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Street-side story Art on the walls K.U. Krishnakumar, principal of the Institute of Mural Painting in Guruvayoor, talks about this unique art form.
CHAT CORNER ‘I want to match my father’s standard’ Victor or victim? Britain’s Got Talent has been a rollercoaster ride for Susan Boyle.
Vast, wild and white The marvels and secrets of the polar region are revealed in ‘Antarctica: The White Desert.’
For the cineasteMoser Baer brings 11 Tamil films — ‘Sachien,’ ‘Thoondil,’ ‘Maayaavi,’ ‘Subramaniyapuram,’ ‘Thotta,’ ‘Sanda,’ ‘Chennai Kaadhal,’ ‘Anjathe,’ ...
Jaded demeanour - ThoranaiStoryline: Of a brother who goes in search of his sibling who ran away from home as a child … Bottomline: So what’s new? They talk a lot — every one of them! And the scene is familiar — the same ... 
The movie doesn’t work - Angels & DemonsStoryline: Symbolist Robert Langdon of The Da Vinci Code returns to foil a terrorist plot against The Vatican City. Bottomline: You’re better off reading the book. “Angels & Demons”, the book, is ... 
Granny smarty pants - Detective NaaniCast: Ava Mukherjee, Master Zain Khan, Ankur Nayyar, Simran Singh, Shweta Gulati Storyline: A granny, a cheerfully divorced daughter, her two brats, a dog and a young couple are the freaky neighbourhood’s Secret ... 
Riveting plot, but… - My Mom’s New BoyfriendStoryline: An FBI agent has been given a tough task — to spy on his mother whose boyfriend is involved in art theft. Bottomline: Watch it if you have nothing better to do this weekend. A mother understands what a ...
Combining bhakti and service Singing devotional songs is Pithukuli Murugadas’s way of helping the poor. From verse to song Tamil poet Ravi Subramanian is busy setting some of his modern poems to Carnatic ragas and making documentaries.
Presented with poise Ranjani Hebbar’s facile voice is able to traverse upper registers with absolute ease. 
Accent on traditionWell-conceived raga essays and meticulous swara prastharas marked Sumitra Vasudev’s concert. Pleasing voice and subtle delivery are Nandini Sharma Anand’s assets. Young talent showcased A. Akshaya and K. Prashanthi presented some well-known kritis in a pleasing manner.
Felicitated at BahrainBharathi Tamizh Sangam, Bahrain, recently organised a function to honour comedian Neelu with a Lifetime Achievement Award. The event, ‘Neeluvin Nagaichuvai Naeram,’ was held at Al Raja School, Bahrain. Neelu needs no ...
Intricate detailing, its hallmark The four Mohammads specialise in various facets of Saharanpur furniture, now on display at Community Hall till June 15.
Concepts simplified Ilampirai Manimaran marvelled at Paramacharya’s interpretations. 
Anusha jayanti at Ayodhya MantapamSri Chandrasekarendra Saraswati Bhaktha Jana Trust is celebrating the 116th Anusha Jayanti of Paramacharya in a grand manner from May 30 to June 10. Homams are being performed in the mornings and special abhishekam and alankaram done to ... Dedicated to Paramacharya The Sattur Sisters have released the second volume of Guru Pada Samarpanam. 
Appeal for fundsSri Kamakshiambal Samedha Sri Kausikeswarar (Chokkiswarar) temple in Kanchipuram (Sri Kamakshi Amman North Mada Street) is under renovation. Consecration is fixed for June 29 and the committee solicits funds for completion of work, which ...
Rare composer His melodies flowed with sahitya bhava, shaping nuances to highlight the feelings and their subtle shifts. Tribute to an unsung hero with a heart of gold To Vasanth, seasoned actor of the big and small screen, who passed away recently.
A fiesta of laughs on the cards Asia’s first World Comedy Film Festival will unspool in Bangkok from June 10. Nutshell Harikesanjali Trust is conducting a Carnatic music competition on the kritis of Harikesanallur Muthiah Bhagavatar on June 28, at Narada Gana Sabha between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. The competition will be held for two age groups — 13-17 and ... Veteran remembered The birth anniversary of Thanjavur Kalyanaraman was celebrated recently. 
Celebration from SingaporeSingapore Indian Artistes Association with the support of National Arts Council, Singapore, presents ‘Mukkani Virundhu,’ on June 7, 6.30 p.m., at Swami Sankaradas Kalai Arangam, South Indian Artistes Association, Habibullah Rd., ... Temple festival The three-day Vaikasi Tiruvona festival gets under way at the Papavinasa Pankajavalli sameda Srinivasa Perumal temple at Papanasam, Thanjavur on June 10. The curtain goes up with tirumanjanam at 8 a.m. At 6.30 p.m. Master Balamuralikrishna ... Vocal recital Vasuda Kesav is presenting a Carnatic vocal recital for Sarvani Sangeetha Sabha on June 9, 6.30 pm. She will be accompanied by V.V. Srinivasa Rao on the violin, J. Vaidyanathan on the mridangam and B.S. Purushottam on the ganjira. The venue is ... In The City K. Preethi, K. R. Anuprashika, G. B. Krishnap Priya, M. Revathi, G. Saranya: disciples of Lalitha Thiagarajan; Rani Seethai Hall, Anna Salai on June 5, 6 p.m. Keerthana Balasubramanian: disciple of Jayanthi Subramaniam; ...
Movies, music and moreAn iconic rock band, a world famous British Secret Service agent and the horrors of war… Fox History and Entertainment offers viewers all these and more in the coming week. One of the most prolific bands of the 1970s was Pink Floyd. ... SERIALS 
Boys VS GirlsThe reality show that features seven gorgeous girls and dashing boys is reaching the semi-final stage this week. After 15 weeks of competitive rounds, it is the girls’ team that tops the charts with its outstanding performance. The ... 
Curtain down on Manaada MayiladaThe curtain was finally brought down on ‘Manaada Mayilada — Season 3’ when the prize distribution ceremony was held on May 28 at Nehru Stadium, Chennai. The dance show, telecast on Kalaignar TV, has been on air since September ...
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