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Lens affair
Eager and hard working, Aravind Krishna is going places with his camera.


Pathfinder
Remembering the doyen of Indian theatre, Habib Tanvir.
Columns

CHAT CORNER
New look at nayikas
I have always ventured to portray the unexplored feminine perspective of the nayika.
Interview

In a warm zone
Anita Udeep’s Tamil feature ‘Kulir 100º’ projects her as a filmmaker with potential.
Columns

New Releases

Each of the two CD packs was recorded live during the Bharat Sangeet Utsav 2008 held at Narada Gana Sabha in November last. The artists featured are S. Sowmya, Savita Narasimhan and S. Saketharaman...
Happenings

In the City

Cinema

‘Oscar’ turns 80
It all began on May 16, 1929, when the Academy Awards was first held without fanfare. Today it is a prestigious international event, watched by millions around the globe.
Film Review

Astute balancing act -- Kulir 100º
Storyline: Life in the hostel has its shares of thorns and roses for Surya, but one day things get out of hand …

Bottomline: An interesting angle to adolescence and action!

Whether an act of vengeance ...


War and love -- Mayandi Kudumbathar
Cast: Tharun Gopi, Manivannan, Seeman, G.M. Kumar, Ponvannan, Rajkapoor, Singam Puli, Ravi Mariya, Nantha Periyasamy, Jagannath, Ilavarasu, Mayilsamy, Poonkodi, Thamizharasi, S. Priya, Deepa, Hema, Poovitha and ...
Science fiction at its best -- Star Trek
Storyline: A chronicle of the early days of James T. Kirk and his fellow U.S.S. Enterprise crew members.

Bottomline: Absolutely awesome.

If you’ve always suspected that Spock might be the coolest half-human ...
On Location

Of glamour and graphics
Shooting for the Namitha-starrer ‘Jaganmohini’ is in the finishing stages.
Personality

Livewire of the stage
Tulasidass’s sets breathed life into Tamil plays in those days.
Music

Soothing strains
G.R.S. Murthy proved his superb control over the instrument in the concert hosted by Nadopasana.


At the altar of Mayiladuturai Goddess
Singing along with the veena, Kalpagam Swaminathan presented Dikshitar’s Abhayamba Vibhakti kritis in all their grandeur.
Collector’s item
The twin-pack collection of early recordings of GNB is a veritable treat for Carnatic music buffs.
Revolutionary singer
Experiences made Iqbal Bano relate her music to society and the nation.
Dance

Rhythm to the fore
The interesting episodes of Kamsavadha were cynosure of all eyes at the Bhagavata Mela.
Arts & Crafts

Art on the walls
K.U. Krishnakumar, principal of the Institute of Mural Painting in Guruvayoor, talks about this unique art form.
Religion

Temples in ruins
What matters here is the dedication and unity of the villagers.
Tribute

Palghat Raghu — many dimensions
He was a great guru, an affectionate grandfather and a fine human being.
Events

With soul and substance
Hamsadhwani remembered RRC through an evening of devotional music and religious lecture.
Miscellany


Tv Serials

Vijay Awards

The third annual Vijay Awards will be presented on June 13 at Nehru Indoor Stadium, 6.30 p.m. onwards. Top film personalities will be present at the award ceremony, which will recognise the 118 films released in 2008.

The jury ...



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