Traditional Dances of Sri Lanka
The traditional Sri Lankan dances are quite dynamic and energetic. Facemasks form an important tradition in Sri Lankan dance culture. Probably some of the...
The Man With The Beard
It was a hazy morning at the Madras Consulate. One could see only glimpses of people in a long queue that stretched from the...
Star Siblings – Friends Or Foes?
I over heard a starlet while attending one of the shoots at Film City some time back. "These star sisters?uff, they are a pain...
Life Is Like That Only!
It's been a topsy-turvy month, a rollercoaster ride of emotions, first a cloud of sadness followed by joy, then sadness again. It?s been a...
Retirement Homes: A Model Worth Emulating
About the Author:
Veena Rao is a long time journalist and writer. Originally from Mangalore, she currently lives in Atlanta, GA where she edits...
Jog Falls
I am visiting Jog Falls after almost 40 years and on my way all I could do was try and remember what I saw,...
Rural Roads and Sustainable Development
Ramanna is 56 years old and lives in a village. He has been living in his village ever since his birth. He has not...
Pasku In White
The flight attendant of Jet airways announced the approach of Bajpe Airport. I eagerly peeped out of the small window of the plane. There...
Sri Lanka: Royal Family of Plants…The Orchids
About 120 million years ago when Dinosaurs were around and most of the planet earth was lush with primordial forest, believe it or not...
Greatest Exponents of String Instruments
Ravi Shankar, the sitar virtuoso and composer is India's most recognized musician. He had recently visited Montreal and Ottawa, Canada along with his student...
