Chennai Rains 2015!

Chennai Rains: Please pray for the people of Chennai. These are difficult days especially for those living in low lying areas. Please send prayers, good wishes and help in any small way you can.

My heart breaks for the city that has come to mean a lot in the last few years. This is Margazhi, the month when music and dance should be flooding the city, instead rains are pounding to a odd/strange beat and upsetting the rhythm of this cultural city.

A city that is an odd mix - high levels of individual competence weaving a tapestry with high levels of civic incompetence, simplicity mingled with high ambitions, a city that pulses with its love for art - cinema, music, dance, temples! A city that loves silk and jewellery! A city where the present and past and future mingle seamlessly. A city that has a high level of green cover and wildlife hidden behind towering litter. A city that smells of coffee, idlis, dosas, jasmine and sewage at the same time. A confident city with their special Tamil and confidence! A city where people stand up tall and speak up!

Shingara Chennai - my heart weeps for you today! Arise, Awake and let us rebuild when the waters recede!