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Its transition time
With exciting films in her kitty, Vidya Balan is back in the reckoning.


Statement with a bow
PERSONALITY Subbu Arumugam is synonymous with the art of villuppattu and vice versa.
Interview

Dream come true
Playback singer Devan on his new role as composer for ‘Bale Pandiya’ and much more.
Columns

CHAT CORNER
‘Music is perfect harmony of the heart and mind’

ENCORE
Titan from Kanchipuram
LINEAGE Known for his repertoire, Naina Pillai brought to light many obscure compositions.
Photo Feature

Tribute to a giant from a veteran
ARCHIVES Palghat Mani Iyer sums up the greatness of Ariyakkudi Ramanuja Iyengar.
Interview

Behind the scene
LENSVIEW Meet Siddharth who drew notice for his camera work in the recent ‘Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puraavum.’
Letters To The Editor


Columns

New releases
Geethanjali has released three new audio CDs titled, ‘Zodiac Signs,’ which comprise slokas and chants, in Sanskrit, for sun signs, Leo, Capricorn and Pisces.

Priced at Rs. 200, each CD contains different mantras and hymns ...
Happenings

In the city

Swetha Balakrishnan (Bharatanatyam); 7.30 p.m.: Draupadi Praveen (Bharatanatyam).

DRAMA

•Narada Gana Sabha

At Sathguru Gnanananda Hall.

May 16, 6.45 p.m.

Dummies drama presents ...
Cinema

Ranbir as Rocky Singh!
Ranbir Kapoor is the latest hero to be donning the Sikh look after Sunny Deol, Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan.

Ranbir’s new look in ‘Rocky Singh’ was recently unveiled, where he is flanked by director Shimit Amin and ...


Medley of shorts on Human Rights
Event As many as 22 three-minute films, commissioned to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, will be screened at Bangkok. Lekha J. Shankar
Glitter at Singapore
Honour awaits several actors and technicians of Tamil tinsel town this weekend.
Personality

New challenges ahead
As the new president of the Film Employees Federation of South India (FEFSI), V.C. Guhanathan has plenty on his platter.
National Anthem’s Madanapalle connection
With the help of her girl students, whom she used to teach music, Mrs. Cousins worked on the tunes for ‘Janaganamana.’
Music

The brilliance of brevity
REVIEW Sharp and speedy sancharas exemplified Madhavan’s talent.
Creepers and tendrils
BLEND Violinist N. Rajam’s session of Hindustani with a Musiri touch was both vibrant and nostalgic.
A melodic ensemble
Chitraveena Ravikiran has brought out two CDs, featuring the Avarana kritis of Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi.
Dance

Impressive stage persona
BHARATANATYAM Lakshmi Parthasarathy Athreya strikes a good balance between geometry and grace.
Drama

It’s mind vs. matter
Philosophical issues and questions of faith are tackled with a sure touch in Dummies Drama’s ‘Athithi.’
Arts & Crafts

Glittering replicas of Puri deities
A range of captivating items is on display at the Rajasthani Crafts Fair.
Tribute

A void on the film firmament
As actor and producer, K. Balajee’s contribution to Tamil cinema was something unique.
Festivals

When India was the cynosure of all eyes
NOSTALGIA How the Festival of India in the U.K. hogged the lime light.
Miscellany


Tv Serials

Russian film

The Russian film, The Elusive Avengers’ with Tamil sub-titles, comes to the viewers as ‘Pazhi.’ Directed by Keosayan Edmund, this 1966 release is about civil war.

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