The psychology of a Matunga Tamilian: Mint Lounge
I was conflicted about writing this, because I don't think [...]
A concert
My friend, Chitra Srikrishna and I doing a music gig [...]
Chennai Music and Women
I thought about this a lot, but cannot come [...]
Indian dance
Of all arts, dance is the one that encapsulates a [...]
Monsoon Diary
On a California bookshelf
Somatic Exercises
These really work. And they are terrifically relaxing. How exercising [...]
K. Balachander
As someone who has watched and tracked Tamil movies all her life, one of the things I notice is the fall of the heroine. There are exceptions, but by and large, Tamil films these days are hero oriented, action films with a thin storyline. Women play the love interest, or dance an item number, with Rajnikanth’s Linga being the latest example. What Tamil films need are strong directors who are fascinated with women like those directors in the 70s and 80s.
Vimala Rangachar
Welcome to the Sanskrit Podcast where the ideas of ancient [...]
Video of me speaking about culture and aesthetics
The email below led to this video of me here [...]