Dear Reader,
We are happy to present the October 2010 issue of Spark. The theme is ‘Fun under the Sun’.
Certain little joys in life are irreplacable. Anupama Krishnakumar pens five such short stories hinging on the theme of fun and weaves in the five elements of nature namely, Water, Sky, Fire, Wind and Earth as the backdrop for each of the five stories.
In a quick chat with Spark, Suchitra Karthik Kumar talks about what fun means to her and what she enjoys doing!
Sanjani Shah visits Ladakh on a photography trip and ends up experiencing so much more than what was on offer. Text and pictures by Shah.
In a peppy interview to Spark, Sidin Vadukut, Author, talks about himself, his writing and book, humour and much more. Don’t miss this interview. It’s sure to leave you smiling! Interview by Anupama Krishnakumar.
What’s an edition on ‘Fun’ without an article on the man who epitomizes it? Here’s a die-hard Rajinikanth fan pouring out his admiration for his Superstar, the man of the masses! Read on to know why his fans adore him and worship him! Ramkumar Mohan also promises a bonus. Here’s a review of the latest sensation, Endhiran (Robot).
Real fun is letting yourself loose. We let Shreya Ramachandran’s poetic lines do all the talking!
In a quick conversation with Spark, renowed Carnatic vocalist, S.Sowmya, tells us about the qualities she expects in her students, what she has learnt from her revered Gurus and many more interesting aspects concerning music. Catch the conversation here.
Any of us who lived in a hostel would agree how much fun the days are. But perhaps unknown to ourselves, hostel life makes us discover ourselves. Vani Viswanathan tells us why she chose to live in a hostel, and why it was more than just fun.