AR Rahman inaugurates world’s largest sound healing dome at Tulåh Clinical Wellness in Kozhikode
Kozhikode: Oscar-winning composer A R Rahman on Saturday, February 7, inaugurated the world’s largest sound healing dome, called the Sonorium, at Tulåh Clinical Wellness in Kozhikode
Rahman unveiled the immersive wellness space during a visit with his Indian classical ensemble JHALAA.
Describing the Sonorium as a “profoundly therapeutic” space, he said, “the sound vibrations are deeply healing. The stillness and purity of Tulåh naturally helps improve concentration, creativity and recovery."
Founded by Faizal Kottikollon, Tulåh Clinical Wellness worked together with Svaram, Auroville, to develop the Sonorium, designed on a seven-fold geometric pattern symbolising the seven chakras of the human body.
“The dome works like an instrument, seamlessly integrated with sound tools, bringing together ancient knowledge and modern science,” Kottikollon said.
The structure is designed to produce precisely calibrated acoustic frequencies that help relaxation, balance the nervous system and support the body’s natural healing process. The space will host guided sound therapy sessions, meditative immersions and specially designed wellness programmes led by international practitioners.
With increasing global interest in non-invasive and experiential wellness therapies, the Sonorium is expected to strengthen Kerala’s position as a key destination for sound healing and integrative wellness. Tulåh Clinical Wellness Sonorium will open for visitors and bookings from March 2026.
About Tulåh Clinical Wellness Sanctuary
Tulåh Clinical Wellness Sanctuary was opened in April 2025 at Chelembra, near Kozhikode Airport. Spread across 30 acres, the project was developed under the leadership of Faizal E. Kottikollon, founder and chairman of KEF Holdings, and Shabana Faizal.
Built with an investment of ₹1,000 crore, Tulåh aims to redefine global wellness by combining Ayurveda, Chinese and Tibetan medicine, yoga, meditation, sports rehabilitation and genome-based treatments.
The sanctuary is closely associated with Meitra Hospital in Kozhikode, a leading healthcare facility under KEF Holdings. This partnership is expected to promote Kerala as a global hub for medical value tourism, attracting international visitors seeking holistic and science-based wellness care.
Faizal Kottikollon has also announced ambitious plans to establish 100 Tulah Centers worldwide under the brand ‘Urban Tulah’. These centers, each spanning 10,000 square feet, will bring premium wellness solutions to major cities. The first Urban Tulah center is set to open in Dubai.
Faizal E. Kottikollon, the son of P.K. Ahmed, founder of Kozhikode-based Peekay Steel, has been a trailblazer in business, healthcare, and philanthropy. Alongside his wife, Shabana Faizal, he runs the Faizal & Shabana Foundation, which actively supports social and educational development initiatives.
Shabana hails from Mangaluru in Karnataka state of India. She is the only daughter of prominent businessman and socio religious leader Late B Ahmed Haji Mohiudeen who founded the prestigious BA Group of Businesses in Thumbay near Mangaluru.
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Bihar: Over 150 children fall ill after consuming 'mid-day meal' in Saharsa
Saharsa (PTI): More than 150 children were taken ill after allegedly consuming food that was part of the mid-day meal in a school in Bihar’s Saharsa district, a senior official said on Thursday.
The incident occurred at a middle school in Baluaha village of the district.
The official said that 115 children were undergoing treatment at the Sadar Hospital, while around 50 students were admitted to Mahishi Public Health Centre.
“We received information that several children fell ill after consuming the mid-day meal in Baluaha. The children were initially treated at the primary health centre, but later, many were referred to the Sadar Hospital,” Saharsa District Magistrate Deepesh Kumar told reporters.
“According to doctors, the health condition of the children has improved, but they will be kept under observation for some time. There is no need to panic. Some kids are having mild fever. They are being treated accordingly,” Kumar said.
Meanwhile, family members of some children claimed that a snake was found in the container in which cooked pulses was stored at the school.
Of the 545 students present in the school, 200 had already eaten their meals by the time the snake was spotted, and later complained of stomach ache and vomiting, they said.
Regarding the claims, the DM said food samples have been collected from the school.
“We will be able to comment on this only after the results of the tested samples arrive,” he said.
