My BLOGs

	August 4, 2003
	My friend and her hair

	One of my friend had serious problem with her hair. She started having dandruff and tried with Head and Shoulder. Not happy with it, she went to over-the-counter stuff "Selsun Blue". Someone told her that it is too strong and she stopped that. It did not help her anyway. When consulted with Dermatologist, was told to try a drug called "Capex". It neither gave itch free nor any froth. Since it did not work, was suggested to use Neutrogena's T-Gel. T-Gel seemed to work but since it has Coal Tar, it really stinks and also continuous usage could potentially lead to cancer. She was told by a saloonist to try a new shampoo and conditioner - Redken. This time she was told that it is a milder one that can cure psoriasis also. I don't know if it does but it did cost heaven. Now she is suggested another medicine and she is trying it too. Poor girl! I am praying for her early recovery!

	August 5, 2003
	AR Rehman and Carnatic

	AR Rehman's career in film industry started with controversy when his first album - Roja - had a song in Kaapi. But nevertheless he composed several songs based on pure raagas - Anandha Bairavi, Maandu, Dharmavathi and many more. I remember what Rehman said once in an interview that his best work was the movie "Duet". Incidentally most of the songs in the movie are based on carnatic raagas. Check here for a collection of some of his songs based on raagas. Good work Prabhu!

	August 8, 2003
	Kamal & Hollywood

	Heard through friends that the following movies were remade in Tamil: Sathi Leelavathi from She Devil Magalir Mattum from 9 to 5 Avvai Shanmughi from Mrs.Doubtfire Panchathanthiram from --- Anbe Sivam from Planes, Trains and Automobiles Nala Dhamayanthi from Green Card It is really surprising to know that why should such a great actor like Kamal should do this? Getting inspired is different and ultalakkadi is different. Kamal you are a great actor - no questions asked - getup and prove but don't steal

	August 14, 2003
	Hamsanandhi - A Powerful Raaga

	One of my favorites - Have you ever tried listening to this raaga? Yesudas has sung many songs in this raaga (must be his favorite too :-) Some of them I recall: Paavana Guru in Malayalam Guruvina Gulama in Kannada Kanden Thozhudhen in Tamil Abagara Nindhai in Tamil The raaga is very mesmerizing and set in several of the songs in Tamil movies Vedham Anuvilum in Salangai Oli Raaga Deepam Etrum Neram in Payanangal Mudivathillay Rathiriyil Poothirukkum in Moondru Mugam Putham Puthu Poo Poothatho in Dhalapathy Incidentally all songs are popular. I have also heard Bombay Jayashree singing one song Srinivasa Thiru Venkata Mudayan set in the same raaga. Try this raaga in Music India Online. You will yourself understand the uniqueness and the magical power this has. I am not sure if it has any medicinal effect. Got to check with Kunnakkudi :-)