Author: AMC

Peter and Ivy in the kitchen

FOR THE FULL STORY: https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/living/2024/12/22/festive-family-recipes-from-home-cook-peter-padman-and-his-wife-ivy-george In their sun-soaked apartment in Petaling Jaya, Peter Padman and his wife Ivy George are hard at work, huddled over the kitchen counter as they put the finishing touches to their family’s Christmas meal. Their young adult children Shenna-Anne Shilpa Padman and Joash George Padman hustle in the background, ready […]

That’s my dad

BY SHIBU VADAKETH My dad Born in 1934, the year of the dogWas a chubby little kid I’m toldRound as ball and cute as a button6th kid of 7 and spoilt rottenThat’s my dad The zodiac says sincere, faithful, amiable, kindHe is Cheerful, helpful, always smilingAnd never Jealous of what others have or wanting,Loves life, […]

Joe’s Newsletter 2024

News update about family members Dear  members of the Vadaketh Family born or  living in Malaysia, Singapore, England, America, Australia and New Zealand,  Greetings and Good Wishes! The last newsletter I sent out was in 2014, ten years ago! Since then various events have occured among the family members living in these regions. In view […]

Annie Aunty turns 90

On March 13, 2021, Annie Verghese turned 90. Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, we had a virtual online party with a whole bunch of family members who turned up online to celebrate Annie Aunty’s 90 golden years.

Let Sudhir entertain you

If you’re looking for something to keep you entertained for hours, cousin Sudhir Thomas Vadaketh has lots to offer with his books, blog posts and TV channel. Check out his Musings From Singapore.

Vaccine 101 with Prof Thomas

In early 2021, Prasad Achachan/Uncle (Emeritus Prof PT Thomas, Executive Dean, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor’s University) was interviewed by BFM’s Tee Shiao Eek. Want to know if vaccines are safe and how they get approved in Malaysia? Click here and listen to the podcast.

Sharmini’s Kitchen

In September 2018, Sharmini was interviewed by The Star. “Sharmini is a warm, articulate woman who grew up in the bosom of a large extended family in Klang, where she still lives. Her mother was an excellent cook who moved to Malaysia where she got married (Sharmini’s father must have really liked her because she […]

Head of the house Thonipuzha

By Alice Edwin This is an account of VC Easaw, our family patriarch, our Appachen and Valiyappachen. A farmer by profession, Appachen was greatly respected by the people in his community. Villagers looked up to him for his honesty, impartiality and steadfastness. They trusted him enough to bring disputes to him for settlement. This was […]