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Its transition time Statement with a bow PERSONALITY Subbu Arumugam is synonymous with the art of villuppattu and vice versa.
Dream come true Playback singer Devan on his new role as composer for ‘Bale Pandiya’ and much more.
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.
Tribute to a giant from a veteran ARCHIVES Palghat Mani Iyer sums up the greatness of Ariyakkudi Ramanuja Iyengar.
Behind the scene LENSVIEW Meet Siddharth who drew notice for his camera work in the recent ‘Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puraavum.’
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 ...
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 ...
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 RightsEvent 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.
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.’
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.
Impressive stage persona BHARATANATYAM Lakshmi Parthasarathy Athreya strikes a good balance between geometry and grace.
It’s mind vs. matter Philosophical issues and questions of faith are tackled with a sure touch in Dummies Drama’s ‘Athithi.’
Glittering replicas of Puri deities A range of captivating items is on display at the Rajasthani Crafts Fair.
A void on the film firmament As actor and producer, K. Balajee’s contribution to Tamil cinema was something unique.
When India was the cynosure of all eyes NOSTALGIA How the Festival of India in the U.K. hogged the lime light.
Russian filmThe 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. Election special
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