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Reality and relationship Of ‘talking’ feet Guru Kalyanasundaram Pillai offers an insight into Bharatanatyam.
Debuting with a laugh riot ‘Panchamritham’ is Raju Easwaran’s first film and naturally the director is excited.
MUSICSCAN Christmas in Calcutta, long ago Reminiscence Of Christmas time 50 years ago when I sat enthralled through a recorded version of Handel’s ‘Messiah,’ at St. John’s Church, North Calcutta. ENCORE A Symphony for the city It was a languorous, curiously hypnotic work, with a wavering melodic line. 
New ReleasesListen to Velukkudi Krishnan Swamy as he delivers his discourse on Sundara Kaandam, the fifth section of Ramayana....
In the City Kesav Raghavan and Govind Raghavan (violin); 12.05 p.m.: V. Janani and V. Harini. DANCE•Bharat Kalachar At Sri YGP Auditorium, T. Nagar. December 26, 6.45 p.m. Meenakshi Chittaranjan. December 27, ...
Ekalavya myth retold Sou damini’s film, ‘Vettaikku Oru Magan,’ with its vivid imagery impacts the audience.
Romance with RajStoryline: A very ordinary-looking common man brings home a pretty wife and hopes to make her fall in love with him Bottomline: Return of the ‘Raj,’ the Mohabbat-Man At the surface level, the story of ... 
Duet does it yet again!Storyline: Of a father for whom the daughter is everything, a mother who’s balanced and their sensitive understanding daughter herself … Bottomline: Watch it for its natural treatment. Even as women ... 
Where is the finesse?Storyline: A soft temple priest turns aggressive when he learns about his past … Bottomline: Action, with an ample dose of grossness Manmadhan’ spelt style. ‘Vallavan’ highlighted love. And ... 
Lots of action, little logicStoryline: How good destroys evil. Bottomline: Arjun plays a double role and his fans should be happy to see all the action. Action king Arjun teams up with filmmaker Perarasu in Kavithalaya’s ... 
Comic tale about complexionAll comedians aspire to become a celluloid hero. And here is one, who not only has the potential but proves himself. Just as it says in the advertisements, he is not the ‘Kathanayagan but Kathayin Nayagan.’ The comic plot of ...
Synonymous with thavil Layam is his middle name. Thavil maestro Valayapatti Subramaniam completes 60 years of service to music. Attention! Voice-users Here is expert guidance.
Happily on the classicist highway Madurai Sundar’s performance was unhurried, focused on sharing, not showing off. Great visual experience Concert gets a whole new dimension in ‘Margazhi Raagam.’ Showcase of composers Saptharathnangal highlighted the enduring greatness of seven musical minds. Sublime thoughts LEC-DEM Bombay Sisters spoke of how composers expressed their devotion and helplessness through their songs. G. Swaminathan
Abstract becomes sensuous Aditi Mangaldas chose to highlight urgent social concerns, through motifs essentially passionate. Relook at Ramayana’s scorned women Swapnasundari, Anita Ratnam and Sahrodi Saikia give a fresh dimension to the characters of Soorpanakha, Ahalya and Manthara. Sabari’s story Sabari Moksham will be presented on January 3, 2009. With the timing of a juggler Tisram dominated the evening, winding its way into the Adi taalam varnam. Pleasing presence R. Krishnapreetha’s strength is her abhinaya.
They tell tales of valour The Thanjavur armour collection is a must-see for both historians and fine arts lovers.
Cinema fulfilled his creativity Robert Mulligan, who passed away recently at 83, made films that audiences loved and critics grudgingly approved of.
On soolaadi, bhakti and philosophyAt the Music Academy, Sachidevi analysed the structure of sooladi, Sudha Ragunathan discussed Haridasas and Sathyavathi spoke on a twelfth century book.
SERIALSAs we bid adieu to the year 2008, the programme makes an effort to rewind and showcase a list of incidents that happened during the year. An unbiased retrospect, the episode provides insights into happenings such as floods, bomb blasts, ...
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