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The lure continues…
As her first Tamil soap gets set to roll out on Kalaignar TV, the heroine goes on a rewind.


Aesthetic Akademic
At the helm of Sangeet Natak Akademi, Jayant Kastuar has not lost his passion for Kathak.
Interview

The legends are back
M.S. Viswanathan, T.M. Soundararajan and P. Suseela came together after 15 years, to record a song for ‘Valiban Sutrum Ulagam.’
Complete surrender to the art
Her fascination for Vaishnava literature keeps Vyjayantimala going.
Columns

CHAT CORNER
‘Questioning instinct is sharp now’

ENCORE
‘Call me GNB’
Most of his knowledge had been acquired by listening intently to music, assimilating it and later making it his own.
MUSICSCAN
Great favourite
Jazz St. Louis Blues’ songs are packed with emotion and spirituality.
Letters To The Editor


Happenings

In the city
At Infosys Hall, Ramakrishna Mission Matric. Hr. Sec. School, Bazullah Road, T. Nagar.

December 19, 6.15 p.m.

‘Saptaratnangal’, thematic concert by Radha Baskar and group.

December 20, 6.15 p.m.

Padayappa ...
Cinema

Vishal is back
Satyam,’ the box office debacle has not dampened the spirit of actor Vishal. The star is back with ‘Thoranai,’ a GK Films Corporation production. The film, being directed by Sabha Ayappan, will have Shriya playing the female ...
Film Review

The puppet shocks! -- Bommalattam
Storyline: Two murders on the shooting locations of director Rana make him a suspect. But there’s much more to the tale …

Bottomline: A very differently conceived plot, but with its share of howlers ...


The anti-date movie -- Dil Kabbadi
Cast: Irrfan Khan, Konkana Sen, Rahul Bose, Soha Ali Khan, Rahul Khanna, Payal Rohatgi

Storyline: Two couples learn a thing or two about marriage and infidelity

Bottomline: Watch it for this cast

Due ...


Silly point really -- Meerabai Not Out
Storyline: Anil Kumble has bowled a maiden over, and she has a tough time juggling cricket with cupid.

Bottomline: Mandira shouldn’t step out without noodle straps

I knew there was a good enough reason why ...
Music

Thematic presentation
The young performers enthralled the audience by presenting Bharatiar’s songs.


Wholesome delineation
At the centenary celebrations of M.P.Periasamy Thooran, organised by Pollachi Tamizhisai Sangam, Bombay Sisters presented the poet’s compositions.
Drama

Engaging performance
The play, ‘Kutram Patriya Udal,’ captured the essence of the everyday struggles of a farmer.
See-saw between hope and fear
The river stood for uninterrupted peace in ‘Nadhiyin Karunai,’ directed by Prasanna Ramaswamy.
Arts & Crafts

Art influenced by folk forms
The painters of the Pallava, chola and the Pandya periods were adept at their art.
Fusion of motifs
Maheshwaris with chikankari woven in, are a combination of Hindu and Mughal craft.
Heritage

The woman who became pharoah
Queen Hatshepsut’s life reads like a modern best seller. She ruled ancient Egypt for over 15 years.
Tribute

A guy named Van
Van Johnson, one of the star attractions of MGM, who had the clean, boy-next-door look, passed away recently at age 92.
Events

MUSIC ACADEMY
Sessions dedicated to centenarians
Kunnakkudi Venkatrama Iyer and Dhandapani Desikar were in focus.
Miscellany


Tv Serials

Business Plus

For those who wish to keep a check on the changing business trends, especially stock market, tune in to this programme. Each episode discusses topics from world economy to trade within the country. Stay tuned to listen to experts in the field ...


X-mas special on Makkal TV
Makkal TV celebrates Christmas by telecasting a series of special shows through the day. The following is the list of the episodes.

Meet up with Solomon Pappaiyah in a special face-to-face on the channel to be aired at 8.30 ...



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