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Sunday, May 14, 2006
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Calypso magic
LIFE From physics to metaphysics A U.S.-based scientist of Indian origin tries to connect the material with the spiritual.
THE WAY I SEE IT 
Brilliant echoesThere is space in the world of creative arts for derivatives to better originals. After all these years, "Eena Meena Deeka" is more popular than Presley's songs. COMMENT Nothing really original here When novels are manufactured in editorial rooms drawing on current trends, where is the room for questions of originality or plagiarism?
IN CONVERSATION Language of lighting What is architectural lighting? Ask Dorit Malin, a pioneer in the art
HEALTHWATCH Harmful at any age Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a silent killer. A look at the myths that surround this problem.
INTERVIEW Exploring architecture `Architecture is not about creating forms but about affecting life,' says Ole Bouman.
FOOTLOOSE Gateway to prosperity There is something about Seattle, home to Microsoft, Starbucks and UPS, that encourages entrepreneurship. Positive contribution I refer to "Beyond barriers" (May 7). In these days of religious intolerance and bigotry it is heartening to know that a Hindu architect has been involved in the construction of mosques for many years. I am sure it goes beyond mere profession. ... Nostalgia and fear Ram Guha's "Drive in to the past" (May 7) generates nostalgia as well as a fear of the unknown. Delhi's skyline of early 1960s was not rugged. Today skyscrapers vie with each other to cut through the dust-laden skies of Delhi while a deep fear of ... Battle for democracy "First glimpse of a new dawn in Nepal" (May 7) shows the country on the eve of the formation of a constituent assembly. The assembly should also take eventual steps to rule out the chances of undue interference of the monarchy into the democratic ... Selling India T.M. Krishna has hit the nail on the head in "A crisis of culture". I too was mortified to see Bollywood in full swing at the Commonwealth games. India is not Bollywood and Bollywood is not India. Unfortunately, our leaders at the helm seem to ...
TRIBUTE 
An unusual world visionJ.K. Galbraith, who died recently, will be remembered as a brilliant and fearless public intellectual, who had empathy and involvement and an international vision. IN MEMORIAM Immortal melodies He was one of those rare persons who preferred quality to quantity. Remembering Naushad. 
Pandit Jasraj on NaushadI was 14 and in Lahore when my brother Pandit Maniramji took me to see "Rattan", not once but five times! (Sings) Akhiyan milake jiya bharmake chale nahin jaana... Naushad saheb used classical raags to create different ... See the earlier stories Lead | Issues | Essay | Focus | Environment | Cinema | Musings | Columns | Sightings | People | Tribute | Sport | Lifestyle | Health | Books | Literature | Cuisine | Astrology | Urban Edge | |
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