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Navarathiri Nightmares.....
Chakravaaha,
Nice to see u back again. And it was really a nice post on ur expeiences. But, do u really consider these experiences "harrowing"? Not everyone can be expected to understand & appreciate carnatic music to the full. And, as to the diversion of the audiences midway thru ur 'concerts', isn't it the performance that binds the audience. mayb the performer is at fault here 
(Jus kiddin). Anyve, lookin fwd 2 d December "musical" posts.
(Jus kiddin). Anyve, lookin fwd 2 d December "musical" posts.Cheers,
Suganth 
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Zigzag ways of MK
Chakravaaha,
Your post is bang on target. MK is nothing but a pseudo aethist. Just like his politics, he changes his views to suit his own needs (and greeds). Lets just ignore it as an old man's (afterall, he's over 80) blabber & get on with our work. Wattsay? 
Cheers,
Suganth
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Indian Cricket League - A bane or a boon?
Hi,
BCCI has only itself to blame for this. The greedy administrators played it foul after Zee TV made the highest bid for telecast rights. Hence, its CEO has come out with ICL to challenge BCCI's autonomy over cricket in India. If only BCCI had been willing to share its spoils with ZEE, such a scenario would have never occured. Ultimately, the focus has shifted to the 'game' being played off the grounds rather than the game played on the grounds. Lets hope better sense prevails. Else, this will be the beginning of the end for cricket in India, a la hockey.
Cheers,
Suganth
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Sulekha Reward Points- A watched pot never boils
Hi,
Your co-relating the Tips on websites with quotes is quite interesting. An innovative post. Keep going.
Suganth
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The day Pulikesi was murdered..
Hi Animagi,
Though I'm not a pet lover, I liked your post very much. Great narrative style. But I was a trifle disappointed when I went thru the comments and found that you really hadn't named ur cat Pulikesi. In fact, I was admiring the original name u had kept 4 ur cat wen I read the post. By the way, what was his real name? Keep going.
Cheers,
Suganth
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BEYOND REELS SPECIAL: CLASSIC REELS COMEDY (TAMIL)
Hi Satyeki,
Nice blog. I feel you could have included the following movies.
* Sathi Leelavathi ( A class humor film from Balu Mahendra & Kamal Hassan)
* Indru Poi Naala Vaa (A youth comedy from K.Bhagyaraj)
* Ullathai Allithaa (A loud but likable comedy, especially Goundamani in terrific form)
Cheers,
Suganth
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Regionalism
Hi Chakravaaha,
Great blog. I too feel, regionalism will be India's divisive force in this millenia. Already sparks of unrest have been found in most states. Bifurcation of states is not the solution. It will only lead to further trouble in the future (as is the case with the cauvery row now).
By the way, how about showing this post to your mom? Keep going.
Keep going.Cheers,
Suganth
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On This Very Day 13 yrs Ago...(Flashback!)
Hi Doc,
It was gr8 fun revisiting your old poast. But, dis time I felt sad after reading that you cudn't take ur wife(wifey 4 u ) out. Reminds me of one of Vivek's famous one-liners.. Eppadi irundha naan, ippadi aayiten.
) out. Reminds me of one of Vivek's famous one-liners.. Eppadi irundha naan, ippadi aayiten.Happy Anniversary n outing wid ur wife.
cheers,
Suganth
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Why go to the Oscars?
Hi Suresh,
I don't find anything wrong with sending out an entry for the Oscars. Despite being a predominantly Hollywoody award show, the Oscars have somehow become a benchmark for good movies all over the world. There might be rigging and lobbying but then the winners are definitely better movies.
And I believe Indian movies are eligible by most yardsticks for Oscars. If Britains can take to Bhangra, I'm sure the West would ultimately come to our "Indian Musicals". The acceptance of Chinese Martial Arts movies is a case in point.
As you have rightly pointed out, the only reason why India hasn't got hold of a single statuette is because our politics of selection is very deep and involves everything from region, religion, political swaying and star clout. Thus, whatever is Bollywoody gets preferential and reverential treatment among the jury. There are more than a handful of regional movies (esplyMalayalam & Bengali) that would have brought us Oscars if they had been sent.
As to your question 'Why go to the Oscars', it is the same as why we yearn for a Nobel or an Olympic Gold. Universal Acceptance & Appreciation.
Cheers,
Suganth
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