson

PATHANAMTHITTA: A clergyman from Pathanamthitta district is set to tend to new flock by joining the Indian Army as a religious teacher. Equipped with the blessings of the Malankara Orthodox Church and rigorous military training, Fr Jim M George's journey is a testament to the unique blend of faith and national service. The objective of a religious teacher in the Army is to ensure national integration, with religious and regional harmony in the unit.
Nurses Association demands a user-friendly national registration process to ensure better job mobility

1 week ago | newindianexpress.com | Jaison Wilson

As per the existing rules of the Indian Nursing Council (INC), a nurse registered in one state must cancel that registration and obtain a no-objection certificate (NOC) to work in another state. This process is not only cumbersome but also leads to delays and financial burden.
Woman with Pathanamthitta roots to take on Australian PM in May election

2 weeks ago | newindianexpress.com | Jaison Wilson

PATHANAMTHITTA: Lawyer-activist Hannah Thomas, who has ancestral roots in Pathanamthitta district, is preparing to contest against Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in his constituency of Grayndler on May 3, on a Greens ticket. Grayndler is an electoral division in the Australian House of Representatives, located in the Inner West region of Sydney, New South Wales, the very seat Albanese has controlled since 1996. In her 30s, Hannah is also the youngest candidate in the fray.
For Kerala's youngest panchayat president, politics means service

3 weeks ago | newindianexpress.com | Jaison Wilson

PATHANAMTHITTA: Reshma Mariam Roy, who scripted history as Kerala's youngest panchayat president at the age of 21, likens her tenure to a lengthy degree course in life as she nears the completion of her five year term. "For me, politics is not a career but a service - a belief that drives me to strive for the constituency's holistic development. If politics becomes a job, corruption is inevitable.
With mom's blessing, 74-year-old makes kathakali debut in Kerala

3 weeks ago | newindianexpress.com | Jaison Wilson

PATHANAMTHITTA: Muraleedharan Pillai was 69 when he began practising padayani in 2019. In less than four years, at 72, he performed his arangettam in the ritualistic dance form at the Thazhoor Bhagavathi Temple, Vazhamuttom, in Vallicode in 2023. And now, the septuagenarian's unwavering dedication to traditional art forms has culminated in his arangettam, or debut performance, in kathakali at 74.
Suffragan Metropolitan remembers Pope

3 weeks ago | newindianexpress.com | Jaison Wilson

PATHANAMTHITTA: "They shall come from east and west and sit at the table"-this was the verse Pope Francis referred to when representatives of the Malankara Mar Thoma Church first visited the Vatican. Dr Joseph Mar Barnabas, Suffragan Metropolitan of the Mar Thoma Church, visited the Vatican in 2022, a visit that led to Pope Francis initiating formal dialogue with the Mar Thoma Church.
Chrysostom's philosophy goes well beyond his wit, says Blessy

4 weeks ago | newindianexpress.com | Jaison Wilson

PATHANAMTHITTA: Having captured the life and legacy of Dr Philipose Mar Chrysostom in his biographical documentary, Blessy says it is disheartening to see the former head of the Mar Thoma Syrian Church being reduced to just a "silver-tongued cleric". "His philosophy and spirituality extend far beyond his wit," the filmmaker said. 100 Years of Chrysostom, narrated by actor Mohanlal, holds the Guinness World Record for the longest documentary film, with a runtime of 48 hours and 10 minutes.
Pathanamthitta’s Ranni panchayat becomes first in Kerala to ban dry leaf burning; convert waste into fertiliser

1 month ago | newindianexpress.com | Jaison Wilson

PATHANAMTHITTA: In a significant step toward environmental protection, the Ranni Panchayat in the Pathanamthitta district has decided to ban the burning of dry leaves while converting them into organic fertiliser. This initiative aims to reduce air pollution and promote sustainable practices. The panchayat tasked the members of the Haritha Karma Sena (HKS), involved in the door-to-door collection of plastic and other non-biodegradable waste, to gather dry leaves in sacks.
Pitching it right: When law enforcement is music to the ears

1 month ago | newindianexpress.com | Jaison Wilson

PATHANAMTHITTA: It was all in tune with the law!A motor vehicle inspector known for stroking up an awesome beat was on his official beat in in Mallappally, Pathanamthitta, when he chanced upon an occasion to put his percussion skills to use -- as it turned out, to make a valuable pitch for road safety. Ajith Andrews, with the Mallappally sub-regional transport office, was conducting a routine inspection when he flagged down a motorcycle for a traffic violation.