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Can anybody force the agency of expression on an artist? Or, can anybody try to control how an artist is supposed to think and articulate their thoughts? In the first place, this question may sound weird. But, sometime back I came across as much a weird fellow who expected me to key in all those creative and not-so-creative thoughts on the machine (PC). Somehow, the idea of writing everything down on paper felt out-of-fashion and old-school to him. I was slightly put off when

There's a world of health, wealth and opportunities awaiting to be tapped in the farming sector today. And now is the time that informed investments are being undertaken by both private and state players in this largely neglected* sector that is said to be the backbone of our country's economy. More money translates into some tangible benefits for all the stake holders including me and you. Yes, from #Farmfresh and #freshfarm produce that reaches our doorstep to all the allie

Travel and food are intrinsically linked as in people who love to travel are by their very own nature and admission great foodies and vice versa. The coastal regions of India by virtue of their geographical locations have much to offer to a humble gourmet like me. That’s the reason I decided to embark upon the journey of ‘the God’s own country-Kerala’ through Kochi, the spice trade centre of Asia. It was here in Kochi (formerly Cochin) that the spice trade wars that star