{
  "id": 6145708,
  "title": "Basheer’s world to come alive on stage in Kottayam",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/basheers-world-to-come-alive-on-stage-in-kottayam",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-07T15:49:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/basheers-world-to-come-alive-on-stage-in-kottayam/article71439569.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Chennai-based theatre group Perch will present their production Under the Mangosteen Tree in Kottayam on Friday as part of their farewell tour. This play, inspired by the works of renowned Malayalam writer Vaikom Muhammad Basheer, delves into his unique world of humor, tenderness, and deeply human stories.\n\nThe performance will take place at Mammen Mappillai Hall at 6:30 p.m. and is being presented by The Purple Crayons in Kottayam. For tickets and additional information, interested individuals can visit the Purple Crayons' website at https://thepurplecrayons.com/products/under-the-mangosteen-tree-by-perch?variant=46950982582470.\n\nAccording to the guidelines set forth by The Hindu, comments related to this story should be in English and written as full sentences. Abusive or personal remarks are not permitted, and readers are encouraged to adhere to the community guidelines for posting comments.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}