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The heat is on
After a rough start to the year, get ready for summer sizzlers on the big screen.
Wizard from Vijayanagaram
Kanyakumari’s success has been chiselled by hard work and devotion. V. BALASUBRAMANIAN
CHAT CORNER
‘I have it in my blood’
Training aspirants is her ambition
Playback singer P. Suseela is right now documenting her life and career.
Handling many roles with aplomb
He writes lyrics, composes music and enjoys a robust voice. Sirkazhi Jayaraman also donned the grease paint.
My Favourite Raga
In the City
•Narada Gana Sabha & Saraswathi Vaggeyakara Trust At Sabha Mini Hall. May 11, 6.30 p.m. T.V.Ramprasadh. At Main ...
Stargazing
Director Suresh Krissna’s erstwhile assistant A. Rajasekar is wielding the megaphone for the first time for the Vishal-Nayantara starrer, ‘Sathyam.’ Being made on a mind-boggling budget, ‘Sathyam’ will have Vishal ...
A potent line -- Chakravyugam
The title is intriguing. So is the casting. And therein lies the lure of Sri Ashta Vinayak Cine Vision’s ‘Chakravyugam’ (U/A). Avarice, murder and sadism form the base. Nothing new — but the story spun around the sins, the ...
What happened Dharani? -- Kuruvi
The problem is when a filmmaker gives a blockbuster which stands out for its neat narration, thrilling action and admirable technique, and thus sets a benchmark that even he could find tough to match again. Director Dharani did just that with ...
All glitz and glamour
With Venkat Prabhu at the helm, the Chennai 28 crew is brewing another entertainer. S.R.ASHOK KUMAR
Music knows no boundaries
Sister Margaret Bastin slowly got addicted to Carnatic music which she took up as the main subject with diffidence.
Intelligent, bhava intact
VOCAL Nandini plays to her strengths – a facile voice and an instinctive feel for the higher values of classicism. LALITHAA KRISHNAN
Judicious choice of kritis
Saashwathi Prabhu gave an unhurried presentation without impairing the swarupa of the ragas.
Striking notes, soothing music
In the current Carnatic concert scenario where sound and fury is in abundance especially in instrumental concerts, soothing, refined playing of an instrument like the veena has become a rarity. Jayalakshmi Sekar, a talented vainika vidushi, has ...
Innovative offering
The Handel Manuel Chorus presented a moving tribute to the musician.
A bouquet of Tamil compositions
Freshers and veterans sang on the same stage, to a packed audience.
Grace and sensitivity
The focus was Lord Siva, presiding deity of Sri Kapali temple, the venue.
Scored with socially relevant themes
Some of the plays presented at KFA’s Summer Drama Festival captured family sentiments while others took a dig at the political scene. Kausalya Santhanam
Big B in Bangkok
Amitabh Bachchan stole the show at the press conference.
For the Wodehouse touch
Ananthu and Chandramohan were honoured for their contribution to theatre.
Colours of devotion
Srinivasa Mohapatra, who inherited the skill of Orissa’s ‘patachitras’ from ancestors, is showcasing his exquisite work at Utkalika.
Encomiums well deserved
Rotary Club of Madras, Mylapore Uptown, felicitated K. Balachander with a Lifetime Achievement award recently.
New shows on Makkal TV
Beginning May 12, the channel rolls out an array of new programmes. Timings of regular shows are also being changed. ‘Karpom Kanini,’ the new show, to be aired on Weekdays,
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