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A small re-entry! A conscious shift These days Sivakumar’s activity graph converges towards the literary.
New releases A two-part DVD from Geethanjali rolls out lessons for young aspiring dancers. Get to learn jathis, varnam, adavus, alarippu and jatiswaram from Srekala Bharath in each of this one-hour DVD pack with sub-titles in English. Learn ...
A wistful sojourn Jency, who charmed listeners with her unique timbre, returns to playback singing after a couple of decades.
A mega avatar again Khushboo is ready with ‘Rudra,’ her new soap for Zee’s soon-to-be launched Tamil channel.
My Favourate Raga
In the City At Kalathumettu Street, Near Jambulingeswarar Temple, Kamarajapuram, Tambaram. October 10, 10 a.m. Sikkil Sisters; 6.45 p.m.: Bombay Sisters. •VDS Arts Academy At MOP Vaishnav College for Women. October 10, 6 ...
Delightful trickster The Sting is remembered for Paul Newman’s roguish charm and the Chicago of the Depression era. 
Await an action-adventureIt is the not-too-distant future. Thousands of satellites scan, observe and monitor our every move. Much of the planet is a war zone; the rest, a collection of wretched way stations, teeming megalopolises and vast wastelands punctuated by areas ... 
Will the magic work again?After their recent money spinner, ‘Saroja,’ Amma Creations’ T. Siva is back in action with ‘Mariyaadhai,’ which was launched yesterday. The director-hero team of Vijayakanth and Vikraman that came up with the ...
Stunts say it all - DuraiStoryline: The confused hero is clueless about the reason for being chased constantly by villains until one day his past unfolds … Bottomline: Another actioner from Arjun A little on the lines of the first of the ... 
An experiment that fails to work - Jai VigneshwarStory line: Narada narrates the story of Vigneshwara’s birth and his heroic deeds to a young child one night. Bottomline: Not even Ganesha himself can save this one. There are times when you really don’t want ... 
Could nap during this chiller - KidnapStoryline: A young man holds the richest Indian’s daughter captive and gives him a set of tasks and deadlines Bottomline: Reveals way too much to keep you guessing This is a kidnapping. Maine tumhe kidnap kiya ...
Dalit theology through folk music RESEARCH Dr. Zoe Sherinian’s is interested in learning the beats or the pattern used when the drum is taken out of the ritual context. Making waves with her speech It was by accident that Sarada Nambi Arooran became an orator, skilful one at that.
Rendered with dignity Vasanta Kannan and Kolkata Srividya adhered strictly to kutcheri propriety. Variety fare Young and experienced musicians gave heart-warming recitals for the September Season. Powerful communication The naturally high pitched voice enables Gayatri Sankaran traverse even the difficult passages effortlessly. Emphasis on melody Presenting songs in their right tenor is Haricharan’s strong point. For young aspirants This DVD is a boon for many young aspirants of Carnatic music who may not be able to take lessons by visiting the guru’s home. Songs less heard Endowed with a supple voice, Bangalore Ramamani presented a refreshing concert. Commendable talent A rich, resonant voice is V. Remaa’s great asset. With consummate ease Shubashree Ramachandran renders both oft-heard and rare kritis of Annamacharya in this album.
Wholesome entertainment Lalgudi Jayaraman’s music and Rhadha’s flowing jatis made Jaya Jaya Devi a treat. Rich in bhava The annual Natyanjali festival, Coimbatore, demonstrated commendable timing and footwork. Charming picture Aishwarya Danush comes out of hibernation. Matching laya step for step Sivani and Namrata came up with gripping performances at Bharat Kalachar’s 21st Yuva Utsav. Bharatis all the way It was Bharatnatyam based on the songs of the three Bharati that Priyadarsini Govind presented.
From traditional to trendy Bhopali batuas make a fashion statement at the exhibition.
How land was measured centuries ago Temple inscriptions reveal a lot on the subject.
Full of patriotic fervour Mahendra Kapoor’s powerful voice made him the first choice for rendering patriotic songs.
Homage to Sastry Vainika Vidya Sankar was honoured by Saraswati Vaggeyakkara Trust. Focus on lyricist Filmnews Anandan’s latest work, speaks of immortal songs. Re-visiting the king of celluloid Y.Gee. Mahendra’s annual focus on Sivaji Ganesan was a veritable tribute to the legend.
Gana Kuyil Paattu – Season 2The programme, directed by dance master Kala and hosted by television artists Deepa Venkat and Shyam, will have its final episode aired on October 11. Tune in to see the winners of this second season. ...
Ze(e)stful line-upZee Tamizh, the new channel for the Tamil audience with loads of programmes, will be launched on October 12. The following are some of the serials to be aired on the channel. ‘Avalukkenru Oru Manam,’ directed by ...
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