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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345 Indian fishermen stranded in Iran return home via Armenia
New Delhi (PTI): A group of 345 Indian fishermen, who were stranded in Iran amid escalating regional tensions, returned to India via Armenia on Saturday, officials said.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar thanked his Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan for assistance in return of the Indian nationals.
The Indian nationals arrived in Chennai this evening, the officials cited above said.
The circumstances that led to them being stranded in Iran were not immediately known.
"Thank FM @AraratMirzoyan and the Government of Armenia for facilitating the evacuation of Indian fishermen today from Iran, through Armenia to India," Jaishankar said on social media.
Over 1,500 Indian nationals have left Iran through land border crossings in Armenia and Azerbaijan since the start of the West Asia conflict over a month ago.
"A group of Indian fishermen, stranded in Iran, are returning home via Armenia today; their flight is expected to reach India this evening," a government statement said.
It said the Ministry of External Affairs continues to closely monitor the evolving situation in the West Asian region, with the safety, security and welfare of the Indian community being accorded the highest priority.
It also made a mention of five Indians being injured in Abu Dhabi on Friday.
According to Abu Dhabi authorities, the Indian nationals were among the 12 people injured by debris from an intercepted missile.
"In an attack in Abu Dhabi, five Indian nationals were injured; four have been discharged, one remains under treatment," the Indian government's statement said.
It said the Indian mission in Abu Dhabi is extending "full" assistance and coordinating with local authorities, adding that their flight is expected to reach India this evening.
