British Council Poetry Circle Reading May 2023

The Poetry Circle, Chennai has been in existence since the late 90’s.  People would meet, read and relish poetry and simply connect with poetic vibes which continued enriching life amidst the monotony of daily living. The British Council, Chennai has been the poetic hangout for a very long time! As I mentioned in my previous…

Haiku and Tea with Kala Ramesh

We had been acquainted online and had been in touch with one another for a while.  We were hoping to meet too someday but did not expect it to happen so very soon. And, what a pleasant experience it was! Being a poet myself, I have always appreciated all forms of poetry but Haiku has…

Celebrating the Chennai Charm!

On 22nd August, Chennai celebrates its birthday. Yesterday was its 373rd birthday. My tribute to this wonderful city! Madras (now Chennai) had always been the stereotype voor for me. Chennai represented all that was South Indian (remember, there was a time, when South Indian was presumed Madras aka Chennai!!) – masala dosai, idly, bharatnatyam, MGR,…