"Our cultural relations are nourished by Lal Bahadur Shastri Indian Cultural Centre functioning in Tashkent as part of our Embassy. The centre is engaged in the teaching of Hindi, Yoga, Indian Music and Dance to the Uzbek youths. The People of Uzbekistan have a unique respect and liking for Indian culture."

This a fine report highlighting India's strides in all sectors, including arts and culture.  A must read.

Time and time again the Chutney star, Rakesh Yankaran of Sunflower Avenue, Arena Road Freeport, has proven that as an artiste one can only get better with time. From the start of his singing career he has been producing big hits of the chutney scenes here and now he has scored big in New York.

At the “Bheeraj Music Awards” held in Club Tobago, New York, he was awarded “Best Male Artiste” and “Best Chutney Song” recently. His tune, “Dulhan Chalay Sasural” is now topping the charts at radio WABC on the AM band in New York.

Subh  Janmashtami Mahotsav!

Today is Shri Krishna Janmashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna. We at Mastradio.com would like to wish all of you a very subh and happy Janmashtami. As some of you might know, Janmashtami is observed on the eighth day of the Krishna Paksha of the Savan month. Therefore, it is also known as Krishnashtami.

We shall be celebrating Janmashtami throughout the day, along with many devotees across the world.  Please join us on this very auspicious occasion and pass on the word to your friends and loved ones.

Hari Bol!

 Simply sufi.

His singing has a Sufiyana touch that goes beyond the ears and touches the soul. It is Sufi singing with just the undertone of the electric guitar, and bass-propelled western beats – that's Kailash Kher's inimitable signature style.

The singer, in a heart-to-heart talk with Hyderabad Times, explains his penchant for Sufi music, his musical journey so far and why Hyderabad is so special to him. 

And the world is square! Come-on people! It's the height of insecurity feeling amongst priests who claim to be serving mankind. Just came across this news article and thought to pass it along. Folks who ban music and yoga need to step out of their caves and smell some fresh and pure air! Jesus! 

Here is the story by Luke Salkeld from Dailymail, UK. 

"It is meant to have a calming effect, as well as working wonders on flexibility. But yoga has actually become the source of tension for one community - because two church priests refuse to bend. The pair have banned yoga instructor Louise Woodcock from using their church halls for her children's classes.