Dr. Manmohan Singh ( 1932 – 2024)
The only time I had the privilege to listen to Nani Palkhivala, the eminent constitutional lawyer and scholar, live was[…]
Read more
Category: Uncategorized
“Ulajh” – A promising theme but badly executed.
I sympathize with the “Nepo-kids” of Indian cinema. Honestly, the more I’ve watched the performances of the sons and daughters[…]
Read moreCherishing Susheela Chitti’s Legacy: A personal tribute to a life well-lived.
There are many ways to cherish Susheela Chitti’s life because she was, in many ways, a multi-faceted lady who couldn’t[…]
Read moreTimeless Vows in a Modern Setting: Varsha and Sumant’s Wedding Amidst the Aravalis
The profound challenges of human society often revolve around adapting to changing environments: How do we blend tradition with modernity?[…]
Read more
Wimbledon 2024: Krejčíková’s Resurgence and Alcaraz’s Ascent
Tennis at the highest level is all about character, attitude, and the frame of mind on the court. That is[…]
Read more
Sarath Babu – A few thoughts and memories of an actor I have grown up watching
I was surprisingly moved when I read about actor Sarath Babu’s death a few days ago. I never knew, until[…]
Read moreAn emotional memorial service to cherish the life and legacy of Vinit.
Last Sunday, a sensitive and beautifully orchestrated memorial service for Vinit Jay Thakkar today was held at the Crowne Plaza[…]
Read moreJahnavi’s exuberant Kuchipudi performance, and the joy of meeting family
The word Rasa doesn’t have an equivalent in English. It can be roughly translated as aesthetics, but even so, it[…]
Read moreVinit Thakkar – a cheerful spirit and a wonderful human being taken away in his prime.
“A single person is missing for you, and the whole world is empty”. Joan Didion wrote this about her loss[…]
Read more
Novak Djokovic wins his seventh Wimbledon and twenty-one titles overall
From the vantage point of a spectator, there is nothing more spectacular and beautiful than watching a well-played game of[…]
Read more