
Friday the 18th of Aug 2006 in Sydney was yet another end to a long hard working week. It was a day to rush home contemplating not only the welcoming warm arms of dear and near but the inviting arms of our couches and a takeaway meal.
Kuwait recently played host to an Indian Dance and Music Festival conducted by Bharathiya Sanskrithi Manch (BHASMA) as a tribute to late Dr. K T B Menon. .
Chennai-based violinist M. Lalitha who holds a doctorate in music and is a Fulbright Fellow plays Carnatic music at concerts, with violinist sister M. Nandini, runs a fusion music group and teaches music.
On the occasion of Avarthana's tenth anniversary, I was invited to perform in London. I landed in London on the 8th of July and was greeted by a warm reception committee. This was to the set the tune for the rest of the tour, a trip to Europe, which has left an indelible mark in my heart.