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The dramatic and soulful orchestra men: for Mint Lounge
Listen to Mendelssohn while you read this piece The dramatic and soulful orchestra men What exactly does an orchestra conductor do with his eyes closed? Shoba Narayan First Published: Thu, Sep 27 2012. 06 00 PM IST The Symphony [...]
Vegetarian McDonalds
In land of the holy cow, not even the fast food is sacred Shoba Narayan Sep 24, 2012 McDonalds, the fast-food chain, is making plans to open an all-vegetarian outlet in the foothills of the Himalayas. The outlet will [...]
Stanley Pinto
In Journalism-school, one of the things they drill into you is the difference between a private person and public figure. A private person is given all kinds of allowances when it comes to writing a piece. A public figure, less [...]
Cartoons
The problem with Aseem Trivedi’s cartoons The problem with today’s cartoons and Trivedi’s in particular is that cartoons have lost their sense of humour Shoba Narayan First Published: Thu, Sep 20 2012. 05 05 PM IST Aseem Trivedi after being [...]
Dance and healing: Akram Khan for The National Abu Dhabi
Dance is important for audiences to experience healing, says Akram Khan Shoba Narayan Sep 17, 2012 Creating a dance performance for the Olympics was "humbling and challenging because I had to touch people - you can't do that with superficial [...]
Mendelssohn Violin Concerto
I like music I can hum to. I first heard this piece in Boston and have been humming it ever since. It is Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto and to my mind, one of the most beautiful works of music...ever. Listening to [...]
It’s never too late to get your hands on wet clay: for Mint Lounge
I loved writing this piece because I love clay and pots and ceramic arts It’s never too late to get your hands on wet clay Working with your hands in wet clay is a sensual experience Shoba Narayan First Published: [...]
Times of India coverage
In the September 10th issue 2012
Deccan Chronicle: about the launch
Story and photo on 9th September 2012
Are Foundations neccessary?
Mastering the art of giving The hundi model - or writing significant cheques in an ad hoc and anonymous fashion - is the worst way to donate your money Shoba Narayan Posted: Thu, Sep 6 2012. 8:47 PM IST [...]
Mom and Dad on Facebook
For The National Surrounded by teenagers as my parents take to Facebook Shoba Narayan Sep 5, 2012 A week ago, my 80-year old father joined Facebook. He quickly acquired three friends: my brother, me and my mum (who had joined Facebook [...]