Nature is the best physician. It gives us fruits and vegetables that are needed by the body for the different seasons. Vitamin C helps strengthen our immune system and protects the body from colds and coughs. In winter, we get plenty of oranges and mousambi (sweet lime rich in Vitamin C. So, it is a […]Read More
There are some artistes who follow the art they have learnt from their gurus exactly the way they were taught or should I say exactly to the T. Then there are some who think beyond and try to achieve new horizons yet keeping the essence of their art alive. I am talking about one such […]Read More
Saurabh Tankha Noted flautist Rupak Kulkarni will be playing with his guru, Pt Hariprasad Chaurasia, at the eighth edition of Citi-NCPA Aadi Anant: From Here to Eternity Music Festival beginning November 18. Spread across four cities: Pune, Mumbai, Chennai and Bengaluru, the three-month long festival is one of the most highly anticipated events of the […]Read More
I was in Delhi recently for an event and once again had the privilege to meet and dine with my favourite, Dr Sonal Mansingh. She is a bundle of energy and in her enthusiastic self, she agreed to take me out and show me the dance scene in Delhi. That was an evening to remember […]Read More
Festival season can really play havoc with our looks, what with late nights, lack of sleep and over indulgence on food. In fact, during Diwali, air pollution also becomes a problem. As it is the pollution in the air and in the water is making our world increasingly hostile to our good health and well-being. […]Read More
Saurabh Tankha The winner of four major international violin competitions: Wieniawski (1986), Queen Elizabeth (1989), Tchaikovsky (1990) and Henryk Szeryng Foundation Award (1992), Evgeny Bushkov is one of the most interesting conductors around the world. Bushkov made his debut in 1999 in France with the Orchestra of the International Festival of Luxeuil and is, at […]Read More
What do you do if you are caught between a busy work schedule just before Diwali night? Will you pray for your fairy godmother to appear and work magic with a wave of her wand? Chances are that she won’t turn up because fairy tales have no place in real life. What you need are […]Read More
I recently had the best time of my life performing for the audience in America. I was invited to train and perform at the Seattle India Dance Festival called Elements. The event, the most awaited event of the West Coast, is organised by Prashanthi Chitre Institute of Performing Arts (PCIPA). It has been a landmark […]Read More
Team L&M With the Festival of Lights just a week away, the scientists at Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) have developed less polluting firecrackers which are not only environment-friendly but 15-20% cheaper than the conventional ones. Named Safe Water Releaser (SWAS), Safe Minimal Aluminium (SAFAL) and Safe Thermite Cracker (STAR), these were introduced […]Read More
Team L&M 37-year-old man can now walk slowly and move his fingers after cell based therapy Hrishikesh Rane, 37 years, had been under treatment for high blood pressure for around four years. After coming from work two years back, he experienced weakness in his legs while starting his bike. He further experienced weakness in his […]Read More