Quote of the day
The basis of tragedy is man's helplessness against disease, war and death; the basis of comedy is man's helplessness against vanity (the vanity of love, greed, lust, power).
Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma
Born: April 16, 1813
Died: December 27, 1846 (aged 33)
Bio: Svāti Tirunāḷ Rāma Varma was the Maharaja of the Kingdom of Travancore, British India. He is also considered as a brilliant music composer and is credited with over 400 classical compositions in both Carnatic and Hindusthani style.