2026

Dear Friends, Namaskaram, Mason Cooley (1927–2002) was an American aphorist renowned for his witty and concise reflections on life, literature, and human nature. His observations often reveal subtle irony and psychological insight. One of his well-known lines, “Reading gives us some place to go when we have to stay where we are,” continues to resonate deeply.…

Dear Friends, Namaskaram Woody Allen (born Allan Stewart Konigsberg, November 30, 1935) is an American filmmaker, actor, writer, and comedian whose career spans over eight decades across film, television, and theatre. He has won several awards in different categories during his life time. This issue presents a selection of his quotes. Happenings: Workshops on Traditional…

Dear Friends, Namaskaram Jagadish Chandra Bose (1858–1937) was an Indian polymath who made pioneering contributions to physics and plant physiology. He conducted groundbreaking research on radio and microwave optics, was among the first to use semiconductor junction device to detect radio waves, and is regarded as the father of Bengali science fiction. He invented the…

Dear Friends, Namaskaram Jerry Irwin Mander (May 1, 1936 – April 11, 2023) was an American activist and author best known for his influential book Four Arguments for the Elimination of Television. In it, he argued that television paves the way for autocracy by isolating viewers and dulling their minds. Mander served as Program Director…