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Mesmerised by the West
Political raportage on our television channels toes the CNN or BBC line to a fault. In the bargain it is the Indian viewer who has been short-changed, especially in the post-September 11 context, contends ZIYA US SALAM. More

CINEMA
Accent is on human side
The four films from Great Britain screened at the British Council laid stress on emotions and sentiments. VASANTHI SANKARANARAYANAN writes... More


Five composers for GV's film
PRODUCER G. VENKATESWARAN (GV) believes in doing things in style. Two of his films for which pujas were held recently are special. For the Vijai starrer, "Thamizhan,'' GV has roped in Miss World Priyanka Chopra as the heroine. More
On the winning track
Akshay Kumar is a happy man. He reveals to SUBHASH K. JHA that both marital bliss and box office fortunes have kept him so. More

FILM REVIEW
ON LOCATION
ON LOCATION
An action filled suspense drama
FRIENDS CREATION'S ``Devan'' is a film being directed by Arun Pandian. The shooting was in full swing at Valsaravakkam. Karthik as the lawyer was talking to his client at his residence. Arun Pandian said that ``Devan'' is a murder mystery More

MUSIC
Good delineation of Panthuvarali
YOUNG V. Sankaranarayanan presented an enjoyable vocal recital for Sravanam at the auditorium of the Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanam's Information Centre in T. Nagar. More
Suffered by lack of restraint
THE MUSIC of T. M. Krishna in his Bahulapanchami Concert under the auspices of Sri Thyagaraja Seva Samiti was intensely vigorous, but all the same strategy-oriented. More
EVENTS
Gita chanting contest

Children's day celebrations

REVIEW
Gita in clear diction

RADIO REVIEW
Accurate and tidy

DANCE
Swaying to the Manipuri rhythm
ON NOVEMBER 9, Chennai was treated to an evening of delightful Manipuri dances by the Jawaharlal Manipuri Dance Akademi, Imphal at Kalakshetra. The group was led by Guru Thanil Singh, Principal of the Akademi. More
EVENTS
ABHAI workshop
ABHAI — ASSOCIATION of Bharatanatyam Artists of India, will be celebrating its 13th anniversary with a one-day programme on November 18 at the Sathguru Gnanananda Hall (Narada Gana Sabha). More
Homage to Uday Shankar
THE SANGIT Natak Akademi, Delhi and the Music Academy, Chennai join hands to present a five-day festival of choreographic works dedicated to the memory of the legendary dancer, Uday Shankar More
Talented duo
THERE HAS been a rash of art promoters diluting the quality of the fare offered, especially in the field of dance. Thin audience and substandard programmes are the inevitable results. More

ART & CRAFTS
EVENTS
Artists capture memories
THE BRITISH Council will host an exhibition by Sue Carney, U.K. and Sumana Chowdhury, Bangalore opening on November 17 at 6.30 p.m. This collaborative experiment views through the artists' shared prism, memories of place and time; More
PAINTING
Vibrant sketches
THE INITIAL impact a place, be it a city or a village, has on a person depends on his/her character, likes and dislikes, the background one come from, etc. More
EVENTS
Simple powerful lines
TWO TOTALLY different kinds of art works are on show at the Vinyasa Art Gallery till November 28, ( 11 a.m. — 7 p.m. including Sundays). Not only are they different mediums — painting and sculpture — ... More
Array of artefacts
INNOVATIVE AND attractive craft items both for the home and for gift giving are the distinct features of the Contemporary Art and Craft collection. Some of these are being showcased at a Festive Crafts Sale, now on at the Kalakar and Contemporary Arts and Crafts premises , C.P. Ramaswami Road, Alwarpet More

HERITAGE
Seer, sage and savant
NARASIMHAM PARAM Deivam... Ahobilam, Ahobalam. The Devas gasped on witnessing the awesome Narasimha avatar. More

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