Indira Govindan’s Blog

I must have been a woodworker in my previous life. Just like the heroes of the 40s noir movies who could not resist the allure of tho...

There was a time when walking was one of the most prevalent modes of travel in India. When train services were scarce, when cars were onl...

What do you give to a scientist who has been more interested in pushing the frontier of science than the material gains accruing from it? A ...

In Hindu calendar, Sun's northern ascension or the winter solstice occurs on January 14. In Tamilnadu (my homestate) it is the start of ...

The inspiration for this artwork comes from the Sanskrit drama Shakuntalam . Shakuntalam (Story of Shakuntala)is considered a masterpiec...

Jupiter Along with the winter solstice another important celestial event took place on Dec 20, 2009. This was the transit of Jupiter fr...

Whether it is hand woven or made in a textile mill, whether it is natural silk or cotton or polyester, whether it is brocaded or embroi...