The feminine power is a divine power and the cult of Shakti in India is a testimony to that faith. The tradition of worship of Shakti has endured over millennia
The cult of Shakti
Ageless Wonder – Vyjayanthimala on cinema and dance in Madras
Vyjayanthimala has enjoyed superstardom on the screen and on stage. With an age defying grace, she continues to draw a full house when she performs on stage
The time traveller – An interaction with writer Balakumaran
He has recreated the glorious years of the Cholas through his novels and he has created dialogues that are now a part of popular parlance. Writer Balakumaran a traversed a journey that transcends time
Tech Talk in Carnatica
Debates on format and technology have raged on for decades in the field of classical music. Some of these have died down with time and some have led to newer formats in the circuit
Rhythm of Life – Tracking the beats of Vikku Vinayakram
He took the ghatam across the world and became a name to reckon with in the space of world music. Ghatam maestro Vikku Vinayakram shares his journey and memories of MS Subbulakshmi
At home with humour – An interaction with Revathy Sankaran
At 75, Revathy Sankaran has played several roles, from being a singer and story-teller to an anchor and actress. Her infectious energy and an effortless sense of humour keeps her going to don new hats.
Maestro of Mridangam – An interview with Trichy Sankaran
From having performed alongside legends of Carnatic music as a new comer to having taken Carnatic music to the western audience, Sangita Kalanidhi Dr Trichy Sankaran has traversed quite a long journey in his illustrious musical career
The river of knowledge – the cult of Saraswati
Saraswati is not only the embodiment of knowledge but also an important means to reach Lakshmi and attain Shakti. The cult of Saraswati in the south is an interesting one
Of wit and wisdom – An interaction with Solomon Pappaiah
Pattimandram fame Solomon Papaiyah shares his thoughts on the stories that influenced him, his take on Hindi and the city of Madurai
