I
have observed the fusion of Carnatic music with many things: Hindustani
music, Jazz, Bollywood, Pop and Rap, but a few days back I witnessed
its foray into an unlikely arena: athletics. I listened, by turns
enthralled, excited, puzzled, annoyed, distressed and vexed, as the
music went through bouts of wrestling, racing, jumping and gymnastic
contortions, a veritable Olympic multi-event that shook the very
foundations of Carnatic music and propelled it into a brave new world.
Monday 26 August 2013
Saturday 24 August 2013
Ernie Pyle, the greatest war journalist
“You feel small in the
presence of dead men, and ashamed at being alive, and you don’t ask silly
questions." These words are from The
Death of Captain Waskow, Earnie Pyle’s most popular
World War II report. He wrote this after watching the American dead being
brought down on mule backs from a hill on the Italian front lines on January 10,
1944.
Thursday 22 August 2013
Hanging Man of Olomouc, Czech Republic
Initially I saw the silhouette and couldn’t believe my eyes; I strained to see if there was any kind of movement. As I got closer I realized it was just a statue, but what a weird one! Read more here...
Monday 19 August 2013
Custard Apple for better health
Custard Apple
(Seethaphal/Seethapazham/Aatha Chakka/Bullock’s Heart) belongs to the Annonaceae family which is believed to be a native of the West
Indies. It is now grown in many sub-tropical countries. There are
over 2000 varieties in this group. But only fruits of five of these are eaten.
Wednesday 14 August 2013
A Short Story for Independence Day
As we celebrate the Independence Day let us also spare a thought for the men of our Defence Forces who guard our country. Here is a sensitive and touching story about the Army:
A GENERAL AND HIS DAUGHTER
Please click here to read on.
Saturday 10 August 2013
Sunday 4 August 2013
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