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Will and skill In pursuit of divinity PROFILE M.K. Saroja recalls her early years as one of the top Bharatanatyam dancers of her time.
‘Touching Lives’ for good health NDTV Good Times today announced the launch of new wellness shows this summer under their successfully running wellness band, ‘Touching Lives’ in association with Apollo Hospitals. The range of shows encourages viewers to live a full ...
Memorial to a saint The remarkable story of Ramakrishna Mission Home unfolds in this centenary commemorative volume.
MUSICSCAN Expressing through sound Music is an independent method of expression in terms of sound. It cannot be articulated by everyone, but can be heard by all.
On rural track! After snatching the top slot from Star Plus, Colors continues to revel in small India. The latest is ‘Bhagyavidhata,’ set in Motihari, Bihar. It is the story of a girl who is forced to marry a kidnapped boy because her family ... A bunch of roses Woven round five young damsels, Roja Kootam on Vijay TV is not the usual sob story.
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Medley of shorts on Human Rights The 22 three-minute films, commissioned to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, will be screened at Bangkok. Talent finds meeting point JOINT VENTURE Two mega projects involving Tamil and Malayalam heroes are moving at a brisk pace.
More frills, less substance -- Confessions of a ShopaholicStoryline: A compulsive shopper learns the error of her ways in the gentlest manner possible. Bottomline: Formidable talent goes waste in this shallow confection. All of us know timing is everything in comedy. ... 
Picture perfect -- The InternationalStoryline: Troubled Interpol agent and an assistant district attorney are on the heels of a bank doing all manner of shady deals Bottomline: Creative action, glorious locales, steely Owen, fragile Watts and a plot after every ... 
Life of a legend -- The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert FordCast: Brad Pitt, Casey Affleck, Sam Shepard, Mary-Louise Parker, Sam Rockwell Storyline: A re-look at the last year in the life of America’s celebrated outlaw Jesse James, and how he came to be killed by a member of his ... 
The law of lust -- Newtonin Moondraam VidhiStoryline: The hero fixes the day and time of the villain’s death and stalks his prey with caution. Bottomline: Absorbing premise After a point you begin to wonder whether you are actually watching an S.J. ... 
In Kidsville, for a change - PasangaStoryline: Children, their pranks, quarrels and the repercussions … Bottomline: Novel approach Heroism may be too big an epithet to describe the action of the 10-year old protagonist, and villainy too strong ...
Genius rememberedGNB DAY Jeyaraaj Krishnan and Jayasri Jeyaraaj stuck to tradition in their veena playing. Trichur Ramachandran reminded one of his guru, in style and presentation. Tharangam in Tirtha tradition SPECIAL Ghorakavi Sampathkumar rendered the songs just as Narayana Tirtha sang them centuries ago. Full of promise The Vizianagaram Brothers showcased their talent at a concert to mark Annamacharya Jayanthi.
Convincing depiction The recitals by Gayathri, Narendrakumar Raghunathan and Pravalika were delightful. Of friezes and forms ‘Aran Aadal’ exemplified the performing prowess of Meenakashi Chitharanjan and the students of Kala Diksha.
Shows encouraging trend The audience turn out for the Kartik Fine Arts’ Kodai Nataka Vizha was heartening.
WALK WITH THE MASTER Of twin miracles and twilight years… HERITAGE As the world celebrates Buddha Purnima today, the life and times of The Buddha come into focus once again.
Dikshitar was his mainstay The influence was total, whatever Rajam Iyer sang.
Honour for artistWith 5000 stage shows around the world, over 500 weeks of TV episodes, couple of films and the responsibility of being executive producer of a leading drama troupe for over 30 years, Maadhu Balaji got his first major honour on May 1, when Nataka ... A noble endeavour Devaganavali Trust, founded by R.Vedavalli a decade ago, has extended its activities to Pune. Inaugurating the Pune Chapter of the Trust on the Akshaya Tritiya day, (April 27), Srimad Andavan Swami, Srirangam, blessed the endeavour and ... Music competition Rasika Ranjana Sabha, Tiruchi, has been conducting music competitions for over a decade. Every year, the competitions are held during June. The applications, issued in May, have to be sent back duly filled before May 31. The ...
Chennai Super Kings – CheerleadersThe search for the CSK Cheerleaders has intensified, as the 10-episode series draws to a close today. The skills of the teams were judged on their motivation levels, innovative routines and whacky slogans. Three teams — V Pop, ...
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