Noted as one of the oldest dance forms, Kathakali is an integral part of the Hindu culture in Kerala. Katha means story and Kali is drama in Malayalam. Based on the vedas, the performance brings the Samaveda (lyrical form of the vedas) to life. The intricate facial paint is non-toxic and made using…
Category: People
Fairytales, Romances, and Forever-afters
To love unconditionally and feel loved in return is possibly what everyone yearns for in the world. Some look for solace in food, some in money, some in success, and others in people. Every experience we have is for a definite purpose, and for that purpose to make sense, we should be perceptive, and learn…
To Dad, With Love…
I don’t know if you would’ve made any of the wrongs, right. But instead of guessing, I’d have liked to have found out in person… I miss you dad, and I will always love you… RIP!
Music Mania
You cannot go to Rajasthan and come back unmoved after getting a taste of the local Folk art. Jodhpur is considered as an integral part of Indian Folk Music, and the place lived up to its reputation. While we’ve been quite exposed to such art through films and television, seeing the musicians live, and more importantly enjoying and appreciation their own art is…
MJ’s Duplicate
We met this gentleman, when we were ringing in the New Year with a quiet dinner at a restaurant. The talented musician played some soothing country ballads to set the mood right. His sense of humor was awesome too as he referred to himself as a Micheal Jackson lookalike! He was camera-shy though hiding behind his…
Snapshots of my World 