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NALLA MADRAS
by NANDA NAYAR
Music, films, and the arts are the central subjects of these podcasts and blogs.The seed of these podcasts and blogs is nostalgia, a recall of what I have heard, read about, or experienced; from a bank of recollections spread over six decades, I am not exaggerating my memory or age. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nallamadras/support
Episodes
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Peace Lives in the Crack Between Two Things
Peace is not at either end of life's seesaw — it lives in the seam between opposites. The shoreline where land meets sea, the hush between an inbreath and an outbreath, the held second between a V7 chord and its resolution, the gap between two thoughts — these are the same address with different...
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A.R. Rahman: The Alchemist of Modern Indian Music
He is known as the “Isai Puyal” (Musical Storm) in Tamil Nadu and the “Mozart of Madras” globally. Allah Rakha Rahman, or A.R. Rahman, is more than just a composer; he is a global musical phenomenon whose work effortlessly transcends geographical and cultural boundaries. His unique position in…
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Ilaiyaraaja’s Symphony ‘Valiant’ Rocks London: A Maestro’s Magic at Apollo!
Picture this: March 8, 2025, London’s Eventim Apollo theatre, all decked up, and our very own Isaignani Ilaiyaraaja dropping his first-ever western classical symphony, Valiant, with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra. Bro, idhu nijamave oru periya vishayam! (Man, this is truly a big deal!)...
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Shiva, Shakti, and the Silicon Soul: A Modern Take on Ancient Energies
Ever wondered if Hindu Gods could explain your computer’s inner workings? In this blog, we’re diving into the cosmic dance of Shiva and Shakti, and how their eternal balance mirrors the relationship between your computer’s hardware and software. Spoiler: Shiva’s not just chilling in the...
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The Ribhu Gita: The Ultimate Spiritual Shortcut
Ever felt like life is too complicated? The Ribhu Gita says—it’s not! In Chapter 26, which Ramana Maharishi called the most important, the message is clear: ✅ You are already Brahman. ✅ The world is an illusion. ✅ Stop overthinking and just BE. Think of it like waking up from a dream—once you...
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Ramana Maharishi vs Neville Goddard
Do we truly create our own reality, or is everything already written by fate? Neville Goddard teaches that we can manifest anything by embodying the feeling of already having it, while Ramana Maharshi insists that all is predetermined, making effort futile. At first glance, these views seem...
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"Basically" - the crutch word for Indian-English speakers!
Welcome, everyone, to another episode of ‘NALLA MADRAS’—where we dive into everything from soulful bhajans to, well, the more creative ways Indians have conquered the English language. Today, we’re taking you on a laugh-out-loud journey with the blog post, ‘Basically Unarmed: A Hilarious Tale of...
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Guru Dutt: The Visionary of Hindi Cinema
Guru Dutt, a name synonymous with poetic storytelling and cinematic brilliance, remains one of the most revered filmmakers in the history of Indian cinema. With timeless classics like Pyaasa and Kaagaz Ke Phool, he created a unique space for himself as a pioneer whose artistry transcended the...
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Shraranagati or Surrender to the Will
Have you ever wondered if life operates on some hidden algorithm, much like the ones YouTube and Facebook use to serve us cat videos and conspiracy theories? One minute, you’re innocently scrolling, and the next, you’re sucked into a rabbit hole of “10 Ways to Bake Banana Bread.” But what if our...
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If I Know What I Know and Know What I Don’t Know, Do I Know Infinity? Insights from the IIT Baba of Kumbh Mela
Infinity isn’t something to conquer; it’s something to marvel at. Inspired by the intriguing wisdom of the IIT Baba, this blog dives into the paradox of knowing what you know and what you don’t know—and whether that brings you closer to understanding the infinite. Spoiler: It’s all about…
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Meat the future - printed meat
An innovative Israeli company is pioneering the future of food by introducing 3D printed meat. Using state-of-the-art technology, they're crafting meat from either plant-based ingredients or animal cells. This approach promises numerous benefits including greater sustainability, improved animal...
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How my dog made me embrace vegetarianism
I was always decrying people who were vegetarians. My line would always be, "Guys, you don't know what you are missing." Then it happened. The ones I derided are now doing target practice on me, but I can see a glimmer of admiration in their eyes! While it is not easy to transition, there are...
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The story behind All India Radio's signature tune
This tune was composed by Walter Kaufmann, a Jew, and played by violinist Mehli Mehta a Parsi, for a radio station first founded by Professor M V Gopalaswamy, who taught Psychology at Mysore University. Some of you must have guessed it by now. It is the signature tune of All India Radio. Mehli...
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Chic Chocolate - the Louis Armstrong of India
Antonio Xavier Vaz, better known as Chic Chocolate, was a popular jazz musician in Bombay. He also worked as a composer and trumpet player for Hindi film scores. Chic Chocolate and Chris Perry led a two-trumpet barrage at the Green's Hotel. Chic Chocolate was a nightclub performer for most of his...
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The future is all around us!
The art of divination is a skill that has been practiced for ages. The various ways are by something as gory as checking the entrails of a bird, which was the form practiced by the ancient Romans. Thank goodness, it is not so messy these days! However, most practitioners are still stuck in a time...
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Jim Rajan - distant healer, musician, visualization coach
An unrestricted conversation with Jim Rajan. Jim is an empath and an intuitive, distant healer. "My mentors Jiddu Krishnamurti, Kahlil Gibran, Rabindranath Tagore, Deepak Chopra walk with me through a universe that I hold gracefully within my own hand. And, I’m honored to have their words by my...
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Richard Bach or the Mahabharatham - Priya Murle has it all in her stride! Listen to know more.
Kalaimamani Smt. Priya Murle, is a senior disciple of Padmashree Prof. Sudharani Ragupathy and was a senior teacher at Shree Bharatalaya, prior to founding Shri Silambam Academy of Fine Arts. Intense training and commitment to the art form have marked Priya's career in Bharatanatyam. Priya has a...
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Improve your singing dramatically with voice culture - Dr. T. Unnikrishnan
Prof. Dr. T. Unnikrishnan is a well known Vocalist and Internationally reputed voice trainer. He is a multifaceted personality as a Researcher, Administrator and Performer. He has done intensive study and research in Voice Modulation and developed many rare techniques to increase the quality of...
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An insight into Mohiniattam, by Kalaimamani Gopika Varma
Kalaimamani Gopika Varma - a brief description Sangeet Natak Academy Award, Kalaimamani award, Nritya Choodamani award from Krishna Gana Sabha - a student of Guru Kalayna Kutti Amma, Guru Kalamandalam Krishnan Nair, and Kavalam Narayana Panicker - not to mention the training she received from…
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Laugh your blues away! Ask Fif Fernandes how!
Fif Fernandes, in her own words: "As director and founder of MeDiClown Academy (a registered activity of the Auroville Foundation) , I ignite the power of human potential, sparking well being through laughter, love, joy and play. I design and implement retreats, courses, seminars and workshops in...
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The times we live in - A Perspective by Ajitha Srinivasan
Born in India, Ajitha currently lives in the United States of America. Her educational background is a Bachelors in Architectural Engineering & Masters in International Business. While serving as Senior Vice President at a multinational bank, she is also pursuing her passion for being an...
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Early learning modalities for children - A conversation with Padma Srinath & Maya Nayar
Padma Srinath has been in the Early Childhood field for well over 4 decades. She believes strongly in following the children's developmental needs to frame a curriculum which has more of talking rather than chalking. Maya Nayar, is a certified school psychologist and learning disabilities teacher...
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A general overview of Ayurveda - Dr. A. R. Ramdas, medical director of Vaidyagrama
A chat with Dr. A.R. Ramdas Hailing from Trichur, the cultural capital of Kerala in southern India, Dr. A. R. Ramadas is the medical director of of Vaidyagrama. He is also a founding member of Punarnava Ayurveda Trust. He inherits a strong family line of Ayurveda practitioners, serving the sick…
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Kalaimamani Parvathi Ravi Ghantasala - a dancer, teacher & choreographer par excellence
Kalaimamani Parvathi Ravi Ghantasala is an established practitioner, versatile choreographer, teacher, able festival curator, a loving mother and wife. Parvathi Ravi Ghantasala, started learning Bharata Natyam at a very young age under Kalaimamani Smt. Krishnakumari Narendran, Padmabushan Smt....
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A chat with a filmmaker - Suhir Ponncchamy
Suhir Ponncchamy is the director of ‘On Path to Liberation’ and several other features and short films. A Sri Lankan by birth, and an American by choice, Suhir is an amalgam of multi-cultures. We quote what he said in an interview with a prestigious magazine: "I am the best at casting. I know how...
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School shut-down - A teacher's perspective
The COVID19 virus has forced the schools to shut down and it is amazing how the teachers were able to cope so well with it. Overnight, they were asked to do online lessons and apart from a few tech glitches, far and few, they have been able to do an admirable job so far. Here is one teacher's...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Music, films, and the arts are the central subjects of these podcasts and blogs.The seed of these podcasts and blogs is nostalgia, a recall of what I have heard, read about, or experienced; from a bank of recollections spread over six decades, I am not exaggerating my memory or age. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nallamadras/support
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NANDA NAYAR
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