Legacy like no other
By Padmashree Shravan Narayan Soft strains of the shehnai, the mangal vadya herald auspicious occasions in India. Associated with religious ceremonies, its elevated status makes it a necessary instrument in north Indian weddings and festivals. If it is the harbinger of the arrival of the groom resulting in excitement and flurry of running feet and excited More...
The prince’s glory
By Charu Sharma What a travesty of justice that he couldn’t finish what he had started at the turn of the new Millennium. Sourav Ganguly could only watch from the comfort of his living room – although I must More...
Rise & rise of Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi By Abhishek Manu Singhvi Even the worst critics of Rahul Gandhi (RG) admit readily that he has grown tremendously in stature and persona over the years. His sobriety, balance, equipoise, transparent More...
Ustad in his own way
By Preeti John Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan gave a concert in Berlin last week. The musician who has been touring Germany and other European nations was grateful for the appreciative audience. He said that the audience More...
Remembering Ram Swarup
By Dr Koenraad Elst The wittiest mind in Delhi In the long run, Ram Swarup will probably prove to have been the most influential thinker in the second half of the 20th century. He has, at any rate, been a crucial More...
