April, 2015

• 11 April

  Music in Ritualistic Ceremonies (Part-1)

  

  Music has been associated with numerous things, such as the supernatural, community cohesion, social gatherings, ceremonies and rituals. The vast utility that music finds in various cultures and civilizations can be attributed to the inherent respect and mystery that we associate with it. Music is especially associated with consciousness as …
• 9 April

  De-mensions… [Demented Dimensions]

  

  “A world closing in on my senses.” {The piece has explicit content – those too sensitive to stuff like that (I hope not) ought not to read it} Forth – back – side – down… colours! Pretty lights! Magicked; pretty-pretty, all over. Something crawling, someone calling. Yes? No, I don’t …
• 9 April

  One Among You, Almost!

  

  If we look deeper – we all stand out in our own way!! So we took a walk & approached some strangers to dig the oh-so-ordinary within them that could inspire us in subtle ways. And here is the result of the walk. 1.     Diving into Faith This was his customary …
• 9 April

  7 word stories (Part 2)

  

  1. Money is Art and we are Artists! ♣Bollywood♣   2. Nature’s unfair! We’ll make all women beautiful! ♣Beauty Cream Sellers♣   3. Selling News Headline! We sensationalize for money. ♣Private News Channels & Newspapers♣   4. Sajid Khan makes me hate my job. ♣A film reviewer after watching Humshakals♣ …
• 7 April

  The Evolution of Music

  

  If we think about it, the urge to express our feelings arises from our innate need to identify with each other. By projecting our creative and emotional principles through a particular form of expression, such as music, painting or dance, we seek to relate with people and yearn to identify …
• 4 April

  “Empty” – A Story of Emotion

  

  She walks down the dark, lonely street, as the night wears on. The dank lamp light throws deep, dark shadows off the brick walls lining the near-empty lane. Empty, like her eyes… But no, look closer. Her eyes are not blank. Emotion swirls in their depths. Anger, perhaps? No, it …
• 4 April

  Know your Tripped-Out Brain Chemicals!

  

  At the very crux of every single awesome experience you have ever had (or will have), be it an orgasm, your first drag of a cigarette (or better, a joint), your first promotion, your first kiss (any kiss for that matter), the feeling you get when you play an instrument, …
• 4 April

  A mitochondrial trip! Double-edged sword. . .

  

  Our story begins two billion years ago… The story of You & Me! Or the story of Me in You… Or the story of You coming into existence ‘cos of Me!   I were a free living Prokaryote & You were a nucleated Eukaryote! I invaded you or probably there …
• 3 April

  India and its influence on artists around the world

  

  Indian music, as well as the cultural heritage of India itself has been an epitome of inspiration for numerous artists around the world. Indian classical music is seen as one of the most influential types of music around the world, especially evident due to the fact that there are entire …
• 2 April

  Lesser Known Areas of the Brain and their Functions

  

  A look into the unexplored areas of the enigma that is the brain: these areas and their functions have always been fodder for speculation in the recent years, though they may be responsible for all that defines us and makes us humans. Posterior Cingulate Cortex- Mind wandering This part of …