New colours of Indian cinema

Saawariya was bathed in a blue light; Omkara flashed reds and oranges. Filmmakers today are experimenting with colour and cinematic imagery to lend a definite tone and tenor to their narratives on screen, writes Derek Bose YEARS ago, when one was much too young to understand cinema, the only way a film could be remembered was by its setting — whether it was located in an urban milieu or rural. Many kids one grew up with admitted to relying upon such a reference point for ready recall.

Strains of melody
Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan’s sons Amaan and Ayaan have been groomed as the seventh generation musicians of the Bangash dynasty. They are carrying forward the family tradition with aplomb, says Parul Manchanda
IN their casual jeans and Tshirts, they could be mistaken for regular college lads. At home their rooms resemble a music shop, with a vast selection of cassettes, CDs and posters of pop stars adorning the walls. But hold it. These are no ordinary boys. Amaan and Ayaan Ali Bangash, sons of the famous sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan, bear the responsibility of carrying the baton of musical tradition that their father has passed on to them.

Optimists enjoy better health
EVERYONE says that leading an optimistic life is good for health. Now a new research has found evidence as to just why a positive life will keep you healthy. According to a series of studies, optimists enjoy better health than pessimists. The May issue of Harvard Men's Health Watch explores possible reasons for this phenomenon. The studies have reported that optimism influences health.