WHERE IS THE AUDIENCE

. . . . The paucity of audience was compensated for by the mikes – we got six – and our own enthusiasm. We sang for 75 minutes . . . More. .

The Silk Cotton Tree

There was once a parrot which sat on a tree and watched its blossoms turn into shining green fruits. The parrot waited and waited for them to ripen to take its first bite from the fruits. More....

A Day in the Life of the Woman Centre

I just could not imagine that barely two years ago this place did not exist. What strikes you as you walk into the big yellow gate after having knocked at it and have someone open it for you, is a feeling of comfort and ease. It is a happy place...More

Voted

One of the hottest days of summer today. I am glad we opted to go early to cast our votes for the Lok Sabha (General Parliamentary) election - before the sun got too strong, and the booths too crowded...More

Blogger Friends

On Easter Sunday, Abraham visited us and we spent a nice one hour talking to one another. The surprising thing was, none of us felt we were talking to strangers whom we were meeting for the first time. Over some coffee...More

The Oscar--Mylapore Connection

Mylapore–bred Prasanna provided the music for the short documentary “Smile Pinki", which won at the Oscars this week...More

The Blogger's Award

Senior blogger Abraham Tharakan has created a new award Blog Ratna, and has presented it to GVK, retired journalist and tireless blogger. More .....