MadMan has book-tagged me. I read a lot so this is a meme I like. Let’s see how best I can respond.
Total Number of Books I Own: Haven’t really counted but it should be close to 1000. I’ve adorned my shelf with about 200 books and the rest lie in assorted locations: in my wardrobe, [...]
The violent legacy of Comrade Mao continues to reign.
In their biggest strike against civilians since the start of insurgency 10 years ago, Nepal Maoists today set off a landmine which ripped apart a packed bus, killing at least 37 people and leaving 17 seriously wounded.
The explosion took place in Mudhekhola in Chitwan district, some [...]
The article is three-plus years old. That doesn’t take away its instructive value.
Some extracts.
There are, in fact, rules—even online. Rules are not restrictions. Grammar, spelling, punctuation, rhythm, focus, syntax, and structure aren’t especially romantic terms, until you get to know them. Writers want to make sense. They want to move the reader. It ain’t [...]
Read Parts 1, 2, 3
Agni Mattu Male (The Fire and the Rain) is regarded by some as Karnad’s finest work. Based on a little-known episode in the Mahabharata, this play makes a complete disaster of the original.
Because the story of Yavakrida is pretty lengthy, I’ve decided to split the entry into two parts. The [...]
Sruthijith has a good piece about state interference patronage to the Arts. More specifically, he says it is time to write an obituary to the Sangeet Natak Academy. Aside, Sruthijith also maintains a blog which I used to visit often earlier.
Recently, drama took precedence over dance and music at the Sangeet Natak Academy. A [...]
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