Veena, Why Not?

Veena is such a melodious string instrument but is it not part of the common accompaniment in a Carnatic concert? Listen to the Veena rendition of Sai Bhajans by Dhurjati, you will have to agree that this instrument can be and should be used more often in concerts. Has anyone tried using it in some […]

Madhav’s Boston Marathon, When Is Yours?

Madhav: “When is the heartbreak hill going to come?” Police: “You are standing on top of it” Running the 26.2 miles for the Boston Marathon was not easy but I had to do it. I felt it an obligation and my duty to do something about the number of friends and family affected by Cancer, […]

Running and Solitude Are My Best Friends

“I only run when I am inspired. Luckily I am inspired everyday, more or less ;).” __Madhav SBSS I love running. In my 10th Grade, in a nail-biting cricket match, I got out early but I helped my team win the match by becoming a by-runner for the last batsman. I ran between the lines like […]