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Music on a mega scale
Harris Jayaraj chooses films with care as he is aware of the expectations.


Sound of sax
Kadri Gopalnath throws light on his enchanting tryst with the wind instrument.
Interview

A conscious shift
These days Sivakumar’s activity graph converges towards the literary.
Book Review

Daring, dedicated
It has been an arduous and eventful journey for Sruti celebrating its silver jubilee.
Columns

MUSICSCAN
Dark, burning and beautiful
On the fascinating blend of ethereal melody and fast rhythm…
Environment

The wonder grass
From handicraft to computer, the bamboo lends itself to creativity as this NGO has discovered.
Columns

My favourite raga
In any genre, its hard to pinpoint favourites, as favourites may change as one evolves, however, Kalyani and Khambhoji touch a special chord in me and Charukesi moves me intensely. Having said that, I must say that my dance is very music-centred. ...
Cinema

Peep into Su Ra’s personality
R.V. Ramani’s film presents different points of view about the maverick writer.
Personality

Immortal melodies
Venmani Haridas’ command over nuances of ragas, rhythms and tempos enhanced vocal music in Kathakali.
Memorable films, immortal songs
Composer, mellifluous singer, actor… Dhandapani Desikar was fascinating.
Actor, dancer turns judge
Asha Parekh will soon be judging the on reality show, ‘Tyohaar Dhamaka.’
Music

For young aspirants
This DVD is a boon to many young aspirants of Carnatic music who may not be able to take lessons by visiting the guru’s home.
Sung with poise
The twin-CD pack offers Parassala Ponnammal offering music that is mellow.
Rare songs, ripe music
The October festival of SAFE featured Prema Rangarajan, Seetha Narayanan and Padma Chandilyan.
The man who lived for literature
On the life of U.Ve. Swaminatha Iyer whose untiring efforts have made 2000-year old Tamil literary works immortal.
Magnetic touch
Robust voice is Rahul’s asset.
Pleasing all the way
Shreya Devnath’s concert showcased her command over her instrument.
Album release
The Blue Divine, an album by pianist Anil Srinivas and Carnatic vocalist Sikkil Gurucharan, will be released today, (October 17), 6.30 p.m., at the Ballroom of Taj Connemara. This will be followed by a special piano-vocal performance of the duo ...
Dance

Indian artists take Bangkok by storm
The presentation comprised five dance forms.
Krishna in focus
Aruna Mohanty’s Odissi was captivating and Uma Sharma’s Kathak magical in a week that undoubtedly belonged to Krishna.
Promising talent
Nandita Jayakumar impressed with her charming expressions.
Alluring steps
The five-day Pallavotsava in Mysore had many dance performances: they were a picture of grace
Heritage

How land was measured centuries ago
Temple inscriptions reveal a lot on the subject.
Temple renovation
An old Ambal temple near Arni temple is being renovated
On an author’s trail
It was not easy to find Devan’s house Kumbakonam, with an arch in front. CHARUKESI
Events

Odyssey of a musician
Aruna Sairam went down memory lane tracing the years back in Mumbai.
Culture and globalisation
Sreemathi Ramnath represents India at the congress to take place in Granada, Spain.
A veritable feast for the ears
A Tyagaraja festival, which was recently organised in Paris, saw several veteran musicians in top form.
In the City
At SMR Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Jothi Ramalingam Street, West Mambalam.

October 19, 6.30 p.m.

Sathur sisters

•Maharajapuram Viswanatha Iyer Trust

At Srinivasa Sastry Hall Luz, Mylapore.

October ...
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