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Sen and the art of living
As ‘Aayirathil Oruvan’ inches its way to the finish line, Reema Sen speaks about her all-consuming role in Selvaraghavan’s magnum opus.


Academy keeps a promise
The Music Academy and the Tag Corporation have embarked on a unique exercise of making a rich collection available for listening. The digital library opens today.
Columns

CHAT CORNER
‘Time for me to reinvent, evolve’

I realise the significance of developing range and repertoire...


Interview

An ode to Tamil literature
Srinidhi Chidambaram presents Vainava Thamizh, today, at Bharat Kalachar.
Down Memory Lane

Melting voice of MS
The legend comes across as a humble and simple person.
Columns

My favourite raga
It’s a delight to inherit a musical legacy. But it’s even more delightful when you inherit the ingenuity to uphold the legacy. Right from my learning days, my mother’s (veteran flautist Sikkil Neela) skilful packaging of a ...
Happenings

In the City

V.K. Manimaran; 6.30 p.m.: Colours of India – fusion by Ganesh-Kumaresh

December 13, 5 p.m.

Jayanthi Kumaresh (veena); 6.30 p.m.: Unnikrishnan

December 14, 4.15 p.m.

Padmachandilyan and Srimushnam Raja Rao ...
Film Review

Happy go lucky -- Oye Lucky, Lucky Oye
Storyline: A petty thief becomes so popular that he becomes a celebrity

Bottomline: Only Bunty, no Babli. But uncork the bubbly anyway

On paper, ‘Oye Lucky, Lucky Oye’ seems like ‘Bunty aur ...
Max Payne, minimum impact
Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, Chris ‘Ludacris’ Bridges, Chris O’Donnell, Olga Kurylenko

Storyline: A homicide detective seeks revenge for the murder of his wife and child

Bottomline: ...
Personality

Abiding passion
V.N. Bharadwaj chose medicine as a profession and films as a pastime. But it is music that touches his soul.


For intellectual appeal
The human voice has been a perennial source of interest for Dr. S.A.K. Durga, chosen for the Musicologist Award by the Music Academy this year.
Music

New releases
Sangita Kalanidhis: Gaambhirya Sangita Pravaham – Vols – 1 & 2

CD: Sa Re Ga Ma, Price: Rs. 175

The two-volume album boasts samples by 14 Carnatic greats. Vol 1 has veterans including Ariyakkudi, Chembai, ...


Dignified tribute
Rooplyn remembered its founder by revisiting the golden melodies of Madan Mohan.
NAADABRAHMAM
Casts a spell with raga expositions
In an upbeat mood, Neyveli Santhanagopalan mesmerised the audience.
Speaking through music
EarthSync’s album Laya Project was presented live at the Alliance Francaise recently.
Dance

Loose ends aplenty
Probal Gupta’s effort was bold but the narration incomplete.
Narayana in focus
Annamacharya’s songs dominated Srinidhi Sundar’s performance.
Heritage

TREASURE TROVE
Stone lends itself to delicate work
The Government Museum has several stone sculptures which are of great importance, architecturally and historically.
Events

Hailing MSV and his team
The second anniversary of msvtimes was a cheerful coming together of like-minded people. There were poignant moments too.
A doyenne remembered
The 13th annual music festival of Shanthi Arts Foundation and Endowments is a tribute to the genius of Vai.Mu.Kothainayaki Ammal.
Miscellany


Tv Serials

Songs of devotion
Andal’s Thiruppavai will be telecast from December 16 on Vijay TV.
SERIES
Naanal

Kushboo’s Avni Tele Media is ready with its latest serial, ‘Naanal.’ It will star Sonia Agarwal, who makes her debut on the small screen.

The serial, to be telecast on weekdays on Kalaignar TV from December 15 (watch ...



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