Classical Dance Videos

Dancing to any tune has always been my passion, till date. Indian classical Dances have captured world class attention and I am awed by it's beauty,grace and rhythm. With a splur of actions and rhythms and lyrics they convey so many things to the world. I was browsing through Youtube, thought would share some nice dance pieces in here. Hope you enjoy it.

Bharathnatyam-Kavadi Chindu- Beautiful Sways and Expressions.

Kuchipudi-Jatiswaram-A piece based on footwork-a combination of Swaras and Jathis.


Mohini Aatam-A Dance Full of Grace and Adorable Costumes


Khathak-Amazing Music and Grace and Quick Footwork


Oddisi-A Pallavi beautifully choerographed and a nice piece to enjoy.


Hats Off to Indian Culture and Heritage! See you soon...

Meera signing off...

Bollywood's Best Movie of 2007- Taare Zameen Par

Bollywood has finally come up with a real wonderful movie directed by Aamir Khan, as we all know- Taare Zameen Par.I did not want to write about movies anymore because there are so many people already doing it, but after watching TZP, I could not help it.This is the most sensible,sensitive movie of this year and hats off to Aamir and his team.The movie talks about Dyslexia- a specific learning disability.I don't want to talk too much about the story because most of us would have seen it and for those who haven't, don't miss it!

Aamir has very beautifully portrayed the emotions running in the minds of such children.Darsheel Safary(Ishaan- child artist) has done his job splendid. We can call him a Child Prodigy.Every scene is amazingly shot. Aamir has a great chemistry with the kids and all of them look so wonderful! It is not easy to shoot a movie with kids. Everyone in the movie has palyed their role exceptionally well.
It is a special movie for special kids, taken in a very special way.I have no more choice of words to express my feelings about the movie.

As for the songs go, they are awesome. On the whole, TZP rocks and I feel it is The Best Bollywood Movie of the year.

What are your thoughts on the movie? Please feel free to share!

Enjoy the song


Meera signing off...

The Proud Mother - A Short Story

Every mother is proud of her child, whenever the child achieves a new milestone.All moms are simply stricken by seeing their child grow, as a baby, as a toddler, as a kid and as an adult. Even fathers do, but its the moms who spend more time with a child from the beginning.

So was the case with Ranjana, whose son was Rohit. Rohit was one adorable child who could win the admiration of everybody, who gets to meet or see him. He was cute, naughty, talkative , playful, intelligent, like any other child these days.

Ranjana had gone to pick up Rohit today, and everybody who sees her today, says

"Hey Ranjana! Cool! Congrats!"

"You are proud mother today!" said Mrs.Dicksey.

"I don't understand! What happened?"

"Well today your son bagged the Responsible Kid title for this month!" said Mrs. Dicksey.

Ranjana was immensely pleased and ran to her son and showered him with kisses.On their way back home, Ranjana asked how come he got this title.

Rohit said," Mom I saw a 1 dollar bill 2 weeks back on the playground and went to the principal and gave to her. She took down my name and class and said that if no one comes for it, I would get the dollar.No one came, so today, while calling out other Responsible kids who found things and gave it to the principal, my name was also called and look! I got the $1 bill! Whoo!Hoo!"

Saying so, he happily hopped admiring his prize! Ranjana was so proud of her six year old son! She held her head high in pride and smiled at herself. Every child's mother would have been proud when their names get called!

It's also nice that schools help in building character traits like this in children ,encouraging and appreciating children when they do the right things. It might be a small thing for us, but for a child its something like WOW!

Ranjana was very happy and decided to treat her son!Papa was also extremely happy when he got know this and promised Rohit to take him out for a movie and his favorite restaurant in the weekend as a prize!!!

Well, I was the proud mother, and I wanted to share my happiness here.

Meera signing off..

Will You Ever Come Back?

Life is full of colours. But when the colour blue or gray hits you, I think we face the worst times in our life.Everybody needs a vent to shell out their feelings.When there are no more tears left,and when eyes are dry, the pen comes handy.This narration is to dedicated to every mother who has lost her child,whose eyes are still waiting for the child, whose arms are still waiting to give a big hug.....whose dreams still need to be fulfilled and whose wounded hearts are yet to be healed..

Oh My Baby..

I was thrilled to hear when the doctor said, Congrats! My happiness knew no bounds and I was on the top of the world, My child. I sang, My heart was carefree.. I dreamt of you my child!How you would look, how you would cry, how you would squeal and giggle!I dreamt of the first words you would say... "Mama!" or "Papa!" I dreamt of the first steps you would take, holding my fingers with your tiny tiny fingers.I dreamt of teaching you to dance just like me.I spoke to you, right from day one. I shared my happiness.I cherished every moment you were there in my womb.I talked to you about your father,your brother and that there were so many people, waiting, waiting for your arrival,to pour their ocean of love and care on you!I was in full bliss when you kicked me! It was no pain at all! You were growing in me.I enjoyed every bit of it. I couldn't wait for the beautiful day when you step your feet into this awesome world,the day when your cry rings in my ear, and I realize you are there , all for me, to take you into my arms and shower kisses on you.

And the beautiful day had come... Oh! How beautiful you look! lovely large eyes! I was awed by your charm, your beauty, your tender hands and feet! The Lord had really created you with lot of love and lot of care...I thought my dreams are going to come true... and couldn't wait!

But were you so precious a baby to the Creator? He took you back!I am still angry with him. I dreamt of you for 10 months and waited for you! Will you ever come back to me? I cry, I cry everyday. When its dawn , I keep my doors open to see you walk into my empty house, walk like an angel,and say "Amma,I am here." But in vain. Alas! you still cannot hear me.You still cannot feel our love for you! But, I know, I know some day you will come back and my eyes would keep looking at the doors, and see you walk through in....Will you ever come back my child? I miss you a lot!

Meera signing off..

" Shocked "- A Short Story

Hi friends, this is my first attempt to write a short story. So all kinds of criticisms,suggestions and comments are welcome,but they must be clean.

The whole city of Chennai was in a festive mood because it was Shankaranthi.Houses were adorned with the auspicious leaves(Maav- Ilai)tied at the entrance. So was Mr. Krishnan's palatial banglow.It is a family tradition that all siblings of Mr.Krishnan and his wife Rohini, get together with their families on this special day for dinner and have a blast. It was Krishnan's turn to throw the party this time and he was expecting around 25-30 guests.

"Rohini, so what's plan for today? You know about our get-together."

"Yes Krish, I am very much aware of that and I just can't wait for them.Let me get things ready for the Shankaranthi Pooja, we will discuss the menu later!"

"Makes sense.I'll go for the shower and get back in 10minutes. Ask Gokul to get ready for the puja."

"OK! Gokul! Gokul! come on now its time!"

Krishnan went for his shower, Rohini prepared for the Puja, Gokul was running about here and there unable to sit in one place. The puja was done shortly. Now came the big time for the Menu discussion for the night.

"Krish, I have decided to make Badam Kheer, Carrot halwa, Vadas, and our usual Sambhar, Rasam, Potato fried curry, Beans Curry,Papad and pickles ofcourse.So what do you think?"

"Hmm.. that sounds yummy! I have booked tickets for all of us for Vikram's new movie. We will finish the movie first and then get back home for the dinner. So get things ready asap."

"Sure! Everything should be ready by the time we leave."

Everyone had started to come home . Gokul was so excited to see his cousins. On one hand Rohini was preparing for the dinner, and on other making coffee for the guests.The house was filled with laughter! They were all having fun. The oldies chattering, the kids playing, the ladies trying to help Rohini, and at the same time gossipping. The men had started their game of cards in the huge patio of the house.Anyone else should see Krishnan's family today, would envy him.There was happiness and smiles on everyone's face.

"Time for movie! Rohini are you done?"

"Yes!" yelled Rohini.

Everyone were ready, dressed in their best attire for the show.The movie was full of fun and comedy.The whole family was hungry and they all hurried home. All of them sat in a circle ready to eat. Rohini started to bring the yummy food one by one. Badam Keer, Carrot Halwa, Vadas, Sambhar, Rasam, Pickles, Papad. Everything was so perfect.All of them were ready to eat, when suddenly,

"Oh! My God!" screamed Rohini.

The whole house was silent and worried and they all rushed to the kitchen to see what happened.

"Oh My God!Sorry,I forgot to make rice!" she screamed and was almost in tears and her head hung down in shame and embarrassment.

Everybody looked at her and each other.The room was filled with laughter again.In an hour's time rice was ready and the whole family had the best dinner that night!The party was over and everyone started to leave.

"Sorry Krish, I should have also made the rice. It just skipped off my mind." Rohini said just before going to sleep.

"It's OK ,Darling, after all you had to do everything all by yourself. I was shocked when you screamed in the kitchen. My heart skipped a beat and was relieved to see you all safe."

Krish kissed his wife lovingly on her forehead, who was already drifting to sleep after the heavy day's work.

Sometimes, such kind of things happen. Well, this really happened to me hihi, and I thought I would write it as a story.Hope you enjoyed.

Meera signing off.. stay tuned!

A Trip to the Past

Time flies. When we sit back and think about the past, a gush of emotions pass through us. Yesterday morning I was chatting with an old friend,who is in Chennai now. We talked about school and the fun we had.The chat lasted for about 30 minutes, but after logging off , I took a trip to the past.

Thus my journey began.A journey, into the past, which brought back sweet glorious memories that are evergreen and still very much close to my heart. I did not know what to blog.... so I thought I would share my experiences and feelings in here. I joined my school in Chennai,in my 3rd or 4th grade , I guess. But from then, till my XII, I had the best times in life.

A few silly things that I would like to share...The happiest day in my V grade,was when I scored Centum in Maths! Maths was and is always one subject that I hate, but on that day I was escastic! Well, that was the first and last time I scored a Centum! hihi. Another instance is that I used to give my class teacher roses everyday!As a matter of co-incidence, I used to love Social-Studies and she was our social teacher.So I used to get real high marks in Social and my friends would tease me and tell that I scored marks because I gave her roses!

And then ofcourse, when it comes to extra-curricular activities I was the first to participate in any dance competition or programme! I simply used to love to dance.Participating in school choir, school march-past, helping out teachers(one can say MASKA)hihi were my favourite stuff.Reading news in our school was a daily activity, which was done class wise and children had to take turns.I used to die for my turn..... hihi to read on the mike. Once, it was my turn and I was reading, I made a mistake and said "CHI" and the principal glared at me.... I gulped and looked like a fool there...managed to say "I beg your pardon" finished my news, ran into the class and was in full tears!

Not to forget, the best of all, "Teachers Day". I was in XII then, when my class teacher asked me to dance out of the blue and he invited the chemistry sir too..One of my friends had "Kaadhalan" tape. He got the recorder from the lab, and finally I danced for Gopala Gopala, which became a major hit in the class! Hihi. I got a lot of nicknames in class.

Amidst all these were the silly infactuations and love stories happening among friends. This is a usual phenomenon happening among children of this age.. I also had an infactuation! Lastly, the tearful Farewell party which the juniors gave us.They had done so many things for us, right from variety entertainment to yummy snacks.

Now, when I sit back and think, I give a hearty laugh, I laugh as I write these memories.... There are still a lot, but I think that's enough for the day!

Such a trip to the past is really helpful. I was loaded with energy yesterday, feeling happy,and a kind of awe because it is almost 15 years then, that all these things happened!I was in a nostalgic state!Time really flies!Today most of us married and have kids and it is their time to experience the fun of school days and college days!

My friend said he visited the school a few days back, and nothing had changed there, even the benches!except for a few new teachers and of course the young innocent kids who would blossom into stars in the future.Otherwise, the school is the same filled with fun and frolic!I promised myself, the next time I visit India, I would surely go to my school...

Did any of you make a journey to the past? Feel free to share them .....I would love to read them!

Meera signing off.....Stay tuned.

Bump-Top -A New Outlook to Desktops

Anand Agarawala has created this new irrestible desktop that has a software that applies a 3D physicality and also a new approach to interactivity.

You can listen to Anand Agarawala speak about it on TED.


This is how it works.



This link tells you more about Bump-Top

So what do you feel about this new approach?

Meera signing off... Stay Tuned!