The Shredding demon: Ravi Iyer

If you are a heavy metal head or a guitar enthusiast and you have not heard of Michael Angelo Batio and his antics, you are surely living in another world. Anyone who has watched Michael Angelo Batio on YouTube would tell you about his renowned jaw-dropping speed on the guitar. Batio is not the only guitarist who plays the double neck guitar or the V neck guitar; there are many others like Slash of Guns N’ Roses to Steve Vai to name a few.

Andhra Natayam exponent transforms to Satyabhama

Lord Krishna is the supreme lover, his love is unconditional,pure, sincere and honest, He loves everyone, whether it is Radha,Rukhmani or Satyabhama or the Gopis for that matter, his presence is omnipresent, hence the "Maha Raas" takes place, where every Gopi feels that Krishna is dancing with her, that is the magical impact of his personality.

“Half the battle is won if you look like Sonia Gandhi” - Suzanne Bernert

Charismatic and enterprising German actress Suzanne Bernert is a successful actress in Indian cinema and television with powerful and memorable portrayals in ‘Honeymoon Travels’, ‘The Accidental Prime Minister’, Marathi film ‘Gallit Gondhal Dillit Mujra’ and many more.

'Hum Ko Man Ki' and 'Bole Re Papi Hara' is still sung in many programmes even today: Singer Vani Jairam

Recently veteran playback singer Vani Jairam was bestowed with the coveted MS Subbalakshmi award, by the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Palniswamy, for her outstanding and invaluable contribution to film music. Recipient of three national awards for her renditions in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu and the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement award, it is amazing, that at the age 76, Vani has managed to maintain the tonal and quality of melody in her commendable voice.

“Each of us needs to take responsibility for making this world a better place”: Pooja Bedi

Pooja Bedi, actress and motivational speaker launched NGO Habitat for Humanity India’s Build Yourself, Build India initiative with a powerful session on driving personal transformation and self-development. Build Yourself, Build India is a series of workshop organised by Habitat for Humanity India to help corporate professionals and HR leaders energise themselves by focusing on their body, mind and soul amidst a stressful environment.

“Sai Baba’s contribution to mankind will always be remembered” – Anup Jalota

Known for his soul-stirring devotional music, Bhajan Samrat Anup Jalota, also mesmerises the audience the world over with ghazals and other forms of music.

“Besides physical gigs, streaming them is the future”. Druv Kent

Druv Kent, is a singer-songwriter originally from Kolkata, who left a banking career to follow his passion for music and who is now settled in Singapre. He is the first Asia-based musician to have his music backed for two decades by the UK's BBC Radio. With his organic, earthy and lyrically rich song, the financer-turned-musician seeks meaning in a shifting world with its folk-pop sounds blended with the musical fuel of his Indian heritage.

Breakfast with Chai and Toast

They describe themselves as a “band from the land of coconuts”. So what kind of music would you expect then? The four piece Kochi based band with Ashwin Gopakumar on vocals and guitar, Palee Francis on keys, Sailesh G Pai on drums and Achyuth Jaigopal on guitar and banjo, bring on a unique brand of infectious happy music, which transcends age, genre, and even language. With simple melodies, the band takes inspiration from the lighter side of life to create music that is heartwarming, happy and smile-worthy.

“Visangati means quite a few things all at the same time” Raaga Pianist Utsav Lal

Indian pianist/composer Utsav Lal, often known as the ‘Raga Pianist’ is recognised as one of the most talented musicians of his generation. Choosing to perform ragas on the piano, an instrument that has traditionally been considered unsuitable for Indian Classical Music, Utsav’s creative musical genius, unfailing clarity of technique and rhythmic virtuosity has led him to an impressive career performing at leading global venues like Carnegie Hall-NYC, Southbank Centre-London, The Kennedy Centre-DC.

My father always told me there are no shortcuts to success” - Khatija Rahman

Khatija Rahman daughter of A R Rahman recently released a brilliant composition Farishton, her debut single, a song with a message of freedom and empowerment. In an email interview late last year, Khatija shares with Verus Ferreira the making of the song and her relationship with her illustrious father.