Kala salaam
The Chandigarh National Crafts Mela is definitely high on creativity How would art qualify for art, if it has no appreciators? How would art stand true to its claim of being universal, if the immediate vicinity has no access to it? Or how would art be described as a creative perception of the artist if it failed to provide even a visual treat (the basic aim of art) to the public? Art has to bring out a reaction in people. It has to please or annoy them.
An elephant figure salutes the visitors
Taal se taal mila…
In the city for a performance, Pt Vidyadhar Vyas talks about music and melody A doyen of the Gwalior gharana Pt Vidyadhar Vyas, who holds allegiance to the illustrious lineage of Pt Vishnu Digambar Paluskar, has emerged as a stalwart in khayal, tarana and bhajan gayaki. He proved his mettle at the Indian Music Conference in Mauritius in 2003, Netherlands 1995, USA in 1992 and many national and international venues. Holding a Master's degree in Sociology and Ph. D in music, Mumbai-based sangeetacharya Vidyadhar, while holding prestigious posts has made a significant contribution to Indian classical music as a musicologist and performer. In the city for a performance at the 32nd annual INT Chandigarh Sangeet Sammelan, he shared his views on music.
Picks & piques
Damp squib
The week after Diwali has brought on some truly thanda fare. Bal Ganesh 2, the animated mythological from the Shemaroo stable is quite inept and uninteresting, as was the first edition. Fruit & Nut, TV presenter and Theatre personality Kunal Vijayakar’s attempt at satire is a damp squib and Love Ka Tadka, Rajan Waghdare’s debut attempt is equally dismal. All three films are supposed to be full-out entertainers. Bal Ganesh 2 is targeted at the kids and is replete with the juvenile antics of the baby God.
Gimme red
Tata Motors launched its new generation sedan, the Tata Indigo MANZA. Built on its new car platform, the Indigo MANZA succeeds the Tata Indigo.
Soul curry
TUM MILE (SONY MUSIC): After a long long time, here comes an album which does not have even one of those shouting, shrieking songs which pass off as music these days. At times it is hard to believe it that all these soulful numbers have come from Pritam.
Hello Tunez
Rock to the drum beats
ALL THE BEST (T SERIES): This one too is a Pritam's creation but is a different cup of tea altogether. It is loud, noisy and pure rock. Whether it is music or the style of singing, the attempt seems to be one up on Farhan Akhtar and his Rock On.
Unchained melody
All set to release his new music album, Kulwinder Billa talks about his first love— music
With the growing popularity of Punjabi music in India and abroad, many talented youngsters, who earlier saw it just as a passion, have seriously started considering it as a good carrier option. Kulwinder Billa is one such talent who shot to fame with his Kale Rang the Yaar, which is a big hit among Punjabis in India and other countries.
Born in a sleepy Dhaipee village of Mansa, Billa holds an MPhil degree in music from Punjabi University, Patiala and is currently busy with his first album that would be released soon by Music Waves Company. Jais Makkar has given the music of the album.
Call of the cold
A pure pashmina shawl is very thin in texture, soft and yet very warm. It takes around four months to weave one and wouldn’t cost less than ten thousand. In case you wish to have one in your wardrobe or add another one to your collection, Himachal Pradesh Exhibtion cum sale at Lajpat Rai Bhavan is the place to be. “The range of pashmina shawls with us begins from Rs 5000 and goes upto Rs 15,000 depending on the purity of the pashmina,” says Raj Kumar of Manu Weavers cooperative.
Fair deal
From fiction to fairy tale, the National Book Fair has something for everyone Over a hundred stalls. Eighty publishers. Four languages. One platform. Infinite lovers and 34th National Book Fair. Statistically speaking, the bookish extravaganza by National Book Trust had everything to book us, hook, line and sinker. Of course, there were books and lot many books and few more books. Flip through the pages, stroll through the stalls and there’s literature, stories, tales, history…quite a lot.
Winds of change
Hope is like a cloud, some pass by others bring rain. And now is the time to keep all the researched and gathered data one side, and ‘INVEST HOPE’ in nature- in the clear winds, bright sun and the gushing waters. Everyone, it’s time to relocate our faith on the renewable sources of energy, lest we don’t want to be added in the list of ‘the most endangered species.’ On October 24, the International Day of Climate Action, people in 181 countries are coming together to call for strong action and bold leadership in climate crisis.
Matka chowk
Grade Values
Kapil Sibal has been kicking up quite a few storms lately. To be honest, I am quite in favour of changing the archaic education system that has all our schools in it’s vice grip. So many vibrant changes have engulfed India. Why not re-haul the system that is the foundation of every nation? How are we going to empower and nurture the future Indians if we don’t give them growing space in a fluid world?
Tarot Talk
ARIES: The Hermit inspires you to climb new heights and creative ideas. Those around you seek your opinions. A good time to undertake new projects. Finance will rise though expenditure too will increase. Tip of the week: Think before you open your mouth to avoid misunderstandings. Lucky colour: Red.
How would art qualify for art, if it has no appreciators? How would art stand true to its claim of being universal, if the immediate vicinity has no access to it? Or how would art be described as a creative perception of the artist if it failed to provide even a visual treat (the basic aim of art) to the public? Art has to bring out a reaction in people. It has to please or annoy them.
A doyen of the Gwalior gharana Pt Vidyadhar Vyas, who holds allegiance to the illustrious lineage of Pt Vishnu Digambar Paluskar, has emerged as a stalwart in khayal, tarana and bhajan gayaki. He proved his mettle at the Indian Music Conference in Mauritius in 2003, Netherlands 1995, USA in 1992 and many national and international venues. Holding a Master's degree in Sociology and Ph. D in music, Mumbai-based sangeetacharya Vidyadhar, while holding prestigious posts has made a significant contribution to Indian classical music as a musicologist and performer. In the city for a performance at the 32nd annual INT Chandigarh Sangeet Sammelan, he shared his views on music.
With the growing popularity of Punjabi music in India and abroad, many talented youngsters, who earlier saw it just as a passion, have seriously started considering it as a good carrier option. Kulwinder Billa is one such talent who shot to fame with his Kale Rang the Yaar, which is a big hit among Punjabis in India and other countries.
Born in a sleepy Dhaipee village of Mansa, Billa holds an MPhil degree in music from Punjabi University, Patiala and is currently busy with his first album that would be released soon by Music Waves Company. Jais Makkar has given the music of the album.
A pure pashmina shawl is very thin in texture, soft and yet very warm. It takes around four months to weave one and wouldn’t cost less than ten thousand. In case you wish to have one in your wardrobe or add another one to your collection, Himachal Pradesh Exhibtion cum sale at Lajpat Rai Bhavan is the place to be. “The range of pashmina shawls with us begins from Rs 5000 and goes upto Rs 15,000 depending on the purity of the pashmina,” says Raj Kumar of Manu Weavers cooperative.
Hope is like a cloud, some pass by others bring rain. And now is the time to keep all the researched and gathered data one side, and ‘INVEST HOPE’ in nature- in the clear winds, bright sun and the gushing waters. Everyone, it’s time to relocate our faith on the renewable sources of energy, lest we don’t want to be added in the list of ‘the most endangered species.’ On October 24, the International Day of Climate Action, people in 181 countries are coming together to call for strong action and bold leadership in climate crisis.