Volume commemorating the tenth death anniversary of Palakkad Mani Iyer, 1913-1981, Mridangam player from South India; comprises articles on his life.

Some six centuries ago, waves of families from one of the most conservative communities of the Cauvery basin took the remarkable decision to migrate across the

A critical study of the distinctive styles and musical achievements of 14 great masters of Carnatic music who appeared during 1930-65.

This one-volume thematic encyclopedia examines life in contemporary India, with topical sections focusing on geography, history, government and politics, econom