Surrounded by the rugged, rolling hills of the Aravalli range, Fairmont Jaipur resembles a palace — its domes and archways reflect the regal splendour of Rajasthan. Within its stately interiors, music flows like that rare gentle desert breeze. Pianist Brian Silas, a fond favourite of the seventies generation, plays a medley of timeless Hindi film songs, prompting the audience to sing along with heartfelt enthusiasm. As the Sunday noon session of the India Music Retreat concludes, joy and melody, chatter and laughter echo through the sunlit foyer. A lingering warmth of nostalgia envelopes all.

As most attendees drift off for lunch, one guest stays back — Manju Sharma from Mumbai. She stands before a cake with a sword instead of a knife and cuts it with a flourish to celebrate her 60th bir

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