As a second-hand viewer of Downton Abbey, I have had lots of time to think about Received Pronunciation (RP) also known as BBC English or Queen’s English. In a nutshell, it abhors ‘r’ (rhotic) sounds and exaggerates vowels so ‘dark’ is pronounced as ‘daak’, with the slightest hint of a ‘w’ sound before the ‘k’ sound.
It was a cherished Saturday morning ritual for my late father to play MS Subbulaxmi’s Suprabhatam and Bhaja Govindam. Before the stirring renditions began, we were treated to a profound introduction by C Rajagopalchari. It was a succinct summary of Vedanta philosophy and quantum physics:
Occupancy will steadily pick up in cinema halls after a slow start. As much as we find it cool to post about the latest OTT binge on social media, Indians favour communal experiences over private ones. Movies are exactly that. Besides, the masks can come off once the lights go off.
There is no absolute truth. There are many.
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This blog is an attempt to find balance in a world defined by black truths, white lies, prejudices, and closed extremist positions.
Context, connections, and perspective separate truth from lies and one truth from another.
Truths converge and diverge like drops of rain. Some have longer shelf lives. Others have nine lives.
Ultimately the truth(s) lie(s) in your eyes.
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A communications professional for nearly two decades, I have studied accountancy, management, and journalism. But more than anything else, I am a student of and for life.
Rebel against left and right-wing extremism, kite-flying, pretentiousness, and determinism. Fan of dry humour.
I run regularly. It is a form of meditation. I enjoy reading and watching eclectic content. But second only to observing people and nature.
Writing poetry and cooking are occasional indulgences.
Sridhar Chari
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