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Street-side story
Director Vasanthabalan’s upcoming film ‘Angadi Theru’ is his ode to street shops.


Art on the walls
K.U. Krishnakumar, principal of the Institute of Mural Painting in Guruvayoor, talks about this unique art form.
Columns

CHAT CORNER
‘I want to match my father’s standard’

Victor or victim?
Britain’s Got Talent has been a rollercoaster ride for Susan Boyle.
Environment

Vast, wild and white
The marvels and secrets of the polar region are revealed in ‘Antarctica: The White Desert.’
Cinema

For the cineaste
Moser Baer brings 11 Tamil films — ‘Sachien,’ ‘Thoondil,’ ‘Maayaavi,’ ‘Subramaniyapuram,’ ‘Thotta,’ ‘Sanda,’ ‘Chennai Kaadhal,’ ‘Anjathe,’ ...
Film Review

Jaded demeanour - Thoranai
Storyline: Of a brother who goes in search of his sibling who ran away from home as a child …

Bottomline: So what’s new?

They talk a lot — every one of them! And the scene is familiar — the same ...


The movie doesn’t work - Angels & Demons
Storyline: Symbolist Robert Langdon of The Da Vinci Code returns to foil a terrorist plot against The Vatican City.

Bottomline: You’re better off reading the book.

“Angels & Demons”, the book, is ...


Granny smarty pants - Detective Naani
Cast: Ava Mukherjee, Master Zain Khan, Ankur Nayyar, Simran Singh, Shweta Gulati

Storyline: A granny, a cheerfully divorced daughter, her two brats, a dog and a young couple are the freaky neighbourhood’s Secret ...


Riveting plot, but… - My Mom’s New Boyfriend
Storyline: An FBI agent has been given a tough task — to spy on his mother whose boyfriend is involved in art theft.

Bottomline: Watch it if you have nothing better to do this weekend.

A mother understands what a ...
Personality

Combining bhakti and service
Singing devotional songs is Pithukuli Murugadas’s way of helping the poor.


From verse to song
Tamil poet Ravi Subramanian is busy setting some of his modern poems to Carnatic ragas and making documentaries.
Music

Presented with poise
Ranjani Hebbar’s facile voice is able to traverse upper registers with absolute ease.
Accent on tradition
Well-conceived raga essays and meticulous swara prastharas marked Sumitra Vasudev’s concert. Pleasing voice and subtle delivery are Nandini Sharma Anand’s assets.
Young talent showcased
A. Akshaya and K. Prashanthi presented some well-known kritis in a pleasing manner.
Theatre

Felicitated at Bahrain
Bharathi Tamizh Sangam, Bahrain, recently organised a function to honour comedian Neelu with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

The event, ‘Neeluvin Nagaichuvai Naeram,’ was held at Al Raja School, Bahrain.

Neelu needs no ...
Arts & Crafts

Intricate detailing, its hallmark
The four Mohammads specialise in various facets of Saharanpur furniture, now on display at Community Hall till June 15.
Religion

Concepts simplified
Ilampirai Manimaran marvelled at Paramacharya’s interpretations.


Anusha jayanti at Ayodhya Mantapam
Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswati Bhaktha Jana Trust is celebrating the 116th Anusha Jayanti of Paramacharya in a grand manner from May 30 to June 10.

Homams are being performed in the mornings and special abhishekam and alankaram done to ...


Dedicated to Paramacharya
The Sattur Sisters have released the second volume of Guru Pada Samarpanam.
Appeal for funds
Sri Kamakshiambal Samedha Sri Kausikeswarar (Chokkiswarar) temple in Kanchipuram (Sri Kamakshi Amman North Mada Street) is under renovation.

Consecration is fixed for June 29 and the committee solicits funds for completion of work, which ...
Tribute

Rare composer
His melodies flowed with sahitya bhava, shaping nuances to highlight the feelings and their subtle shifts.


Tribute to an unsung hero with a heart of gold
To Vasanth, seasoned actor of the big and small screen, who passed away recently.
Events

A fiesta of laughs on the cards
Asia’s first World Comedy Film Festival will unspool in Bangkok from June 10.
Nutshell

Harikesanjali Trust is conducting a Carnatic music competition on the kritis of Harikesanallur Muthiah Bhagavatar on June 28, at Narada Gana Sabha between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. The competition will be held for two age groups — 13-17 and ...


Veteran remembered
The birth anniversary of Thanjavur Kalyanaraman was celebrated recently.
Celebration from Singapore
Singapore Indian Artistes Association with the support of National Arts Council, Singapore, presents ‘Mukkani Virundhu,’ on June 7, 6.30 p.m., at Swami Sankaradas Kalai Arangam, South Indian Artistes Association, Habibullah Rd., ...
Temple festival
The three-day Vaikasi Tiruvona festival gets under way at the Papavinasa Pankajavalli sameda Srinivasa Perumal temple at Papanasam, Thanjavur on June 10.

The curtain goes up with tirumanjanam at 8 a.m. At 6.30 p.m. Master Balamuralikrishna ...


Vocal recital
Vasuda Kesav is presenting a Carnatic vocal recital for Sarvani Sangeetha Sabha on June 9, 6.30 pm. She will be accompanied by V.V. Srinivasa Rao on the violin, J. Vaidyanathan on the mridangam and B.S. Purushottam on the ganjira. The venue is ...
In The City
K. Preethi, K. R. Anuprashika, G. B. Krishnap Priya, M. Revathi, G. Saranya: disciples of Lalitha Thiagarajan; Rani Seethai Hall, Anna Salai on June 5, 6 p.m.

Keerthana Balasubramanian: disciple of Jayanthi Subramaniam; ...
Tv Serials

Movies, music and more
An iconic rock band, a world famous British Secret Service agent and the horrors of war… Fox History and Entertainment offers viewers all these and more in the coming week.

One of the most prolific bands of the 1970s was Pink Floyd. ...


SERIALS
Boys VS Girls

The reality show that features seven gorgeous girls and dashing boys is reaching the semi-final stage this week. After 15 weeks of competitive rounds, it is the girls’ team that tops the charts with its outstanding performance. The ...


Curtain down on Manaada Mayilada
The curtain was finally brought down on ‘Manaada Mayilada — Season 3’ when the prize distribution ceremony was held on May 28 at Nehru Stadium, Chennai. The dance show, telecast on Kalaignar TV, has been on air since September ...



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