The one-lung celestial singer
Born as Shivaputra Siddharamayya Komkali on 8 April 1924, he was a revered figure in the world of H…
The talent that was underrated – Thangavelu
K. A. Thangavelu was an actor who excelled in almost every role he played. While his comedy relied …
Karaoke, a Dunning-Kruger effect?
Why do some folks overestimate their capabilities while those who are knowledgeable, underestimate …
What has the heart to do with love?
Is the heart the source of emotion or is the brain? When we try to overcome grief does logic work?
A boy who ran away from home
The family sat down for lunch. All were being served. An eleven-year-old boy wanted ghee (clarified butter), but was refused. He created a...
Manakkal Rangarajan – the speedster in brighas!
A singer who could traverse all three octaves, roll out fast paced brighas without any loss of scal…
Mani Stores @Velacheri
Tales from my childhood days at Velacheri. This is about a small store on Velacheri Road in the 70…
S. V. Ranga Rao, the consummate actor
S.V.R could play any role given to him. From pauper to king, from villain to hero, from a mytholog…
Salil da – the complete composer
Who is Salil Chowdhury? Salil Chowdhury, better known by his nickname “Salil-da,” was an accomplished artist who contributed to...
A town called Malgudi
Rasipuram Krishnaswami Iyer Narayanaswami, better known as R. K. Narayan, became one of India’…
Idly-Sambar, a South Indian delicacy? Nah!
If you thought the humble idly-sambar has its origins in South India, think again.
A Ray of light in a bleak cinematic landscape
Satyajit Ray, the colossus who strode the Indian cinema landscape is still remembered and revered f…