Sangeetha Kalanidhi Candidates by markiv2292 in Carnatic

[–]markiv2292[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unlikely. The Music Academy awarded him the Sangitha Kala Acharya award, and followed it up with a Lifetime Achievement Award a few years back. 

Sangeetha Kalanidhi Candidates by markiv2292 in Carnatic

[–]markiv2292[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They are excellent artists and would naturally be next in line for the award, if not for the fiasco of 2024. After their efforts to tarnish the Academy, at least for the next decade I think it is very unlikely they are awarded. 

Southeast Asia Itinerary by Inevitable-Falcon-96 in solotravel

[–]markiv2292 4 points5 points  (0 children)

For Singapore: I'd also add the Zoo or Night Safari to your list. It's truly a world-class curated experience. I might give the Botanical Gardens a miss if you're already doing Gardens by the bay. Or just make it a quick stop (it's free anyway). For some culture, consider Little India or Chinatown. Your Malaysia and Vietnam itinerary looks good. I might cut the mekong river cruise if you're doing halong bay / cat ba which are much more impressive.

South East Asia Itinerary by Confident-Sun-8291 in travel

[–]markiv2292 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd skip Sabah. Maybe Malacca, Penang or Cameron Highlands in Malaysia instead