Writer
Of Power & Grace
Paul
Zacharia, who has won this year’s
Sahitya Akademi Award, is a
much-acclaimed writer. A J Thomas
talks about the author whose works
have, to a large extent, defined
Malayalam writing.
The
Answer To A Puzzle: Kvs
Water
envelops Malnad in manifold ways. It
falls in sheets from the sky, snakes
its way around plunging valleys,
vanishes into thin smoke from
Malnad’s typical ‘bath ovens’
and reflects the sky in its streams
and rivers.
Organic
Cultivator Of The Arts
Efforts
to develop the culture of the film
medium should begin in middle school,
said Subbanna. Peter Colaco recollects
some thoughts of the late Magsaysay
award winner on films and their role.
A
Procession Of Warkaris
Pandharpur
is witness to a celebration of
‘oneness’ every year, when
pilgrims come to pay their respects to
a group of saints, says V Radhika.
Abode
Of Compassion
The
Supreme Being is described as the
abode of compassion who is always
benevolent towards His devotees.
Inspiring
Humility
Humility
is a trait that is most difficult to
cultivate, since it has to be
genuinely felt and be ingrained in
oneself. Conventional wisdom present
in the many religious, philosophical,
rational and practical teachings
unanimously affirms the need to
develop humility and eliminate the
sense of ego that easily attaches
itself to human beings.
A
Helping Hand To A Dying Art
Ivory
has had a tradition steeped in royal
patronage. Ivory craftsmen are now,
however, reduced to using cheap
alternatives following ban on ivory
sale, writes KAMALA VASUDEVAN.
Celebrate
The Rainy Season And Be One With
Nature
Rain
has been described as the link between
heaven and earth. A symbiotic relation
between all life and the natural
environment is a prerequisite for the
realisation of cosmic harmony.
Management
Strategy For Hampi Formulated
Draft
to be discussed at a meeting of
stakeholders, UNESCO representatives,
ASI officials in Hospet next month.
