It would be hard to not write about Pandit Ravi Shankar, but equally hard to write about him, as the media has left no information untouched about the legendary musician. Still, from a musician’s perspective, I would like to share a few thoughts.

I was sitting in the beautiful Captain M.N. Mulla Auditorium to listen to the Indian Navy symphonic orchestra as part of the Navy Week celebrations. The special concert brochure was neat and comprehensive; military precision and sharpness was evident in the organisation and the entire evening’s concert was calibrated to a tee. I was impressed.

Collaborations bring a joy of their own. They result in a new creation, born out of different artistic sensibilities and the end result can surprise you.

Indians across the world have been watching the Lokpal drama. Crowds, agitation, accusations, defence, impromptu skits et al were on the agenda.

The world can’t get over the treasure that tumbled out of the vaults of the Ananta Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Tiruvanantapuram.

THE RAINS have arrived. The monsoon birds are around, others are more vocal than ever.

I went last week to watch Bal Gandharva, the film, with my daughter. As we waited for the theatre doors to open, there was a swarm of people waiting as well.

I went last week to watch Bal Gandharva, the film, with my daughter. As we waited for the theatre doors to open, there was a swarm of people waiting as well. Surely for some Bollywood hit, we thought. To our utmost surprise, the crowd walked right in with us to watch the same film!

Recently, I read a report about an event in Kerala, to mark the 27th death anniversary of M.D. Ramanathan, which was observed in April.

I got a jolt when I received an email from a long lost school friend. Norma had read one of my columns and wrote to me.