tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291869587513895912Fri, 30 Aug 2024 21:20:49 +0000FestivalMusicAncientArchitectureIndian textCall it my beliefs, ideas or just musings; the posts on this blog are open to criticism of every kind.http://journo-folio.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Nandini)Blogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291869587513895912.post-612155659486124816Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:20:00 +00002009-12-01T22:34:16.422-08:00AncientArchitectureIndian textThe Oxford Dictionary describes ‘superstition’ as “a practice or belief based on the irrational fear of the unknown; or the belief of a supernatural”. Today, in the world of Indian architecture, adhering to Vaastu principles is considered a superstition. A client expecting a Vaastu-based residence or structure is considered a petulant customer who doesn’t value the architect’s style. What Indianhttp://journo-folio.blogspot.com/2009/12/tweaking-it-vaastu-way.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nandini)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291869587513895912.post-7561322262425586284Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:23:00 +00002009-12-01T22:51:24.580-08:00FestivalMusicIt is that time of the year again when the whole city and many foreign visitors congregate to pay homage to music of various genres and forms. Famously known as the December Music Festival of Chennai, this is part of our city’s tradition and culture. As the second last month comes to an end, the November Fest of 2009, which is the curtain raiser for the much bigger cultural event next month, has http://journo-folio.blogspot.com/2009/11/rhythmic-merger.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nandini)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291869587513895912.post-306023609072857931Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:44:00 +00002009-12-01T22:35:12.735-08:00FestivalMusicAt Music Academy, 168, TTK road,  Mylapore From 17 - 22 November, 7.15 pm Tickets Rs.3000, 1750, 600, 350-ground seats; Rs. 1000, 200-balcony Available at The Music Academy, Landmark Nungambakkam and Concord Motors, No.42 Velachery Road A congregation of living musical legends, maestros in their own compositions. An eager audience, ready to engross themselves in a wide variety of music http://journo-folio.blogspot.com/2009/11/foreign-ode-to-indian-festival.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nandini)1