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This is with reference to the recent article by Sydney Srinivas and published by Indian Link in the October 2, 2013 issue (A tale full of complexity and compromise).

The points made by the writer regarding Sudarshan’s latest Kannada film Thallana that we all had the opportunity to watch here in Sydney, are quite accurate.

The current situation in the IT capital especially, for women, be it a maid servant that is struggling to make ends

Pole dancing in India

Family and friends often tease me when I say everything originated in India and it is the ‘Cradle of Civilisation’.

Having read Usha Ramanujam Arvind’s article on the ancient sport/art Mallakhamb in your October 2 issue (Pole dancing of a different kind), I am quite convinced from the title that it is indeed pole dancing Indian style!

Amazing piece, Usha: keep it up and I shall read your columns avidly.

karam Ramrakha

Putney Nsw meet or a girl from an upper or middle class group, is the same. As Srinivas rightly puts it, the film also shows an element of hope, and we as the audience are relieved to see parents saying ‘Don’t worry, we are here for you and with you’ to their daughter who is forced to abort her female foetus. Srinivas, very well written article that beautifully covers all the aspects of Thallana. Well done!!

Rekha shashi

Hornsby Heights Nsw

Correction

Our report on the Deepavali Mela held in Sydney (November 1 2013 issue) erroneously listed Shiamak Davar Dance Group as the first runners-up in the Western Union Dance Competition.

The prize was claimed by the Rhythms of India Dance Group The Shiamak Davar Dance Group did not participate in the dance competition at all.

The error is regretted. Ed.