The City of Benaras
“Yeh Benaras Hai” Literally it means “This is Banaras” but the tone included pride and an assurance – a way of saying “Don’t worry – it’s okay – this is … Continue reading
October 1, 2016 · 2 Comments
Art in service of Culture – A Sindoor Box
As I say in my lectures – traditional art in Asia is rarely ever “art for art’s sake” and almost always has a second layer hidden beneath. It is either … Continue reading
July 2, 2016 · 2 Comments
Understanding the Y – Women not allowed in Sabarimala Temple
It is easy to rake up activism simply for the sake of it. After all we have all been raised on inspirational sayings like “be the change you want to … Continue reading
January 26, 2016 · Leave a comment
The Fiesty San Jao Festival of Goa
Reposting an earlier article about the San Jao Festival held every year on June 24th. Click to View The Fiesty San Jao Festival of Goa jm June 2015
June 25, 2015 · Leave a comment
