BON APPÉTIT WITH STEAMED FOODS ! Benefits of steaming food
While Americans probably think of steaming vegetables, people in Asian cultures have a long tradition of steaming dumplings, meats, fish and even buns. Even the traditional English plum pudding is a steamed cake. Cooking with steam is both versatile and healthy.
Lessons from Mahatma: Smiles over scowls
Anger and intolerance called out as enemies of correct understanding by the Mahatma are emotions that characterize a regressive society and unwelcome in a nation poised to lead the world
Gandhi on celluloid: Some of the Best Movies
Sir Richard had put his heart and soul in the making of the film. Some of the images are still vivid in memory. “Gandhi” finally swept the Oscars in 1983 with eight Oscars. This film remains a seminal film on Gandhi even today!
Mahesh Babu said it is too good!
SP is one of the few who doesn’t miss a chance to pay homage and tribute to his guru, the late Mandolin U Srinivas every year on his death anniversary. This year too DSP gave a dream tribute to his guru by orchestrating one of his compositions
Two volumes of Patrice Gueniffey’s ‘Bonaparte’, still less
This biography is more lucid in explaining the Corsican historical milieu; family background, early life and the fiasco of the Egyptian interlude from the standpoint of Bonaparte himself
Notoriously Note Worthy: ‘RBG’ (Netflix)
"Constitution said “we the people” – understand that We the PEOPLE change over time, according to current times, now the people include all, men, women, colored, gay, abled or disabled etc. understand people and respect their choices" - RBG
DSP’s dream come true
On September 19, DSP’s dream turned into reality as he released this piece of music which he says is ‘Guru’s Composition, Shishya’s orchestration titled ‘LEGACY’ from the album ‘Annayya’.
‘RadhaKrishn’ crosses 500 episodes
Most of us are familiar with the story of Radha and Krishna – their sublime, sacred love filled with bhakti bhava. Jayadeva in his 'Gita Govinda' extolled this spiritual love. His ashtapadis are sung even today and form an integral part of dance forms like Odissi and Bharatanatyam.
Who will be the next crorepati?
The promos for this season are being aired on television. The theme seems to be from “setback to comeback” as Amitabh Bachchan says.
