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Art of Hope
For Sriram Ayer, the founder of NalandaWay, art is not only about aesthetics but also about hope. He tells how he uses it to change the lives of underprivileged children
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Time stands still
Prof. Janardanan, matchless dancer and teacher, upholds the ideals of Rukmini Devi and the standard of Kalakshetra.
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Dance like a man
Tulsi Badrinath’s new book Master of Arts — A life in dance is a narrative on the world of Bharatanatyam
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Museum of a master
The famous home of legendary artist Rubens, which was designed by him, now holds his art work, collection and furniture.
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May 16, 2013
His violin sang
Geeta Venkatramanan’s insightful article on violin maestro Lalgudi Jayaraman (FR, May 3, Pg 1) prompts me to recall and share three incidents, culled from my music collection. They throw light on...
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May 16, 2013
Interest in media
The fascination for Bollywood is not confined to the youth in India alone, but an international phenomenon it would appear. For instance Roos Gerritsen of the Netherlands, a student of Visual Cult...
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May 13, 2013
New arrivals — English books
Trade and Environment: Rajat Acharyya;
Capital Flows and Exchange Rate Management: Soumyen Sikdar; Oxford University Press, YMCA Library Building, 1 Jai Singh Road, New Delhi-110001. Rs....
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May 13, 2013
Worlds of water linked together
This is a title under the Issues in History series which ‘begins with the premise that history is both about writing the past and about the re-examination of the sources as stated by series editor...
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May 13, 2013
Exposing bureaucratic biases
This is a rare book, and probably the first of its kind on two counts. Firstly, it analyses poverty, exclusion and welfare of the minorities, and secondly, compares their situation in two of the t...
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May 13, 2013
Raising the bar
How do you present Gilbert and Sullivan’s Savoy masterpiece The Mikado to a Manga-mad world? Or incorporate deeply moving soliloquies set to techno beats into Gandhian philosophy in The...
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CHENNAI,
May 12, 2013
Manjima Chatterjee wins The Hindu MetroPlus Playwright Award 2013
The Hindu MetroPlus Playwright Award 2013 goes to Manjima Chatterjee for her The Mountain of Bones.Instituted by The Hindu in 2008, the annual award carries a prize of Rs. 1 l...
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CHENNAI,
May 11, 2013
Rs. 11-crore lifeline for National Art Gallery
Almost a decade since it was closed after cracks appeared on its structure, the National Art Gallery in the Egmore Museum complex will soon be ready to welcome visitors once again. On Frida...
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May 9, 2013
Poetry on wood
Two prominent crafts, on display at the ‘Dastkari Mela’ reflect the shifting dynamics of the country’s ever evolving craft scenario. While the walnut craft of Kashmir, brought to the state by Bads...
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May 9, 2013
Lessons in Law
Bringing out a Tamil version of The Code of Criminal Procedure and the Constitution is indeed a Herculean task. Written in a manner that can be understood even by the common man, but without chang...
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The pivot was on Tamizh
Encyclopaedia on Saivism
Twin treat
Stone splendour
His violin sang
Disappointing acts
‘He is the guiding spirit’
Fascinating folds
May 16, 2013
Rewards and omissions
After a feast of plays, the winners of Kartik Fine Arts’s Kodai Nataka Vizha award were announced recently. Of the 12 staged, this critic happened to watch three that won prizes in different categ...
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Chennai,
May 14, 2013
A portrait of the past
Last week brought the heartening news that the National Art Gallery at the Egmore Museum complex is to be restored at a cost of Rs. 11 crore. For years, heritage activists have feared th...
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May 13, 2013
Making good people feel bad
This book is the longest I’ve taken to read 209 pages (appendices included), outside of academic curriculum. Not because it was a tedious read, but because of the strong temptation to take every s...
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May 13, 2013
A memoir with the Enlightenment legacy
Close to a century ago, an 18-year old illiterate working as a priest in a local temple in Kerala was jolted out of his slumber by a 10-year old girl. That anecdote was illustrative of a community...
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New Delhi,
May 13, 2013
Nail biting wait for Dan Brown's fans for "Inferno"
Fans of author Dan Brown seem to be biting their nails off in anticipation of his new fiction “Inferno”, scheduled for publication worldwide on May 14.
Robert Langdon, the lead character...
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May 12, 2013
Straddling scales
Marrying two traditions to see what comes of it is as risky as it is interesting. Especially when they both carry the weight of history — such as Carnatic music and jazz. With Aditya Prakash Ensem...
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May 11, 2013
Wellness reads
Heal Yourself; Ryuho Okawa, Jaico Publishing House, Rs. 199
Why do people become ill and how can they heal themselves? Discover the secrets of your mind and body with Heal Y...
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May 10, 2013
Light and melodious
Sindhubhairavi is one of the most interesting and colourful of ragas. A melange of swaras finds it way into this accommodative raga. Sindhubhairavi is a derivative of the Asavari thaat, and...
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May 9, 2013
A success story
It is a story of achievement for an author of around 55 books in the field of Tamil contemporary literature. J.M. Sali, who was awarded the coveted Cultural Medallion of the Singapore Government,...
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May 9, 2013
Prayer and peace
They say much can be wrought by prayer. But for that, one has to pray right. In a fast paced world, today’s youth are ignorant about fundamentals. So this Tamil translation of the original Arabic...
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Sumptuous fare
Land of the mystique
Lalgudi, a phenomenal accompanist
A flight to remember
Plenty of dramatic moments
Book on Naimisaranyam
A new take on zombies
VIDEO
The first book is like first love. How much do you put into it? How much do you hold back? How do you shape it into a stunning debut? Authors Jerry Pinto and Nilanjana Roy converse at The Hindu Lit for Life 2013. For full coverage of The Hindu Lit for Life, go to http://www.thehindulfl.com/
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Moderated by award-winning author Jerry Pinto, actors Shriya Saran and Sharmila Tagore discuss art, power, discrimination and other facets of 'Maya Nagari', the world of film. This was the concluding discussion at The Hindu Lit for Life 2013. Full coverage at http://www.thehindulfl.com/
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Stories are transcendental. So is writing. Farah Ghuznavi and Ashok Ferry illustrate this in an insightful discussion, moderated by Mridula Koshy, at Lit for Life 2013, The Hindu's literary festival. Full coverage available at http://www.thehindulfl.com/
