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November 4, 2009

Stamp released by India Post in memory of Dr.Rajkumar.
Date Of Issue:-01.11.2009.
The Karnataka Postal Circle on November 1 (Kannada Rajyotsava) released a commemorative postage stamp on Dr.Rajkumar.
[As a personal tribute, yours truly designed a stamp in memory of Annavru on April 24 earlier this year.]
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Tags: Annavru, Dr. Raj, Indian Stamps - By India Post, Indian Stamps -Dr Rajkumar, Indian Stamps -Dr Rajkumar- By India Post, Natasarvabhouma, Rajkumar - actor and singer - Kannada Film Industry
October 11, 2009

First Day Cover and Stamp released by India Post in memory of R.K.Narayan. Date Of Issue:-10.10.2009.
The Karnataka Postal Circle, on Saturday released a commemorative postage stamp to mark the 103rd birth anniversary of legendary writer, novelist R K Narayan.
Good to see that the stamp design team have included Laxman’s cartoons, that so perfectly matched Narayan’s stories.
After reading and seeing the books of Laxman, I got to know that he also illustrated for the stories of his elder brother, RK Narayan. I remembered the serial “Malgudi Days”. One day, I kept seeing the cartoons accompanying a story by Narayan and just as a timepass, read the story. I was really surprised that how the story and the illustration could match so much. I read many other stories by Narayan and saw that the sketches were just perfect for the story. Gradually, I started reading all the short stories, essays, novels and articles written by RK Narayan. I collected all his books and got to know more about him through the ‘Frontline’ magazine, which brought out a special issue on the occasion of Narayan’s 90th birthday in 1996.
By now I was addicted to reading Narayan and seeing Laxman!
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Awaiting November 1, when Dr.Rajkumar’s stamp will be released!
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Tags: First Day Cover, India Post, Malgudi, RK Laxman, RK Narayan, Swami
September 16, 2009

Design: RK
Blessed with a rich and resonant voice, she struck an immediate rapport with the audience. Coming straight from the heart, her Mellifluous and Sublime music transported the scholar and commoner alike. The aesthetic experience was equivalent to experiencing the Brahman. Soaked in spirituality, her music reached the rasikas effortlessly.
An artiste extraordinaire, MS’ timeless and priceless music and the saintly aura was enhanced every moment of her life kaaya-vaacha-manasa and of course through her divine music.
Yet, she was so humble that her body language conveyed that all this was the Grace of God; not of her making. In his composition, “Shanthamuleka” in Sama raga, Sri Thyagaraja has pleasingly delivered the essence of Shantha rasa, which we can so easily associate with MS.
To quote Rajaji, “The way of devotion is not different from the way of knowledge or Jnana. When intelligence matures and lodges securely in the mind, it becomes wisdom. When wisdom is integrated with life, and issues out in action, it becomes Bhakti. Knowledge, when it becomes fully mature, is Bhakti…”
The Bhakti-filled renditions of MS can make even a bitter truth in Bhaja Govindam seem very sweet. Not only did she possess true devotion but she could make her listeners experience what true Bhakti was.
What did MS say about her music? She knew that Sangeetha was the Sanmarga to attain divine communion. “If i have done something in this respect, it is entirely due to the Grace of the Almighty who has chosen my humble self as a tool” she said receiving the Ramon Magsaysay award.
On a personal note, I still remember MS telling me, “Atmartha Sangeetha is the supreme form of singing. First you should love your music, only then will others love it.”
It is a different experience to see a performer on stage and off stage. Most of them are inaccessible. But there are few exceptions like MS. I had seen her during Kacheris, read articles and heard elders in the house describe her as a very humble and down to earth person. But I was fortunate to have seen her off stage at such close distance. As we were driving back, the feeling was yet to sink in that I had spent priceless moments with a legend. Listening to the stereo which was playing MS’s Bhavayami Gopalabalam…. I realized that because MS conveyed the meaning of devotion that the audience came to her. And came in millions.
Forever MS!
Yours truly gets absorbed into MS’ Sankarabharanam, Khamboji and Todi renditions.
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August 28, 2009

Design: RK
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Aside: This is the 500th post here.
Posted in Announcements, Bangalore, Festivals & Celebrations, Graphic Design, Hindu, KS Narayanacharya, Kannada, Karnataka, Malleswaram, Personal, Religion & Philosophy, Sanskrit | 3 Comments »
Tags: Discourse, Krishna, KS Narayanacharya, Kulasekara Azhwar, Kulashekara Alwar, Mukundamala, Spiritual, Srivaishanavism
April 1, 2009
Posted in Announcements, Bangalore, Entertainment, Festivals & Celebrations, Hindu, India, Kannada, Karnataka, Music and Dance, Personal | 7 Comments »
Tags: Carnatic Music, Fort High School, Fort High School Sree Ramanavami Festivals, Hindustani Music, Sree Ramanavami Festivals, Sree Ramanavami Music Festival, Sree Ramaseva Mandali, Sri Rama Navami 2009
March 1, 2009

Design: RK
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Harry, here’s wishing you a wonderful 82nd birthday!
My favourite English album of all time. And every time I hear this album, it makes me want to go to Jamaica.
Read the full article: Belafonte at Carnegie Hall [LIVE]
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Tags: Actor, Calypso, Celebrities, Civil Rights, Collage, Cultural, Culture, Easy Listening, Entertainment, Happy Birthday, Harry Belafonte, Inspiration, Jamaica, Jamaican American musician, Music, Nostalgia, Political, Politics, Retirement, Seniors, Society
February 25, 2009
Posted in Announcements, Art, Entertainment, Festivals & Celebrations, Films, Graphic Design, Humour, India, Kids, Life, Money, Music and Dance, People, Personal | 4 Comments »
Tags: Bollywood, Hollywood, Oscars, Slumdog Millionaire, Spoof
January 13, 2009

Photos: Simplemonk, Oochappan, Priyam Dhar
Design: RK
Sankranthi is a time to celebrate “togethemess” and as in most folk festivals the season of harvest finds expression in celebrations. It is a day of goodwill and friendship.
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Tags: Bhogali Bihu, Bhogi, Kite flying festival, Lohri, Maghe Sakrati, Maghe Sankranti, Maghi, Makara Sankranthi, Pi Ma Lao, Pongal, Sankramana, Sankranthi, Sankranti, Songkran, Thingyan, Uttarayan, Uttarayana
December 5, 2008
Is the possibility of a recession giving you sleepless nights? Do you feel like taking some time off and chilling out? How does a visit to a beach sound? Or would you like to involve yourself in some serious quizzing? What if you were offered the chance of doing both at the same time? Sounds interesting???
T. A. Pai Management Institute’s annual B-School fest, Atharva invites you to participate in the Quiz on the Beach (QOTB) to be held at Kaup Beach, Udupi, Karnataka. QOTB is held on the shores of the magical Arabian Sea with an old British built lighthouse serving as a backdrop. So pack your bags and come down to Kaup Beach for some serious fun!!!
Quiz Flavour: Business Quiz
Host: T. A. Pai Management Institute, Manipal
Quiz Master: Mr. Arul Mani
Date: 10th January 2009
Open to Corporates
Please check out the links below for further details:
Poster and Rules
Atharva – Picasa Album
Atharva Website
Quiz On The Beach – Registration for Corporates
For further Clarifications contact:
Puneet Kapoor : 09880885040
S. Gopinath : 09742353966
Nikhil Bhat : 09742502691
E- Mail: atharva09.tapmi@gmail.com
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