Singapore Indian Fine Arts Society (SIFAS), a name synonymous with the Indian Classical Arts in Singapore and for me, with its current premises on Starlight Road. The opportunity to work for SIFAS, came to me when I had lost all hope, and was slowly losing my mind, due to the increasing restrictions and fears induced … Continue reading SIFAS – A Stroll down Memory Lane!
Essays
Mother’s Day
Mother's Day... It wasn't something we celebrated. It wasn't something we were taught at school (at least not in those days). It wasn't something I thought about a lot. Until this year. Until today. Until I was surrounded by the myriad posts, quotes, confessions, and wishes. Motherhood… A status I achieved recently. Some say it … Continue reading Mother’s Day
A Weekend with the Stars!
The last weekend was a dream! Anticipated, dreaded, feared, awaited! I was in the presence of legendary artistes... one of whom, I had seen perform as a young child, long, long ago in Pondicherry... Ustad Zakir Hussain! He needs no introduction! And I am recounting my experience in such a muddled fashion! Let's rewind a little... … Continue reading A Weekend with the Stars!
Sound: Vibrations that Heal!
“These are extraordinary times!” How many times have we heard it being said these days? – on television, on talk shows, on radio, in newspapers, amongst friends… Everywhere! It has become the norm! Therefore, these extraordinary times call for extraordinary ways of coping. While we are all at home, vigilant and over-worked, while we are … Continue reading Sound: Vibrations that Heal!
Covid Mania
Last night we had a fight. A big one. It was also that kind of a week you know. Many of you will not be surprised. As per several reports, domestic violence is snowballing at an alarming rate and its being predicted that divorce rates will be on an exponential rise post lockdown. Hell! What … Continue reading Covid Mania
Majulah Singapura!
As the day dawns, I rejoice that it’s a holiday. At the same time, the next thought strikes. Why not sit back and reflect on the things I love about this country? What better day to do so than on Singapore’s National Day? Feeling at home: I come from a small yet cosmopolitan town of … Continue reading Majulah Singapura!
Thai Cave Rescue – A Miracle of the Human Spirit
Until a couple of hours ago, the world awaited with bated breath as the expert divers struggled to rescue the “Wild Boars” football team and their coach, stranded 4 km underground, in a flooded cave in northern Thailand. It was hard to guess if all of them would have made it through the water, swimming … Continue reading Thai Cave Rescue – A Miracle of the Human Spirit
Facebook Dilemma
How often have you heard people complaining that they waste too much time on social media, especially Facebook? “It’s become an addiction. I cannot live without my mobile.” “I keep scrolling up and down. I don’t know why!” “I have to see it as soon as I hear ‘Ting’!” During my recent trip to … Continue reading Facebook Dilemma
Sridevi
Disclaimer: These pics are taken from the web. Death is the only finality. Everything else can be reversed. As the world still reels in shock from the death of an iconic female superstar of our country, Sridevi, I am confused at the force with which it impacted me. I am by no means her … Continue reading Sridevi
Self – Help
What is ‘self-help’? If we are looking for the simplest meaning then it is ‘to help oneself without depending on the aid of others’. The phrase seems very mundane and unimportant, but on the contrary it is a significant outlook on life in the modern world.‘Self-help’ has many aspects to it. There are ‘self-help’ books … Continue reading Self – Help
Footprints on the Mind 