After a long gap I had the blessing to visit the
abode of Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai – Swami to us
his devotees. What a wonderful two days it was.
Indeed , I have been planning on blogging my
limited experiences with Swami and have been
wondering if it should be in this thread or whether I should start something fresh. I wonder and look to you , the readers , to guide me. Considering that he is the Universal Director , maybe , it fits the rest of the Blogs content. Friends I request all of you to let me have your views. Continue reading Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba

Last Year I was asked by Chennai heritage/Madras Musings to present a Talk with Film Clips during the Chennai Week. The topic last year was Chennai as a backdrop in Films 1930s to 1960s. Stills from that research are seen in my earlier Blog. It was so wonderful an experience for me that I unhesitatingly accepted to deliver one more this year. My Talk this year is on the famed M.R.Radha. The first is in Tamil and the second in English. It is expected that I will shut up in an hour ‘s time…..but even if we double it , we can all be back home or out partying by 8.30 PM. Continue reading M.R.Radha

I gave a talk last year on Chennai as a backdrop in Tamil Cinema and have taken a few clips of Chennai from early Tamil films – circa 1940s…..Enjoy them.

Continue reading It began here – chennai 65 years ago

I haven’t seen the film and I am sure that the last twenty minutes must be outstanding….for Friendship and what it means. Happy friendship Day to all those who read this…even if you are reading it later.

Continue reading Natpukku Kuselan – Rajini