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The arc lights beckon again Tune in to the striking timbre As newsreader on AIR Saroj Narayanaswami mesmerised many. The charm continues.
My favourite raga
In the city
Aamir Khan unveils DVD of ‘Amu’The national award winning ‘Amu,’ directed by Shonali Bose, is based on the Sikh Riots of 1984 and it was unveiled on DVD by Bollywood star Aamir Khan at Landmark stores recently. The DVD of the film, which will not be telecast on ... Makes a mark with debut film Rajeev Khandelwal, former TV poster boy, proves his talent with the critically-acclaimed ‘Aamir,’ his first movie. 
StargazingRishi (Shalini’s brother Richard) is the hero of director Krishna’s ‘Yaen Ippadi Mayakinaai …’ Krishna’s earlier film, ‘Sillunu Oru Kadhal,’ had Suriya, Jyotika and Bhumika in the lead. ...
Clearly a fake - Ugly aur Pagli Storyline: Loser boy meets drunk babe and shares an unusual master-slave relationship. Bottomline: ‘My Sassy Girl’ becomes My Psycho Girl. Clearly, Sachin Kamlakar Khot’s idea wasn’t to make ... 
Happy, go get lucky - Singh is KinngStoryline: Happy Singh goes to Australia to bring back Lucky Singh, a powerful don who gives his community a bad name. Bottomline: This King needs happy-go-lucky subjects The film, quite seriously, begins with a ... 
Riveting thriller, Cronenberg styleStoryline: A mid-wife chances upon evidence of a Russian mob boss’s involvement in child rape Bottomline: A must-watch for Cronenberg fans. Any other filmmaker would’ve sacrificed the mood and the ...
Accomplished beyond their years DUO Brothers Ajit and Theo proved to be professional and dedicated presenting a concert full of variety.
Soothing as the breeze It was a field day for rasikas who had gathered to listen to Parassala Ponnammal. 
Melodious salute to the nationThe mellifluous violin of L. Subramaniam anchors this musical tribute to India’s cultural diversity on the occasion of Independence Day. The first of five tracks is a rather free wheeling variation of ‘Vishnava Janato’ ... Presented with fervour Technical competence stood out in the concert of the Hyderabad Sisters. 
Glimpses of the legendSVANUBHAVA For the youth and by the youth — it was unusual in concept and execution. Suganthy Krishnamachari and S. Sivakumar record their impressions. 
All about mela ragasLoga Padmanabhan, a student of the Government Music college, is at the gate directing visitors to the programme venue, where Dr. S.R. Janakiraman is about to deliver his lecture on Melas and Mela ragas. Loga takes me to meet third year students ... It is a students’ show all the way Twenty volunteers from each college met and the topics were finalised for ‘Svanubhava.’ 
Fitting finaleThe concluding day’s session at the Music Academy’s TTK Auditorium commenced with Svanubhava’s theme music, composed by Arun Prakash and a prayer followed by a violin recital by students of CARVA Trust. It was a violin ensemble ... 
Tribute to DikshitarThe audience was spellbound as musicians from various parts of the country sang compositions of Muthuswami Dikshitar, youngest of the Music Trinity, at his memorial at Ettayapuram, in Tuticorin District, on August 10. The event, ...
Keen sense of rhythm Light and agile, Rachana performed with unflagging enthusiasm. Traditional to a T BHARATANATYAM From slokam to tillana, Srinidhi Sundar’s recital never deviated from the norm. Arresting show Shweta Prachinda exuded confidence, bearing the makings of a thorough professional. Dancing to the tune of the rivers THEME Mythili Prakash and Vaibhav Arekar captured the spirit of the Yamuna and the Narmada through telling metaphor. LEELA VENKATARAMAN
Toeing a tepid line Tharasu, one of the plays staged at the Brahma Gana Sabha Drama Festival, was a lacklustre affair. Realities of realty ASPIRATIONS Dream turns into a nightmare for this middle class couple who want to own a house.
RTP competition 'The Demonic and the Divine' sets the tone for the documentary segment, 'One Billion Eyes.'
With a wizard in tow SPB, Madan Bob and his Utsav team regaled the audience with numbers, old, new and evergreen. Annual day The 61st annual day function of Sadguru Sree Thyagaraja Gaana Nilayam and the ninth death anniversary of its founder SRV Sarma, violin vidwan, were celebrated in a grand manner. It was enjoyable when the students of the Vidyalaya exhibited ... Spiritual lecture “An intense sadhaka attempting to pursue his spiritual goals forms his own sankalpas that become his mind. While his thoughts are controlled by attachment and revulsion, he should always remember Brahman as the generator and enjoyer of all ...
Independence day specialVijay TV airs an array of programmes on Independence Day. The programmes begin with ‘Gold Winner Isai Kudumbam,’ where a host of playback singers, sing patriotic songs. This is followed by ‘Idhayam Mantra Koffee with Anu ... 
New show‘Idhu Namma Kadai,’ a reality show with a difference, will be aired on Makkal TV today (August 15) at 20.30. The programme aims to show that people are good and act according to ...
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