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The ever-active veteran
MEET Nasser, versatile actor, who continues to make a mark in diverse roles.


Fostering a tradition
Thanks to the vision of Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay, craftspersons all over the country are empowered.
Interview

Melody of the duck instrument
Having learnt the oboe, Martina Leopoldt is keen on mastering the nagaswaram.
Columns

CHAT CORNER
‘Success has no short-cut’

Discipline and dedication are the two watch words to hone your skills.


Books

Collector’s item
The second edition of ‘The Oxford Illustrated Companion to South Indian Classical Music’ by Ludwig Pesch is out on the stands.
Telewatch

With Krishna as saviour
‘Moksha-Salvation’ is a heart-rending portrayal of the widows of Vrindavan.
Happenings

In the City
At SMR Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Jothi Ramalingam Street, West Mambalam.

March 15, 6.30 p.m.

K. Mythili.

DANCE

•VDS Arts Academy

At MOP Vaishnav College for Women.

March 15, 6.30 ...
Cinema

The little big step!
A rare Parsi ensemble saga, Sooni Taraporevala’s ‘Little Zizou’ opens a window to the universe of the community.


Villainy sports a new look
MAKE-OVER Sibiraj will play villain in the crime thriller, ‘Naanayam.’
Film Review

Comedy comes to the rescue -- Innoruvan

Cast: Adithya, Manoha, Visu, Manivannan, M.S. Bhaskar, Jothisha, ‘Kadhal’ Dhandapani, Azhagu, ‘Kiren’ Manohar and Vincent Rai.

Storyline: Inspired by advice, a young rag picker sets himself the goal of reaching ...


Very funny! -- 1977
Cast: Sarath Kumar, Old Sarath Kumar with white beard, Younger old Sarath Kumar in French beard and hat (the spy look), Young Sarath with dyed beard pretending to be old Sarath Kumar, Namitha, Farzana, Radha Ravi

Storyline: ...


Cutting edge thriller needs cutting -- Yaavarum Nalam
Storyline: When an engineer and family move into a new apartment on the 13th floor, he comes across a daily soap on TV that closely mirrors the happenings in his household.

Bottomline: Tune in your head-sets for a modern ...


Action finds pride of place -- Pride and Glory
Storyline: When four cops are found dead and an honest cop is called upon to investigate, he realises he would be stirring up a hornets’ nest – a corrupt NYPD.

Bottomline: A cop action drama closer to We Own The ...
Music

Rich tribute to Purandaradasa
Age has not affected the powerful vocals of nonagenarian R. K. Srikantan, who chose rare Dasar kritis for his Hamsadhwani concert.


Mellifluous rendition
O.S. Arun’s popularity is more as a singer of bhajans and abhangs than as traditional Carnatic concert performer. His wide repertoire and flexible voice have made him a sought out artist for bhajan sandhya concerts. Ten compositions of ...
Thodi in all its grandeur
Arundati’s commendable range and mature manodharma made her recital a wholesome fare.
Rich repertoire
Despite the slight discomfort in her throat, Nandita Ravi’s clarity of diction and uninterrupted flow with a pliant voice that characterised her vocal recital at the Rajalakshmi Fine Arts struck a deep chord with the listeners. Her ...
Rendered with devotion
Dr.Jothi Kausalya has brought out a Tamil translation of both Bhajagovindam and Gnanapaanai.
Dance

Maestro’s evening
Bhagavatulu Seetarama Sarma’s compositions were presented.
Arts & Crafts

Stories through shadows
Leather gets a magicl touch at the hands of Seethalakshmi.
Heritage

Serenity in stone
Many of the Buddhist sculptures are unique, retaining traces of paint and gold leaf.
Events

Tyagaraja as management guru
Professor V. Sivakumar drew parallels between the lyrical content of Tyagaraja kritis and management principles at a recent talk.
Laya stalwart feted
Tiruchi J. Venkatraman was felicitated by PSN Disciples Foundation.
Music in worshipful spirit
Time stands still as the scene unfolds.
Tirtha aradhana
Obeisance was paid at Thirupoonthuruthi brindavan.
Miscellany


Tv Serials

On Sri Lanka

The raging issue of Sri Lanka is the subject of discussion, featured in two parts.

While the first part will be telecast this Sunday, the second part will be shown the following Sunday (March 22) at 9 p.m.

The participants are ...


About money and family
Vijay TV’s Neeya Naana, the talk show hosted by Gopinath, has an interesting topic this week — ‘Businessmen vs. their wives’. Businessmen from various industries such as steel, real estate, textile and IT will participate ...



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