Amal Allana is the new NSD chief. Daughter of theatre doyen Ebrahim Alkazi, her plays include Himmat Mai (Brecht’s Mother Courage), and TV serials Raj Se Swaraj Tak, Mullah Nasruddin.
A forgotten Aria by J.S. Bach from 1713 has been discovered in Germany. The piece is for a soprano with string or keyboard accompaniment.
British umpire David Shepherd, 65, retires. A portly relic of the old world, with his cries of "roast beef for lunch" and his hop for the Nelson, he ruled in 92 Tests and three Cup finals.